The work of the Chairperson of Limerick Pride has been given national recognition.
Limerick's Lisa Daly received the Volunteer of the Year award at this year's GALA awards.
The GALAs honour those who work towards a better future for LGBT+ people in Ireland.
Lisa Daly has been working with Limerick Pride for a decade and is credited to growing the festival over that time.
She says being honoured nationally is a personal 'pinch me moment'...
The GALAs encourage and reward those LGBT+ people who give of themselves for the greater good of their community, to show them that their efforts do not go unsung and that they are an incredible resource which we all value beyond measure.
The GALAS also celebrate people in public life who have committed themselves to equality and positive representation for LGBT+ people. Leaders, whether they be in politics or the media, who give a message of diversity and equality are of great importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
They influence Ireland for the greater good and move our society towards a more inclusive and equal state.
The GALAS also celebrate our rich and innovative culture, honouring the entertainers, artists, writers, and events that go into making Ireland a vibrant and exciting place to be. The awards celebrate entertainers and broadcasters in the public eye who are happy to be out and proud, giving a message of hope and inclusiveness to everyone watching