Donegal volunteers were recognised for their work during the pandemic at an event held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey last Thursday evening.
The event was streamed live from Dublin Castle and was hosted by Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien.
Pictured at the Volunteer Awards held in Jacksons Hotel Ballybofey front row (L-R) Seamus Kennedy,Deidre Kennedy,Neil Kelly,Cllr Martin McDermott. Leas-Chathaoirleach of Donegal County council, Noreen McHugh, Tara Diamond, Domician Gavigan, Back row (l-r) Clr. Niamh Kennedy, Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community & Enterprise Division ,Donegal County council, John Curran Donegal Volunteer centre, Fiona Boyle ,John McLaughlin Chief Executive of Donegal County Council. and Greg Hughes Highland Radio who was MC for the night and Seamus Gavigan. Photo by Gerard McHugh
It highlighted the unique contribution and value of volunteers to their local communities.
Earlier this year, Minister O’Brien launched the Volunteer Ireland nomination web portal to accept nominations from community organisations of volunteers who went above and beyond to make sure no members of their community were left behind during the pandemic.
Pictured at the Volunteer Awards held in Jacksons Hotel Ballybofey front row (L-R) Evive Nickolska, Gusvs , , Cllr Martin McDermott. Leas-Chathaoirleach of Donegal County council ,Lauris & Markus , Back row (l-r) Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community & Enterprise Division ,Donegal County council, John Curran Donegal Volunteer centre, . and Greg Hughes Highland Radio who was MC for the night, and John McLaughlin Chief Executive of Donegal County Council Photo by Gerard McHugh
“Volunteers fulfil an extraordinary role. They show us that when times are hardest, the best of us show up, ready to help,” Minister O’Brien said.
Pictured at the Volunteer Awards held in Jacksons Hotel Ballybofey front row (L-R) Cllr Martin McDermott. Leas-Chathaoirleach of Donegal County council , Dean Orange ,Kandita Orange, John McLaughlin Chief Executive of Donegal County Council., Back row (l-r) Paddy Doherty ,Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community & Enterprise Division ,Donegal County council, John Curran Donegal Volunteer centre, and Greg Hughes who was MC for the night.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Speaking to the Donegal volunteers, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Martin McDermott said: “On behalf of the people of Donegal we are proud and honoured to have you among us and we thank you all. We are forever in your debt.”
