The Curraglass Group Water Scheme were among the community groups recognised during the Rural Water Services Conference on Thursday, 10th September.
On the day, the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) announced the winners of the 2026 GWS Excellence Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of community-owned group water schemes across Ireland in the areas of water quality, climate action, biodiversity enhancement, and community engagement.
The award winners were revealed by Christopher O’Sullivan TD, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, with the awards ceremony forming a key part of the conference programme and celebrated the innovation, commitment and voluntary leadership demonstrated by group water schemes nationwide.
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