Proud recipients of Mayo Cathaoirleach Awards are revealed
The winners of the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023 have been announced at a community celebration at Brefafy House Resort
Mayo County Council’s civic awards which are now in their third year, recognise the dedication and efforts of the many community volunteer groups at work in County Mayo, as they work quietly behind the scenes to make our communities stronger, more vibrant, and caring places to live.
After a public nomination process last autumn and a shortlisting process, over 100 groups and individual nominees were invited to the presentation event, which was attended by 400 guests and celebrated their achievements, providing a fitting platform to showcase their incredible work to a wide audience.
The winners are:
Mayo Publication Awards – Commercial Publishers: Henry Wills – In All Kinds of Weather.
Environmental Awards - Environmental Initiatives: Energy and/or Travel: Mulranny Community Futures.
Contribution to Local Heritage and Biodiversity Awards - Contribution to Local Heritage: Joint Winners - Irishtown Heritage Group & Hennigan’s Heritage Centre.
Contribution to Community Life Awards - Community Social Inclusion: Castlebar Tidy Towns and Breaffy Community Council.
Contribution to the Preservation and Promotion of the Irish Language – Gaeltacht based: Turas Siar.
Contribution to the Arts in Mayo: Jean Tuomey.
Contribution to Local Heritage and Biodiversity Awards - Contribution to Local Biodiversity and Natural Heritage: Swift Conservation Mayo.
Environmental Initiatives: Circular Living – Waste and/or Litter: Claremorris Tidy Towns
Contribution to the Preservation and Promotion of the Irish Language – Non-Gaeltacht based: Coiste Féile Sheáin Mhic Pháidín.
Contribution to Community Life Awards – Community Endeavour Award: Facefield Community Group.
Outstanding Contribution to Mayo Life: The Late Padraig Brogan.
Mayo Publication Awards – Publications from Community Groups: Waterfall Committee –Tourmakeady – Waterfall Parish Magazine 2023.
Contribution to Diaspora Wellbeing/Engagement Award: Brian O’Dwyer.
Environmental Awards – Green Community Group of the Year: Ballina Karen Community Green Garden.
Community Tourism Award: Geesala Festival Committee.
Cathaoirleach’s Special Recognition Award: Betty Goodman.
Councillor Michael Loftus, cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, said at the awards: “The essence of these awards lies in recognising the profound impact of voluntarism, that selfless spirit that beats within the heart of our communities.
“It is the countless hours of dedication, the helping hands extended, and the unwavering belief in a better future that breathes life into the local initiatives and projects.
“Our volunteers the people that make Mayo the most fantastic place to call home."