Con Ryan is a champion among volunteers

A CHAMPION of volunteerism in rural Ireland over a period of 60 years has been honoured with a cherished award.

Con Ryan, Glown, Upperchurch, Co Tipperary, was presented with the Paddy Fitzgerald Memorial Award and a €2,000 cheque at a dinner in Adare, Co Limerick.

The award was established 23 years ago by a Trust set up to commemorate Paddy Fitzgerald, Caherconlish, Co Limerick, a founder member of what is now the Irish Farmers Association.