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# Cork Person of the Year

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- [Douglas Street Business Leaders Honoured with Cork Persons of the Month Awards](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/douglas-street-business-leaders-honoured-with-cork-persons-of-the-month-awards/) - Justine Looney and Edel Curtin have been named joint Cork Persons of the Month for August in recognition of their work both as business leaders and community activists in the Douglas Street area. Justine is a co-owner of Douglas Street’s Cork Flower Studio and an active member of Douglas Street Business Association, helping to organise
- [Marie Barry and John Arnold](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/marie-barry-and-john-arnold/) - CITY & COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS HONOURED Marie Barry from Mayfield, Cork City and John Arnold from Bartlemy, County Cork are Joint October Cork Persons of the Month to mark their community contributions over the decades. Marie Barry is the president of the Mayfield Ladies Club and has been an active member of the club for
- [Two Norries Receive July Cork Persons of the Month Awards](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/two-norries-receive-july-cork-persons-of-the-month-awards/) - The creators of the The Two Norries podcast have been awarded the July Cork Person of the Month award to honour their podcast’s success, and the contribution they have made to community life in Cork and Ireland by speaking about difficult social issues on their show. The Two Norries podcast is hosted by two boyhood friends
- [Niamh Caitriona O’Sullivan Recieves August Cork Person of the Month Award.](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/niamh-caitriona-osullivan-recieves-august-cork-person-of-the-month-award/) - Mezzo-Soprano, Niamh Caitriona O’Sullivan is the much talked about new opera star in European and American concert halls and major opera houses. She is the August Cork Person of the Month and her name goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year at a Gala Awards Lunch next January 27th. The 27
- [Heroes of Crann Centre Honoured](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/heroes-of-crann-centre-honoured/) - Crann, the trailblazing Irish charity, providing solutions for families with neuro-physical disabilities has been honoured with Joint Cork Persons of the Month awards. Philanthropist Kate Jarvey founded the Crann Centre, and she and volunteer Terry O’Neill have been named Joint Cork Persons of the Month for September. Their names now also go forward, with the
- [Michael Collins Béal na Bláth Organiser Honoured](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/michael-collins-beal-na-blath-organiser-honoured/) - One of the people responsible for keeping Michael Collins Legacy alive over the decades has received the October Cork Person of the Month award. Dermot Collins from Kinsale, one of the longest serving committee members and past chairman of the Béal na Bláth Organising Committee was named Person of the Month to mark his work
- [Pearse Flynn is Cork Person of the Month](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/pearse-flynn-is-cork-person-of-the-month/) - Successful businessman, Pearse Flynn, is honoured for his investments in the Cork region. Pearse Flynn, the businessman who invested millions of his own money into numerous businesses in the Cork region creating hundreds of jobs, has been honoured with the November Cork Person of the Month award. Mr. Flynn is originally from Ballycotton and has
- [Charlie McCarthy Receives Lifetime Sporting Achievement Award.](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/charlie-mccarthy-receives-lifetime-sporting-achievement-award/) - Charlie McCarthy is regarded as one of the greatest Cork hurlers of his era. This month he received a lifetime sporting achievement award by being named December Cork Person of the Month. His name now goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year at a Gala Awards Lunch on January 27th next

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## Cork Parson Winners

- [Ballincollig Secondary School Principal’s Career Honoured](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/ballincollig-secondary-school-principals-career-honoured/) - Pat Kinsella, a leader in education in Cork for the past 50 years, has been announced as Cork Person of the Month for August in recognition of his contribution to 11 different schools in a voluntary capacity. On Pat’s retirement as a much-admired school principal in Ballincollig in 2012, he went on to serve as
