James horan is mayo person of the year

Former Mayo manager James Horan has this evening been named Mayo Person of the Year by Muintir Mhaigh Eo Atha Cliath.

The recipient of the 2015 Mayo Meitheal Award is the Dolmen Clubhouse Ltd. (Dolmen Clubhouse, Ballina, and Cairde Clubhouse, Castlebar).

The adjudicators’ decision to select James Horan as the 2015 Mayo Person of the Year and recipient of the Virginia Gallagher Memorial Award reflects their unanimous conviction that his commitment to County Mayo, both as a footballer and a manager, has been immense.

The Dolmen Clubhouse Ltd. was set up in 2001 under the social economy programme to provide an out of hours drop-in centre for mental health service users. With locations in Ballina and Castlebar, it provides a much needed facility for people with mental health issues, with its services delivering social, recreational and cultural amenities which can help reduce the risk of re-admission to hospital.

Dolmen seeks to increase greater respect and understanding within the community for people with mental health difficulties.

Both awards will be presented at the Mayo Association Dublin gala banquet on Saturday, February 7, at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin.

Tickets are on sale and given that demand is high, are being sold on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are €65 and can be reserved by sending advance payment to the treasurer of the Mayo Association Dublin, Martin Snee, 3 Priory walk, Whitehall Road, Terenure, Dublin 12.

All queries on the event can be sent to treasurer@mayoassociationdublin.com or secretary@mayoassociationdublin.com.