TEN groups have now been selected as Wildcards to compete in the 2024 Limerick Going for Gold Grand Final, with over €60,000 to be distributed to communities in a range of categories in this year’s competition.
15 groups will now go forward to the Grand Final. These include the 10 selected Wildcards and 5 groups selected by Public Vote, Broadford, Castleconnell, Kilmallock, Garrienderk and Rockhill/Bruree.
The full list of finalists in the competition, of which the Limerick Post is a sponsor, are Askeaton, Athea, Ballysteen, Broadford, Castleconnell, Feenagh, Garrienderk, Glenroe, Glin, Kilmallock, Kilmeedy, Kilteely, Patrickswell, Rathkeale, Rockhill/Bruree
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran praised the efforts of communities across Limerick, saying: “Congratulations to the ten wildcard finalists. Your dedication and hard work have truly shone through in what was an exceptionally competitive year.
“The passion and commitment displayed by community groups and residents’ associations across Limerick make this a remarkable competition each year. Every participant deserves recognition for their outstanding efforts in enhancing and beautifying our communities.”
Mayor Moran continued, “I want to acknowledge the ongoing support of the JP McManus Charitable Foundation and the media partners, who work with the Council to deliver this unique competition in Limerick each year. I look forward to celebrating the Grand Final and the continued excellence of Limerick’s vibrant and hardworking volunteers”.
Judging took place across three categories: Going for Gold Tidy Towns; Limerick Bee Friendly in Bloom; and Residential.
Whittling the entries down to 10 Wildcards was a challenge for the Limerick Going for Gold Judges, Michael Griffin and Pat Shearin.
Mr Griffin commented: “Judging Limerick Going for Gold was once again both a challenging and enjoyable experience. We took time over our Judges Request Awardees and were delighted with the 2024 efforts of community groups and residents’ associations across Limerick”.
The Grand Final of Limerick Going for Gold takes place in the Limerick Strand Hotel on October 23, 2024.
The judges have also added some new awards to recognise the excellent work undertaken by volunteers across Limerick.
Limerick Going for Gold is run by Limerick City and County Council with sponsorship from JP McManus Charitable Foundation. It is supported by Live 95, the Limerick Leader, Limerick Post, I Love Limerick, Limerick City Centre Tidy Towns, and Southern Media Marketing Design.
