Four Green Flag awards for 'exceptional' outdoor amenities in Limerick

FOUR OUTDOOR amenities in Limerick have been awarded for their “exceptional management and environmental standards”.

Three Limerick City and County Council-run spaces Adare Town Park, Lough Gur Lakeshore Park and Visitor Centre and The People’s Park were honoured with prestigious Green Flag awards for 2024. 

Additionally, the community-run Abbeyfeale Biodiversity Park was awarded a 2024 Green Flag Community Award. 

Head of parks and senior executive engineer at Limerick City and County Council, Carmel Lynch said: “We are incredibly proud of the recognition our parks have received through the Green Flag awards. 

“These accolades reflect the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and the local community and they inspire us to continue our commitment to providing high-quality green spaces for everyone to enjoy.”

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Adare Town Park has received its first Green Flag award, marking a significant milestone for the community. This accolade reflects the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in maintaining and enhancing the park’s facilities.

Lough Gur Lakeshore Park and Visitor Centre secured a Green Flag award and achieved the 2024 Green Heritage Site Accreditation. This additional recognition underscores the park’s commitment to preserving its unique landscape and historical significance.

The People’s Park continues to uphold its standard of excellence, maintaining its Green Flag status and providing a well-managed space for residents and visitors alike.

The Community Award that Abbeyfeale Biodiversity Park received celebrates the park’s outstanding community-led efforts in promoting biodiversity and environmental stewardship.

The 2024 Green Flag Awards were announced on Friday, November 8, by An Taisce Environmental Education. The International Green Flag Award was awarded to 120 parks, gardens, greenways and wildlife sanctuaries around the country.

The award acknowledges excellence in the management of those green spaces which are freely open to the public.

The Green Flag Award is an international accreditation program that recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces. Managed by the UK environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the award is delivered in partnership with national operators around the world. 

In Ireland, An Taisce Environmental Education has been the national operator since 2016. 

The Green Flag award scheme encourages high environmental performance and good management. The Green Heritage Site Accreditation is awarded to public green spaces of historical importance, actively managed to promote their unique heritage. 

The Green Flag Community Award extends the scheme to volunteer-run community green space projects.