- [Global Clean Energy Advocate Killian Daly Named Cork Person of the Month for July](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/global-clean-energy-advocate-killian-daly-named-cork-person-of-the-month-for-july/) - Killian Daly, Executive Director of non-profit organisation EnergyTag and the only Irish participant in the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leader Class of 2026, has been named Cork Person of the Month for July in recognition of his work promoting the development of clean energy. Killian’s groundbreaking work in the sustainability sector led to his
- [Pop Music Legend Gina Named Cork Person of the Month for June](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/pop-music-legend-gina-named-cork-person-of-the-month-for-june/) - Gina, the iconic voice of Gina & the Champions, whose sound intersected showband, pop and “middle of the road” music, has been named Cork Person of the Month for June. The award celebrates her extraordinary 50-year career in the Irish music industry and her significant contributions to Ireland’s musical landscape. Born Mary Hurley and raised
- [Poet and Mental Health Awareness Advocate Daragh Fleming is Cork Person of the Month for May](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/poet-and-mental-health-awareness-advocate-daragh-fleming-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-may/) - Acclaimed poet, author, and mental health advocate, Daragh Fleming, has been named Cork Person of the Month for May in recognition of his work promoting mental health awareness through the power of poetry and digital storytelling. From Glounthaune, Daragh’s work has resonated deeply across Ireland and beyond. He is most widely recognised for his viral
- [City and County Community Activists Named Joint Cork Persons of the Month](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/city-and-county-community-activists-named-joint-cork-persons-of-the-month/) - Lisa Murphy, a dedicated volunteer at the Mayfield Community Development Project (CDP), and Alice de la Cour, a prolific community activist and charity leader from Kinsale, have been named joint Cork Persons of the Month for April. This award recognises their shared commitment to social inclusion, community support, and their tireless efforts to uplift those
- [Record-Breaking Photographer Mark Condren named Cork Person of the Month for March](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/record-breaking-photographer-mark-condren-named-cork-person-of-the-month-for-march/) - Mark Condren has been named Cork Person of the Month for March in recognition of his achievements in press photography and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience through his lens. The award follows Mark’s winning of the AIB Press Photographer of the Year award for a record-breaking seventh time. A native
- [Clonakilty’s John Loughnan is Cork Person of the Month for February](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/clonakiltys-john-loughnan-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-february/) - John Loughnan, a community advocate for his adopted town of Clonakilty, has been named Cork Person of the Month for February in recognition of his lifelong dedication to public service, local heritage, and his support for families and organisations across West Cork. Originally born on the Lower Road in Cork City in 1952 to parents
- [Ireland’s Oldest McDonald's Worker is January's Cork Person of The Month](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/irelands-oldest-mcdonalds-worker-is-januarys-cork-person-of-the-month/) - Thelma Beltran, Customer Experience Leader at McDonald's Douglas and Ireland’s oldest McDonald’s worker, has been named Cork Person of the Month for January in recognition of her incredible longevity, kindness and positivity. Originally from the Phillipines, Thelma first arrived in Cork in 2001 and joined the team at the Douglas restaurant as a Crew Member.
- [Garry McCarthy of The Kabin Studio Announced as Cork Person of the Year](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/garry-mccarthy-of-the-kabin-studio-announced-as-cork-person-of-the-year/) - Garry McCarthy, Creative Director of The Kabin Studio has been named Cork Person of the Year for providing mentoring and recording services to young songwriters and rappers. The announcement was made at the Cork Person of the Year Gala Awards Lunch at the Metropole Hotel. Known creatively as GMC, McCarthy has been a prominent figure
- [Professor Rónán Collins is Cork Person of the Month for December](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/1181/) - Professor Rónán Collins is Cork Person of the Month for December in recognition of his work in treating, preventing and raising public awareness of stroke as well as his important contributions to wellbeing and healthcare for the elderly in Irish society. A lover of nature and wildlife, Rónán hails from Kinsale and graduated with the
- [Who will be Cork Person of the Year?](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/who-will-be-cork-person-of-the-year/) - The highly anticipated Cork Person of the Year 2025 will be announced at the annual Cork Person of the Year Gala Awards Lunch on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at The Metropole Hotel. The 33rd anniversary of this prestigious awards scheme is set to continue its long tradition of honouring individuals and groups who have made
