Galway City and County Councils have picked up 12 nominations for the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards
The ceremony takes place in Cork on February 22nd
Galway City Council has made the shortlist of six for overall Council of the Year
It has also received nominations for Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the Environmental Project Buaille Bó in Ballyloughane, the Galway tech start-up 'Mart Eye', the Ballybane Community Project, city-based tech hub 'Platform 94', and both the 'Net Zero Pilot City' and 'The Air We Share' initiatives.
Galway County Council is recognised for its Solar Structures start-up, the environmental project 'Fish and Chips Sustainably', Leenane Community Park, and the Eglington Canal
In addition, Galway Positive Ageing Week, a joint initiative of both Galway City and County Councils, is nominated in the Best Mental Health Award category]