Town’s win puts competition in the shade
The town was named Co Limerick’s most “in bloom” centre at the weekend.
And other high achievers in the Limerick in Bloom 2008 competition were Kilmallock, Oola and Strand who topped their respective categories.
Limerick County Council, in conjunction with Shannon Development, launched the competition earlier this year to enhance the visual impact of local areas by means of flower, tree and shrub planting.
At the prize-giving in the Woodlands House Hotel, Adare, Cllr Francis Foley, said: “Limerick In Bloom is truly a celebration of community spirit, teamwork and an awareness of the natural environment. Such attributes are alive and well here in Co Limerick and are evidenced by the participation of 27 towns and villages in this year’s competition.”
He said the success of the competition was a fine example of what could be achieved when the local authority and local groups came together for the benefit of communities across the county.
“Each of the participating communities should be congratulated for helping to make Co Limerick a more attractive location to live, work and visit,” he added.
Josephine Cotter-Coughlan, director of services with the county council said: “The concept of promoting community involvement in the improvement and enhancement of the local environment has been developed and strengthened over the years by Limerick Co Council.
“This has further been enhanced through the considerable involvement of community groups, tidy towns committees, residents associations and local businesses in the first Limerick in Bloom Competition.”
Adjudication took place during July and considered such factors as colour, size, variety, location and appropriateness of the various planting schemes along with the management of litter.
Categories were based on population size with a first, second and third prize in each category of €1,100, €550 and €300, respectively.
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