Galway’s Leisureland swimming pool has won two categories at the National Quality Standard Awards. The publicly owned swimming pool, gym and event venue in Salthill won the ‘Outstanding National Quality Award 2027’ and the ‘Sustainable Project/Initiative Award 2027’ at the event last week at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath.
Leisureland is owned by Galway City Council and operated by Galway Salthill Fáilte CLG.
Over the past 25 years, the National Quality Standard Awards have become the only industry-specific awards for the leisure, health and fitness sector in Ireland.
Organised by Ireland Active, the awards are among the most sought-after and respected accolades in the industry, recognising excellence across three levels of achievement and celebrating the outstanding work organisations in the sector are doing.
The two awards recognise excellence in both Leisureland's operations and its commitment to sustainability.
Facility Manager Ian Brennan said staff felt “honoured” by the awards. He thanked all staff members for their contributions, as well as Galway City Council’s energy team.
Cllr Peter Keane, Chair of Galway/Salthill Fáilte Company Limited, said the board was “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”.
