Concern honours Ireland’s volunteers

The charity reached 36 million people across 25 countries last year alone with the help of volunteers

The Concern Volunteer Awards saw 32 Irish heroes recognised for their work to help some of the world’s poorest places. Pictured is awardee Vincent Coyne.

Ireland’s volunteer heroes who raise money for people living in extreme poverty in the world’s poorest places were honoured at an award ceremony hosted by Concern Worldwide.

The humanitarian organisation awarded 32 of its volunteers with medals at the annual Concern Volunteer Awards last year where it praised all its supporters for their work.