Village clean-up in County Waterford is a great success
Some of the rubbish gathered up during the clean-up
Community spirit and pride was very much to the fore in one area of County Waterford recently when locals gathered together for a village and area clean-up.
The event took place in Tourin on what was a fabulous day and an ideal one for the annual community clean-up event.
A spokesperson for those involved said "a great group" gathered at 10.30am and set off to tidy the area.
"A few early birds had already covered areas close to their homes, which greatly helped our efforts," she said.
With the event taking place nearly three weeks later than last year, the hedgerows had begun to grow back af
"However, they were still bare enough to reveal the litter - another week and it might have been a more difficult task," said the spokesperson.
"Lesson learned; we’ll go earlier next year," she added.
As with most community events like this, the more people involved, the better and the organisers were delighted with the fantastic turnout on the day.
"There was plenty of chat and laughter, and many hands made light work," said the spokesperson.
"We covered most of the planned areas on the day, and those who couldn’t attend on Saturday kindly took on sections over the weekend," she added, before expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to the clean-up: "To everyone who helped, we are extremely grateful. As in previous years, the reward was a well-earned cuppa, a few 'biccies', some home-baked treats, and good conversation; always enjoyable and no different this year."
The areas covered this year included: Tourin Hall to Cooples Quay, including the quay to the gateway; Tourin Hall to Cappoquin Graveyard; Cappoquin Graveyard to the Red Bridge, continuing along Kilbree and up to McGrath’s Corner; Tourin Hall to the White Gates and down to Kilahala Cross; Kilahala (T-junction) to Ballinwillin turn and back to White Gates; Kilahala (T-junction) to Kilahala Quay; The Warren and Camphire area; Tourin Hall along the Top Road to the Convent in Lismore; Lismore Convent to Bennett’s, and Lismore Convent along the Deerpark Road to Ballinwillin.
"We are delighted with the results of our efforts, collecting over 20 bags of rubbish," said the spokesperson.
"While it highlights the downside of a throwaway culture, it was an improvement on last year," she added.
"We will keep up the good work to help keep this beautiful countryside litter-free."
Expressions of gratitude were also conveyed to Deerpark Residents’ group and Cappoquin Tidy Towns members for their support.
"This was a truly collaborative community effort; litter is everyone’s responsibility," said the spokesperson.
