All Ireland Community & Council Awards 2021

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 JUDGES Amy O’Donoghue, Primary School Teacher, Department of Education

John Kenny, Creative Director, CultureHead

Bláithín Lally, Senior Clinical Psychologist, The Insight Centre, Blackrock

Jonathan Carroll, Independent Visual Art Curator

Cass Roche, Owner, PC Roche & Associates Landscape Architects

Lucie Brocard, Programmes and Events Officer, Volunteer Ireland

Clare Ryan, Project Archaeologist MIAI, Atlantic Archaeology

Maria Murphy, Lecturer, Tourism & Arts, GMIT

Colin Walsh, Managing Director, Irish Building Magazine

Mark Connolly, CEO, ECI Energy

Emmet Ryan, Connected Editor, The Business Post

Padge McKenna, Management Consultant

Enda Devine, Executive Director & Finance Director, IPB Insurance Iseult Byrne, Chief Executive, Dublin City Council Culture Company

Roger Sweeney, Deputy CEO & Marketing Manager, Irish Water Safety Tom Hunt, Director, Broadstone Architects

Jessica Dolan, Project Worker, South Dublin Advice & Information, Focus Ireland

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WELCOME

CONTENTS BEST BUSINESS WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY (sponsored by An Post) 04

Hello everyone and welcome As chairperson of LAMA it is a pleasure and honour for me to welcome you to the Awards tonight on behalf of the LAMA Executive. I thank the LAMA Officer board and the Executive for their work and support. A big thank you to IPB for being the main sponsor again this year without their continued solid support none of us would be here tonight. To Ashville Media for the work behind the scenes organising this great event thank you. The 31 local authorities throughout the country have been always very supportive of the Awards and of LAMA and that is always very much appreciated. There are people here from different counties throughout the country. Many of you are volunteers working tirelessly in your local areas for no reason other than the love you have for your parish, village or town. You are the people who give the best example of what it is to be Irish. You get your teeth into a project be it tidy towns, mental health, exercise, environmental protection. Even when your backs are to the wall, and the answers to questions you ask seem to be ‘NO’, you keep going, pushing until you get to where you want to be – successfully at the finishing line. You are the people tonight is all about the people that keep this country going through thick and thin.

Promise me this one thing. Enjoy yourselves tonight because you most definitely deserve it.

Thank you all Cllr Micheal Anglim Chairperson Local Authority Members Association

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BEST LOCAL AUTHORITY INNOVATION FOR ATTRACTING INWARD INVESTMENT

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BEST COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE (sponsored by Healthy Ireland)

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BEST CSR COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

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BEST EDUCATION / TRAINING INITIATIVE

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BEST ENERGY SMART INITIATIVE (sponsored by Energia)

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BEST COMMUNITY SPORTS TEAM/CLUB

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BEST DISABILITY ACCESS & INCLUSION INITIATIVE

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BEST ENVIRONMENTAL / ECOLOGICAL PROJECT / INITIATIVE (sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency)

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BEST SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Rethink Ireland)

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BEST SOCIAL HOUSING INITIATIVE (sponsored by GeoDirectory)

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BEST HERITAGE PROJECT

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BEST ARTS/CULTURE (INCL. FESTIVALS & EVENTS)

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

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BEST COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVE (sponsored by Bolt)

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BEST CONNECTED COUNCIL

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BEST WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (sponsored by Eastern Midlands Waste Region)

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BEST TOURISM INITIATIVE (sponsored by Failte Ireland)

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSON/ TEAM OF THE YEAR

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BEST MICRO BUSINESS

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

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COUNCIL OF THE YEAR (sponsored by IPB Insurance)

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NATIONAL IMPACT AWARD

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GRAND PRIX AWARD (sponsored by IPB Insurance)

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WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS FROM IPB INSURANCE IPB Insurance is proud to be headline sponsor of the Community and Council Awards in partnership with Local Authority Members Association (LAMA). As the mutual insurer to Ireland’s local authorities, we are delighted to support these Awards which celebrate the unique and symbiotic relationship enjoyed

by Local Authorities and their communities. These awards also serve to illustrate what can be achieved when community volunteerism is encouraged and supported at a local level.

During these challenging times, the power of collective effort in our communities has never been more evident, it is fitting that we recognise you, your communities, and your councils’ achievements at a national level. This evening provides an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the vision, enthusiasm and hard work of volunteers, communities and Local Authorities that are working together to create better places to live and work. Since March 2020, we have witnessed an incredible emergency response from our local authorities and unprecedented levels of personal sacrifice and volunteerism in our communities. It is so heartening to see so many inspiring projects being undertaken with the support of our local authority members as evidenced by the depth and diversity of the projects represented in all award categories.

The wide variety of award categories reflects the adaptability and versatility of community initiatives undertaken across the country. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate LAMA for their commitment in ensuring the Community and Council Awards continue to develop and thrive. Your initiative provides an invaluable platform to recognise and celebrate our shortlisted communities and councils who have demonstrated the value of working together to deliver excellence in local economic, social and recreational development.

On behalf of everyone at IPB Insurance, I would like to commend and congratulate all of tonight’s finalists and wish every one of you the very best of luck.

Enjoy the night!

George Jones Chairman, IPB Insurance

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BEST BUSINESS WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY

ABC NUTRITION

BLOOM HQ

CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL ABC Nutrition, a Shannon-based manufacturer of sports nutrition, weight management and lifestyle nutrition products, has made a donation of almost 2,000 ready-to-eat food pots to the Clare Covid-19 Community Response Forum.

LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL Bloom HQ is a Co-Working space aimed at bringing business back into the heart of rural community.

CLEVER LITTLE HANDIES BABY SIGN CLASSES

CONTACTLESS BOTTLE FILLING STATION

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC WI-FI ROAD MAP

GREEN DUBLIN DOCKLANDS INITIATIVE

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Europe’s first contactless bottle filling stations are being rolled out in the Fingal area by local company Ecofil for Fingal County Council. The first of nine Ecofil units was installed in Howth village and the contactless installation is now in operation at the junction of Harbour Road & Abbey Road

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Fingal County Council, in partnership with Fingal Dublin Chamber and Magnet Networks, is moving onto the next phase of delivering free outdoor public Wi-Fi to towns and villages across the County

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Green Dublin Docklands is an initiative of Waterways Ireland to manage the Dublin Docklands Area as a beacon of environmental and sustainable good practices so that the public sector acts as an exemplar in promoting and demonstrating sustainable practices and by being inclusive with the local community and sharing knowledge.

KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clever Little Handies began 2019, in an effort to get parents out of the house meeting other parents with babies of a similar age. The first classes were very informal, they quickly grew and a class structure was developed with pamphlets to hand out to participants. Moved online in 2020

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BEST BUSINESS WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY

HOUSEBOUND SERVICE

MOSNEY VILLAGE INITIATIVE

PROJECT CINEAL

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL Our Housebound Service was set up in May 2020 as a direct response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Over a year on, we have made over 1,300 deliveries across the county, and despite the reopening of our branch libraries, the Housebound Service remains central to our day-to-day work.

MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL Mosney village is set on 80 acres in East Meath and home to 900 multi-national migrant residents who have their own homes. The Mosney team ensure that residents new and old are well looked after mentally and physically and are always proactive in developing new initiatives for all to enjoy.

DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL When Covid lockdown started, Spraoi agus Spórt quickly pivoted our business model to respond to our community’s needs. We created Project Cineál (meaning kind) to offer online respite and counselling, make visors in our FabLab and worked with others to set up a helpline, foodbank, grocery and pharmacy collection services.

THE URBAN CO-OP AND WELLNESS HUB LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL The Urban Co-op and Wellness Hub is Limericks Community Grocery set up in 2013 as a social experiment! Now a viable and sustainable model of the circular economy in action it is a proud showcase for Limerick on what can be achieved when a community collectively imagines a quality future.

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ALBERT REYNOLDS PEACE PARK

ARKLOW DOG PARK

CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK

LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL The provision of a universally accessible park/strategic urban asset comprising a network of connected urban-amenity spaces, implementing the quality of life vision for Longford, promoting sustainable mobility, compact urban development, climate action and biodiversity initiatives/ awareness and strengthening links between the Camlin River and the Canal, increasing footfall along this axis.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL The fantastic new Arklow Dog Park is situated near Arklow North Beach. The park is a great public amenity and a true doggie heaven. Your pooch can levitate with joy with all the tunnels and tracks, bridges and bouncy tyres, fresh grass and soft inviting sand.

GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL The Green Flag Award is an international benchmarking standard for parks and green spaces. The awards are judged every year by a peer jury of green space experts, who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against eight strict criteria, including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability, and community involvement.

MILLENNIUM PARK

MIN RYAN PARK & PLAYGROUND

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL In 2018, Millennium Park became the first pesticide free park in Dublin 15. As part of Pollinator project application in 2020, Millennium Park was awarded a ‘Highly commenced Award’ which was a great achievement and recognition for the management of plan incorporated over the last number of years.

WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Min Ryan park is an new recreational park covering 18 acres. The park is universally accessible, with facilities for all the community including playground, skateboard-park, Multi-User-Games-Area, walking-tracks, biodiverse/pollinator friendly landscapes, picnic areas. coffee dock and WC facilities and has fromly established itself as a pride of place for Wexford Town.

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BEST PUBLIC PARK

SOMERS PARK

WATERSTOWN PARK

SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL Somers Park named after the founders of Harmac Medical in Castlerea was an old dilapidated Park which we recreated.

The park now has a new playground, an intergenerational walkway, adult exercise machines, a girl guides den and a new safe entrance to our outdoor heated swimming pool.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL More than most places, Waterstown Park proudly displays a 15,000 year history that is ewetched on the landscape here offer dramatic evidence of the glaciers that moved through and shaped this valley.

The most biodiverse park in South Dublin County, rescued from landfill, it is a real hidden gem.

BEST LOCAL AUTHORITY INNOVATION FOR ATTRACTING INWARD INVESTMENT

ARKLOW COURTHOUSE & ENTERPRISE HUB WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL The Arklow Courthouse & Enterprise Hub has transformed the Courthouse building in Arklow town centre, creating a first class facility for all stakeholders, providing support to small startup enterprises whilst boosting economic activity and investment in that area.

BLOOM HQ

LOVE DONEGAL DAY 2021

LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL Bloom HQ is a Co-Working space aimed at bringing business back into the heart of rural community.

DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL The main aims of this campaign was to spread the word to our diaspora and their networks about the many opportunities readily available in Donegal. Ultimately, we wanted more people to visit, invest and relocate to Donegal highlighting the benefits with our growing local economy and superb quality of life.

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LET’S GET SET with Healthy Ireland

Let’s get set with a healthier routine.

Search healthy Ireland at gov.ie for easy to follow advice.

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BEST COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE

ARGIDEEN VALLEY TRAIL

CASTLETROY URBAN GREENWAY

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Installation of waymarkers, mapboards and interpretive signs along a 15klm route from Ballinascarthy to Timoleague and onto Courtmacsherry. The theme of the walk ‘Walk through History’ will serve to highlight the diverse historical, physical and cultural landscape of this area of West Cork, and to draw visitors further inland.

LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL The Castletroy Urban Greenway is a highquality, attractive and accessible greenway in the heart of suburban Limerick linking major residential and education centres in Castletroy. It provides an enhanced pedestrian and cycling experience and will lead to a reduction in the number of short journeys by private car.

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LIGHT UP FOR ROAD SAFETY WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS

SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL We differ from other fitness providers as we cater for all fitness levels. We are a very welcoming environment where coaches have great relationships with the members. Each individual is catered for at their own needs. Presently we are one of the only providers of outdoor/ fitness in Lucan, and Dublin.

MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is an important day for Road Safety Awareness campaigners.

The ‘Light up for Road Safety’ campaign provided a timely, safe, creative and highly visible reminder to all road users of the need to take care on the roads.

CLEVER LITTLE HANDIES BABY SIGN CLASSES KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clever Little Handies began 2019, in an effort to get parents out of the house meeting other parents with babies of a similar age. The first classes were very informal, they quickly grew and a class structure was developed with pamphlets to hand out to participants.

