Galway Groups Vie for Pride of Place | Galway News

Galway’s Portumna Tidy Towns and Tuam Women’s Shed are set to shine at the 2026 IPB Pride of Place Awards, vying for top honors in their respective categories. Portumna, nominated for Community Tourism Initiative, is transforming local landmarks like Portumna Castle and the Blueway into vibrant tourist attractions. Meanwhile, Tuam Women’s Shed, competing in Inclusive Communities, champions wellbeing through projects like the Michael McGrath Sensory Garden. Judges will visit both towns in late August, with winners celebrated at a glittering Gala in Dublin this October — a tribute to grassroots heroes making real change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46975d080abb9493