21/11/2013
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Award for St Mark’s Community Garden, Clondalkin in Pride of Place competition
St Mark’s Community Garden, Clondalkin received a runner-up award in the Pride of Place awards in Derry on Saturday 16th November. Pride of Place is an all-island competition which is directed towards recognising improvements by local communities to create civic pride in their area. The competition focus is on people coming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their area.
There were 5 entries in the competition from South Dublin County
- Category Population 2 - St Marks Community Garden, Clondalkin
- Category Population 4 - Brookfield Community Garden, Tallaght
- Category 6 Tourism Diaspora Initiative - The Gathering ambassadors
- Category Population 5 - Lucan Village
- Community Arts Initiative - Tallaght Young Filmmakers
The Mayor Dermot Looney congratulated all of the entries and said “This is another example of the activity, participation and endeavour of communities in this county. I am delighted that the community garden in St Mark’s Clondalkin received an award. It is a real example of how people can make a difference in their place.”
Stephanie Gorman from St Mark’s Community Garden said “We are all delighted to get this award. The garden is a special place for everyone in St Mark’s, young and old. I would like to thank everyone who helped us in making the garden”
St Marks Community Garden, Clondalkin
In the midst of a concrete jungle lays a little piece of calm and serenity. An area that was previously a derelict, dumped in site and an eyesore has been completely transformed. It’s a testament to the hard work that the residents have put in, that the community garden is now a beacon of light and a great source of pride in the local community. It is a prime example of what can be achieved by a motivated and hard working group in this day and age. The Garden is also educational as children and adults learn by doing.
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