MOSNEY VILLAGE INITIATIVE MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL Mosney village is set on 80 acres in East Meath and home to 900 multi-national migrant residents who have their own homes. The Mosney team ensure that residents new and old are well looked after mentally and physcially and are always proactive in developing new initiatives for all to enjoy.

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BEST COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE

"NOT AROUND US" CAMPAIGN MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL “Not Around Us" is another step Towards Tobacco and Vape Free Meath by promoting environments where it is easier for those who smoke to quit and stay quit and to help de-normalise smoking for the next generation. The campaign is aimed for less than 5% smoking prevalence in Ireland by 2025.

OLD BALREASK WOODS, NAVAN COMMUNITY GARDEN MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL During Covid restrictions the committee got together virtually and decided to undertake a wellbeing project inclusive to all. The project promoted the inclusion of children initially as well as physical, mental and social well being. The project aimed to develop an eyesore area in the estate into an educational playground.

SAN REMO PROJECT

SOCCER FOR GIRLS

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Homeless supported accommodation at the former San Remo nursing home, 14 Sidmonton Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL In partnership with the FAI, over 450 girls from two DEIS disadvantaged primary schools in Waterford take part in our Soccer for Girls programme each year.

Facilitated by students on the FAI /ETB Sports Recreation & Soccer Coaching Course, each school has six coaches for the duration of the day.

RELATIONSHIPS MATTER: BUILDING ACE AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY CORK CITY COUNCIL An innovative approach by Relationships in Practice (formerly known as Ag Eisteacht) to promote community health by raising frontline practitioners’ awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and highlighting the role supportive relationships play in buffering the negative impact of adversity.

THE URBAN CO-OP & WELLNESS HUB LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL The Urban Co-op and Wellness Hub is Limericks Community Grocery set up in 2013 as a social experiment! Now a viable and sustainable model of a healthy community in action it is a proud showcase for Limerick on what can be achieved when a community collectively imagines a quality future.

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Tel: 021 4840214 Email: info@mhl.ie Web: www.mhl.ie

Address: Carraig Mor House, 10 High Street, Douglas Road, Cork

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Murphy Playground Services would like to congratulate Roscommon County Council on their nomination for Somers Park in the Best Public Park category.

Playground Design, Build, Repair & Refurbishment

Established in 2008, Murphy Playground Services offers a single point of contact

Tel: 091 483 946 | Mob: 087 909 9070

furniture, gates, fencing and all types of surfacing. We have parts in stock to suit all

Unit 4, Carnmore West,

to identify, supply and install all your playground repairs, play equipment, street types of play equipment, bringing you better value and faster turnaround always.

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BEST CSR COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

AMBER THURSDAY NATIONAL FIRE, ROAD AND WATER SAFETY INITIATIVE KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL You’ve heard of ‘Blue Monday’, ‘Green Wednesday’ and ‘Black Friday’, right!

Now, meet 'Amber Thursday'! - Amber Thursday is a joint, cross-service initiative to highlight the dangers associated with Fire, Road and Water activities over the August Bank Holiday weekend, one of the busier bank holiday weekends of the year.

RAY OF SUNSHINE LTD WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Ray of Sunshine has grown from one location in Wicklow Town to 10 locations nationwide, We are now in Cork,Waterford, Killcommon, Arklow, Rathnew, Ashford & Wicklow town.

Offering Pre school, morning& after school care, all year round camps, full day care, home collection & dropoff transport. WWW.ROSKIDS.IE

BEST GREEN PROCUREMENT PROJECT OF THE YEAR

RATHCORAN HOUSE BALTINGLASS

OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) at Offaly County Council wins ‘Best Green Procurement Project of the Year’ category at the National Procurement Awards 2020 December 17th 2020.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Wicklow County Council working in collaboration with a Developer, Respond, the Pater McVerry Trust and SHCEP delivered 64 residential units with a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments and terraced units through CALF (56 units) and CAS (8 units) funding on a site with a Primary Healthcare Facility.

WEATHER STATION FOR SCHOOLS CLIMATE CHANGE

WICKLOW LIBRARY – READ THE RAINBOW

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL The Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Robert O’Donoghue, launched the initiative at the Rusk and Lusk Educate Together National School when he presented Third Class with the first rain gauge. The Council plans to distribute rain gauges to 100 primary schools across the county

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Read the Rainbow is a county- wide initiative with the mission to provide an inclusive service for all our library users that supports the wellbeing of our LGBTQIA community, showcases the richness of LGBTQIA culture, and provides opportunities for our whole community to learn together about gender, sexuality, and coalition.

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BEST EDUCATION/TRAINING INITIATIVE

CONNECTIONS CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL ‘Connections’ is a compilation of written and illustrated stories in which the authors – children and adults – recall real places and experiences and imagine a bright future in Ireland and, in particular, in County Clare. The publication is primarily the result of a literacy project shared by children of Ennistymon National School, Scoil Mhainchín, with their parents and siblings.

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DANGERS OF USING INFLATABLES ON OPEN WATER CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Evidence demonstrated that there was a clear lack of knowledge as to the dangers associated with inflatable toys. Rescue statistics had trebled. Two films were produced using the Emergency Response personnel & a story from 2 onlookers to an incident that could have ended in tragedy.

KILDARE CYCLE CAFES

RESEARCH WORK

KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL A Cycle Café provides cyclists and cycling groups with a ‘pit-stop’ along various routes across Kildare.

It allows a person to park their bicycle securely, a bicycle repair unit if required, Tea/Coffee & Deli facilities, seating area, the use of WiFi, phone charging or toilet & changing facilities if required.

SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL Dr. Faisal Ali Khan has served as a researcher who has contributed lots of research work for the innovation of course contents, published research papers and presented the papers in seminars/conference of National/ International Level.

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BEST EDUCATION/TRAINING INITIATIVE

VIRTUAL REALITY CANAL EXPERIENCE

WEATHER STATION FOR SCHOOLS – CLIMATE CHANGE

WESTMEATH COUNTY COUNCIL How do you showcase a waterway that encompasses a rich tapestry of heritage assets? How do you showcase the importance of the smallest pollinator, underwater environment and industrial heritage that has evolved organically since its use by horse drawn barges?

This has been accomplished through our pioneering 360° VR tour.

