Sr Consilio awarded honorary MBE

A SISTER of Mercy has been awarded an honorary MBE in recognition of her lifelong work in helping individuals and families suffering from alcoholism and other addictions.

Kerry-born Sr Consilio Fitzgerald founded the Cuan Mhuire residential centre for addictions in Newry in 1984. There are now facilities nationwide, including in Limerick, Galway, Cork and Dublin.

Sr Consilio said the award was a welcome recognition of the hard work of many individuals from right across the entire community.