Longford Pride is up for an award for its voluntary staff's efforts

Longford Pride 2025 may be over, but we don’t have to stop celebrating it yet!

In recognition of the huge effort that went into the success of this year’s festival, Longford Pride has been nominated for a GALAS award under the category “LGBTQ+ Community Organisation of the Year (Volunteer Staff).”

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The only award of their kind, the GALAS have been shining a light on the individuals, companies, and organisations who have made significant, positive contributions to LGBTQ+ life in Ireland since 2009.

There have been individual nominations for Longford locals too; Hazy Rainbow Social Scene chairperson Gemma Cooney has been nominated for “LGBTQ+ Volunteer of the Year Award” for her work to stage regular community events in Longford Town, and Christine O’Mahony is in the running for the “Emerging Journalist” award, in recognition of her work to highlight local community news.

Organised by GCN (Gay Community News) in partnership with the National LGBT Federation, the award ceremony will take place on October 4 his year, but submissions for nominations are open until July 18 at 5pm.

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Every nomination submission will be considered, so check out www.galas.ie for details on how to submit yours, and support your local festival, and the hardworking volunteers who make it happen.

For more information or to get involved, check out Hazy Rainbow Social Club on Facebook, get in touch at info@longfordpride.ie or see longford.pride on Instagram.