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL The Deputy Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Robert O’Donoghue, launched the initiative at the Rusk and Lusk Educate Together National School when he presented Third Class with the first rain gauge. The Council plans to distribute rain gauges to 100 primary schools across the county.

WRITING HOME

YOUTH SPORTS LEADER AWARD

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL The Writing Home Initiative is a specially developed programme of creative engagement designed specifically for homelessness service users.

The programme was designed and implemented by poet and writer Colm Keegan. The project was initiated by Kilkenny County Council and supported

by Creative Ireland, Waterford City County Council and Poetry Ireland.

WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL The level 1 Award in Sports Leadership is an accredited award for students wishing to participate in sports or leadership activities. The qualifications are designed to use sport and physical activity to help young people develop and hone their leadership skills whilst helping themselves and others stay physically active.

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Tackle climate change with a home energy upgrade

Now more than ever is time to get on board with climate change initiatives.

In line with the government’s climate action plan announcement of the Local Authority Retrofit Programme, Energia can help and guide local authorities to upgrade your local housing stock by offering upfront funding from our deep retrofit scheme, which is additional to that offered by SEAI. With our years of expertise as a one-stop-shop, we can help you choose the right energy efficiency improvements for your housing stock, giving the occupants an enhanced level of comfort in their home whilst benefiting from lower fuel costs and energy bills.

We have an experienced and dedicated team to complete the grant submissions, design the energy efficiency upgrades, carry out pre and post BERs and we manage and execute the work onsite for the entire project. We can be there for you from start to finish and we can manage as much of the process as you need us to.

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DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITTING WORKS KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL This Dynamic Purchasing System presents local authorities and other public sector bodies with an effective, wholly electronic and truncated procurement process that facilitates the delivery of the 2021 and future Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programmes, targeting actions and goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan 2019 and the Programme for Government.

IMAGINE HIGH SPEED BROADBAND TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL 58,486 homes and businesses across Co. Tipperary now have access to Imagine’s 5G Fixed Broadband service as the company continues the expansion of its network across regional and rural Ireland. This includes 22,768 premises designated as ‘Amber’ or having inadequate access to broadband, under the National Broadband Plan (NBP).

SMART STREET LIGHTING TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL Public street lighting is accountable for 35% of Tipperary County Council’s energy consumption. Upgrading an old streetlight to a standard LED can reduce energy costs by up to 50%.Going a step further and installing Smart Lighting can result in even more energy savings and reduce CO2 emissions.

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BEST COMMUNITY SPORTS TEAM/CLUB

ENJOY TENNIS AT SHANKILL TENNIS CLUB DUN LAOGHAIRE / RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL This is the story of a community tennis club, supported by DLRCC having a major impact on communities not only in DLR, but across the island of Ireland, in providing access for people with a disability to tennis at their local clubs involving 80 clubs, 1200 players across 9 disabilities.

LONGFORD ATHLETIC CLUB LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL Longford Athletic Club was founded over 50 years ago. It has never had a home ground until 2021. At St Mel's College an indoor track & field facility is underway with an outdoor track to follow, made possible by fund raising, loans, Leader and a loan from Longford Co Co.

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FITFOR45 SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL We differ from other fitness providers as we cater for all fitness levels. We are a very welcoming environment where coaches have great relationships with the members. Each individual is catered for at their own needs.

Presently we are one of the only providers of outdoor/fitness in Lucan, and Dublin.

MONAGHAN SANCTUARY RUNNERS MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL Monaghan Sanctuary Runners promotes the principles of solidarity, friendship and respect between people seeking international protection and local communities across county Monaghan.

This intercultural, intergenerational, and inclusive club meets weekly to walk, jog and run in the beautiful Rossmore Park while building bridges between people and communities, and forming friendships.

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BEST COMMUNITY SPORTS TEAM/CLUB

ST. PAUL’S BOXING CLUB

THE PEACE LINK

WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL St. Paul’s Boxing Club was set up in 1975 and is situated in the Larchville/Lisduggan area, two disadvantaged communities in Waterford City. The main aim in setting up the club was to offer a positive outlet and physical activity for young people and members in the local community.

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL The PEACE Link is an iconic state of the art sporting facility on the edge of Clones, Co. Monaghan. The facility is at the heart of a movement to build better relationships in this border area and promote health and wellbeing.

WATERFORD SPORTS – GYMNASTICS CLUB WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL The Dad and Me Do Gymnastics programme had two goals; increase father and children’s fundamental movement skills in a safe and fun environment and to give the fathers an opportunity to spend some quality time with their children whilst improving their physical fitness in the confines of a club environment.

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BEST DISABILITY ACCESS & INCLUSION INITIATIVE

AGE FRIENDLY CLARE DIGITAL NURSING HOME INITIATIVE

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CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL The Age Friendly Clare ‘Digital Nursing Home Initiative’ has been launched with the aim of keeping residents in our 16 nursing homes connected, using technology to bring the outside in.

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Building of 2 footbridges on either side of narrow bridge over the River Kiltha on the N25 in the bustling village of Castlemartyr.

The the existing bridge forced people in wheelchairs or with buggies onto the congested road. The 2 new footbridges have opened up the village for all.

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LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL Super Connectors is a design, build and replicate model aimed at developing a transferable model of assistance, required to get older people on line for personal, health and social reasons over Christmas (2020) and beyond.

The project started with a high-level promotion Christmas campaign and has steadily grown since.

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WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Newly built and developed Customer Service Innovation hub at Wicklow County buildings that provides an inclusive and accessible Civic Space for all our citizens.

SPRAOI AGUS SPORT ALTERNATIVE RESPITE PROGRAMME DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL We offer 2,000 hours of alternative respite services annually so those with a disability and/or autism can take part in our activities. Our Alternative Respite programme provides tailored and individualised support so children and teenagers can choose their activities, connect with their peers and feel part of our community.

WICKLOW LIBRARY – CHANGING PLACES FACILITY WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Wicklow County Council has provided a Changing Places toilet facility located at the newly built Public Library in Wicklow Town. Changing Places facilities are designed to enhance the health, safety, comfort and dignity of someone who may need extra support and additional equipment during personal care tasks.

Changing Places promote dignity and are a key element of inclusion. The facility will make a big difference to so many people in Wicklow and beyond.

