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🚀 IPB is thrilled to have partnered with Smart Docklands in their ‘Call for Pilots’ programme, delivered in collaboration with Dublin City Council and the CONNECT Centre at Trinity College Dublin. This innovative programme is designed to fast-track solutions that address both local and global challenges through collaboration, testing, learning, and education. It plays a crucial role in shaping the future of cities by enabling the trialling and testing of smart city solutions that make a real impact. IPB proudly supported the programme by reviewing applications and assisting with panel interviews. We’re excited to announce that four groundbreaking projects have received funding, aiming to tackle critical challenges in environmental monitoring, community development, and antisocial behaviour. We look forward to seeing these projects thrive and contribute to the development of smarter, more sustainable cities. 🌍✨ #Innovation #Sustainability #Collaboration #Community #FutureOfCities #IPB #SmartDocklands

👏 Celebrating Local Government Excellence 👏 IPB Insurance was proud to attend the 21st annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards on Thursday last, 21st November. Sponsored by Ørsted and supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, the event recognised the remarkable achievements of Local Authorities nationwide.   As sponsor of the ‘Supporting Sustainable Communities’ category, our Chair, John Hogan, presented the award to Donegal County Council for their Burtonport & Arranmore – Harbour to Island Regeneration project. Congratulations to Donegal County Council on also being named Local Authority of the Year!   Here’s to another year of innovation, dedication, and excellence in local government. 👏 #LocalGovernment #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment

🌟 Celebrating Community Spirit at the Pride of Place Awards 2024 🌟 It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly three weeks since the unforgettable Pride of Place Awards! This year’s event was truly one of the best yet. Over 500 people from across Ireland gathered at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, for a night filled with inspiration, celebration, and community pride. Hosted by RTÉ’s Brendan McArdle and delivered in partnership with Monaghan County Council, the event showcased the incredible work happening across the island of Ireland. Sponsored by IPB Insurance, the Pride of Place competition—launched 22 years ago as part of a Co-operation Ireland programme—has grown to become the largest recognition platform for community development achievements across the island. John Hogan, Chairman of IPB Insurance, captured it perfectly: “On behalf of our local authority members, we are proud to sponsor the Pride of Place Awards. These awards celebrate the selfless efforts of volunteers working to create more inclusive, sustainable, and welcoming communities. It’s a privilege to shine a light on their remarkable achievements and the positive impact they have on those who live and work in their areas.” A huge thank you to everyone involved for making this event so special. Here’s to the volunteers and community champions who make a real difference every day! We’ve also shared some posts from awardees on the night—be sure to check out the amazing projects happening across Ireland. #PrideOfPlace #CommunityDevelopment #IPBInsurance #MakingADifference

Massive congratulations to Ian Barry and Johnsgate Developments on winning IPB Pride of Place at the weekend. It was really interesting working on this project and meeting all the various stakeholders to record the various interviews and content I used in this video. Given my own background in social regeneration and knowing what it takes for something like this to work, it was a fantastic experience and I am truly delighted for all involved. IPB PRIDE OF PLACE comments “This inner-city village is effectively a small but important housing estate nestled between the walls of Limerick City and John’s Square, St John’s Cathedral and John’s Graveyard. The area suffered years of neglect, dereliction and anti-social behaviour, intimidation and dumping, constant Garda activity.    “This led some of the residents, led by a visionary leader to tackle issues by change, thus transforming the Village to an area of Biodiversity, cleanliness, group participation in local events.    “All of this change was exactly as described in the presentation in the subsequent walk around where the wonderful Limerick Pipe band led the way.” Limerick City and County Council An Garda Síochána Ian Barry IPB Insurance Carmel Lynch

On Saturday night, two community groups from Wicklow achieved remarkable success at the National Pride of Place Awards, held this year at the Hillgrove Hotel in County Monaghan. These annual awards, often referred to as the Oscars for community groups, celebrate the incredible work being done by community groups all over the island of Ireland. Tearmann Community Garden in Baltinglass won a gold award in the Inclusive Communities category, while the Tinahely Community Recycling Centre secured a silver award in the Creative Communities category. Cllr. Paul O’Brien, Cathaoirleach, Wicklow County Council, attended the event and congratulated everyone involved. He remarked, “This is an exceptional achievement for the County, and I couldn’t be prouder of all the people involved who made this happen. To see two Wicklow nominees on the podium, bringing home a gold and silver award, against very strong competition from across the island of Ireland was a very proud moment as Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council.” Emer O'Gorman, Chief Executive, Wicklow County Council, who was also present that evening, expressed her pride in all three Wicklow nominees. “It is a wonderful achievement for these groups, and it acknowledges the fantastic work they have done in their communities” Also, she extended her wholehearted congratulations to all the local volunteers and groups who participated in the competition.   Sponsored by IPB Insurance, the Pride of Place competition was initiated 22 years ago in partnership with Co-operation Ireland to recognise the invaluable contributions made by volunteers and those involved in local community development. #Awards #CommunityAwards #Awards #CommunityAwards #PrideOfPlace #PrideOfPlaceAwards #CommunityWicklow #WicklowCountyCouncil

