Joanne O'Riordan shortlisted for outstanding young person award

Cork disability campaigner Joanne O’Riordan has been nominated for an awards scheme which recognises outstanding contributions by young people across the world.

Junior Chamber International, a global network for young professionals and entrepreneurs under the age of 40, has included Ms O’Riordan on a shortlist of 20 nominees for the JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World programme.

Ms O’Riordan said the news has “made my entire summer”.