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MATTHEW FARRELL, FROM Edgeworthstown, Co Longford has been given the prestigious title of Ireland’s Heritage Hero for the work he’s done to preserve and promote his local area.
Among Farrell’s achievements, are the establishment of Edgeworthstown District Development Association and the Edgeworth Society; the development of the Edgeworth Heritage project and Edgeworth Heritage and Literary trail which brings visitors through Edgeworthstown House and its walled garden.
This took years of gathering of research and the conservation and preservation of the graveyard, the rectory, the schoolhouse and the fair green, as well as 10 years of fundraising, “selling lottery tickets every Saturday night”.
Matt Farrell’s dedication shows the important link between people and place, and how an appreciation of our shared heritage can build a community.
There are plenty of other winners working hard to preserve and protect their heritage. Here’s the winners list:
Heritage Hero Award
Hidden Heritage Award
Reaching Out Award
Cool for Kids Award
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