Joanne joins Santa to kickstart Christmas

Joanne O’Riordan’s festive jumper almost stole the show last night as the inspirational teenager helped light up Cork for Christmas.

Joanne, 16, who was named the Rehab Young Person of the Year in September, said she was “thrilled and honoured” to be chosen to help officially kickstart the city’s Christmas count-down on St Patrick’s St.

“I turned the lights on in Millstreet last year after I won a West Cork Garda Youth Award. It’s Cork City this year. Next year, the world,” she joked.