Projects from Limerick City and County Council shortlisted for awards

LIMERICK City and County Council have been shortlisted in the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2026 across eight different categories.

Chambers Ireland revealed the shortlist with Limerick shining across half of the categories, which highlights the work of the local authority.

The awards are held in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and sponsored by Perigus Energy.

The Foynes to Limerick road scheme was shortlisted for the sustainable environment and biodiversity award, while the Askeaton Pool and Leisure Centre energy upgrade and flood remediation is up for the climate change award and age friendly accommodation has been shortlisted in the age friendly initiative category.

The ever popular Twilight Thursday initiative has been shortlisted in the category for promoting economic development and the Home of Halloween festival is shortlisted in the festival of the year category.

The great days out summer tourism campaign has been recognised in the category supporting tourism, dance connections - an inclusive dance artists training project is up for the sustaining the arts award and the animated character Val the Viking who has been busy sampling what Limerick has to offer is up for the communications award.

Winners across the 16 categories will be announced at an awards ceremony in Dublin on November 26, as well as an overall for the Local Authority of the Year award.

Minister for State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins said: “My department and I are pleased to continue our long-standing support for these awards, which are an important opportunity to acknowledge the commitment of local authorities to public service in their communities.

“To have been selected from a very competitive field is a considerable achievement in itself and I wish everyone the very best of luck in the final round.”

Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, Ian Talbot said: “The awards showcase the volume of work that local authorities are delivering, which so often goes unnoticed. In chambers all around the country, they know the important role the local authority play.

“I would like to congratulate each of the shortlisted local authorities and acknowledge the excellent work being undertaken at local Government level nationwide.”

Managing Director Ireland and the UK at Perigus Energy, TJ Hunter added: “The initiatives being highlighted today play a crucial role in all of our everyday lives and it’s so important to ensure that this hard work and care for citizens and place doesn’t go unrecognised.

“Every year, I am blown away by the calibre of the projects being shortlisted and this year is no different.”