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DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITTING WORKS KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL This Dynamic Purchasing System presents local authorities and other public sector bodies with an effective, wholly electronic and truncated procurement process that facilitates the delivery of the 2021 and future Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programmes, targeting actions and goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan 2019 and the Programme for Government.

GREEN DUBLIN DOCKLANDS INITIATIVE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Green Dublin Docklands is an initiative of Waterways Ireland to manage the Dublin Docklands Area as a beacon of environmental and sustainable good practices so that the public sector acts as an exemplar in promoting and demonstrating sustainable practices and by being inclusive with the local community and sharing knowledge.

LONELY PLANET AWARD

LOVE YOUR BEACH WEEK 2021

CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL The Burren Ecotourism Network, which comprises 60 local businesses promoting sustainable tourism at the Burren & Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark, is the only Irish entry on this year's prestigious Lonely Planet award list

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL Galway City has a number of beautiful beaches including 2 Blue flag beaches right on its doorstep. The first 'Love your beach week' was launched in July 2021 to celebrate these places, to learn about their importance and give something back by doing a beach clean up.

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HARPER’S ISLAND WETLANDS CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Development of wetland features including ponds and reedbeds as part of Harpers Island Conservation Plan.

Actively managing grasslands as feeding habitat for birds and pollinators creation of woodland. Development of nature trail, bird hides and outdoor classroom.

Development of signage and website, along with social media promoting the islands nature.

MAYO DECARBONISING COMMUNITIES NETWORK MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL 10 communities across Mayo, representing 30% of the population are now working together to decarbonise.

Following the lead of Mulranny which is Mayo’s Decarbonising Zone and with the support of Mayo County Council these communities learn from, support and inspire each other to reduce their emissions by 50% by 2030.

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PROTECT OUR DUNES CAMPAIGN MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL A national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of Sand Dunes in protecting coastal communities against coastal flooding, erosion and some of the impacts from climate change. Sand Dunes: They Protect Us, Lets Protect Them.

TRAMORE ECO GROUP BIODIVERSITY PROJECT WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL The Tramore Eco Group Project aims to encourage a pollinator friendly landscape throughout our beautiful town. We aim to foster care and interest among the community through a variety of local initiatives.

RECLAIMED ASPHALT PILOT SCHEME MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL In an innovative project, Monaghan Co. Council has piloted a method of re-cycling thousands of tonnes of previouslydiscarded material and turning it into a viable product that can be re-used in roadmaking, thus achieving vast reductions in waste, contributing to the circular economy, and achieving significant savings in road-making costs.

WCC SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS MAPPING TOOL WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Mapping the Sustainable Development Goals in County Wicklow. Wicklow County Council developed the mapping application for actions which deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.

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TEAM LIMERICK CLEAN UP LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL Team Limerick Clean Up (TLC6) Different but Doable community clean up took place on Good Friday 2021. Despite Covid19 restrictions the event motivated over 8,000 citizens and family bubbles in Limerick to take responsibility for their own areas, remove litter from the environment and dispose of in their own bins.

WHITESTOWN ESTATE MANAGEMENT FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Whitestown estate management is a group of residents who volunteer to represent their estate, provide information, promote community engagement, initiate community development, and instigate environmental management systems to educate and improve the aesthetics of the Whitestown estate and surrounding environs. Schools and local groups are also involved to huge success.

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Royal Canal Greenway Fort Eliza Restoration Waterways Zibaldone Waterways Ireland Virtual Open Day Virtual Reality Canal Experience Green Dublin Docklands Initiative Visit waterwaysireland.org for more information.

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GALWAY CITY COUNCIL Bounce Back Recycling provides a mattress collection and recycling service in the Connaught/Ulster region. In 2020 they diverted 20,000 mattresses away from landfill. This has contributed to a greener and more inclusive economy by employing members of the Traveller community. Bounce Back Recycling currently employs 10 staff members and uses its surpluses to co-fund education and health impacts to members of the Traveller community.

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL Grow Remote is a not-for-profit volunteer group with a mission to enable people to work, live and participate locally by making remote employment both visible and accessible in their community. They provide resources to assist people in obtaining remote work with educational curriculums for community leaders, leadership courses, and training.

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DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL The new Parents Plus Special Needs Programme (PPSN) is the first in the world, evidence-based programme to address the underserved needs of marginalised young people, 12-25 years, with intellectual disabilities and their families. The programme is designed to be delivered by disability services to parents, free of charge and early on in their journey, to empower parents with the proven tools to improve outcomes not just of their child, but all of their family, realise their full potential, belong to, and contribute to an inclusive society.

ANTRIM COUNTY COUNCIL Specialisterne is a social enterprise supporting people with autism and similar challenges to gain employment. It has enabled nearly 300 candidates to find jobs, building a pool of over 30 company/ employer partners. Proud of its candidatecentric approach, Specialisterne aims to become the go-to organisation for employers seeking talented neurodiverse people.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Triest Press provides meaningful employment and training opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. A unique social enterprise that facilitates greater access to employment for people vulnerable to social exclusion, Triest Press cultivates an atmosphere where happy employees understand their talents and approach life with confidence, wonder, and a positive sense of self.

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL Helplink Mental Health provides accessible mental health services locally (West of Irl), nationally and internationally.

Mind Hacks, their newest project, provides mental health information (video & Podcast libraries) and education ( workshops and webinars) services 24/7.

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CARLOW COUNTY COUNCIL High quality, energy efficient homes, of mixed tenure to suit a range of occupants for traditional families, lone parent families, the elderly, homeless and disabled people.

This Housing Development creates a sustainable mixed community in accordance with national and local statutory planning policy.

WESTMEATH COUNTY COUNCIL Westmeath County Council are endeavouring to accelerate the delivery of social and affordable housing in the County.

We have now completed 12 new homes and landscaped openspace at Bun Daire Green, Kinnegad which is designed to a very high standard while also enhancing the existing housing estate.

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CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clare County Council has announced the completion of 30 residential units under social housing developments in County Clare, as well as details of 163 additional units that are currently under construction.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Wicklow County Council in collaboration with Tiglin, secured funding to purchase and upgrade Carraig Eden, after threat of sale and eviction for the 30 resident homeless men. Extensive works transformed the dilapidated building into a transitional supported accommodation facility, with high quality independent accommodation.

