Wicklow County Council Recognised At National Awards

Wicklow County Council has been crowned ‘Council of the Year’ in Ireland in prestigious national awards.

Council of the Year recognises a local council which has gone above and beyond for the people of the community.

It must have developed and be continuing to develop a range of innovative projects and initiatives which improve and enhance the social, environmental, cultural and economic aspects of community lives.  

The accolade for the County came as Wicklow County Council was also shortlisted in 10 categories on the night.

Wicklow was judged to be Council of the Year in the awards which were presented in a special ceremony in the Royal Dublin Convention Centre in Dublin on Saturday night.

 Commenting on the achievement, the Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Aoife Flynn Kennedy, said:  "Wicklow’s win is a direct result of the outstanding work and commitment of staff and communities across the County. It was an honour to attend on the night and watch our County shine.”

 Chief Executive Emer O’Gorman added: “I'm incredibly proud of the team in Wicklow, grateful for the support of our Elected Members and the work of our communities, volunteers and stakeholders in continuing to work to make Wicklow a great place to live, work, play and do business in.”

 Now in its 18th year, the award scheme hosted by LAMA (Local Authority Members Association) and IPB Insurance, recognises and celebrates communities and the country’s 31 local authorities working together.