Gold Award for Hollyfort 2K

North Wexford 2K Clean has awarded Hollyfort a Gold Star for keeping five roads clear of litter during April 2015.
This was no easy task and congrats to the whole community for their perseverance and diligence in picking up the litter which appeared on a daily basis!
Keep up the good work.

Raising Awareness - Greener Cleaning Guide - Make a Pledge

Some members of Hollyfort community have pledged to start using more environmentally friendly and less hazardous cleaning  ingredients.  We have committed to using the alternatives recommended in the Greener Cleaning leaflet for 12 months and will report back to the committee with our results and findings. If you want to join us in this project, please contact us.
Click here to download guide

Otherwise, make a pledge to use greener cleaning methods. Start today!

Dara Hilliard visits Hollyfort

Dara Hilliard (2nd from left)

Tidy Towns at Walk and Talk

Thanks to Amanda Byrne, Gorey Municipal District, we welcomed Dara Hilliard, landscaper and expert in Tidy Towns applications, to Hollyfort on 9th April 2015. His survey of the village was followed at 6.30 with a 'talk and walk' when he was joined by other Tidy Town applicants. He congratulated Hollyfort for the work done so far and imparted some important advice on further developments. Back at the old school for refreshments, Peter Smith (DaddyDay Care) gave an inspiring  Powerpoint talk using 'before' and 'after' pictures of Hollyfort.

The Pump Works!

We are delighted to announce Hollyfort has installed a working pump in the village - in the same spot where the original stood.

Congrats to all those who worked so hard to achieve this great feat of engineering.

See Hollyfort Village Facebook page for more pictures.

Hollyfort 2K Clean up over 5 Roads

Hollyfort has registered for the 2K Clean Up over 5 roads.

Hollyfort to
1) Kilmichael Bridge on Gorey Road (Lower)
2) Kitty's Corner on Gorey Road (Upper)
3) Monaseed Road
4) Laraheen Hill Crossroad
5) Annagh Crossroad

Judging is through out the month of April 2015

Please help keep our roads clear of litter.

Mt Nebo Run and Walkers

Mt Nebo Run

Join us on Sunday 15th March 2015 for a 10km Run around Mt. Nebo. 
Registration from 11.30 with registration fee of €10. 
Race starts from Hollyfort Village at 12.30 
Men's Prizes: 1st €50/2nd €40/3rd€30.
Women's Prizes: 1st €50/2nd €40/3rd €30

Family Walk

For those who would rather a leisurely walk (6.7km) join us on our annual Mt Nebo Family Walk which starts from Hollyfort Village at 12.15. A fee of €5 per adult (the children go free) includes soup and sandwiches afterwards for all.

Raffle tickets can be purchased on the day.
Funds raised go towards Operation Hollyfort Fund.

Community Needs Survey

The report on the result of the Community Needs Survey is now available to read here.

Summary:
The main areas of community concern were immediately evident with the highest percentage of ‘most important’ areas for improvement within the first section of the questionnaire:

Q.1: Improvement of roads/speed limit signs – 64%
Q.17: Neighbourhood watch - 63%

Q.10: Provide Facilities for the Elderly - 60%

Q.3: Improve and extend footpaths - 32%

Q 2: Improve Street Lighting – 31%

Q15: Public transport to Gorey - 31%

Combining ‘most’ and ‘very important’ options, the top areas were:

Q17:Neighbourhood watch and local safety measures -  89%

Q 1: Improve Roads/ Speed Limit Signs -   85%

Q8: Develop Community Park -  70%

Q 2: Improve Street Lighting – 68%

Q3: Extend Footpaths  - 62%
Q9: Develop Local Walks  61%

Q13:Care for elderly, visitation, meals etc - 60%

Many of these areas have been tackled already while the other areas will be tackled during 2015.