10/11/2026
Leisureland Secures Two National Honours At Ireland Active Awards
Leisureland, Galway City's premier fitness, leisure and events venue, has secured the 'Outstanding National Quality Award 2027' and the 'Sustainable Project/Initiative Award 2027' at the National Quality Standard Awards, staged on Friday, 6 November 2026, at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath.
Based in Salthill, the publicly owned multi-use facility is owned by Galway City Council and operated by Galway Salthill Fáilte CLG, offering sports, fitness and events to the community.
For over 25 years, the National Quality Standard Awards have been the only industry-specific awards for Ireland's leisure, health and fitness sector. Organised by Ireland Active, they are among the most sought-after accolades, recognising excellence across three levels and celebrating outstanding work across the industry.
Earning both titles on a national stage marks a major milestone for Leisureland and underscores Galway City Council's focus on operational excellence, customer experience and sustainability at the city's flagship facility.
The National Quality Award acknowledges the highest standards in customer engagement, human resources, safety and hygiene. The Sustainable Project/Initiative Award highlights Leisureland's strong commitment to environmental responsibility through innovative projects that reduce impact, improve sustainability performance and embed more sustainable practices now and into the future.
Ian Brennan, Facility Manager, said: "We feel honoured by Leisureland's National Achievements. Receiving the Sustainable Project/Initiative of the Year Award is huge in that we were competing with all the Leisure Facilities in Ireland. I would like to thank all Leisureland Staff members who contributed so admirably to achieving these awards. Also, Galway City Council Energy team, who helped develop the strategies and projects to make Leisureland a sustainable facility and we look forward to a bright future."
Cllr Peter Keane, Chair of Galway/Salthill Fáilte Company Limited, which operates Leisureland, said, "On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to see Leisureland receive both the Outstanding National Quality Award and the Sustainable Project/Initiative Award from Ireland Active. Achieving national recognition in both quality and sustainability is a significant milestone. The Board is immensely proud of this achievement and of the role Leisureland continues to play in supporting the health, wellbeing and quality of life of our community. We congratulate the entire team on this well-deserved recognition."
Based in Salthill, the publicly owned multi-use facility is owned by Galway City Council and operated by Galway Salthill Fáilte CLG, offering sports, fitness and events to the community.
For over 25 years, the National Quality Standard Awards have been the only industry-specific awards for Ireland's leisure, health and fitness sector. Organised by Ireland Active, they are among the most sought-after accolades, recognising excellence across three levels and celebrating outstanding work across the industry.
Earning both titles on a national stage marks a major milestone for Leisureland and underscores Galway City Council's focus on operational excellence, customer experience and sustainability at the city's flagship facility.
Ian Brennan, Facility Manager, said: "We feel honoured by Leisureland's National Achievements. Receiving the Sustainable Project/Initiative of the Year Award is huge in that we were competing with all the Leisure Facilities in Ireland. I would like to thank all Leisureland Staff members who contributed so admirably to achieving these awards. Also, Galway City Council Energy team, who helped develop the strategies and projects to make Leisureland a sustainable facility and we look forward to a bright future."
Cllr Peter Keane, Chair of Galway/Salthill Fáilte Company Limited, which operates Leisureland, said, "On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to see Leisureland receive both the Outstanding National Quality Award and the Sustainable Project/Initiative Award from Ireland Active. Achieving national recognition in both quality and sustainability is a significant milestone. The Board is immensely proud of this achievement and of the role Leisureland continues to play in supporting the health, wellbeing and quality of life of our community. We congratulate the entire team on this well-deserved recognition."
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10 November 2026
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Leisureland, Galway City's premier fitness, leisure and events venue, has secured the 'Outstanding National Quality Award 2027' and the 'Sustainable Project/Initiative Award 2027' at the National Quality Standard Awards, staged on Friday, 6 November 2026, at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath.
Leisureland Secures Two National Honours At Ireland Active Awards
Leisureland, Galway City's premier fitness, leisure and events venue, has secured the 'Outstanding National Quality Award 2027' and the 'Sustainable Project/Initiative Award 2027' at the National Quality Standard Awards, staged on Friday, 6 November 2026, at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath.
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