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Mill Race Park in Drumlish were named the overall winners of the Longford County Council Better Estate Awards 2022, at the awards ceremony which took place on Monday, 24 October 24 at Áras an Chontae.
The Better Estate Awards are a Longford County Council initiative to honour groups and individuals that have worked hard to help maintain the appearance of their estates.
Categories include awards for large, medium and small estates, with additional prizes that acknowledge new groups and notable mentions.
The overall winner at this year’s awards was Mill Race Park in Drumlish.
Slí Na Móna in Ballymahon was recognised as the most improved estate for 2022.
Alderfield in Longford Town scooped the prize for best newcomer.
Winners in the large, medium and small estate categories were:
Large Estate Category Winners
First place: Mill Race Park in Drumlish
Second place: Devine Crescent in Edgeworthstown
Third place: Springlawn in Longford Town
Medium Estate Category Winners
First place: Church View in Drumlish
Second place: Knock Manor in Lanesboro
Third place: Churchview in Lanesboro
Small Estate Category Winners:
First place: River Crescent in Ballinalee
Second place: Slí na Móna in Ballymahon
Third place: Parkside in Ballymahon
Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern thanked all the winners for their hard work. “It is great to see so many worthy winners and people, who are a credit to their communities, recognised at these awards. Congratulations to all, keep up the good work!”
Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon spoke on the importance of the awards. “The Council proudly supports these awards which celebrate the great success of community initiative and working together to improve and maintain our locality.”
Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was present to capture some pictures of the occasion and don't forget to tag and share with your friends!
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