Gordon Lawson, 99, goes from RAF pilot to top silver surfer

A Tallaght-based crafts blogger and a 99-year-old former Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot who now takes to the virtual skies in flight simulators were among those honoured at this year’s Silver Surfer Awards.

Margaret Byrne, 65, was the overall winner at the awards, but also received the The Hobbies on the Net award for her popular blog, The Crafty Irish Girl.

A crochet, knitting, and jewellery-making enthusiast, Ms Byrne uses social media to discuss craft issues, and has a Facebook page for sharing ideas, knitting patterns, and tutorials.