Buncrana girl
scoops top prize
23.01.21
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IN October 2020, Donegal
County Council and Buncrana Tidy Towns held a 'Scoop the
Poop' poster competition for children in the Buncrana
area. The winning entry, chosen by Donegal Person of the
year Noel Cunningham, was by Muireann Nic Dhónaill, an
11 years old pupil from Gaelscoil Bun Cranncha. The
Council intends to use Muireann’s image to make larger
signage to discourage dog fouling in the local area. |
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The 'Scoop the Poop'
winning poster by Muireann Nic Dhónaill |
Cathaoirleach of Donegal
County Council, Cllr Rena Donaghey added
her congratulations to the 11 year old artist, saying:
“Muireann’s poster is very eye catching and it carries a
very important message on dog fouling and how important
it is to clean up after our dogs. I am delighted that
there is great awareness among our youth on important
environmental issues. I want to thank all the other
children who participated in the competition too. It was
delightful to go through all the beautiful posters. A
big thank you also to Brian Doyle who is a tremendous
support to Buncrana Tidy Town group and to Noel
Cunningham who was the adjudicator”.
Brian Doyle, Litter Warden, Donegal County Council, said
“the standard of entries was high and I am delighted to
see that Muireann used the Council’s “Any Bag Any Bin”
campaign on her poster.”
Sinéad Ní Bhroin Chairperson for Buncrana Tidy Towns
added, “Comhghairdeas le Muireann, agus buíochas mór do
na páisti go léir as a gcuid oibre iontach. We’d also
like to thank their parents for supporting them in
taking part in the competition during such a difficult
time. As the saying goes, ní neart go cur le chéile!" |
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