Four groups to represent Limerick in Pride of Place competition

FOUR Limerick groups have been selected by Limerick City and County Council to represent the Treaty in this year’ IPB Pride of Place competition. 

Dromcollogher Care Centres and Housing for Older Persons, Johnsgate Residents Association, Rockhill/Bruree Community Council and The Butterfly Club in West Limerick will all go to represent Limerick. 

This is the 22nd year of the competition, which acknowledges and celebrates the work that communities do all over Ireland. 

It aims to recognise the vital contributions that communities make to society along with creating awareness, respect and inclusion for every part of society. 

Dromcollogher will represent Limerick in the age friendly category, while Johnsgate will be holding the flag for urban neighbourhoods under 3,000, Rockhill/Bruree will represent populations under 300 and the Butterfly Club will represent inclusive communities. 

Each group will hold a special festival day to showcase their work and judging will take place on August 21 and 22. 

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Mayor of Limerick, John Moran said: “These groups exemplify the spirit of community, collaboration and inclusion that this initiative celebrates. 

“Their dedication and hard work significantly enhance the quality of life for people in our communities.”

Local community development committee chief officer for Limerick City and County Council, Seamus O’Connor said: “I wish to acknowledge the great efforts the four groups chosen have made. There is no doubt they will do Limerick proud and I wish them the very best of luck.” 

Limerick has previously won this competition in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. 

The winners for 2024 will be announced at an awards ceremony on Saturday, November 2, hosted by Monaghan Council.