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Two Community Groups In Kildare Honoured At The Pride Of Place Awards

Straffan: IPB Pride of Place 2024: Straffan takes first place in the Area with a Population between 1000-2000 category. Presenting the award is Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Cllr Cathy Bennett

The awards took place on Saturday at a gala ceremony in Monaghan

Two community groups based in Kildare have been honoured at the IPB Pride of Place community awards that took place on Saturday in Monaghan.

Straffan took first place in the Areas with a Population of 1,000-2,000, and Castlefen Housing Estate in Sallins came runner up in the Urban Neighbourhoods and Housing Estates.

Judges praised the commitment seen from the Straffan community volunteers, saying "a concise presentation demonstrated community energy, cohesion, activity and an immense sense of pride in the area. It also revealed a dizzying range of activities from community games to adult theatre.

“Crucially though, this town has managed to retain its built character and the mindset of a small deeply rooted rural community immensely committed to the place where they live".

Straffan: IPB Pride of Place 2024: Straffan takes first place in the Area with a Population between 1000-2000 category. Presenting the award is Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Cllr Cathy Bennett

Sallins: IPB Pride of Place 2024: IPB Insurance CEO John Kearns presents representatives from Castlefen Housing Estate with their prize for coming runner up in the Urban Neighbourhoods & Housing Estates category

The Pride of Place awards has grown into the largest competition recognising community development achievements on the island of Ireland.

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