Concern’s Volunteer Awards began in 2013 to celebrate the vital contribution made by the organisation’s 1,700 volunteers in Ireland.
Many raise funds that enable Concern to continue to alleviate poverty and hunger – which last year alone saw 28.6 million people reached in 24 countries.
Its volunteers also include 500 people from towns who adjudicate at Concern’s national primary and secondary school debating competitions when students debate topical global issues.
Concern was formed in 1968 as part of a major humanitarian response to the Biafran famine in Nigeria.
More information about its work or how to support the aid agency can be found on its website at www.concern.net.
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Awardee County
Fundraising Award
Tony Joyce Limerick
Outstanding Commitment Award
Irene O’Brien Cork
Shane Parsons Mayo
Mary Cavanagh Tipperary
Patrick O’Sullivan Cork
Pauline Horgan Dublin
Patricia Clerkin-McCarron Monaghan
Packie Doohan Donegal
Alice Culliton Laois
Padraig O'Ceallachain Dublin
Michael Darragh Macauley Dublin
Don Heenan Carlow
Phil Heenan Carlow
Fundraising Teacher Award
Caitriona Evison Kilkenny
Concern Debates Volunteer Adjudicators Award
Harry Cullen Wicklow
Michael Cogan Wicklow
Joe McGloin Kildare
Patricia Boyd Dublin
Catherine Kelly Dublin
Michael Smyth Dublin
Tim Ryder Cork
Keelin Tobin Cork
Helen Stapleton Limerick
Michael O’Flynn Limerick
Denis Bates Clare
Sacha Cumiskey Monaghan
Lou McLoughlin Monaghan
Aine Sperrin Donegal
Roy Mallon
Anne Lordon Westmeath
Liam McGlynn Wicklow
Linda Golden Wicklow