Mary, 11, wins carer award

SHE may have just been presented with a national award thanks to her selfless devotion to her little sister, but an appearance on TV’s The Den was of more concern to Mary Condon-O’Connor yesterday afternoon.

The Cahir girl was named as Young Carer of the Year at the weekend, for her help with her autistic sister Aine, but the recognition she really craved came courtesy of the RTÉ children’s show.

“I always watch The Den so it’s great to be appearing on it,” she said yesterday.