PICTURES: Tipperary County Council Cathaoirleach Award winners for 2025 announced

The winners of the 2025 Tipperary-Cahir-Cashel MD Cathaoirleach Awards have been announced.

Councillor Mary Hanna-Hourigan nominated Patsy Hennessy and Jonas Callanan for the huge work they have done on a voluntary basis and for the help and support they have given to charities over the years.

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Patsy and Jonas are remarkable volunteers dedicated to supporting their community.

They perform sketches and generously donate all proceeds to various charities, having raised substantial amounts over the years.

Patsy established the Emly Lourdes Fund and travels annually as a helper.

He organises trips for local people as well as driving people to hospital and doctor appointments, and visits those living alone to offer help and assistance in every way he can.

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Jonas runs the community shop and is very much a listening ear and is very involved with Emly Tidy Towns, and also provides support to community members in need.

In 2021, Patsy and Jonas released their debut CD, It’s Never Too Late, featuring a collection of songs, both solos and duets, as well as monologues, all infused with their inimitable style and brand of humour.

They raised €8,000 with all proceeds from the CD going to St Vincent’s Day Care Centre, Emly Hospice Support, and the Homeless.