23.11.09

Mórtas Ceantair 2009-Pride of Place 2009

Chéad Áit i Rannóg na nOileán Bronnta ar Chomharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir

First Place in Island section awarded to Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir

Pride of Place is an all-Ireland competition which is directed towards recognising improvements by local communities to create civic pride in their area.

Arranmore’s efforts in promoting and creating civic pride on the island was recognized and awarded at the Pride of Place Award ceremony held in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co Down on Saturday 21 November 2009.

An Comharchumann’s application in the Donegal Pride of Place competition was short listed and subsequently selected by Donegal County Council to represent Donegal County Council in the 2009 All Ireland Pride of Place Competition, island’s section. Judging took take place on the island in early July.

An comharchumann staff & committee would like to extend sincere congratulations and appreciation to each and everyone who participated and assisted in ensuring the success of the visits of the judges in July 2009.

COMHGHAIRDEAS AGUS BUÍOCHAS Ó CHROÍ DAOIBH GO LÉIR.