Banteer Wins Pride of Place

In its 21st consecutive year, the Pride of Place Competition acknowledges the work being done every day by communities all over Ireland.

At the Awards in Armagh, Banteer Community Groups won the All Island Pride of Place award for the Community Wellbeing (Holistic) section.

Judging took place on Tuesday 1st of August with the community showcasing the various community projects developed with a video presentation, tour and Q&A sessions.

County Mayor Frank O Flynn and Councillors Bernard Moynihan, Ian Doyle and John Paul O Shea attended the event as well as Maura Walsh IRD Manager to support the local community.

The award is the culmination of years of hard work by local voluntary groups, working closely with various partners including IRD Duhallow, Cork County Council, local TDs and public representatives, various Government Departments, local businesses and the local community.

There are wonderful facilities in Banteer such as The Glen Theatre, Community Centre, Indoor Astroturf, Banteer Childcare, Banteer Sportsfield, church, sport clubs and community groups catering for the young and old.

From left: Terry Ringland, Niall Healy, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn,John Horgan, Denis Withers, Dermot McCarthy and Donie Barry.

Thanks to the volunteers who give up their time for the maintenance upkeep and running of all these facilities.

The financial input from the government, Cork County Council and IRD Duhallow have aided funding for many of the Banteer projects and the help was acknowledged, but none of this would have been completed without the generosity of the community at large who still continue to support.

Members of the community gathering to celebrate the Pride of Place win in the Banteer Sportsfield Cafe