The award ceremony will be held in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore.
Twenty six nominations have been received for the 2024 Offaly Person of the Year and Unsung Hero of Offaly awards.
They have been organised by a sub-committee of the Offaly Association and Chairperson Liam Fleury, who is believes each nominee would be a worthy winner.
The nominees come from the worlds of sport, politics, and community volunteerism.
The award ceremony will be held in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore on Saturday, April 13th.
The nominees:
The people nominated are: Jude Feehan, Clara/Ferbane for his work with Community Games;
Cian Crampton, Clonbullogue on his selection as Schools Athlete of the Year;
Gary Farrell, Rhode for his work with Scolosis Ireland;
Alan Fox, the founder/owner of Willow company;
Rev Alan Melbourne, north Offaly, for his work in the community;
Michael Carroll, Tullamore for his work with Offaly Hospice;
Bernie Ryan, west Offaly for her work as an SNA;
David O'Malley, Edenderry on his success in winning a national First Responders award;
Yvonne Farrell, Tullamore, the award winning architect and designer of the new pan for Tullamore Harbour;
Anne Starling, Tullamore for her work in numerous groups;
Nicole Turner, Garryhinch in recognition of her success as a Paraolympian from which she has retired;
Donal Lunney for his contribution to music;
John Condron, Tullamore for his work in the business community;
Molly Buckley, Tullamore for her work in the community;
Barry Cowen on his election as the first MEP from Offaly;
Johnny McEvoy for his contribution to music;
Grainne Walsh, Tullamore in recognition of her success as an Olympian;
Emily O'Reilly, Tullamore for her work as a journalist and Ombudsman;
Megan Burns, Tullamore for her success in rugby;
Megan Armitage, Shinrone for her success in cycling;
Jordan Conroy, Tullamore for his success as an Olympian;
Alex Dunne, Clonbullogue on his success a winning a seat in Formula 2 motor racing;
Darragh Kenny, Belmont on his success in show jumping;
Salters Sterling, Birr for his work with the church and voluntary groups;
Padraig O Dufaigh for his work with Comhaltas;
Charlie Finlay, Cappincur for his voluntary work with various groups.
The awards will be presented at a gala function in The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore on Saturday, 5 April. Keep the date free in your diary.
Tickets costing €50 will be on sale very shortly.
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