The 2018 Monaghan Volunteer Awards took place at the Garage Theatre in Monaghan on the evening of 20th September. It was attended by volunteers who had been nominated for one of the four awards, with their families and friends. The volunteers ranged in age from early teens to 80's and volunteer across a great range of activities. Guest speakers were Minister Heather Humphreys and Dessie Mone, Monaghan GAA player. Great entertainment was provided by a group of musicians from Fermanagh led by Sinéad Connolly, joined by musicians currently living at St. Patrick's Accommodation Centre.  Well done to all the nominees and winners and thanks to all who helped made it such a lovely occasion. 

Young Volunteer of the Year Conan O'Neill received his award from MID board member Fiona Duffy. 

Kathleen O'Hanlon received the Lifetime Achievement Award for 55 years of promoting water safety, as a swimming teacher and examiner. Kathleen is pictured with Minister Humphreys and MID CEO Gabriel O'Connell. 

The Volunteer Group of the Year Award went to the Solas Drop In Centre. 

The Volunteer of the Year award was shared between Alice Creagh and Gerry Murdock. 

 Information Roadshow 

Want to know what is happening in your area for you?

Come join us at information sessions where local service providers organisations and local community groups will be in attendance telling us about Educational, Training, Recreational & Social opportunities available and upcoming

Monaghan Sessions : Monaghan Integrated Development

Local Employment Service, North Rd Monaghan

Monday September 24th

9.30am-11   &   7.30 –8.30pm

Clones Session: Clones Family Resource Centre

Tuesday September 25th

7.30-830pm

Ballybay Session: Church of Ireland Hall, Church St, Ballybay

Wednesday   September 26th

7.30—8.30pm

For more information please call Dochas to 047 71640 or OBAIR 047 72191 /047 72188