Recipient of the Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel MD Cathaoirleach Awards 2025: Monard Community Hall Committe

Councillor Annemarie Ryan-Shiner nominated Monard Community Hall Committee describing them as a beacon of hope and light that unites the communities of Solohead, Monard, Limerick Junction and the surrounding areas. Monard Community Hall Committee was founded in 2019 after discovering that they had a marvellous amenity in their area that could serve as a venue for community events, classes and more. The hall was opened in 1954 and was renowned for its dance floor and high ceilings. It once housed a boxing club and a badminton club and has expanded to include dance classes, sewing classes and a Christmas Fair. To enhance the hall, they started fundraising efforts aimed at upgrading the insulation, installing a new heating system, and replacing windows and doors, as well as building a new kitchen. They have held several Christmas fairs, Ladies Nights, a Pop-up Shop and a Mental Health Awareness Evening. The hall is a hive of activity every weekend, as numerous groups use the space for classes in knitting, crochet, flower arranging, language studies, and more.