Athlone Tidy Towns volunteers praised for building sense of communityPrevious Next Image 1 of 8 Cllr John Dolan, Cllr Frankie Keena, Mayor Athlone and Moate Municipal District, Cllr Paul Hogan and Padraig Higgins, chair of Athlone Tidy Towns, with Aisling King from Moydrum, large garden winner. The new incoming Chairman of the Tidy Towns, Padraig Higgins, acted as MC on the night and welcomed guest speakers including Helen Conneely, Chairperson of Ballinahown Tidy Towns committee. Praising Ballinahown Tidy Towns, he said Helen Conneely had much to offer in the realm of Tidy Towns, and it’s good for all to share ideas and support each other. Gerry reminisced for the audience about the beginnings of Athlone Tidy Towns and talked of them visiting Westport around 2007 to get advice from Tidy Towns people there. Community and participation were values there.”He likened his experience of Africa to Athlone and the volunteerism of Tidy Towns.

Source: Irish Independent November 18, 2024 01:46 UTC