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STALWART Vie Leahy has been awarded the Spirit of Shannon Musi- cal Society award as a mark of rec- ognition of over thirty years’ dedica- tion to the group.
Over the years, Vie has been in- volved in many aspects of running the show, such as making costumes, sourcing items required on stage and assembling props. She was chair- person in 1989 and has always done her duties in a quiet way with a huge smile.
The award was presented to the so-
ciety in 2005 by the Barrett family in memory of the late Gus Barrett who is remembered for his contribution, integrity, dedication and spirit to the ere AYA
A member of the society receives the perpetual award every year and it represents the true spirit of the group.
“Where there is any thing in need of being done Vie is there ready to help,” said PRO of the society, Mary O’ Loughlin.
“Although this spirit is not easily defined, we feel it is for someone who applies themselves to doing the
best they possibly can in whatever area of the society they get involved, in a Selfless and positive way.
‘They are not necessarily to the fore of what is going on but can be work- ing away in the background, some- one who is sensitive and respectful of other people, approachable, for whom there is no problem too big or too small,” she added.
Society chairperson Dara Gough said, “I think Shannon Musical So- ciety has a unique quality we can all be proud of, and that’s the unity and solidarity that shines through year after year in the weeks prior to, and
the week of the show. Testament to this is the fact that we have members and friends who are with us since the lerexcauebau ee rome
“We have looked back over the re- cent months and years to try and pick out someone who epitomises the true spirit of Shannon Musical Society and whose selfless actions and deeds make this society more enjoyable for everyone to be a part of,’ added Dara Grolbred se
The society is currently preparing for its forthcoming production