The 2012 All Island IPB Pride of Place Award winners were announced on 3 November at a gala awards ceremony at Thomond Park, Limerick.  More that 400 representatives from practically every county in Ireland were present. 

The All-Island Pride of Place Competition recognises and celebrates the vital contributions that community partnerships make to society. The focus is on people coming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their local area. It differs from other similar projects in that they specifically recognise the involvement of the local community in all aspects of rural and urban regeneration including, promoting social cohesion, involvement in planning, the promotion of heritage and environmental awareness.

Cavan Town Branch would like to extend hearty congratulations to all who made Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2012 a great success.   Cavan Town Branch through their efforts were awarded first place in Category 6, Cultural Tourism at the All Island IPB Pride of Place Awards.

It is wonderful to see the hard work of those who dedicated themselves to the success of the Fleadh for three consecutive years being recognised at national level.  The Fleadh has inspired many to take pride in their cultural heritage and the branch and county as a whole has seen a huge increase in the numbers playing music as a result. 
Check out the link to find out more about the Pride of Place awards http://www.cooperationireland.org/node/5892