We are delighted and humbled to have been nominated by Louth County Council for the Pride of Place National Awards competition 2017. Louth has a strong history of success in the Awards with Carlingford taking the runner up position in 2015 and winning the ‘ Islands and Coastal Communities award’ in 2016.

On Wednesday August 16^th Judges from the Pride of Place adjudicating Team will visit the DeeHub.

During the visit, the Judges will be given a  mandatory formal presentation (20 minutes) at the beginning of the visit, followed by ten minutes question and answers session.

Pride of Place background

An all-Island competition organized by Co-operation Ireland

• The aim of the competition is to acknowledge and recognize community spirit within Town.
• The demonstration of co-operation between all groups and organizations in the area is very important.
• Evidence of inclusion of the youth, people with disabilities, minorities and the elderly is very important.
• Active involvement with local agencies, local council and local business is also beneficial.

For further information on the awards, the website is www.prideofplace.ie