Pictured at McDonald’s Nenagh ‘100 Parks in 100 Days’ litter clean-up were restaurant crew members alongside franchisee and owner John Quirke (fourth from left) and (centre, L-R, holding signs) Councillor Dr Phyll Bugler, Rebecca Simmons, McDonald’s Nenagh Business Manager and Councillor Fiona Bonfield.

Local councillors welcome McDonald’s campaign to tackle litter in Nenagh

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A litter campaign led by McDonald’s in Ireland – aimed at tackling litter in parks, on paths and along roadsides in towns and cities across the province – has been welcomed by Tipperary County Councillors Dr Phyll Bugler and Fiona Bonfield.

The ’100 Parks in 100 Days’ campaign will see McDonald’s employees undertake 100 litter clean-ups in parks, beaches and nature areas across Ireland for 100 days from July until October. Led by the 19 local franchisees across McDonald’s estate of 96 restaurants in Ireland, the clean-up events are being supported by local councils, elected representatives, schools and volunteer groups.

The litter pick which took place at Nenagh’s River Walk, was attended by Councillor Dr Phyll Bugler who commented: "Nenagh River Walk is such a beloved part of town, and we were thrilled to help keep it in top shape. The ‘100 Parks in 100 Days’ initiative is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come together and take care of our environment."

The event was further supported by Councillor Fiona Bonfield. She added: “We had a fantastic afternoon working alongside the local McDonald’s Nenagh team. This initiative is a wonderful way to bring our community together and encourage everyone to take responsibility for our environment."

John Quirke, Franchisee of the McDonald’s Nenagh Retail Park restaurant, commented: “Our new ‘100 Parks in 100 Days’ campaign reinforces McDonald’s commitment to tackling litter across Ireland.

“Like our customers and stakeholders, we are always deeply disappointed to see people acting irresponsibly when it comes to littering. We want to play a leading role in sparking a change in behaviour towards what can only be described as a scourge on our environment.

“Across the UK and Ireland, our employees walk over 5,000 miles every week picking up all waste – our packaging and that of other retailers – by the sides of roads, in parks and on paths. This is further enhanced through proactive partnerships with local community groups to keep our area clean and litter free by carrying out regular litter picks.”

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