Mayo group nominated for Volunteer awards
The 19th annual Volunteer Ireland Awards take place on Saturday 28th November at the Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin.
A group in Mayo have been nominated for the Volunteer Ireland awards.
Rainbows Castlebar volunteers have been nominated for the small Group awards.
Rainbows Ireland provides peer group support for children and young people experiencing grief due to bereavement, parental separation, or family breakdown.
From over 400 nominations, the shortlist consists of 33 nominees across 11 categories with volunteers aged right up to 89 who embody the remarkable impact of volunteering across all sections of society.
Commenting on the shortlist, CEO of Volunteer Ireland Nina Arwitz said: “The volunteers shortlisted for this year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards embody the generosity, compassion and commitment that make our communities stronger. Through their dedication, they show up time and again, giving their time, skills and passion to support others and make a lasting difference.
We are delighted to shine a spotlight on just some of the extraordinary people who give so much to their communities. We also recognise the countless volunteers across Ireland whose contributions make a difference every single day. They are all an inspiration, and we are grateful for everything they do.”
The 19th annual Volunteer Ireland Awards take place on Saturday 28th November at the Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown, Dublin.
Shortlisted nominees will be presented with their certificates before Volunteer Ireland announces the winners in each category and names Ireland’s Volunteer of the Year for 2026.
