President hails Cork Over 60s as a national inspiration

THE President paid glowing tributes yesterday to Ireland’s largest talent contest for older people.

Cork’s Over 60s Talent Competition, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has helped older citizens find the joy in life, President Mary McAleese said.

She also praised competition founder and organiser, Paddy O’Brien, for his work on the event, and for campaigning on issues affecting the elderly over the last three decades.