Three Galway-City based groups came away with awards at the all-island Pride of Place Awards in Monaghan on Saturday 2 November 2024. These awards are a testament to community spirit across the city and are well-deserved recognition for the often unnoticed work community groups do in our city. HopeSpace Grief Support Service won the City ‘Community Youth Initiative’ category at the 22nd annual competition, and was lauded providing a free one-to-one support service for children aged 4 to 17 who have lost someone they love and are finding it hard to come to terms with that loss. Renowned children’s theatre company Branar took a 'Runner Up' award in the ‘Creative Communities’ category. Merlin Residents Association was also recognised as a 'Runner Up' in the hotly contested City ‘Urban Neighbourhood over 3,000’ category. Organised by peacebuilding charity Co-operation Ireland and sponsored by IPB Insurance, the Pride of Place awards showcase and celebrate exceptional community development efforts across the island of Ireland. Over 100 communities are shortlisted for the awards, which have grown to become Ireland’s largest event for recognising community volunteerism. Read more at GalwayCity.ie Branar HopeSpace Children's Grief Service IPB Insurance #prideofplace

Branar are delighted to be named runners up in the ‘Creative Communities' in this year’s IPB Pride of Place Awards. The Judges focused primarily on our work with Branar Meitheal as a creative community but they were also impressed with the all of our connections with schools in Galway and the way in which we creatively work with them through a myriad of project, so that the children of Galway can enjoy access to quality arts experiences made especially for them. Organised by peacebuilding charity Co-operation Ireland and sponsored by IPB Insurance, the Pride of Place Awards showcase and celebrate exceptional community development efforts across the island of Ireland. We were among 3 projects nominated by Galway City Council to represent the city in this years competition all of whom took home a prize on at the awards.

Last Saturday we were delighted to be a recognised for our work on Branar Meitheal, by being awarded runner up in the 'Creative Communities’ category at the IPB Insurance Pride of Place Awards 2024. Thank you to Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council for nominating us for this prestigious award, and congrats to our fellow nominees from Galway City; HopeSpace and Merlin Resident’s Association. Both do amazing work, we were in great company! Meitheal is a dynamic support initiative for artists and producers creating work for young audiences across the performing arts disciplines, supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Creative Production Services Award.

Firstly, a huge congratulations to the winners of the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2024! Year after year, I am in awe of these awards and the incredible community groups that are put forward in the competition. I’m truly grateful to have been part of the 2024 journey. Stepping in to help organise the Gala Dinner was a privilege. I learned so much from this process but most importantly I learned that pulling off an event of this magnitude requires team work. There are many dedicated people working tirelessly behind the scenes who all have my sincere gratitude. I’d like to acknowledge our tireless Chairperson, Tom Dowling, for his outstanding leadership. Monaghan County Council (Ireland) deserves special appreciation for hosting this year’s event at the Hillgrove Hotel & Spa. A heartfelt thank you also goes to our main sponsor, IPB Insurance, whose continued support makes these awards possible year after year, and Tracey Carney whose expertise created a wonderful event. A big thank you to the judges, who generously gave their time, and to the liaison officers and their councils, who coordinated efforts and encouraged participation within their localities. I’m incredibly grateful to my talented colleagues at Co-operation Ireland, who stepped up to ensure everything ran smoothly on the night. Without their contributions, and the efforts of past organisers, we couldn’t continue to showcase and uplift the incredible work of these community groups. It was especially meaningful to see our colleague, Maurice Inglis, receive a special award as he retires after many years of dedicated service. Though our dedicated Programme Manager, Hazel Scott, couldn’t be with us in person, her commitment was felt throughout the entire process—from seamless organisation to the strong relationships built with communities across the island. It was truly a remarkable success! Most importantly, the biggest thanks and praise go out to the 102 community groups nominated this year by their councils. Your dedication and impact are the heart of what makes this event so meaningful. Congratulations to all the nominees, and here’s to celebrating the incredible communities across our island! #IPBPoP2024 #Community #CoOperationIreland #IPB Ireland T. Patricia Hughes Sarah Fielding Carol Lambe Carol Dunbar Robert Burns Ian Jeffers Paul Boylan Paula Madigan Sara McKerr Terry ONeill Tom Keane

📣 Celebrating Age-Friendly Initiatives in Ireland! 📣 On 7 November 2024, the Annual National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards took place at the Crowne Plaza, Northwood. This incredible event, organised by Age Friendly Ireland, showcased outstanding age-friendly initiatives from across the country that are helping to make Ireland an even better place to grow older. With 30 initiatives shortlisted across eight categories, the room was filled with inspiring projects, people, and stories. IPB Insurance was honoured to present a Judges' Special Recognition Award to Ireland's National Public Libraries. This award celebrates the exceptional dedication and commitment of library staff nationwide, who play a pivotal role in supporting age-friendly communities. Anna Marie Delaney, CCMA Chairperson and Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, proudly accepted the award on behalf of Ireland’s National Public Libraries. Congratulations to all the winners, nominees, and dedicated individuals working to make Ireland an inclusive and welcoming place for all ages. 🌟 #AgeFriendlyIreland #AgeFriendlyAwards #PublicLibraries #CommunitySupport Age Friendly Ireland