Four Kilkenny communities nominated for Pride of Place award national final!
Muckalee, Graignamanagh, Slieverue and Kilkenny Older People’s Council all nominated for awards
Four local communities and representative groups have been nominated for this year’s all-island Pride of Place Awards 2026, recognising their dedication, innovation, and commitment to building vibrant, inclusive places to live.
Muckalee community has been nominated under the Inclusive Communities category for the competition and will showcase their community facilities such as the community café, the community creche, and sporting facilities.
Graignamanagh community has been nominated under the Population category for 1,000-2,000 people and they will be highlighting the local heritage trail, Plein Air initiative, and a wide range of sporting groups.
Slieverue community has been nominated in the Community Wellbeing category and will present its many active community groups, the Linear Park, and a programme of music and dance.
Finally, the Kilkenny Older Persons Council has been nominated for the Age Friendly category and will highlight the many age friendly initiatives that have been delivered supporting older people throughout Kilkenny.
The Pride of Place competition, organised in association with Co-operation Ireland and sponsored by IPB, is a prestigious annual event that celebrates the efforts of communities across Ireland in creating supportive, sustainable, and welcoming environments. Judging for the 2026 awards will take place in County Kilkenny in July, when adjudicators will visit each of the nominated groups to learn first-hand about their initiatives and achievements.
Kilkenny County Council has commended the four nominees for their exceptional work and the pride they bring to their communities.
The results of the Pride of Place Awards 2026 will be announced at a Gala Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 24 in Dublin, where communities from across Ireland will come together to celebrate their shared accomplishments.