Lord Mayor’s Community and Voluntary Awards 2008

Lord Mayor’s Community and Voluntary Awards 2008

COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES CATEGORY

Winner:   Mahon Retired Residents

Repesenting the winners in this category at the ceremony were Bernie Raleigh, Ann Dixon, Breda Jordan and Maureen O'Sullivan of Mahon Retired Residents, seen here being presented with their Award from the Lord Mayor, Cllr Donal Counihan with Dan Lenihan from Awards co-sponsors, The Evening Echo. 

CHILDREN AND YOUTH CATEGORY

Winner:                                    Ballinlough Senior Youth Club

Representing the winners in this category at the ceremony were winners Judy and Noelle Murphy and Jim Murphy of Ballinlough Senior Youth Club, seen here being presented with their Award from the Lord Mayor, Cllr Donal Counihan with Declan O’Flaherty, from Award co-sponsors Express Kitchens and Floors.

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Donal Counihan, announced the winners of the Community  The Evening Echo  and Voluntary Awards at a special Awards Ceremony in the City Hall on Thursday, 24th April 2008.

Speaking at the ceremony the Lord Mayor said “It is a privilege for me to present these awards to groups who devote themselves to the betterment of our city recognising their tireless commitment and dedication and to commend everybody for the work they do to make Cork a better place to live.”

Over 80 groups were nominated for the Awards this year and the event was well attended by over three hundred people. 

The ceremony is a valued opportunity to thank and reward the Community and Voluntary sector for their energy and commitment to the quality of life of Cork and its citizens.  The Awards ceremony is a night of celebration for the sector.

There are five categories:

Sport Community and Neighbourhood Services Equality and Social Inclusion Art and Culture Children and Youth

The winner of each category received a trophy and a cheque for €1,000 and the runners up in each category received a trophy and a cheque for €500.

The Awards’ sponsors -  The Evening Echo and Express Kitchens and Floors - were also thanked for their continued and valued commitment tothe event                                                                                                                                          link more photographs is

www.corkcity.ie/communityawards

Winners and Runners-Up:

SPORT

Winner:                                    Douglas Gymnastics Club

Joint Runner Up:                       Eglinton Swimming Club

Joint Runner Up:                       Ringmahon Rangers A.F.C.

ART AND CULTURE

Winner:                                    Mayfield Brass Band

Runner Up:                               African Gospel Choir

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Winner:                                    Ballinlough Senior Youth Club

Runner Up:                               Blackpool Youth and Sports Association

COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES

Winner:                                    Mahon Retired Residents

Joint Runner Up:                       Cork Lupus Support Group

Joint Runner Up:                       HIV/AIDS Support Group

EQUALITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

Winner:                                    Cork Traveller Women’s Group/Network

Joint Runner Up:                       Cork Access Group

Joint Runner Up:                       Cois Tine

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