Volunteers and Community Groups are honoured at annual Cathaoirleach Awards

Volunteers and Community Groups from across County Galway have been honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach's Awards that took place yesterday evening in Athenry. 

The ceremony, hosted by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinane, celebrated the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve life in their communities and was organised by Galway County Council in partnership with the Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).

Winners across a wide range of categories were recognised for their impact in areas such as arts, environment, community development, inclusion, and heritage and each award winner received a specially commissioned handcrafted trophy by Craughwell-based artist Seán Mahony, a certificate of achievement, and a €500 prize to support their ongoing community work.

Cathaoirleach Kinane told Ollie Turner that it was important that age is not a hindrance in getting involved in your community.