Journalist Con Houlihan honoured for his inspirational life work

JOURNALIST Con Houlihan, long considered one of this country’s finest sports writers, has won an inaugural all-Ireland Inspirational Life Award.

Journalist Con Houlihan honoured for his inspirational life work

Picking up the accolade on Con’s behalf, his friend Pat O’Mahony described him as an “intellectual powerhouse” and “a liberal by disposition”.

Chosen by a panel of judges from organisations working with the elderly, Con was given the award in recognition of his inspirational life work that spans a 62-year career in journalism.

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