Voluntary groups honoured
By William O' Connor
The Community Endeavour Awards, which aim to acknowledge, promote and recognise the work of community and voluntary organisations within the administrative area of South Dublin County Council, took place in the Red Cow Moran’s Hotel last Saturday with Mayor Mark Ward on hand to present the awards to the successful groups.
There is an immense richness and variety of voluntary organisations working in South Dublin and this initiative recognises the efforts of those who carry out this valuable work.
Paul McAlerney and SDCC Mayor Mark Ward with Laura Hegarty and Mairead Mekki of Social Circle
All community organisations whose activities have made a difference in their community and had a beneficial effect on residents were eligible to enter.
A total of 173 entries were received from a wide variety of groups operating in South Dublin County and these were then assessed by an independent judging panel.
Mayor Cllr Mark Ward said: “As a Council, we give thanks to South Dublin County’s voluntary organisations for their work over the past twelve months. We appreciate their commitment and dedication to making this county a better place to live and work.”
Mayor Mark Ward with members of the Lucan Festival Committee
Category winners…
Civic Pride and Community Endeavour:
Lucan Festival Committee.
Community Facility of the Year:
Fettercairn Community & Youth Centre.
Sport and Recreation Award:
Faugh’s Hurling & Camogie Club.
Social Inclusion Award:
Social Circle.
Active Age Award:
Dominic’s Crochet Group.
Gradam Chultúr agus Oidhreacht na hÉireann:
Clondalkin Handcraft & Horticulture Show.
Community/School Garden or Allotment:
Esker Educate Together NS Gardening Club.
Community Sustainability Initiative:
Friends of the Camac.
Community Health & Wellbeing Award:
Fettercairn Community Health Project
Corporate Endeavour Award:
Toner Transport & Logistics.
Volunteer of the Year:
Tommy Keogh; Special Recognition Award: Anam Cara Parental & Sibling Bereavement Support Group.
Special Recognition Award:
Jim Gavin & The Dublin Senior Gaelic Football Team.
Overall Community Endeavour Award 2018:
Lucan Festival Committee.
