Cathaoirleach's Ball and Awards 2025

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Cathaoirleach’s Ball 2025

An Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Martina Kinane is hosting this year’s Cathaoirleach Charity Ball on Saturday, 7^th June in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry to help raise much needed funds for two very worthy beneficiaries, Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit and Hand in Hand – Children’s Cancer Charity.‌‌

At the Launch of the Cathaoirleach’s ball in Raheen Woods Hotel L-R Caroline O'Connor and Shea Marshall (Hand in Hand), Lester McNamara and Oisin Nevin (Raheen Woods Hotel), Jackie Joyce, Cathaoirleach Martina Kinane, Sean Harte, Betty and Sean Greene, Cillian Morris (Oranmore Maree Coast Search Unit). Photo Sean Lydon

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The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway has named charities Oranmore Maree Costal Search Unit and Hand in Hand - Children's Cancer Charity as the beneficiaries of this year’s Ball.

Oranmore Maree Costal Search Unit is a 100% voluntary organisation. Their vital work includes leading, organising and conducting search, rescue and recovery operations on both land and water. They also provide pastoral care to the family and friends of casualties, their efforts bring solace and support to countless families, communities and emergency responders.

 

Hand in Hand – Children’s Cancer Charity is a charity that helps families who are dealing with childhood cancer. They provide free practical support including household cleaning services, laundry and family meals. Also, emotional support through play therapy and counselling.

The evening will commence with a drinks reception at 6.30 pm followed by a four course meal provided by the Raheen Woods Hotel, with music on the night by Sean Slattery and the Connections.

Tickets are very reasonably priced at €80 each and represent great value for money for a fabulous night out.

Tickets and further information available from Corporate Services Office on 091 509316

 

Cathaoirleach Awards 2025

The Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in community and voluntary activities in County Galway and to recognise the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.   The Awards are a joint venture between Galway County Council and the Public Participation Network, which has over 1,300 Member Groups carrying out a range of community and voluntary activities across the County.

There are ten awards categories, and the winners of each Award Category will be announced by the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Martina Kinane, at an event on the 16^th of May in the Raheen Woods Hotel Athenry.

• Arts & Culture Award
• Best Contribution to Heritage Award
• Best Contribution to the Irish Language Award
• Environment & Climate Action Award
• Heritage Publication Award
• Social Inclusion Award
• Sports Award
• Pride of Place Award
• Tidy Towns Recognition Award
• Cathaoirleach’s Special Recognition Award

Each Winner will receive a specially commissioned hand-crafted Award and Certificate with a cash prize of €500 towards their work.

If you have any queries in relation to the Cathaoirleach's Awards you can contact:

awards@galwaycoco.ie