Better Estate Awards 2022 winners announced

Better Estate Awards 2022 winners announced
Awards celebrate County Longford people and their estates

Press Release
28 October 2022

Longford County Council are pleased to announce the winners of the Better Estate Awards 2022, following the awarding ceremony which took place on Monday, 24 October at Longford County Council.

The Better Estates Awards is 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 are:

Large Estate Category Winners:

First place: Mill Race Park in Drumlish
Second place: Devine Cresent in Edgeworthtown
Third place: Springlawn in Longford Town

Medium Estate Category Winners:

First place: Church View in Drumlish
Second place: Knock Manor in Lanesborough
Third place: Churchview in Lanesborough

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.” For further information, check out Longfodcoco.ie or follow Longford County Council on social media.

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