Annual Report 2011.pdf (size 6 MB) - Offaly County Council

for all. A collective approach from Edenderry Chamber
of Commerce and Community, FAS, Edenderry Town
Council members and Offaly County Council staff
organised and constructed a well lit Christmas tree,
Townhall and street lighting.
Edenderry Town Council members this year welcomed
the commencement of the R402 Edenderry to Enfield
Road, a project they have lobbied for continuously. It
is hoped that this new road construction will improve
the link with Dublin and hence open up Edenderry for
new business and industry. Members are actively
seeking assistance from their local TDs and the IDA to
welcome industries/enterprises into the town as a
direct result of the proposed new route to the capital.
Joint Policing Committee carried out their 2011 work
plan - this included the establishment of new
residence and neighbourhood watch groups, linked
with Offaly County Council speed limit review for
approach roads into the town, worked towards
securing old derelict Drummond Seed Factory and
cooperation between agencies to deliver a successful
and safe Halloween.
Tremendous success was achieved by Edenderry
Senior Football team winning the Senior Football title.
Members were so impressed with the positive lift
given to the town that they decided to hold a civic
reception to honour the team and management. It
was agreed to hold this event in early 2012.
Margaret Farrell receives Lifetime Achievement Award, 2010 from
Cathaoirleach Cllr. Fergus McDonnell
Offaly Local Authorities Annual Report 2011
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