Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park teamDún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park honoured at all-Ireland community awardsDún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park was honoured at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards on Saturday evening (November 2) at a gala ceremony in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan. Dún na Sí won the Community Tourism Initiative category (county), beating off competition from Coiste Forbartha na Carraige (Carrick Development Group), County Donegal, and Inisturk Community Club, County Mayo. Judges praised the role the community played in making Dún na Sí a success. President Michael D. Higgins, Joint Patron of Co-operation Ireland, said the awards played an important role. “The Pride of Place awards are a most important initiative, reminding us that creating societies that are ethical and inclusive is a task for all of our citizens, of all ages and circumstances.”

Source: Irish Independent November 04, 2024 19:26 UTC