Judging for IPB Pride of Place to get underway in Mayo
The IPB Pride of Place Competition in association with Co-operation Ireland, is an all-island competition organised by Co-operation Ireland and the Local Authorities. The Pride of Place competition celebrates the efforts and endeavours of communities throughout Ireland, to make their place the best place to live.
The competition’s focus is about people coming together to shape, change and improve the daily lives of people in their communities.
The final stages of judging for the 2026 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo will take place on July 22 and 23. Mayo County Council has nominated three groups for Pride of Place 2026, and they are: Clogher Environmental Group CLG, Population 300-1000 Category; Ballina Autism Friendly Town, Inclusive Communities Category; and Foxford Alzheimer’s Community Trust, Age Friendly Category. This ‘Judges Visit’ is the final stage of the Pride of Place application.
Judges will visit Clogher on Wednesday, July 22, and will visit both the Ballina Autism Friendly Town and Foxford Alzheimer’s Community Trust on Friday, July 23. A comprehensive submission form has already been completed by the groups to Pride of Place. Members of the three communities are encouraged to support and be part of the Judges visit with these groups.
Kevin Kelly, Chief Executive, Mayo County Council said: “We as a Local Authority appreciate the work, commitment, and continued dedication to making Mayo look its best and adding value to the county. Mayo has a massive network of communities and the good work being done always starts on the ground in local communities. I would like to congratulate this year’s groups on their own achievements and on being nominated to represent Mayo in this National, prestigious competition.
“On behalf of Mayo County Council, I wish them every success with Pride of Place 2026. “I also wish to congratulate the headline sponsor IPB as it celebrates 100 years as Ireland’s indigenous mutual insurer.”
Deirdre Finnerty, Head of Community Engagement on Pride of Place added: “It is a wonderful competition which showcases and highlights best practices in communities throughout Mayo. Mayo County Council and the Municipal Districts collaborate closely with our community groups in Mayo, and we recognise and appreciate the level of volunteerism of all community groups which has helped to make Mayo a great place in which to live, visit, work and invest. Pride of Place is a way of acknowledging work carried out by our community groups, and we wish the participating groups in Pride of Place 2026 continued success.”
Further information is available by emailing community@mayococo.ie.