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A CLAREMAN who is to be hon- oured as part of the Muintir an Chlair celebrations of 50 years in business has said he was “stunned’ to be nominated.
Martin Corry a native of Cree, now living in Lucan in Dublin has been working with the association for all of those 50 years, as well as be- ing involved in promoting the Irish language, scouting groups, active re- tirement groups, the pastoral council and fund-raising for good causes.
Now retired, Martin has been stud- ying for a degree in Celtic and Irish studies and enjoys walking, having trekked in Peru two years ago and having walked the 144 miles of the Mid Clare Way to raise cash for a fel- low Clare citizen, Sr Ethel Normoyle, who runs the Missionvale Centre in South Africa.
‘IT was stunned and honoured to be nominated, considering the calibre of people who have been given the award before me. I’ve been involved in a lot of things but as a member of a team,’ said Martin.
The presentation will take place on January 28 at Muintir an Chlair’s an- nual dinner in the Red Cow.
Also being honoured on the night 1s musician, Frank Custy, who will be given a Hall of Fame award.
Attending the 50th birthday cel- ebrations will be more than 200 members of the association as well as patron, Bishop Willie Walshe and
the Deputy Mayor of Kilrush, Cllr Se one
An invitation has also been sent to all surviving former Clare Person of the Year award winners.
During the year, the association has been involved in a number of ac- tivities including the raising €4,000 for the palliative care section at En- nistymon Hospital and €1,400 for Sr Normoyle – also a former recipient of the Clare Person of the Year award
– through a table quiz.
The association meets on the sec- ond Thursday of every month in the Garda Club in Harrington Street and new members are always welcome.