A request from a hard working Tidy Towns volunteer who is frustrated at the lack of co-operation from some premises owners on Main Street here in Castleisland.
What’s bothering this volunteer is that some people are just not bothering to keep their buildings and in front of them clean and litter free.
Litter and Weed Free
The volunteer asked that an appeal would be posted here for people to come out and make the effort to sweep, clean and keep the area in front of their premises litter and weed free.
This appeal, she stresses, is not coming from the committee itself but from someone who volunteers her time and efforts. She now understands the attitudes of the very few which the long serving volunteers have had to grin and bear over the years.
Plea for Action
The volunteer’s plea for action has been taken up by the committee and group spokesperson Mary Walsh revealed that they have tried every method of getting through to people but for the few this falls on deaf ears year after year.
“The upshot is that Tidy Towns volunteers have to come along at night and do an amount of manual labour that could be avoided if everyone did their bit. Tidy Towns is all about community and for the benefit of the community especially the business sector so we are appealing to all involved to make the effort.
Judging Season is Here
“We are now in judging season as it always begins on June 1st and despite rumours and counter rumours of people being seen with clipboards etc we have yet to see a judge in the town.
“The judge has been made aware of the work being carried out by Irish Water in the town and this will be taken into consideration on judging day.
No Consessions For Litter
“However, there are no concessions for litter and untidiness. We hope to get enough points this year to push us over the 300 mark.
“Although we may not have the clout of other towns in the county we are happy to plod our way to the top but only with the whole town behind us,” said Mary.
The Maine Valley Post has, is and always will be a free resource for the people of the locality and its wider diaspora.
When we started in 2013, the intention was to be a weekly, online newsletter. Over time, the site has evolved into a much different beast with multiple updates on a daily basis.
Because of its nature as a digital publication, it brings with it certain expenses: computers and cameras that require updating and maintenance; internet hosting and access; to say nothing of the time and hard work that goes into the site. It all adds up…
Our online community has always been our greatest asset and a vocal supporter of the Maine Valley Post since day one.
Please take a moment to click on the link below to see how you can directly contribute to our continued growth and success. Thank you for taking the time……..John Reidy
