A total of 98 projects has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2025 across 16 categories, with one local authority to be presented with the overall ‘Local Authority of the Year’ at the Chambers Ireland awards ceremony in Dublin on 27 November.
A record 259 submissions were received this year from 26 local authorities, with 98 projects now shortlisted across 16 categories. This year sees the addition of a new category – Celebrating Irish Language and Culture – to honour initiatives that preserve and promote Ireland’s linguistic and cultural heritage.
Now in the 22nd year, the awards are held in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. At the announcement of the shortlisted projects, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, said that local authority projects contribute to life in our communities in a multitude of ways.
Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland, said the awards showcase the inventiveness and innovation delivered by local authorities, adding “their efforts not only enhance community life but also demonstrate the ever-expanding scope and impact of local government today”.
TJ Hunter, Vice President Onshore Ireland & UK, Ørsted (headline awards sponsor), added, “The Onshore Ireland team once again recognises the incredible ongoing work at community level across the local authorities. The teams play a crucial role in our daily lives and it’s so important to ensure that this hard work doesn’t go unrecognised.” The winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony on Thursday 27 November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin.
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