LOCAL heroes in a Limerick town have been honoured for their achievements by their local councillors.
Elected members of the Cappamore/Kilmallock Municipal District honoured the recipients at a special event at the Deebert House Hotel in Kilmallock.
The 2023 Rose of Tralee, Roisín Wiley, was honoured for her positive representation of the area on an international stage.
Roisín’s parents hail from Kilmallock and Templeglantine and she was represented by her aunts Angela McCarthy and Meg Wiley on the night.
Kieran Earls of Bruff Pitch and Putt Club was honoured for his achievements in winning both the European Pitch and Putt Championship 2022 and World Pitch and Putt Tour 2023.
There was also a scroll in recognition of the five members of Bruff Pitch and Putt Club on the Limerick Pitch and Putt Club Team that were victorious in the National Pitch and Putt Junior inter-county Challenge Cup.
Scoil Pól's Principal, Mike O’Hara, was acknowledged for his significant contribution to the local community through the school's expansion and the establishment of a dedicated autism room and unit.
PJ “Dasher” Cronin, the Mayor of Kilmallock, was recognised for his lifelong commitment to athletics in Kilmallock.
Cathaoirleach of the Cappamore/Killmallock Municipal District, Cllr Michael Donegan emphasised the significance of the recognition, stating: "This accolade is the highest honour bestowed by the elected members of the Cappamore Kilmallock Municipal District.
"The achievements of outstanding individuals and groups were celebrated, including the Cólaiste Iósaef Senior Ladies Soccer Team, acknowledged for their triumph in the FAI schools Junior B Girls National Cup.
"Lillian Hogan (Captain) and Emma Cuddihy were presented with scrolls. The evening was made even more memorable as some team members showcased their talents in CIK’s Got Talent at Friarsgate Theatre the same night."
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