- [Theatre Founder is Cork Person of the Month for November](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/theatre-founder-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-november/) - Dr. Geoff Gould, the founder of the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre, has been named as the Cork Person of the Month for November. The award recognises his outstanding work in bringing professional theatre to rural and isolated communities across West Cork for the past sixteen years. The festival, established by Geoff in 2009, is based
- [Greater Chernobyl Cause Founder is Cork Person of the Month](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/greater-chernobyl-cause-founder-is-cork-person-of-the-month/) - Fiona Corcoran is Cork Person of the Month for October in recognition of her work with the Greater Chernobyl Cause, which has for over two decades worked to transform the lives of those impacted by nuclear radiation and war in former Soviet Union countries such as Ukraine and Kazakhstan. Fiona was moved to create the
- [Kabin Studio’s Garry McCarthy is Cork Person of the Month for September](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/kabin-studios-garry-mccarthy-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-september/) - Garry McCarthy, known creatively as ​​GMC, is Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of his significant work facilitating workshops for youths and his contribution to Cork’s rap music community. Garry, who has been creating rap music for over two decades, is most well known as the Creative Director of The Kabin Studio,
- [Douglas Street Business Leaders Honoured with Cork Persons of the Month Awards](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/douglas-street-business-leaders-honoured-with-cork-persons-of-the-month-awards/) - Justine Looney and Edel Curtin have been named joint Cork Persons of the Month for August in recognition of their work both as business leaders and community activists in the Douglas Street area. Justine is a co-owner of Douglas Street’s Cork Flower Studio and an active member of Douglas Street Business Association, helping to organise
- [Deirdre McCarthy Named Cork Person of the Month for July](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/deirdre-mccarthy-named-cork-person-of-the-month-for-july/) - Deirdre McCarthy has been named Cork Person of the Month for July in recognition of her groundbreaking role as Managing Director, News & Current Affairs at RTÉ over recent years. This prestigious role marks a significant milestone, as Deirdre becomes the first woman to lead the national broadcaster's news and current affairs division. Through this
- [World Masters Champion Athlete is Cork Person of the Month for June](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/world-masters-champion-athlete-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-june/) - Michael Kiely, an 80-year-old runner from Shanballymore in North Cork, is Cork Person of the Month for June in recognition of his remarkable gold medal runs at the World Masters Indoor Championships in Gainesville, Florida earlier this year. Michael secured gold in both the over-80s 800m and 1500m events, running home with times of 3:09:35 and
- [Academic, Political Commentator and Author Prof. Gary Murphy Is Cork Person Of The Month](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/academic-political-commentator-and-author-prof-gary-murphy-is-cork-person-of-the-month/) - Prof. Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU’s School of Law and Government, has been honoured as Cork Person of the Month for the excellency of his work as a contributor to RTÉ’s election coverage and his writings, which include “Haughey”, his acclaimed biography of former Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey. Gary, a city native, was
- [Patrick Coughlan, The Man Who Started MABS, is Cork Person of the Month for May](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/patrick-coughlan-the-man-who-started-mabs-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-may/) - Patrick Coughlan has been named May Cork Person of the Month in recognition of his role in the establishment of Cork MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service), a vital support service that has helped thousands of people facing financial difficulties across Munster. Patrick, who retired as Manager and Financial Controller of The Lough Credit Union
- [Tom Butler Makes Ballincollig Ireland’s Tidiest Town](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/tom-butler-makes-ballincollig-irelands-tidiest-town/) - Tom Butler, a dedicated team member and long standing chairman of Ballincollig Tidy Towns for over 25 years, has been selected as March’s Cork Person of Month. This recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment to improving the community of Ballincollig and his pivotal role in leading the town to multiple Tidy Town accolades, including Ireland’s Tidiest
