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Greencastle in ‘Pride of Place’
final
22.11.19
STAFF and volunteers
from Greencastle Community Centre will be heading
off soon to the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny
as finalists of the prestigious IPB Pride of Place
Awards, which takes place on Saturday 30th November
2019.
The IPB Pride of Place Awards is a national
competition, which started in 2003 and celebrates
community group contributions to local society and
the creation of civic pride. The competition, run by
Co-operation Ireland in conjunction with local
authorities, focuses on people coming together to
shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their
local area. |
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National Pride of
Place judges Donal Connolly and William Beattie
meeting members of the Greencastle Community Centre
in July 2019 during their visit to adjudicate for
this year's competition. |
Susan McAleer, Manager
of Greencastle Community Centre, said it is a
fantastic achievement to have been selected as a
finalist in this year’s competition.
“We’re really delighted and excited to be traveling
to Kilkenny as a finalist in this year’s Pride of
Place Awards – which is such a huge achievement for
our centre and a great example of how the staff,
committee and volunteers have all come together to
promote the work we do”, she said.
“2019 has been a great year with the introduction of
lots of new classes, hobby courses, accredited
training and counselling at the centre.
“This year has also seen the introduction and
development of our new ‘Musical Memories Singing
Group’ – the first one of its kind in Donegal and
arguably the country – which is a wonderful group
helping many local people living with Alzheimers. As
well as offering support for family members, friends
and carers, this hugely popular group has also been
commended by specialists in Alzheimer’s care – and
we’re so proud to facilitate the group here in the
centre!
“We’re also really looking forward to 2020 when
we’ll be welcoming another full-time tenant to the
centre with the opening of a new childcare facility
in January (including pre-school & afterschool
activities) which will be a fantastic asset for our
local community.”
For further information on events, activities &
courses at Greencastle Community Centre please visit
www.greencastlecentre.ie , find them on Facebook
or contact Susan McAleer on 074 93 81054 or email
susan@greencastlecentre.ie . |
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