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Louise Quill from Tralee who was named one of the Kerry Heroes.
RADIO Kerry is delighted to announce that eight groups and individuals have been recognised as the Fexco Kerry Heroes of 2023. Jerry O Sullivan spoke to each of the award winners on Kerry Today earlier today.
All nominations received for this year’s awards are all deserving of recognition in their own right, which made the decision even more difficult for the panel who were asked to choose the eight award winners.
Each award recipient was presented with a specially created 2023 handcrafted vase sponsored by Louis Mulcahy Pottery/Potadóireacht na Caolóige, Clogher, Ballyferriter.
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The eight award winners are;
Ryan Griffin who was named one of the Kerry Heroes.
• Ryan Griffin from Waterville, nominated by listeners for his silver medal win at the Special Olympics.
The Crotta hurlers.
• The Crotta hurlers who brought a 55 year wait to an end by winning the County Hurling Final.
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Participants and host farmers in the Kerry Social Farming project.
• Participants and host farmers in the Kerry Social Farming project were also recognised for the difference they make in our community.
Lynn Fenton.
• Lyn Fenton, Liz Fenton and Deirdre O Callaghan were nominated for the support they showed the Fenton Toms family after a devastating house fire.
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Paddy Kevane.
• Paddy Kevane for the work he does with St Vincent de Paul, Meals on Wheels and MABS.
Deirdre Fitzgerald of the staff at the O’Connell Adult Centre in Caherciveen.
• Deirdre Fitzgerald and the staff at the O Connell Adult Centre in Caherciveen were recognised for the support they give to those returning to education.
• Listeners nominated Louise Quill for her work with the Tir na n Og orphanage in Tanzania.
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Billy Browne from Killorglin.
• Billy Browne from Killorglin for the exceptional care he showed to his late son Conor which facilitated him to be cared for at home. This award also recognised the exceptional work down by family carers throughout the county.
Radio Kerry General Manager, Fiona Stack said that the nominations show how lucky we are to live in a community where so many groups and individuals step forward to help others.
She congratulated the winners and the multiple other nominees, and thanked listeners for bringing their stories forward for recognition and allowing us to end the year celebrating those that make us proud to be from Kerry.
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