- [Cork Salon Owner is Cork Person of the Month for February](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/cork-salon-owner-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-february/) - Joe Byrne has been chosen as February’s Cork Person of the Month in recognition of four successful decades running the recently-closed Joseph’s Hair Salon in Glasheen and his immeasurable generosity to the people of Cork throughout the years. For decades, Joe offered more than just hairdressing. He also built relationships with some of the most
- [Shane Casey Announced as Cork Person of the Year](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/shane-casey-announced-as-cork-person-of-the-year/) - Acclaimed actor, playwright, and community leader Shane Casey has been named Cork Person of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made at today’s Cork Person of the Year Annual Gala Lunch, held at the Cork International Hotel. Casey's remarkable journey from a painter/decorator to a leading figure in the Irish entertainment scene has captivated
- [Sheena Crowley](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/sheena-crowley/) - Sheena Crowley announced as Cork Person of the Month Sheena Crowley is Cork Person of the Month for January in recognition of her successful campaign to keep Rory Gallagher’s guitar in the country along with her contribution to Cork’s music community across several decades. Sheena, who runs Crowleys Music Centre’s current iteration on Friar Street,
- [32nd Cork Person of the Year Awards to Honour Local Heroes](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/cork-person-of-the-year-2024/) - The highly anticipated Cork Person of the Year Award for 2024 will be announced at its annual Gala Awards Lunch on January 24th, 2025 at The Metropole Hotel, Cork. The 32nd anniversary of this prestigious awards scheme is set to continue its long tradition of honouring individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to
- [Colin Nicholls](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/colin-nicholls/) - Colin Nicholls’ musical life celebrated with Cork Person of the Month Award Colin Nicholls has been announced as Cork Person of the Month for December in recognition of over forty years of service to Cork’s musical landscape and his significant philanthropic involvement with the Rotary Club of Cork across two decades. Colin moved to Cork
- [Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/matt-cranitch-and-jackie-daly/) - Irish Traditional Music Duo Win Cork Persons of the Month Award Fiddle-player Matt Cranitch and Accordionist Jackie Daly have been jointly awarded November’s Cork Person of the Month Award in honour of their significant contribution to the Sliabh Luachra tradition of Irish music over the past several decades. Both men are acknowledged masters of
- [Annamarie Fegan](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/yacht-club-pioneer-annamarie-fegan-is-cork-person-of-the-month-for-october/) - Yacht Club Pioneer Annamarie Fegan is Cork Person of the Month for October Annamarie Fegan is Cork Person of the Month for October in recognition of her contribution to Cork sailing life, including her pioneering role in becoming first female admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) in over 300 years. A keen
- [Dermot Lucey](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/dermot-lucey/) - Dermot Lucey, a dedicated historian and educator whose profound contributions have enriched the cultural fabric of Ballincollig and its surrounding areas for over four decades, has been named Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of the lasting impact of his work. Dermot Lucey, the Secretary of the Muskerry Local History Society and
- [Niall Cleary and Emelie FitzGibbon](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/niall-cleary-and-emelie-fitzgibbon/) - Graffiti Theatre Leaders Honoured with Cork Persons of the Month Award In celebration of Graffiti Theatre Company's 40th anniversary, CEO Niall Cleary and Founder Emelie FitzGibbon have been named the August Cork Persons of the Month for their decades of exceptional work in children's arts education and theatre. Niall Cleary has served as CEO of
- [Patricia Messinger](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/patricia-messinger/) - Patricia Messinger recognised for outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting Patricia Messinger of C103’s “Cork Today” is Cork Persons of the Month for July to mark her outstanding contributions to broadcasting, community engagement and humanitarian efforts. With an illustrious career spanning nearly 35 years at C103, Patricia Messinger has become a beloved figure in Cork and beyond.
