LIMERICK’S annual Going for Gold clean-up competition has been officially launched for this year by Mayor of Limerick John Moran and Gerry Boland of the JP McManus Charitable Foundation.
Judging will soon begin in the annual competition that encourages communities across Limerick to be environmentally aware and keep their neighbourhoods tidy.
A top prize of €10,000 is up for grabs this year, as well as other cash prizes.
Grant funding of nearly €60,000 has been distributed to to local communities already this year as part of the annual Going for Gold initiative.
Grants of between €200 and €3,000 have helped communities to improve biodiversity, litter management, and pollinator friendly planting, while also highlighting the need to protect heritage and the environment.
Mayor Moran encouraged more communities to get involved, saying that “Limerick Going for Gold’s mission aligns with my own vision of a cleaner, brighter Limerick, a place where residents, communities, and nature thrive”.
“Since 2012, Going for Gold has been uniting neighbourhoods, fostering sustainable practices, and celebrating the true Limerick spirit of volunteerism and community. Let’s continue the positive momentum and encourage even more participation in 2024,” Mayor Moran said.
Gerry Boland, of the JP McManus Charitable Foundation, added that “Going for Gold has had a transformative impact on the communities that take part. Their dedication has improved the physical landscape through renovated playgrounds, freshly painted murals, or meticulously tended gardens.”
Going for Gold is managed by Limerick City and County Council with sponsorship from JP McManus Charitable Foundation.
