Louth County Council proudly welcomed the esteemed judges of the prestigious Pride of Place competition on Wednesday, 9th July, as part of a special visit to meet this year’s county nominees. The events, held in Drogheda and Dromiskin, highlighted the exceptional community spirit and innovation thriving across County Louth.
Pride of Place, an all-island initiative organised by Co-operation Ireland in partnership with IPB Insurance, celebrates the achievements of communities that demonstrate outstanding civic pride ,inclusivity, and collaboration with local authorities.
This year, Louth County Council has nominated two outstanding initiatives to represent the county, one of which is Boyne Valley Camino in the Community Tourism Inititiative category. The Boyne Valley Camino has been established by a dedicated group of volunteers, and only last year was given National Trail status. Part of the Celtic Camino series, the Boyne Valley Camino links Drogheda and the Boyne Valley with A Coruna in Spain. The 25km loop walk, beginning at the trailhead at St Peter's Church, makes up part of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, with the remaining 75km completed in Spain. Drogheda and A Coruna has cultural and heritage connections also in music, history and culture.
Mayor of the Borough District of Drogheda, Michelle Hall, shared her enthusiasm:
“It is a joy to see Drogheda’s community spirit shine through initiatives like the Boyne Valley Camino. Pride of Place is a celebration of what makes our towns and villages special, the people, the passion, and the pride. I’m privileged to support these efforts and to welcome the judges to witness the heart of our community.”
The winners of the 2025 Pride of Place competition will be announced at a gala awards ceremony on 7th November at the Limerick Strand Hotel.
