Fine Gael TD for Limerick Patrick O’Donovan has congratulated the residents and committee of Castleview, Newcastle West who won an overall award at this years Pride of Place awards ceremony in Derry.
Deputy O’Donovan said he knew from his time as a Councillor for the Newcastle West area that the committee and residents had made a huge effort with the Council in enhancing Castleview and improving the quality of life for all who live there.
“This achievement by the residents of Castleview is inspirational and should be held put as an example to communities and residents groups from all over Limerick on what can be achieved.”
Patrick O’Donovan congratulated all of the Limerick representatives and groups who took part in this years Pride of Place event and said the he believed that the competition was an excellent way of empowering and building communities. The other groups to take part were Foynes Community Council and the Limerick Youth Service, who was runner up in their category of “Enterprise and Youth Project”.
Patrick O’Donovan said that each one had brought their own uniqueness to the contribution and great credit was due to Limerick County Council for supporting the event.
“I believe that the efforts of this years participants and winners can inspire others to do the same and I hope that the number of those taking part grows in the years ahead on the back if these Limerick successes.”