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26 nominees for Offaly Person of the Year and Unsung Hero awards

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THE sub-committee of the Offaly Association (Dublin), who are responsible for the selection of the 2024 Person of the Year and Unsung Hero awards, are facing a difficult task as they start the process of deciding who will be the recipient of the awards at a gala function in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore on Saturday, April 5 next.

Chairperson of the sub-committee, Liam Fleury said the people of Offaly have once again nominated "many worthy recipients" of both awards, and added that it will take "a number of meetings before we come to a final decision."

Liam Fleury is joined on the selection committee by Pat Teehan, Noel McCann, Ger Scully and Peter Carter.

The nominees 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;

* Gráinne 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, April 5 next, and tickets, costing €50, will be on sale soon.

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