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Special award for suicide
prevention group
18.11.13
AN Inishowen initiative
set up to strengthen community spirit and boost
mental health has received special recognition at
the All-Ireland Pride of Place Awards 2013.
Feel Good Fortnight organised by suicide prevention
group Insight Inishowen was honoured at the ceremony
in Derry on Saturday evening.
Judges presented the dynamic group with a special
award recognising Feel Good Fortnight as a uniquely
positive project that has the potential to be
replicated in different communities around the
country. |
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Pictured, from left, celebrating
Insight Inishowen's Pride of Place Award are: James
Wood, Andrew Garvey-Williams, Breda Friel, Rachel
Duffy, Denise Gallanagh Wood, Ruth Garvey-Williams,
Emma Porter, Fergus Brennan, Leanne Mc Brearty,
Lukas Barber. |
The brainchild of
Insight Inishowen vice chair, Denise Gallanagh Wood,
the event has brought “two weeks of sunshine
whatever the weather” for the last two years.
It brings together individuals, community groups,
local businesses, artists, schools and public sector
workers in a shared show of positivity from handing
out free cupcakes, to decorating trees and public
spaces with colourful, positive messages.
Denise said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive
this award. Feel Good Fortnight was fabulous and
that was because the whole community got on board.
This award is for all of us, for the committee and
for the dozens of volunteers and supporters who
helped to make (it) possible.
“This shows what is possible when people come
together to build happier and healthier
communities.”
Insight Inishowen will celebrate this special
achievement on Monday, December 9 in The Exchange,
Castle Avenue, Buncrana. All are welcome to the
event which will feature the premiere of the 2013
Feel Good Fortnight documentary film.
For more information please contact
insightinishowen@gmail.com , write to Insight
Inishowen, c/o The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
or find the group on Facebook! |
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