Four Wicklow Groups Receive Nominations for the “Pride of Place” Awards

Friday, 20 November 2020 18:41

By Tabitha Monahan

Four Wicklow groups have been nominated for the “Pride of Place” Awards which will take place online this year.

This is the 18th year for the awards which honour communities across the country, particularly for their work this year during the Covid-19 crisis.

Local authorities nominate groups in their communities.

This year Ashford Community and Heritage Centre; Arklow Meals on Wheels; Carnew Bia Abhaile and the County Wicklow Volunteer Centre are among the 82 organisations nationwide that have been nominated.

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