Village moves step closer to winning top award

THE chances of a small Co Cork village winning a prestigious European competition took a giant step closer last weekend when the head of an 11-man adjudicating panel said he and his colleagues were “very impressed” with what they saw.

Coolagown, near Fermoy, was in pristine condition last Saturday when a jury from European Entente Florale dropped in to see its colourful and imaginative display of flowers and sculptures, including a magnificent “Green Dragon” made out of 1,000 recycled cans.

Clive Addison, the chairwoman of the European Entente Florale, spent four hours touring the village, which is proud of its eco-friendly credentials.