This year's fee has been set at €50. Your local street coordinator will be around soon to collect your sub. The money is very important to us so that we can keep our estate looking well .
Facts
McInerneys, the builder of the estate ceased grass cutting in the estate four years ago.
Although McInerneys technically own the open spaces in the estate there is no obligation on them to cut the grass or maintain the trees and shrubs.
The County Council have not taken in charge the estate and are unlikely to do so for a number of years
After they take it in charge they will only carry out a minimum level of maintenance.
The residents of the estate have funded grass cutting and general clean ups in the estate for the past few years
What are the benefits of having a good looking estate?
The estate will remain a desirable place for families to live despite competition from newer estates
Property values in the estate should remain high relative to estates that are not well maintained. (In some cases an estate that is desirable and in demand can command premium prices of up to €50,000 over similar properties in other estates).
A well maintained estate leaves a good impression on visitors to the estate
