Irish Red Cross recognises volunteers from Waterford ahead of national awards

The Portlaw branch of the Irish Red Cross has received multiple nominations for this year's national Irish Red Cross Volunteer Awards, underscoring the dedication and hard work of its volunteers in County Waterford.

Bernie O’Sullivan, nominated for Volunteer of the Year, has been a backbone of the Portlaw branch since 2011.

Her leadership as Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Area Committee Chair, has been pivotal in the branch’s success and compliance.

Doreen McNamee, also a nominee for Volunteer of the Year, has been a member since 2018.

As the current Chairperson, Doreen's commitment extends beyond operational duties, providing emotional and practical support to the entire team.

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In the Youth Volunteer of the Year category, Fina Eccleston and Sarah Keane have been nominated for their outstanding contributions as young members. Their involvement in various activities and dedication to learning life-saving skills exemplify the future of the Red Cross.

Portlaw’s achievements continue with the branch itself being nominated for Branch of the Year, a reflection of its strong community involvement and leadership in emergency response.

These nominations highlight the profound impact of the Portlaw branch on its community and beyond.

Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross said, “All of these finalists from Waterford are amazing individuals and contribute so much and a huge amount of their free time helping others in the public and out and about in their communities through their selfless work for the Irish Red Cross. They all deserve so much credit and we congratulate them for getting to the final stages of the Irish Red Cross Volunteer Awards.”

This year’s award ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 23.