Published: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010 6:00pm
Person of Year winners revealed
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More than 5,200 votes were cast for the 2009 Anglo-Celt/Rehab Person of the Year awards and this week we can reveal the top 10 nominees all of whom will receive an award at a ceremony in the Hotel Kilmore on Thursday, March 25.
The winners (in alphabetical order) are:
Garda David Conlon, Cavan, for work as a community garda;
Martin Donohoe, Cavan, for work with CCÉ, Nyah and input in bringing the 2010 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil to Cavan;
The late Andrew Grene, who died in the Haiti earthquake, for work in the UN in some of the most dangerous and volatile countries;
Ann Hanley, Resource House Committee, Bailieboro;
Frank MacManus, Cavan, for his work with St. Vincent de Paul;
Susan McVitty, Ballyconnell, for her community work;
Boxer Andrew Murray, Cavan, for work with young boxers;
Garda Peter O'Sullivan, Bailieboro, for work as a community garda;
Dominic Sheenan, Kingscourt for work with Kingscourt Harps AFC;
Ciaran Weir, Corlismore, for hospice fundraising through the Gallant 15K Challenge.
All the winners will receive awards for voluntary work and dedication within their communities. The overall Cavan Person of the Year (one of the above) will be announced on the night.
Joe Finnegan of Northern Sound will be the MC and Cavan businessman and dragon Sean Gallagher is the guest of honour. He will also receive an achievement award.
The event is a fundraiser for Rehab and tickets are €45 each from The Anglo-Celt; The Hotel Kilmore or by calling Peter Stokes, Rehab on 087-8398155. Your support would be greatly appreciated and a good night's entertainment is promised.
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gerard clarke
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Mar 11 10 01:12
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go martin donoghue for all your efforts !!
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Adrian Clarke
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Mar 12 10 12:20
Comment: 2668
Frank McManus is one of the true unsung hero's of our time. He has dedicated over 20 years of his life working to help the ordinary man on the street, seeking no recognition. His reward: knowing that he has made a difference to someone's life, made their life a little easier, given them a helping hand.
He has helped the less fortunate, the elderly, those with special needs, the sick and the needy. His work within St. Vincent de Paul has meant so much to so many.
If there were more Frank McManus' in this world, the world would be a better place.
I'm delighted that Frank is in the running for this award and I hope he has a great night at the Gala Banquet.
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mark warde
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Mar 16 10 00:48
Comment: 2688
well done ciaran weir on being nominated for cavan person of the year award. you are an incredible person who does great work in your community. well done
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Frank P McEnroe
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Mar 20 10 08:50
Comment: 2712
Anyone who works for St Vincent De Paul needs a award , Frank McManus has to be first choice, so much has been said about Martin Donahue. CCE is not a one man band, Martin may be on the front page more often than not, the All Ireland Fleadhcheoil is coming to Cavan because of the fine work put in by hundreds of Musicians and their supporters who work hard in the background, making decisions for and on behalf of all CCE MEMBERS, I wish every one the best of luck,,,, I quote Adrian Clark " If there were more Frank McManus: in this world . the world would be a better place, Cavan is a better place because of Frank,,,,,,,
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