Eleanor Geraghty of Carrigtwohil Wins East Cork Challenge Award.

Eleanor Geraghty of Carrigtwohil won the Challenge Award for overcoming adversity at the Muintir na Tire East Cork Celebration Age Awards in Midleton Park Hotel last Sunday. The award was given for a person over 55 in East Cork who has overcome illness or adversity, shown bravery or risen beyond expectations
Nominated by Carrigtwohil Community Council who pointed out that Eleanor has always been an active member in the community of Carrigtwohill in the following ways:
Cleaning the Church, Volunteering in the St. Vincent DePaul Shop, Catering for Funerals and was a founder member of the Carrigtwohill Tuesday Club.
Eleanor was very ill a few years ago but after recovering from the illness, instead of taking it easy, she once again became active in the Community helping others.

Eleanor Geraghty was presented with her Award by Seamus Forde of Muintir na Tire also in photo is Cllr. Noel Collins.