Enniscorthy Municipal District Celebrates Local Achievements at Civic Awards Night

The Riverside Park Hotel played host to a packed audience on Thursday evening as the Enniscorthy Municipal District of Wexford County Council held its annual Civic Awards Night, honouring individuals and community groups whose achievements have brought distinction to the district.

District Manager Claire Lawless opened the ceremony, welcoming Minister James Browne, Deputy Johnny Mythen, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Cllr Barbara Anne Murphy and elected members Cllr Aidan Browne, Cllr. Trish Byrne, Cllr John O’ Rourke , Cllr Jackser Owen’s , award recipients and their families. She highlighted the importance of recognising “outstanding achievements that enrich the life of the district.”

Cathaoirleach Cllr. Barbara-Anne Murphy addressed attendees, noting that Civic Awards are reserved for “significant and momentous achievements at national or international level.” She congratulated all recipients, adding that each had “made your county proud.”

Master of Ceremonies Liam Sharkey guided the evening as honourees were called forward to receive their awards.

Individual Honorees received a Certificate of Recognition

Among those recognised were:

· Emily Nolan and Jake Nolan, both multiple medal winners at the World Karate Championships and Spark International.

· Tom Byrne, Over-65 Handball Champion representing Kilmyshall Handball Club.

· Tommy Armstrong, winner of the Over-60s B World Championship.

· Sean Nolan, double World Handball Over-40s champion with additional international podium finishes.

· Louise Dobbs, All-Ireland Senior Irish Dancing Champion 2025.

· Mia Larkin Walsh and Anne Marie O’Mahony, acknowledged for their work at the Global Innovation in Sustainability Summit.

· Dean Molloy, recipient of the Fergal Quinn Award for Education.

Honourees who received Civic Awards, a framed bronze plaque of the Enniscorthy town crest, were also celebrated, including

· Sean Óg Doyle, honoured for 30 years of service to Enniscorthy Tidy Towns and a lifetime of civic contribution.

· Davidstown Courtnacuddy GAA, 2025 Leinster Junior Club Hurling Champions.

· Wexford Film Workshop, winners of 17 international film festival awards.

· Reachability, marking its 50th anniversary.

· Templeshannon Childcare Centre, celebrating 50 years of service.

· FDYS, commemorating 60 years supporting young people and communities.

Closing the event, Liam Sharkey congratulated all recipients and thanked the community for its continued support and the staff of Enniscorthy Municipal District for organising the fantastic event.

Awardees and elected members gathered for official photographs to conclude the evening.