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Joan O’Regan, one of the volunteers at this year’s KWD Recycling County Clean Up Day at Gortatlea, in conjunction with Kerry County Council. Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan
THERE was over 15,000 bags of rubbish collected around the county last Saturday for County Clean-up day according to Kerry County Council.
The Council has expressed its gratitude to over 3,500 people who took to the streets and roads of the county to help maintain the county’s reputation for cleanliness and tidiness.
Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell said: “It is testament to the effort of so many individuals and community groups across Kerry that over 15,000 bags of rubbish was collected on the day. It was extremely gratifying to see so many people – young and old – rolling up their sleeves and getting their communities clean and tidy,” said Moira Murrell.
“There was a great sense of community spirit evident and Kerry County Council was thrilled to be involved in supporting the event which has proven to be so worthwhile over so many years. Tackling the litter problem in the county requires the support of cooperation of everyone who lives in the county and it is through more initiatives like this that we can ensure that Kerry remains litter-free,” she added.
Kerry County Council thanked the Department of the Environment, KWD, An Taisce Tidy Towns Committees and the Kerry County Board for their assistance and support.
Mrs Mary O’Sullivan, Churchill, Fenit, won a years subscription to KWD Recycling services, as part of a Radio Kerry Competition, to celebrate KWD Recyling County Clean Up Day, presenting Mary with her prize is Brian Bruton, KWD, also included are, Kate Murphy, John O’Connell, KWD, Eileen O’Sullivan, Daughter of Mary, Abigail Murphy and Laura Tangney. Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan
