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Entries are being encouraged for Limerick’s Golden Mile, recognising interesting walks on local roads. Photo: iStock

Limerick City and County Council has announced a new competition open to communities, groups of neighbours and members of the public who care about their local rural environment. Entitled Limerick’s Golden Mile 2015, it’s aimed at those living in rural parts of the county, to recognise interesting walks on their local roads.

The objective is to encourage communities to identify their local pleasant roadscapes, and to promote best practice in the recording and management of rural heritage features associated with their chosen route. This will raise awareness of the county’s natural and built environment.

Bernadette Collins, Executive Planner with Limerick City and County Council, explained that the competition invites existing or new community groups to select a mile of county road that is safe for users and that has a sufficient variety of interest.

“This could include a mix of trees, hedgerows, stone walls, bridges, gates, stiles, old and new houses, farmyards and field entrances. These ‘Golden miles’ can also be improved by their local communities, as safety can be increased by appropriate signage and maintaining verges.”

Past winners include Crean Development, Broadford Development Association, Kilmeedy Community Development Group Ltd., Croom Walking Club, Knocklong Tidy Towns Association, Barna Resident’s Association, Glengort National School and Ballyellian Walk Way.

Groups wishing to take part should consult the Council’s website www.limerick.ie/council/heritage-events-and-competitions

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