Call out for community groups to enter Pride of Place competition

Community groups across Meath are being encouraged to express their interest in being nominated for the Meath County Council 2025 IPB All-Island Pride of Place Competition, in partnership with Co-operation Ireland.

This prestigious competition celebrates the remarkable work of communities throughout the island of Ireland, highlighting their commitment to improving civic pride and community development.

The Pride of Place initiative, running under the auspices of Co-operation Ireland alongside local authorities from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, aims to recognize the invaluable contributions of communities in enhancing their local amenities, activities, and facilities. This year, Meath County Council is calling for expressions of interest from local communities eager to participate in this year’s competition.

The Pride of Place Competition is open to a variety of community initiatives, with entry categories designed to acknowledge the diverse achievements of communities based on population size and thematic focus.

Communities are encouraged to take a whole-of-community approach in their submissions, demonstrating how they collaborate to foster civic pride and inclusivity.

Interested community groups should submit their expressions of interest via email to prideofplace@meathcoco.ie by Monday, March 31st. Upon receipt, groups will be asked to complete an Expression of Interest Form, which will be assessed internally based on national judging criteria.

The prestigious judging phase will occur in July-August, culminating in an in-person presentation and tour to showcase the nominees' initiatives.

Successful nominees will receive a cash prize of €1,000 to support their efforts and cover expenses associated with the competition and the award ceremony. The national winners, runners-up, and special award recipients will be honored with trophies and monetary prizes during a national awards ceremony in Limerick this November.

Communities interested in making a lasting impact are invited to participate in this wonderful opportunity to gain recognition for their hard work and dedication to improving their local areas. For more information and to view previous category winners, please visit www.prideofplace.ie.