Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year announced

Leitrim based Olympic heroes Colin Griffin and Laura Reynolds will be the joint recipients of the Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year award for 2013, the magazine has announced.

Editor Dr Bláithín Gallagher will award the sporting duo with the honour in light of their achievements during London 2012. Laura is from Eslin and is a member of Mohill and District Athletic Club, while Colin is a native of Ballinamore and is a member of the Ballinamore Athletic Club.