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About Us
History
Beaufort Tidy towns group was set up in October 2010 following a
public meeting. The 2010 committee consisted of 7 members who
combined their skills, backgrounds and interests to make very
significant improvements to the area in the first 2 years of inception
with the help of their volunteers.
At our A.G.M. in 2012, we grew the committee from 7 to 47 members
using a sub-committee structure focussing on the adjudication
categories on the Tidy Towns competition. This allowed stronger
engagement with local residents, businesses and the wider
community and allows more active participation by all. This has
resulted in a number of flagship projects and developments that will
further enhance Beaufort in the years to come. Together, we share
the common goal of making Beaufort more beautiful for all who live
here.
We will continue to encourage new membership each year as we
strongly believe that everyone has something to offer. It is a very
rewarding journey and in particular when you see local individuals
showing great initiative and innovation in enhancing their own
properties. It is the cumulative effect of many small efforts that
combine to give a very big result.
The group is lucky to have such an attractive canvas on which to
base our work at the foot of The Magillicuddy Reeks.
We are also lucky to have in the parish two green flag schools
where the message of Tidy Towns has been taught for many years
and we work very closely with them.
We are also fortunate to have the support of the Kerry County
Council and local politicians with significant infrastructural
investment since our inception.
We work closely with South Kerry Development Partnership
on the stone wall restoration programme, provision of seating,
purchase of plants, shrubs and window boxes.
Parish wide clean ups are organised 4 times per year which involve
300+ people in all areas of the parish.
Weekly activities are organised such as painting, maintenance,
repairs and horticultural work. Upwards of 40 people of all ages can
sometimes be involved which is fantastic for a small community.
These work evenings are also great social occasions for people to
meet friends and to make new ones.
We work in harmony with the area that we are living in, using the
natural and historical environment as an inspiration for our work.
The success of The Tidy towns is based on a policy of including all
groups and areas in the parish.
To be inclusive communication is vitally important. We use the
Parish newsletter weekly to inform people of our endeavours, we
also use the local press and we print a newsletter twice yearly
Our plan is to continue with and to build on the great work that we
have started. We wish to continue as an inclusive group to improve
Beaufort for all and to put Beaufort on the national map in The Tidy
Towns Competition.
History
Beaufort Tidy towns group was set up in October 2010 following a
public meeting. The 2010 committee consisted of 7 members who
combined their skills, backgrounds and interests to make very
significant improvements to the area in the first 2 years of
inception with the help of their volunteers.
At our A.G.M. in 2012, we grew the committee from 7 to 47
members using a sub-committee structure focussing on the
adjudication categories on the Tidy Towns competition. This
allowed stronger engagement with local residents, businesses and
the wider community and allows more active participation by all.
This has resulted in a number of flagship projects and
developments that will further enhance Beaufort in the years to
come. Together, we share the common goal of making Beaufort
more beautiful for all who live here.
We will continue to encourage new membership each year as we
strongly believe that everyone has something to offer. It is a very
rewarding journey and in particular when you see local individuals
showing great initiative and innovation in enhancing their own
properties. It is the cumulative effect of many small efforts that
combine to give a very big result.
The group is lucky to have such an attractive canvas on which to
base our work at the foot of The Magillicuddy Reeks.
We are also lucky to have in the parish two green flag schools
where the message of Tidy Towns has been taught for many years
and we work very closely with them.
We are also fortunate to have the support of the Kerry County
Council and local politicians with significant infrastructural
investment since our inception.
We work closely with South Kerry Development Partnership
on the stone wall restoration programme, provision of seating,
purchase of plants, shrubs and window boxes.
Parish wide clean ups are organised 4 times per year which
involve 300+ people in all areas of the parish.
Weekly activities are organised such as painting, maintenance,
repairs and horticultural work. Upwards of 40 people of all ages
can sometimes be involved which is fantastic for a small
community. These work evenings are also great social occasions
for people to meet friends and to make new ones.
We work in harmony with the area that we are living in, using the
natural and historical environment as an inspiration for our work.
The success of The Tidy towns is based on a policy of including
all groups and areas in the parish.
To be inclusive communication is vitally important. We use the
Parish newsletter weekly to inform people of our endeavours, we
also use the local press and we print a newsletter twice yearly
Our plan is to continue with and to build on the great work that we
have started. We wish to continue as an inclusive group to
improve Beaufort for all and to put Beaufort on the national map in
The Tidy Towns Competition.
Vision
Our vision for Beaufort is to foster a spirit of working together to
enhance and improve our unique environment and to develop a
sense of belonging that will allow the community to continue to
develop and thrive so as to benefit current and future generations.
This can then be shared with others visiting the area.
Objectives
Group Objectives
The enhancement of the physical and social environment of
Beaufort village and surrounding areas, with particular reference
to:
1. The general improvement, enrichment and presentation of the
parish.
2. The development of community spirit and pride.
3. The promotion of an atmosphere of social co-operation.
4. Increasing interaction between various community groups.
5. The protection and improvement of biodiversity.
6. Provision of a clean and safe environment.
7. Increasing public awareness on the importance of a green
environment.
8. Encouraging the principles of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” in
the prevention and control of litter.
9. Preservation and maintenance of the culture, heritage and
history of Beaufort.
10. Further enhancing the social environmental and science
education of our local schools
Committee
Beaufort Tidy Towns Executive Committee
Christina Farrell
Eileen O’Neill
Eanna O’Malley
Padraig O Sullivan
Philip O’Connor
Prionsias MacCurtin
Rachel Cameron
Mags Campbell
Aisling O’Sullivan
Paul Neary
Subcommittee for Overall Development
Christina Farrell
Rose Mangan
Gillian O’Shea
Fiona Landers
Subcommittee for The Built Environment
Rachel Cameron
Ann Gabbeth
Donald Cameron
Maryann Moriarty
Subcommittee for Landscaping
Prionsias MacCurtin
Michael O’Connor
Dave Barry
Subcommittee for Wildlife and Natural amenities
Padraig O Sullivan
Seamus Coffey
Chris Baron
Niall Keogh
Subcommittee for Litter Control
Christina Farrell
John O’Sullivan
Margaret Galvin
Annette Corboy
Kathleen Shanahan
Aisling O’Sullivan
Subcommittee for Waste Minimisation
Eileen O’Neill
Mags Campbell
Teresa Murphy
Fiona Dunne
Noreen Minihan
Subcommittee for Tidiness and Residential Areas
Philip O’Connor
James Tobin
Maguerite O’Malley
Jason Clifford
Jack McGrath
Padraig Sayers
Pat Gill
Liz McCarthy
Ger Healy
Emily Healy
Subcommittee for Roads, Street & Backareas
Paul Neary
Frank Coffey
Joe Coffey
Derry O’Sullivan
Michael Galvin
Subcommittee for Special Projects
Eanna O’Malley
Jim O’Malley
Bernie Costello
Tom O’Shea
Denis McDonnell
Neil O’Sullivan