Tipperary volunteers shortlisted in Volunteer Ireland Awards

Two Tipperary voluntary groups have been shortlisted in the Volunteer Ireland Awards which will take place on December 8 2024.

In the Environmental and Animal Care category Thomas Callery of Kilsheelan Tidy Towns, Tipperary has been shortlisted for an award. 

In the Social Inclusion and Community Support category Patricia Moloughney for Community Climate Coaches in Tipperary has also been shortlisted for an award. 

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The Volunteer Ireland Awards take place annually and highlight the contribution volunteers make to communities across Ireland.

A previous award won by Kilsheelan Tidy Towns this year were 'Leave no Trace' based on an organization of same name focused on having Trails and countryside access where walkers 'Leave no Trace'. Critical to this was the River Suir Blueway, a nature trial with Kilsheelan at its heart.

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