Donegal County Council has been announced as top Local Authority in this years All Island Pride of Place Competition.
The prizegiving for the all island competition, which honours the community and voluntary sector, took place in Derry’s Venue at the weekend.
As well as Donegal winning the local authority award, a number local projects won category awards.
These had been nominated by the council, and the Director of Community Services Michael Heaney says it’s very gratifying to see these do well……..
Phil Hogan TD, Minister for the Environment Community and Local Government and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA along with Co-operation Ireland Chairman Christopher Moran, Derry City Council Mayor Cllr Martin Reilly, IPB Chairman George Jones and Chairman of the Pride of Place Committee Tom Dowling present Mr. Seamus Neely, County Manager Donegal County Council and Ms. Cait Ui Cochlainn , Donegal County Council with their winning Local Authorities Award
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