A cleaner Fingal celebrates anti-litter awards

THE
36th Fingal Cleaner Communities Awards were held in County Hall recently to
applaud the efforts of those taking part in the community based anti-litter
competition.

This
important event has enhanced the local authority’s relationship with residents
and businesses of the county over the years.

It
is primarily aimed at enhancing the appearance of residential and business
areas around the county and is similar to but separate from the National Tidy
Towns Competition.

It
is open to residents, businesses and community groups within the county.

In
attendance on the night were Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Gerry McGuire and John Daly,
Senior Engineer Fingal County Council.

The
mayor commented that the Cleaner Communities awards foster great local spirit.

“Householders
who may not know each other have turned out to take part in clean ups in their
local areas having been encouraged or coerced by their local tidy towns
communities,

? he said.

“We owe a great deal of gratitude to those people who
encourage the rest of us to take pride in our surroundings

?.

Mr
Daly also remarked that the standard this year was higher than ever before.

“This
is a continuing testament to the concern and pride Fingal residents and
businesses have for the environment in which we work and live,

? he stated.

Many
community groups from throughout Fingal participated in this year’s event. This year there were over 100 entrants across
all categories, which ranged from Best Front Garden to the Green Business
Award.

A
total of 29 prizes were awarded on the night with the overall award going to
the Portmarnock Community Association for their excellent work on improving the
quality of the physical environment of the village, beach and dune area.