THE Limerick Going for Gold competition is back after a Covid-enforced break of two years with the aim of making Limerick a cleaner and brighter place to work, live and visit.
This unique community-based competition returns with more than €60,000 in prize funding over six categories. Emphasis will be on litter control, general tidiness and upkeep, pollinator friendly planting, sustainable planting, overall impression, works undertaken/ improvements from previous years.
In addition to the competition element, more than €49,000 in grant assistance has already been distributed from the Limerick Going for Gold Environment Improvement Grant. This element of the event is jointly funded by Limerick City and County Council and the JP McManus Charitable Foundation.
Grants range from €200 to €3,500 and assist groups with their environmental work and help with the overall aim of the competition.
Gerry Boland from the JP McManus Charitable Foundation said he is delighted with the longevity of Limerick Going for Gold.
“It is wonderful to see and hear the contribution it has made to the environment by helping communities to help themselves towards a cleaner, brighter place and that it also incorporates pollinator friendly planting.
“This year over €60,000 will be distributed in prizes with a top prize of €10,000 in the Tidy Towns Category and €5,000 in the Limerick ‘Bee Friendly’ in Bloom Category,” he added.
Ardpatrick are the reigning Limerick Going for Gold Champions, having won the top prize in 2019.
