Elected members of the Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District held a special event on the evening of Thursday, November 17th, 2022, at the Deebert House Hotel, as they marked the national and international achievements of people living in the Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District.
Those honoured on the night were rower Shane Ryan, Maurice Gilbert at Ballyhoura Apple Farm, current Limerick Person of the year Padraig O’Callaghan, mountain bike world champion Oisin O’Callaghan, athlete Ben Coughlan, Limerick Hurling Manager, John Kiely, back room team and panel members from the Municipal District area, Lynda Sheehan of Rockbarton Garden Centre and artist Robert Ryan.
On the night itself, an Cathaoirleach, John Egan, made his introductory remarks on the purpose of the event, the Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District as a whole and the reasoning behind recognising the recipients on the night.
The Cappamore-Kilmallock Municipal District stretches from the Slieve Felim Mountains to the Ballyhoura Mountains, and has a strong sense of history, culture and sport, boasting the Clare Glens, Lough Gur, and much more.
“Due to Covid 19, the Elected Members have not been in a position to host such an event since 2019, and therefore it was with great pride that we are gathering again to acknowledge what has been achieved over the past couple of years in such difficult times.” Cathaoirleach Egan added.
Limerick City and County Council’s Meetings Administrator Dara O’Brien, introduced each of the recipients and invited them to receive their scroll, presented by the Cathaoirleach.
Each recipient made a brief thank you speech to the attendees. John Cregan and John Kiely spoke on behalf of the members of the Limerick Hurling Backroom team and panel from the district.
Lynda Sheehan outlined the importance of supporting local businesses and the impact this can have on the local economy while Robert Ryan outlined his current exhibits and invited people to view them, with an upcoming exhibit to be held in the Limerick Museum.
Shane Ryan described his arduous 53 day journey rowing across the South Atlantic, encountering a shark attack along the way which damaged their rudder.
The evening was concluded by closing remarks from an Cathaoirleach congratulating everyone on their achievements.