- [Justin McCarthy and Justin McCarthy](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/justin-mccarthy-and-justin-mccarthy/) - Justin McCarthy and Justin McCarthy are June Cork Persons of the Month Awards Scheme Honours Significant Cork Family Justin McCarthy Sr. and Justin McCarthy Jr. are Cork Persons of the Month in honour of their contribution to sports and media. Cork Hurling Icon Justin McCarthy and his son RTE Broadcaster Justin are the June
- [Sheila Connolly](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/sheila-connolly/) - Sheila Connolly is Cork Person of the Month for May in recognition of the invaluable service she provides in the support and rehabilitation of people who have been to prison in her role as CEO of the Cork Alliance Centre. Since she began working with the Cork Alliance Centre in 2003, Sheila has played an
- [Tony O'Donovan and William O'Brien](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/william-obrien-and-tony-odonovan/) - Tony O’Donovan and William O’Brien have been jointly named Cork Persons of the Month for April. Their unwavering dedication to empowering people with disabilities and enhancing the lives of children with additional needs has earned them this prestigious honour. Tony O’Donovan’s tireless advocacy for children with additional needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, has
- [Philip King and Colm O'Callaghan](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/philip-king-and-colm-ocallaghan/) - Philip King and Colm O’Callaghan are March Cork Persons of the Month for their role in producing An Old Song Re-Sung, a live concert and TV Programme to mark 100 years of the Irish State which took place last October. Filmed at the RDS, and created in association with South Wind Blows, An Old Song
- [Olann Kelleher](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/olann-kelleher/) - Judge Olann Kelleher is Cork Person of the Month Olann Kelleher is Cork Person of the Month for February for his outstanding service to the legal profession, both as a solicitor and as a recently retired District Court Judge, along with his contributions to sport. Olann’s journey from a solicitor to a much-respected District Court
- [Shane Casey](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/shane-casey/) - Acclaimed Actor and Playwright Shane Casey is Cork Person of the Month Acclaimed actor and playwright, Shane Casey, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of his unwavering commitment to the arts, education, and community service. Shane Casey embarked on a transformative journey at the age of 21 when
- [The Frank & Walters Band Honoured as Cork Persons of the Year at the  31st Annual Awards](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/the-frank-walters-band-honoured-as-cork-persons-of-the-year-at-the-31st-annual-awards/) - The annual Cork Person of the Year Awards 2023 took place today with The Frank & Walters Band being crowned as the Cork Persons of the Year. This esteemed recognition acknowledges the band's profound impact on Cork's cultural tapestry and the arts over an illustrious 30-year plus career. The Gala Awards Lunch was held at
- [Local and National Heroes To Be Celebrated At The Cork Person Of The Year Gala Awards Lunch In The Metropole Hotel](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/local-and-national-heroes-to-be-celebrated-at-the-cork-person-of-the-year-gala-awards-lunch/) - On Friday January 26th next (2024) the Cork Person(s) of the Year for 2023 will be announced at the 31st Gala Awards Lunch at the Metropole Hotel, Cork City. In addition to the announcement of the overall Cork Person(s) of the Year, from a strong lineup of monthly winners, the awards organisers revealed that several
- [Mark O'Donoghue](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/mark-odonoghue/) - MARK O’DONOGHUE - CYCLING FOR ALL FOUNDER IS DECEMBER CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH Mark O’Donoghue from Glanmire has been named December Person of the Month. Mark has been giving people with disabilities the chance to enjoy outdoor life by enlisting them as cycling partners on his tandem bicycles. He set up the Cycling For
- [Sr. Josephine McCarthy](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/sr-josephine-mccarthy/) - Sr Josephine McCarthy is Cork Person of the Month West-Cork Presentation Sister, Josephine McCarthy has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for November in honour of her 30+ years of work in community development. Known as Sister Jo, her missionary work has led her to the Cork and Ross Mission in Peru in
- [Marie Barry and John Arnold](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/city-county-community-activists-honoured/) - CITY & COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS HONOURED Marie Barry from Mayfield, Cork City and John Arnold from Bartlemy, County Cork are Joint October Cork Persons of the Month to mark their community contributions over the decades. Marie Barry is the president of the Mayfield Ladies Club and has been an active member of the club for
