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Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024

The Cathaoirleach’s Awards celebrate the work of volunteers who make a difference to their communities because of their hard work, dedication, and vision. The awards are testament to the value that Cavan County Council places on those volunteers and the importance of their work within the community.

The six categories this year are:

  • Community
  • Contribution to Local Heritage and Biodiversity
  • Contribution to the Arts
  • Older People (55+)
  • Social Inclusion
  • Sports

Come along and celebrate with the volunteers and groups who have been nominated for an award at a reception in Cavan Crystal Hotel, Dublin Road, Cavan on Thursday, 4th April at 8pm.

Music will be provided by MONO. Tickets cost €25 – to book, call the Cavan County Council Community and Enterprise Department on 049 437 8588. Please note that there is a limit on the number of tickets available.

Nominated Organisation Category
Le Chéile Management Committee (Multiple nominations) Le Chéile Management Committee Social Inclusion
Cavan County Board by Gerard Tormey Cavan County Board Social Inclusion
Hugh O'Brien by Connie Whelan Drumlin House Social Inclusion
Laura Skelly by Gaetane Cullen Jumping Jellybeans Social Inclusion
Lisa Hogan by Gerry McDonagh Cootehill Youth Club Social Inclusion
Ballyjamesduff Christmas Swim Committee by Ballyjamesduff Community Council Ballyjamesduff Christmas Swim Social Inclusion
Stanley Nwaneri (Multiple nominations) 4Cs - Cavan Cross Cultural Community Social Inclusion
     
Bailieborough Creative Hub by Sally-Ann Duffy Bailieborough Creative Hub Contribution to the Arts
The Frolics by Ballyjamesduff Community Council Ballyjamesduff Musical Society Contribution to the Arts
Gearóid Teevan (Multiple nominations) Healing Spirit Festival Contribution to the Arts
Martin Donohoe by Bernie Mulfaul O'Reilly NYAH Contribution to the Arts
Maureen Crosson by Roseabbey McGorry The Gallonray Band Contribution to the Arts
     
Carol Smyth by Elizabeth McEvoy Shercock Tidy Towns Contribution to Local Heritage & Biodiversity
Friends of Castle Lake and Catchment by Colette Gemmell Friends of Castle Lake and Catchment Contribution to Local Heritage & Biodiversity
     
Aidan McCabe by Roseabbey McGorry Gallonray House Committee Community
Ballintemple Variety Troupe by Ballinagh Community Enterprise Ballintemple Variety Troupe Community
Helen Smith by Susan Doherty Ballyjamesduff Community Council Community
Peadar Mohan by Elizabeth McEvoy Shercock Killann Hall Community
Roisin Owens by Christine Wynne SOSAD Community
Sean McInerney by Ballyjamesduff Community Council Ballyjamesduff Community Council Community
Sridevi Balan by Swati Mali The Culture Wheel Community
     
Arva GFC (Multiple nominations) Arva GFC Sports
Cavan GAA Health & Wellness Committee by Gerard Tormey Cavan GAA Sports
Finn Sherlock by Donna English St. Aidan's Comprehensive Sports
John Whelan by Michael Fitzpatrick The Cavan Kayakarun Sports
Michael Reilly by Michael Fitzpatrick The Cavan Kayakarun Sports
Margaret Hughes by Pauline O'Reilly Droim Dhúin Éire Óg Sports
Cavan Ladies U16 Team by Sinead Reilly Cavan Ladies GAA Sports
     
Bernard Mullen by Gerry McDonagh Cootehill Town Older People (55+)
Ciaran Weir by Ronan Ward Gallant Challenge (in aid of St. Christopher's Hospice)  Older People (55+)
The Wednesday Club by Tara Kaldanis The Wednesday Club Older People (55+)

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