In May 2015, SMART applied for funding under this initiative to engage and reach out to our own diaspora through digital media in the form of a website and social media representation. These channels were chosen based on feedback received from … [Read more...]
National Tidy Towns and Pride of Place competitions
SMART have been very successful in local and national competitions such as the annual National Tidy Towns Competition. We first entered in 1996, achieving 181 marks, and now with the co-operation of the village residents our score was 300 in … [Read more...]
Ireland-Newfoundland Connections 2014
The tradition of seasonal workers leaving from the hinterland of the rivers in South East Ireland began in the early 1700’s. Their destination was the cod fishery in Newfoundland because of their experience and background. There were many … [Read more...]
Public Area Enhancement Scheme 2014
This was an initiative of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to provide a once off grant of €2,000 through the local County Councils, to communities for worthwhile public area enhancement projects. SMART were awarded … [Read more...]
1400th anniversary of the birth of St. Moling
In 2014, SMART held a number of events to commemorate the 1400th Anniversary of the birth of St. Moling in 614. Our annual outdoor Mass for the Feast of St. Moling on June 17th took place in Templenaboe, “Church of the Cows”. This little ruined … [Read more...]