Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2024

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The Cathaoirleach Awards are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in unpaid community and voluntary activities and the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.

Organised by Galway County Council in partnership with Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) and hosted by Cathaoirleach Councillor Liam Carroll, the awards were announced recently during the annual Cathaoirleach’s Ball.

Cllr. Liam Carroll, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway stated, “These awards recognise the tireless efforts of individuals and groups who work diligently behind the scenes to strengthen our communities. On behalf of Galway County Council and the people of the County, I am delighted to be able to recognise and honour their commitment to making our local areas better places to live, work and visit.”

Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council commented, “These awards provide an opportunity for Galway County Council and Galway County PPN to recognise the unique value and contribution of volunteers to our county and to acknowledge their impact on community wellbeing and quality of life, and the pride of place instilled by their activities”. 

Congratulations to all the winners:

Arts & Culture Award - Interface

Best Contribution to Heritage Award - Ballinasloe & District Heritage Society

Best Contribution to the Irish Language - Pleanáil Teanga Chonamara Láir

Environment & Climate Action Award - Connemara Green

Heritage Publication Award - Dr Joseph Mannion for “Anglicizing Tudor Connacht: The Expansion of English Rule in the Lordships of Clan Rickard and Hy Many”.  

Social Inclusion Award - Vision Arch Club

Sports Award - Kinvara Hockey Club

Tidy Towns Recognition Award - Kinvara Tidy Towns

Pride of Place Award - Kinvara 

Pride of Place Award - Williamstown

Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Liam Carroll, also presented two Posthumous Special Recognition Awards to the families of the late Saoirse Ruane from Kiltullagh and the late Martin Horgan from Oranmore.

See the Cathaoirleach Awards Booklet 2024 here:  Cathaoirleach Awards Booklet 2024‌