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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Limerick set to host Pride of Place 2025 Awards celebrating the ‘heart and soul of our communities'
The event will take place at the Strand Hotel in Limerick on Friday, November 7, 2025, with hundreds of delegates from across the country set to attend. The prestigious annual awards, now in their 23rd year, were officially launched this Wednesday at King John's Castle. Organised by the peacebuilding charity Co-operation Ireland and sponsored by IPB Insurance, the awards recognise outstanding efforts in community development. Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said: 'It's a real honour for Limerick to host this year's Pride of Place awards. These awards are a celebration that really reflects the heart and soul of our communities.' 'The people of Ireland take a huge sense of pride in the areas we call home,' he continued. 'The spirit of collaboration and care is deeply rooted here, so Limerick is a fitting place for this national event.' Dr Pat Daly, Director General of Limerick City and County Council, added: 'These awards are a celebration of community spirit, resilience and collaboration,' he said. 'Hosting the awards marks our commitment in Limerick City and County Council to inclusion, civic pride and empowering local people.' Co-operation Ireland was founded in 1979 by Dr Brendan O'Regan, a key figure in the Mid-West region, to build cross-border relationships. Ian Jeffers, CEO of Co-operation Ireland, emphasised the lasting impact of the awards. 'The IPB Pride of Place Awards are our opportunity to celebrate and recognise incredible communities across the island of Ireland,' he said. 'The awards speak to what Co-operation Ireland is all about – bridging communities and building peace and prosperity.' Tom Dowling, Chairman of the IPB Pride of Place, added: 'The purpose of these awards is to meaningfully acknowledge and celebrate the work of our incredible communities. Our judges are looking forward to another year of inspirational judging experiences.' The awards are open to community groups nominated by their local authorities and celebrate voluntary work that enhances towns, villages, and neighbourhoods across Ireland.
Hamilton Spectator
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton-area Today: High cost of vandalism + Homeless in St. Joe's emergency + New community sport venue
G ood morning! It's June 6, here are the top stories today in the Hamilton area. Cloudy then hazy with a special air quality statement in effect for the Hamilton area. Environment Canada says we will see a high of 22 C today. Expect clouds to clear in the afternoon, hopefully leading to a little sunshine. Wildfire smoke is lowering Hamilton's air quality to a level of 4, which is a moderate risk . A statement was issued by the national weather service Thursday afternoon and is expected to continue to Friday morning. Find the latest provincial road closures and traffic incidents via Ontario 511 . Taking transit today? Find the latest GO Transit service updates here . The latest information on local bus services are available here: Hamilton , Burlington and Oakville . Chair Pat Daly estimates vandalism causes hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage each year. During the busiest winter stretches, two homeless patients were being discharged to the street every hour from the hospital. Officers have spent months searching Glanbrook landfill for missing woman in a complex, resource-heavy investigation Johnston went to Westdale Secondary School and took philosophy at Trent University in Peterborough. He said it took him seven years to get his degree 'but I did finish it.' Queen Street North building will soon be home to Steeltown Athletic Club. Here are local spots where you can celebrate with a doughnut. Concession Streetfest, a Forge FC game and a re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek are all happening this weekend. Subscribe to our newsletters for the latest local content . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