- [Charlie McCarthy](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/charlie-mccarthy/) - CHARLIE McCARTHY LIFETIME SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Charlie McCarthy is regarded as one of the greatest Cork hurlers of his era. This month he received a lifetime sporting achievement award by being named December Cork Person of the Month. His name now goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year at a Gala
- [Denise O'Sullivan](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/denise-osullivan/) - International footballer chosen as January Cork Person of the Month Professional footballer, Denise O’Sullivan, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for January in honour of her sporting achievements on the international stage. Denise has over 98 international caps for the Republic of Ireland, and has scored 19 goals for the team. Denise
- [Tadhg Curtis](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/tadhg-curtis/) - MALLOW COMMUNITY ACTIVIST TADHG CURTIS IS CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH Renaissance man Tadhg Curtis has provided community development in Mallow for over 50 years. What makes him very unique is that he has been involved in a leadership role in almost every aspect of the life of his home town. That involvement includes the
- [Donal Lenihan & Greg Barrett](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/donal-lenihan-greg-barrett/) - RUGBY MEN HONOURED Donal Lenihan and Greg Barrett are March Cork Persons of the Month to honour their contribution to the growth and popularity of rugby in Ireland. Donal Lenihan is admired around the globe for his expertise in every aspect of rugby. He is a co-commentator and panellist with RTÉ as well as the
- [The Frank and Walters](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/the-frank-and-walters/) - THE FRANK & WALTERS BAND ANNIVERSARY HONOUR One of Cork’s greatest ever bands celebrated their third decade on the road, and their classic hit “After All” released in 1992. The Frank and Walters are a Cork band but their classic Indie hits have charted inside and outside Ireland and they continue to do sell-out tours
- [Joe Hartnett](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/joe-hartnett/) - SPORTS MEETING DIRECTOR OF CORK CITY SPORTS HONOURED Cork Sports Meeting Director Joe Hartnett was named May Cork Person of the Month to mark his voluntary work with the Cork City Sports International Athletics Committee over the years. Joe Hartnett’s expertise involves working with sports agents, athletes and administrators in European and World Athletics governing
- [Jacqui Hurley](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/781/) - IRELAND’S LEADING SPORTS BROADCASTER & ANCHOR JACQUI HURLEY IS CORK PERSON OF MONTH The Sunday Game presenter Jacqui Hurley has been named Person of the Month to mark her sports broadcasting career on RTE Radio and TV. Back in 2009 she also made news as the first ever female anchor of Sunday Sport on Radio
- [Maureen Forrest](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/maureen-forrest/) - IRELAND’S CELEBRATED GLOBAL CITIZEN HONOURED Maureen Forrest of the HOPE Foundation has been named Cork Person of the Month. Maureen recently stepped back after 24 years from day to day Hope operations, but continues to work with the organisation as Founding President. Maureen is best known for establishing the HOPE Foundation in 1999. The Hope
- [Chris Kent](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/chris-kent/) - TOP CORK COMEDIAN CHRIS KENT HONOURED Cork’s best stand-up comedian Chris Kent is September Cork Person of the Month. Chris Kent’s career has taken off over recent years in Ireland and the UK. All his shows have the “sold-out” signs within hours of announcement - just check out his diary on his website chriskentcomedy.com. The great
- [Katherine Dolphin Griffin and Linda Goggin-James](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/katherine-dolphin-griffin-and-linda-goggin-james/) - WOMEN FIGHTING CANCER HONOURED FOR THEIR WORK Katherine Dolphin Griffin and Linda Goggin-James are Joint Cork Persons of the Month. KATHERINE DOLPHIN GRIFFIN. Midleton-based teacher, cancer survivor and campaigner, Katherine Dolphin Griffin has been chosen as Joint Cork Person of the Month in honour of her work supporting cancer charities. Katherine is widely regarded
- [Pearse Flynn](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/pearse-flynn/) - PEARSE FLYNN IS CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER Successful businessman, Pearse Flynn, is honoured for his investments in the Cork region. Pearse Flynn, the businessman who invested millions of his own money into numerous businesses in the Cork region creating hundreds of jobs, has been honoured with the November Cork Person of the
