Ms Katrina Murphy and Mr Eddie Sheehy with Banagher Development Group with Offaly County Council Community and Culture, Regeneration, Birr Municipal District and Offaly PPN Staff. Photo: Kenneth SmythThree Offaly projects nominated for Pride of Place competitionTullamore International Welcome Centre, Banagher Development Group, and The Acorn Project have all been nominated by Offaly County Council in the annual IFB Pride of Place competition. Banagher Development Group (BDG)The primary goal of Banagher Development Group is to improve the quality of life of all residents and visitors to the town. The Acorn ProjectThe Acorn Project is a Youth Diversion Project primarily working with targeted young people who have left school or are at risk of dropping out of school. Anna Marie Delaney, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, wished all three groups in this year’s competition every success.
