Naas neighbourhood group nominated for national award

The Naas Neighbourhood group has been nominated for the Best Community Health Initiative award at this year's Community & Council Awards 2018 presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA (Local Authority Members Association).

The group have been nominated alongside projects from Mayo, Monaghan and Limerick for the award, which will be given out at an event hosted by Marty Morrissey on Saturday February 3 in Croke Park.

For twelve years these awards have grown in popularity nationwide, celebrating communities and councils working together but for the first time the event moves to Croke Park for the All Ireland final and will be aptly hosted by RTÉ’s national treasure, sports commentator, Marty Morrissey.

Now in their 12th year, the 2018 All Ireland Community & Council Awards presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA celebrate community and councils working together. They provide a great opportunity to highlight the work done within our communities, to reward our unsung heroes and recognise the phenomenal contribution they’ve made to our lives  as well as acknowledge achievements from local Community and County Councils, partnerships and projects that enhance our everyday lives.

Cllr Mags Murray Chairperson of the LAMA Executive commented;

“LAMA is delighted to acknowledge and recognise the enormous efforts of community and voluntary groups, innovative initiatives and local authorities in their pursuit of excellence. I am blown away by the Trojan work being carried out across the country. I am delighted to see so many innovative and unique projects being recognised and congratulations to all who have reached the finalist stage. ”