- [The Two Norries](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/norries/) - Two Norries Receive July Cork Persons of the Month Awards The creators of The Two Norries podcast have been awarded the July Cork Person of the Month award to honour their podcast’s success, and the contribution they have made to community life in Cork and Ireland by speaking about difficult social issues on their show. The Two
- [Admiral Colin R. Morehead](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/admiral-colin-r-morehead/) - HONOUR FOR OLDEST YACHT CLUB IN THE WORLD Admiral Colin R. Morehead is January Cork Person of the Month. Colin R. Morehead, Admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club, which celebrated its 300th birthday last year, has been named as Cork Person of the Month for January 2021. At the club's 300th AGM, Colin Morehead was
- [Br. Ben Cusack](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/br-ben-cusacks/) - BEN CUSACK’S CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION & YOUTH WORK HONOURED Br. Ben Cusack’s contribution to education and youth mentoring over the past 40 years in Cork has been recognised with a Cork Person of the Month award. He was recently named as Cork Person of the Month for February 2021. Br. Ben was the very popular
- [Roos Demol and Breda Keane Shortt](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/roos-demol-and-breda-keane-shortt/) - HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS HONOURED FOR WORK WITH MIGRANTS, REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND DIRECT PROVISION Roos Demol and Breda Keane Shortt have been honoured with the March Cork Persons of the Month Award for their efforts to support migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and those in direct provision in Cork. Both play a crucial role in creating
- [Billy O’Callaghan](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/billy-ocallaghan/) - INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR NAMED CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL Critically acclaimed Douglas-based author Billy O’Callaghan has been honoured with the April Cork Person of the Month Award. The author is a recipient of multiple awards including the Bord Gáis Energy Book Award, and has previously been shortlisted for the Costa Short Story Award.
- [Jerry and Billy Holland](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/rugby-stalwarts-duo-jerry-and-billy-holland/) - RUGBY FAMILY DUO NAMED CORK PERSONS OF THE MONTH FOR MAY Munster rugby stalwarts and father-son duo Jerry and Billy Holland have been honoured with the Cork Persons of the Month award for May to mark their decades of contribution to rugby. Both Jerry and Billy are former Munster Rugby Players. Jerry Holland as a
- [John Creedon](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/john-creedon/) - AUTHOR AND BROADCASTER JOHN CREEDON IS JUNE CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH Award-winning RTÉ broadcaster and author John Creedon has been named Cork Person of the Month for June. John receives the award for igniting a new love of Ireland and its place names, through the RTÉ television series “Creedon’s Atlas of Ireland” and bestselling
- [Professor Linda Doyle](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/linda-doyle/) - TRINITY'S FIRST FEMALE PROVOST AWARDED CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH FOR JULY Professor Linda Doyle, provost of Trinity College Dublin, has been awarded Cork Person of the Month for July. Professor Doyle was recently elected Trinity’s first female provost in the 429 year history of the college. Togher-native, Linda Doyle is a professor of engineering
- [Maurice Gubbins](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/maurice-gubbins/) - LONG-STANDING EDITOR NAMED CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST Maurice Gubbins, Editor of The Echo, has received the August Cork Person of the Month Award to mark his leadership role in mentoring quality Irish journalists and also for supporting and promoting Cork community volunteer groups and charities over the last 45 years. Speaking about
- [Pat Fitzpatrick](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/pat-fitzpatrick/) - HUMORIST PAT FITZPATRICK IS SEPTEMBER CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH Pat Fitzpatrick, better known through his online persona “Reggie, Blackrock Road”, has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month. Pat has built a huge online presence over the last 18 month as Reggie, Blackrock Road, with humorous takes on life in Cork and mocking
- [Jack O’Rourke](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/jack-orourke/) - CORK SINGER-SONGWRITER JACK O'ROURKE NAMED CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER Jack O’Rourke has been named October’s Cork Person of the Month for his contributions to music in Ireland over the past several years. The Cork native first came to prominence through his song ‘Silence’, an ode to misunderstood youth and growing up gay,
