Raphoe Tidy Town's committee member awarded

A member of the Raphoe Tidy Towns committee has been awarded at this year’s competition. Danny Martin of Raphoe TidyTowns Committee, Raphoe, Co Donegal, was today highly commended as a SuperValu Community Hero at the SuperValu TidyTowns Awards at the Helix, Dublin. Danny was recognised for his commitment to enhancing his local community.

The SuperValu Community Hero awards celebrate the efforts of 10 SuperValu Community Heroes from across Ireland who act as exemplary members of their community. Each hero was acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to their local area through their involvement in SuperValu TidyTowns. On hand to present the prize was Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, SuperValu.

Commenting on the awards Mr. Kelleher said: “As we mark 26 years as title sponsor of the SuperValu TidyTowns competition, we remain incredibly proud of our long-standing involvement in this important initiative.

“Year after year we see volunteers up and down the country come together to enhance their local communities and their tremendous passion and dedication never fails to impress. The SuperValu Community Hero Awards are intended to recognise those who go above and beyond in their endeavours and I would like to congratulate all our winners on this tremendous achievement.”

The Helix in Dublin was full to capacity with TidyTowns groups that travelled from around the country to attend the awards ceremony. Interest in the SuperValu TidyTowns competition continues to grow every year and this year saw 870 towns and villages entering.

The SuperValu TidyTowns competition is organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development and has been sponsored by SuperValu for 26 years, making it one of Ireland’s longest-running sponsorships.

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