PARKVIEW EDENDERRY OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL A social housing development of units at Park View, Blundell, Edenderry for Offaly County Council

YOUGHAL CLOCK GATE TOWER SOCIAL HOUSING CORK COUNTY COUNCIL This is a unique scheme of 15 refurbished social leasing units and a ground floor commercial unit which is being used as a Heritage Information Office for the neighboring Clock Gate Tower.

It is delivering much needed smaller units while retaining a commercial town-centre unit in assisting to increase tourism.

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BEST HERITAGE PROJECT

ACHONRY MULLINABREENA ENCHANCEMENT

BOYNE VALLEY TWINNING INITIATIVE

SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL IPB Pride of Place awarded AchonryMullinabreena Enhancement Committee with the IPB Pride of Place 2020 Award.

MEATH COUNTY COUNCIL This project is bringing together two regions in a trans Atlantic partnership to recognise and celebrate their common Irish heritage. It is an vibrant collaboration with voluntary teams on both sides working closely so that both communities reap the benefit that is fitting for such an historic common bond.

CLARE COUNTY HERITAGE WEEK CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL ‘Heritage Heroes’ from across Ireland were celebrated at the National Heritage Awards 2020 (20th October, 2020), with Clarecastle and Ballyea Heritage and Wildlife Group receiving the Clare County Heritage Week Award 2020 for its project, “Clarecastle on film in the 1950s.”

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FORT ELIZA RESTORATION PROJECT OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL Waterways Ireland invested over €100,000 in essential restoration works to the Napoleonic Structure, Fort Eliza, along the Shannon Navigation in Co. Offaly. This structure is a unique aspect of our heritage Further investment is planned for 2021 including continued community collaborations in respect of interpretation and sustainable access.

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SWORDS CASTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Swords Castle, a national monument was originally founded c1200 and is of national cultural significance and the ongoing conservation works are designed to re-position the castle as the centrepiece of the proposed Swords Cultural Quarter and provide a unique heritage amenity for the population of this rapidly-growing region of Dublin.

THE NORMAN WAY PHASE 2 WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL The Norman Way Phase 2 is a complete heritage route which runs from Rosslare Harbour to New Ross in County Wexford.

The Norman Way invites visitors to discover authentic the heart of medieval Ireland visiting sites in the area where the Anglo-Normans first settled in Ireland over eight centuries ago.

THE CARRICKMACROSS WORKHOUSE – INTERPRETATION & EDUCATION PROJECT MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL Monaghan County Council, in conjunction with Farney Community Development Group, developed a unique interpretative experience in Carrickmacross Workhouse which shines a light on a transformative period of Irish history. It comprises a mix of art installations, interactive presentations and an audio-visual film - a moving ‘imagining’ of a family’s experience.

YOUGHAL “VIRTUAL” MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL CORK COUNTY COUNCIL For the first time in it's 14 year history, the award winning Youghal Medieval Festival went completely 'virtual' with a series of short films/documentaries which brought Youghal's heritage to life. Seeking to target a virtual 'worldwide' audience, the films focused on story, song and nature.

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CORK COCO POPS

FINGAL FESTIVAL OF HISTORY

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Cork CoCo pops is a live performance programme by Cork County Council, which cover a vast range of art forms, over 120 performances by over 300 artist, actors, musicians, and performers.

It took place from August to October 2021.

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Fingal Festival of History provides a platform for historical discourse and engagement by tapping into local, national and international history. Each year Swords Castle hosts History at the Castle Day, serving to highlight the Castle as one of Fingal's many tourist attractions.

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NEW ROSS SUMMER SESSIONS 2021

SUMMER SONGS – INLAND & BY THE SEA

WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL New Ross Summer Sessions’ is an exciting programme of local, national and international performances, co-ordinated by St Michael’s Theatre, working with, and grant aided by, Wexford County Council. The venue is the LAMA award winning Library Park and the festival runs for three months with concerts, drama, and more!

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL The Local Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 is a Government initiative launched to assist commercial venues, promoters and producers to employ artists and musicians of all genres, performers, technicians and other support staff in the live performance sector.

‘MAYO DAY – ÁR BPOBAL, OUR PEOPLE’, MAYO DAY 2021 MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL A one-hour flagship programme broadcast on Mayo Day 2021, 1st of May on TG4, and on the TG4 Player worldwide, Mayo Day – Ár bPobal, Our People celebrated all things Mayo, featuring the finest Mayo music and culture, conversation and craic and showcasing Mayo’s outstanding beauty to a global audience.

WATERWAYS ZIBALDONE DUN LAOGHAIRE/RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL This collaboration between Waterways Ireland and the National College of Art and Design showcases our desire to increase and promote awareness of our shared waterways heritage. The talent, fresh insights and enthusiasm of students studying illustration and graphics has resulted in a contemporary digital Zibaldone that is exceptional and inspiring.

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WICKLOW PASSPORT WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Stamp Your Journey Through Wicklow!

The Wicklow Passport was designed to inspire visitors to drive, cycle or walk the length and breadth of Wicklow. There are currently 23 stamps to collect, featuring the various towns and villages around Wicklow. Get 15 or more stamps and become a Wicklow Ambassador.

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CHEF AID LETTERKENNY DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL This initiative provided meals for people who were cocooning due to Covid 19.

Letterkenny C.D.P. and the Honey Pot Restaurant in Letterkenny came together to address a gap in services to vulnerable people by providing a hot meal to 300 people 7 days a week for 12 weeks.

JASON MULHALL BLESSINGTON TIDY TOWNS WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Jason Mulhall has been chair of Blessington Tidy Towns group since they relaunched in 2012 leading a group that now has over 40 participating volunteers.

ENTERTAIN US ATHY - LIFTING SPIRITS DURING A PANDEMIC KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL 'Entertain Us Athy' is a Facebook page which has attracted huge interest to help raise the spirits of the elderly and vulnerable in the community during the pandemic. Volunteers Patricia Berry and Sean O' Mahoney (Garda) from Athy Town Promoters undertook exceptional work on their own time to 'Entertaining Athy'.

