Former asylum seekers win Cork Persons of the Month award

Manus O’Callaghan, award organiser; Izz and Eman Alkarajeh, Cork Persons of Month; and George Duggan, Cork Crystal. The couple now run a popular cafe after leaving direct provision in Cork with their four children. Picture: Tony O’Connell Photography

A Palestinian/Jordanian couple granted political asylum in Ireland have become the latest winners of a Cork Persons of the Month award.

Izzeddeen 'Izz' Alkarajeh and his wife, Eman, overcame huge odds moving to a new country, a new city, learning a new language, and spending time in direct provision to build a very successful new life and business here.