There were jubilant celebrations in The Strand Hotel as the residents of Castleconnell claimed the top prize in Limerick Going for Gold 2015.
Limerick Going for Gold 2015, which for the first time included the communities across Limerick City and County, featured a prize pool of over €76,000, courtesy of the JP McManus Charitable Foundation.
Among those attending the award ceremony and on hand to congratulate finalists for their efforts during the year were RTÉ News correspondent Joe Little, and All-Ireland Under 21 winning Limerick Hurling Manager John Kiely and Team Captain Diarmuid Byrnes.
Castleconnell residents celebrate their win joined by Richard Lynch and Mayor of Limerick Cllr. Liam Galvin. Picture: Alan Place/Fusionshooters.