Fingal projects shortlisted for All Ireland Community and Council Awards

14 Fingal projects are in the running for an award at this year's LAMA ceremony

St Ita's wetland in Portrane has been restored

A record number of Fingal County Council initiatives have been nominated in each of the categories at the 2025 LAMA Awards, which will take place in Cork on 22 February.

The 14 Fingal nominations are the culmination of work undertaken by the council in conjunction with community groups and businesses in the county, and show the continued investment being placed into local services and heritage projects.

Now in its nineteenth year, the All Ireland Community and Council Awards, presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA (Local Authority Members Association), recognise and honour the ways in which communities and councils work together to help improve people’s lives.

This year saw 31 local authorities across Ireland nominate a record 311 projects in the award categories up for grabs. These include initiatives covering Community, Economic Development, Facility/Infrastructure, Collaboration & Leadership, Environmental, and Overall.

As finalists in multiple categories, Fingal County Council is also in the running for Council of the Year 2025.

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, said: “I’m thrilled that the LAMA Awards continue to acknowledge the dedication of Fingal’s staff and the invaluable support it receives from our local communities to make a real difference across the county. I’m particularly proud to see our environmental efforts receiving national recognition, and it’s fantastic to see John Coleman honoured for his selfless volunteer work.”

Mayor on eCargo Bike

Fingal nominations include:

Best Green Sustainable

  • Fingal eCargo
  • Skerries Open Orchard

Best Mental Health

The Great Places & Spaces Map

Community Volunteer of the Year

John Coleman

Best Micro Start Up

PRM Assist

Best Housing Regeneration & Urban Planning

Portrane Avenue

Best Trail/Waterway in Ireland

Harry Reynolds Road

Most Inclusive Project

Balbriggan Library of Sanctuary

Best Communications

NEST (Draiocht)

Best CSR Project in Community

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  • Made in Swords
  • Project EcoCore

Best Environmental/Ecological Project
  • Biodiversity improvements of St Ita’s wetland, Portrane
  • Keen to Be Green Programme

Council of the Year

Fingal County Council

 

AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, said: “These 14 shortlisted nominations demonstrate the scale of Fingal's initiatives in areas that include environmental sustainability, economic development, and infrastructure enhancement. We undertake this work with the support of local community groups, and it is thanks to this positive collaboration that we are able to deliver significant benefits to the people of Fingal. I wish everyone the best of luck at next month’s awards.”