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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has nominated Newry-based charity Road Ahead NI for the IPB Pride of Place Awards 2026, in recognition of its work supporting people affected by road traffic collisions.
Road Ahead NI provides free, specialist support to adults and children affected by road traffic collisions, offering practical and compassionate help to individuals and families through difficult circumstances. It was this work, and its contribution to promoting wellbeing and community connection, that led to the charity's nomination for the awards.
The IPB Pride of Place Awards are organised by Co-operation Ireland and sponsored by IPB Insurance. The all-island competition recognises the contribution made by community groups and organisations in Ireland, highlighting those whose work helps make their local areas better and more supportive places to live.
Judges from the competition visited the charity's premises in Newry on 12 August as part of the judging process. During the judging visit, Road Ahead NI had the opportunity to outline its development and the range of services it provides, with judges hearing about the contribution made by its staff, volunteers and supporters.
Speaking at the judging event, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's Newry DEA Forum Chairperson, Councillor Aidan Mathers, said Road Ahead NI was a worthy nominee. "Road Ahead NI is a very worthy recipient of our Council's nomination for the IPB Pride of Place Awards. The organisation has demonstrated tremendous dedication to supporting people within our community and the compassion and commitment of everyone involved was evident throughout today's judging visit," Cllr Mathers said.
"Through Newry DEA Forum, the Council was delighted to nominate Road Ahead NI and provide an opportunity for the organisation to showcase its work on an all-island stage. It is organisations such as this and the people behind them, that demonstrate the strength of community spirit that exists throughout Newry, Mourne and Down. We wish everyone at Road Ahead NI the very best of luck as they represent our district at the Pride of Place Awards in Dublin in October." he added.
The IPB Pride of Place Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 24 October at The Convention Centre Dublin.
