Cllr Catherine Byrne in her capacity as Lord Mayor initiated the first ever Unsung Heroes Awards. She presented local residents with scrolls to thank them for “having demonstrated dedication as an active citizen through your voluntary participation and effort.”

Pictured with the Lord Mayor are some of the recipients from the area: Maureen Robinson, Christina Kinsella, Gabrielle Weafer, Brendan Wicks, Eddie Byrne, Marie Connolly, Frances Mateer.

Bottom: Margaret Biggs, Betty O’Neill, Gerry Brannock, Fran Nangle, Bernard and Kay Flood.