LOOKING GOOD: Pictured last year carrying out some work in Killarney are members of the Killarney Looking Good committee Patricia Mangan, Kathleen Foley, Claire Morris, Padruig O’Sullivan and Clio the dog. Photo: Michelle Crean

With many volunteers restricted at the moment and missing the vital work they do in the community, Killarney Looking Good Committee has come up with an idea of how to keep people involved.

The committee this week said that they want to try to engage their dedicated volunteers and others who may now have time to involve themselves in the project side of tidy towns.

“Community has never been so important and we need to look forward with hope and plan for a time after COVID-19,” Yvonne Quill from the Killarney Looking Good Committee said.

“We feel this is a great opportunity for the community young and old to reveal its creative talent and to come up with a plan for a project that will enhance our town!”

This project proposal should include the initial idea or concept, the potential location, a short list of what needs to be done to develop and implement the project, a rough estimate of costs, and a timeframe for completion on a maximum of three pages, she explained.

“The following are the criteria for projects covered by Tidy Towns, but we will consider all submissions; Community Involvement & Planning, Built Environment & Streetscape, Landscaping & Open Spaces, Wildlife, Habitats & Natural Amenities, Tidiness & Litter Control, Sustainability, Residential Streets & Housing Areas and Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes.”

“You are encouraged to develop a project proposal that you think would enhance Killarney for locals and visitors. This could include art, heritage, planting, biodiversity and sustainability. We are wide open to proposals and suggestions.”

Some of the projects completed by the Committee in recent times include planting on Mission Road, signage in and around the Deenagh, wooden animals by the Deenagh, murals, swift boxes, a series of walks and talks and campaigns around cigarette butts and dog fouling.

“The Looking Good Committee will assess the project proposals and if considered deliverable and within the remit of Tidy Towns, as funding becomes available we will work with you in relation to implementing the project.

Entry, by April 30, can be made by email to killarneylookinggood@gmail.com or should be posted to Killarney Looking Good c/o Town Hall.
“If you are cocooning we can arrange for collection.”