- [Eileen & Catherine Walsh](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/eileen-catherine-walsh/) - CORK'S INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ACTING SISTERS HONOURED IN HOME TOWN Multi-award-winning stage and screen actors, Catherine and Eileen Walsh, have been named as Cork Persons of the Month for November to mark their acting career achievements to date. Catherine Walsh is predominantly a stage performer, and has been the subject of major critical acclaim for her
- [Dr. Dermot Kavanagh](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/charlie-mccarthy-legendary/) - CORK SIMON COMMUNITY HONOURED ON ITS 5Oth ANNIVERSARY Dr Dermot Kavanagh has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for December due to his decade long leadership as Director of the homelessness organisation, Cork Simon. His work with the organisation has entailed a 24hr service, servicing approximately 1000 people a year, all with a
- [Evelyn Grant](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/evelyn-grant/) - EVELYN GRANT IS CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY Evelyn Grant has been chosen as Cork Person of the Month for the month of January for her contributions to music and music education and outreach in Ireland. Her name will now go forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year at the
- [Sanctuary Runners](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/sanctuary-runners-and-irish-residents/) - SANCTUARY RUNNERS HONOURED Sanctuary Runners bring together Irish residents, refugees and asylum seekers to run together to foster solidarity, friendship and respect. The founder of Sanctuary Runners Graham Clifford and the late Tony Power of Cork City Council, have both been awarded Cork Persons of the Month Awards for the month of February. The Sanctuary
- [Brian O’Donovan](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/brian-odonovan/) - JOURNALIST BRIAN O’DONOVAN CHOSEN AS CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH Brian O’Donovan has been announced as Cork Person of the Month for March to mark his successful stint as RTÉ’s Washington Correspondent and his book ‘Four Years in the Cauldron.’ Brian’s lively and authoritative style brought us must watch television during a tumultuous period in
- [Deirdre Mortell](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/deirdre-mortell/) - DEIRDRE MORTELL IS CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH Deirdre Mortell has been announced as April’s Cork Person of the Month for her contributions to social innovation and philanthropy in Ireland. Deirdre is the CEO of Rethink Ireland, which is an organisation that provides cash grants and business support to the social innovations that are making
- [Shandon Sweets And Angela’s Shop](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/shandon-sweets-and-angelas-shop/) - TWO OF CORK’S MOST ICONIC BUSINESSES HONOURED WITH JOINT CORK PERSONS OF THE MONTH AWARDS The owners of two of Cork’s most iconic businesses, Shandon Sweet Factory and Angela’s Shop & Coffee Dock in Fountainstown, are being honoured with a joint Cork Person of the Month award for the month of May to acknowledge their
- [Kevin Owens](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/kevin-owens/) - CORK'S GREAT TENOR KEVIN OWENS HONOURED Charleville singer Kevin Owens’ long and distinguished career has been honoured with a Cork Person of the Month award. Aged 88, Kevin Owens was also recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Artane Boys Band at a function in Dublin. Kevin toured America as featured singer with the
- [Niamh Caitriona O’Sullivan](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/mezzo-soprano-opera-star/) - MEZZO-SOPRANO OPERA STAR IS CORK PERSON OF THE MONTH Mezzo-Soprano, Niamh Caitriona O’Sullivan is the much talked about new opera star in European and American concert halls and major opera houses. She is the August Cork Person of the Month and her name goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year at
- [Crann Centre](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/crann-centre/) - HEROES OF CRANN CENTRE HONOURED Crann, the trailblazing Irish charity, providing solutions for families with neuro-physical disabilities has been honoured with Joint Cork Persons of the Month awards. Philanthropist Kate Jarvey founded the Crann Centre,and she and volunteer Terry O’Neill have been named Joint Cork Persons of the Month for September. Their names now also
- [Dermot Collins](https://www.corkpersonoftheyear.ie/cork-parson/dermot-collins/) - Michael Collins Béal na Bláth Organiser Honoured One of the people responsible for keeping Michael Collins Legacy alive over the decades has received the October Cork Person of the Month award. Dermot Collins from Kinsale, one of the longest serving committee members and past chairman of the Béal na Bláth Organising Committee was named Person

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