PATRICK BROPHY SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL Patrick has been actively volunteering in Lucan for sometime. His support comes from many people including his wife and twin boys. He is involved in parkrun and volunteers regularly and this led him to taking on his biggest challenge to date, setting up the first junior parkrun in South Dublin.

HAWRE KANE CORK CITY COUNCIL During the Pandemic Lockdowns Hawre Kane personally delivered free fresh hot food and drinks to hospitals, garda stations, fire stations, community groups and to those living on the street.

SOUTH DUBLIN VOLUNTEER CENTRE COVID-19 VOLUNTEERS SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL "A journey through the worst of times with the best of people". This is how one volunteer described his experience in working full time as a Covid response volunteer with South Dublin Volunteer Centre. Almost 400 volunteers & their selfless expression of care and community solidarity.

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CARRICKMACROSS TOY LIBRARY

CASTLETROY URBAN GREENWAY

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL Carrickmacross Toy Library is a sustainable environmental initiative which is committed to reducing waste by encouraging parents to buy less/make considered choices when they are sourcing toys as the vast majority of toys cannot be recycled. This volunteer run toy-lending service is the first of its kind in the country.

LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY COUNCILS The Castletroy Urban Greenway is a highquality, attractive and accessible greenway in the heart of suburban Limerick linking major residential and education centres in Castletroy. It provides an enhanced pedestrian and cycling experience and will lead to a reduction in the number of short journeys by private car.

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DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL This initiative provided meals for people who were cocooning due to Covid 19. Letterkenny C.D.P. and the Honey Pot Restaurant in Letterkenny came together to address a gap in services to vulnerable people by providing a hot meal to 300 people 7 days a week for 12 weeks.

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL Clean it up you dirty pup! is Galway City Councils novel community engagement approach to tackling dog litter in Galway City. A reduction of 60% in dog fouling was achieved in 5 trial areas over a 6 week period.

CAVAN LIBRARY COVID-19 BOOK DELIVERY SERVICE CAVAN COUNTY COUNCIL When library buildings closed to the public due to the pandemic, Cavan Library Service rapidly adapted its services, introducing a range of measures including the delivery of reading material to vulnerable members of the community. This service represents a lifeline, supporting the mental wellbeing of individuals during very challenging times.

CLEVER LITTLE HANDIES BABY SIGN CLASSES KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clever Little Handies began 2019, in an effort to get parents out of the house meeting other parents with babies of a similar age. The first classes were very informal, they quickly grew and a class structure was developed with pamphlets to hand out to participants.

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CORK COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY CALL LIBRARY HOUSEBOUND SERVICE CORK COUNTY COUNCIL Cork County Council’s Community Call Library Housebound Service was developed to deliver books safely to the doors of cocooning and self-isolating readers.

When our buildings closed to the public, library staff were immediately concerned for customers were left without reading material to help them pass the time and stay informed.

LOVE YOUR BEACH WEEK 2021 GALWAY CITY COUNCIL Galway City has a number of beautiful beaches including 2 Blue flag beaches right on its doorstep. The first 'Love your beach week' was launched in July 2021 to celebrate these places, to learn about their importance and give something back by doing a beach clean up

HOUSEBOUND SERVICE

KILDARE CYCLE CAFES

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL Our Housebound Service was set up in May 2020 as a direct response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Over a year on, we have made over 1,300 deliveries across the county, and despite the reopening of our branch libraries, the Housebound Service remains central to our day-today work.

KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL A Cycle Café provides cyclists and cycling groups with a 'pit-stop' along various routes across Kildare.

It allows a person to park their bicycle securely, a bicycle repair unit if required, Tea/Coffee & Deli facilities, seating area, the use of WiFi, phone charging or toilet & changing facilities if required.

MONAGHAN LIBRARIES COMMUNITY DELIVERY AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES

PROJECT CINEÁL

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL Monaghan County Libraries sought to maintain visibility within the community, maximise community engagement and customer access to library services during Covid 19. We developed a new Outreach Services and Supports, spearheaded by our new Home Delivery Service, targeting those most in need and responding to direct feedback from the community.

DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL When Covid lockdown started, Spraoi agus Spórt quickly pivoted our business model to respond to our community’s needs. We created Project Cineál (meaning kind) to offer online respite and counselling, make visors in our FabLab and worked with others to set up a helpline, foodbank, grocery and pharmacy collection services.

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SUPER CONNECTORS LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL Super Connectors is a design, build and replicate model aimed at developing a transferable model of assistance, required to get older people on line for personal, health and social reasons over Christmas (2020) and beyond. The project started with a high-level promotion Christmas campaign and has steadily grown since

TRAMORE ECO GROUP BIODIVERSITY PROJECT

WICKLOW COVID CARE CONCERTS

WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL The Tramore Eco Group Project aims to encourage a pollinator friendly landscape throughout our beautiful town. We aim to foster care and interest among the community through a variety of local initiatives.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL The Covid Care Concerts was an initiative due the pandemic to bring Music and Laughter to the residents of Care homes in Wicklow to help improve Medical health and Well-being.

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CAVAN DAY 2020

FREE OUTDOOR WIFI

CAVAN COUNTY COUNCIL With a Cavan homecoming festival cancelled due to coronavirus, Cavan County Council sought alternative ways to unite the global Cavan family. Cavan Day was a worldwide virtual gathering, where the council brought Cavan people and friends of the county across the globe together to celebrate the county and its people.

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Fingal County Council, in partnership with Fingal Dublin Chamber and Magnet Networks, is moving onto the next phase of delivering free outdoor public Wi-Fi to towns and villages across the county.

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MICHAEL CUSACK CENTRE DIGITAL HUB

WATERWAYS IRELAND VIRTUAL OPEN DAY

CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clare County Council, Michael Cusack Visitor Centre and the Government of Ireland, have opened the Cusack Hub and Broadband Connection Point at the Michael Cusack Centre in Carron, Clare.

The new facility will support rural social enterprises and the community by providing hot desks, video conferencing and printing facilities.

CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL This freely accessible digital resource is a demonstration of Waterways Irelands ongoing commitment to bring together those with a shared interest in protecting waterways heritage, providing a platform for accessing information, inspiring and supporting action by showcasing projects and community collaborations and raising public awareness.

LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL A marketing campaign by Limerick City & County Council to showcase Limerick and support local businesses during the pandemic.The idea was to spotlight Limerick by using local personalities and offer experiences as prizes on social media to engage citizens and draw in visitors.

Fifty unique experiences. Fifty winners.

Limerick’s fifty days of summer.

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IMAGINE HIGH SPEED BROADBAND TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL 58,486 homes and businesses across Co. Tipperary now have access to Imagine’s 5G Fixed Broadband service as the company continues the expansion of its network across regional and rural Ireland.

This includes 22,768 premises designated as ‘Amber’ or having inadequate access to broadband, under the National Broadband Plan (NBP).

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BEST GREEN PROCUREMENT PROJECT OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) at Offaly County Council wins ‘Best Green Procurement Project of the Year’ category at the National Procurement Awards 2020 December 17th 2020

CLARE WASTE AWARENESS WEEK

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CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clare Waste Awareness Week is a fiveday virtual event organised by Clare County Council, with the Southern Regional Waste Management Planning Office, to highlight the role of the county’s five civic amenities, inform citizens how to correctly dispose of their waste and provide up-to-date information on reusing, reducing and recycling.

FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Fingal County Council’s Environment Department undertook a significant waste clearance operation yesterday at St Mary’s, Cappagh Road in Finglas with a total of 145 tonnes of household and bulky waste, including construction and demolition material, removed from the site.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL Our waste management programme is founded on an holistic approach to waste management. Preventing waste through efficient resource management and the application of best practice standards.

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL Stop Food Waste asked the people of Killorglin to lead the way nationally by demonstrating how, through making some small changes in the way we manage food in our homes and businesses, we can reduce the amount of food we waste and save money at the same time.

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MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL The Clew Bay Bike Trail is a route looping Clew Bay in Co. Mayo, including ferry trips to Clare Island and Achill Island. The Clew Bay Bike Trail can start at any point and can be cycled in either direction.

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL A one-stop-shop tourism app, featuring over 850 things to see and do in Cork.

From well-known attractions to hidden gems, spanning over 18 categories, ‘Explore Cork’ has it allat the touch of a button. The ‘What’s Near Me?’ function enables users to find nearby tourism activities of interest.

DONEGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Developed by Fáilte Ireland, Donegal County Council and the local tourism industry as part of the work of the Donegal Destination Recovery Taskforce, the new digital brochure brings together a wide range of experiences from across Donegal to make trip planning easy for the visitor.

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LIMERICK CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL Lough Gur Visitor Centre and Lakeshore Park is a flagship tourism destination of international significance in rural east Limerick, drawing on the unique heritage of the ancient site and the quality natural environment of its setting. Collaboration across community and the local authority are key factors in its successful development.

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL The Stoney Steps are located very close to the main thoroughfare in Kinsale and had become unclean and unsightly. The Council was looking to regenerate it’s Town Centres and was looking at any project that would help support this regeneration. Painting them was a great opportunity to revitalise the area.

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL In 2020 the Patrick Kavanagh Centre reopened as a state of the art sustainable visitor experience and cultural centre celebrating one of Ireland’s most acclaimed writers in the context of Inniskeen, his home village. Crucially this is embedded within the unique drumlin landscape which defines County Monaghan and its hinterland.

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REFURBISHMENT OF FITZWILLIAM SQUARE

ROYAL CANAL GREENWAY

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LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL The Royal Canal Greenway, a scenic 130km walking and cycling amenity alongside the historic 225yr old canal is Ireland's newest adventure tourism attraction. A towpath for barges featuring 90 bridges, 33 locks, 17 harbours & 4 aqueducts; Greenway users will enjoy the flat, off-road trail between Maynooth and Cloondara.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL A suspension footbridge was constructed to link two popular trails,- the Jubilee Loop walk and the Avonmore Way trail, over the Avonmore River in Rathdrum, Co.Wicklow. The bridge is designed to have the look and feel of a walking trail footbridge that is light and transparent.

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KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL The Safe Destination Kerry Programme was developed to support and facilitate appropriate responses to business and community needs in response to the COVID pandemic. Working collaboratively through an interagency governance structure, a multifaceted programme was developed which included bespoke training, a safe streets initiative and a public information campaign/marketing campaign.

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL One of Ireland’s oldest churches, St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal, has a great many stories to tell. An exciting new immersive visitor experience in the church, ‘Voices of St. Mary’s’, uses a variety of interpretative media to engage visitors and explore the significance of this important national monument.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL The renewal of Fitzwilliam Square has now created a more attractive and universally accessible public space. A new outdoor venue for community events, performances, exhibitions, and outdoor dining is now available. The Halpin monument once concealed is now made more visible and contributes to tourism and the town’s maritime heritage.

WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL Stamp Your Journey Through Wicklow!

The Wicklow Passport was designed to inspire visitors to drive, cycle or walk the length and breadth of Wicklow. There are currently 23 stamps to collect, featuring the various towns and villages around Wicklow. Get 15 or more stamps and become a Wicklow Ambassador.

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CAVAN COUNTY COUNCIL During the coronavirus pandemic, Cavan Civil Defence volunteers were at the heart of the community response to this once-in-a-generation challenge. Frequently putting the need of the most vulnerable in society ahead of their own personal safety, our volunteers assisted with Covid testing, food deliveries, hospital appointments and more.

CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded the ‘ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System’ accreditation, which is the world’s first international standard for OH&S.

SOUTH DUBLIN VOLUNTEER CENTRE – COVID-19 VOLUNTEERS SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL "A journey through the worst of times with the best of people" – This is how one volunteer described his experience in working full time as a Covid response volunteer with South Dublin Volunteer Centre. Almost 400 volunteers & their selfless expression of care and community solidarity.

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CLEVER LITTLE HANDIES BABY SIGN CLASSES KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL Clever Little Handies began 2019, in an effort to get parents out of the house meeting other parents with babies of a similar age. The first classes were very informal, they quickly grew and a class structure was developed with pamphlets to hand out to participants.

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD Each year we receive a number of entries from Councils for unique and special projects that do not fit into any one specific category. With this in mind, we decided to recognise some of these projects for the outstanding contribution they make to their communities. The recipient of this award will be announced on the night.

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