Revealed: The 25 winners of the Mayo People of the Year Awards 2026

The recipients of the 32nd Mayo People of the Year Awards have been announced and the 25 recipients will be presented with their awards at a gala function in the newly renovated banqueting suite at Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, on Friday, November 27.

The annual event is organised by Mayo Rehab, Mayo County Council and The Connaught Telegraph.

The following are the list of award winners

Hall of Fame: Fr. Francis Judge, Crossmolina

Outstanding Achievement Award: Andy Moran, the Mayo senior football team and backroom team

Special Recognition Award: Paddy McGuinness, Castlebar

Gradam na Gaeilge: Máirtin G. Ó Maicín, Balla

Business Community Liaison Award: Solas Visitor Centre, Eachléim

Young People of the Year 1: St. Joseph’s Gospel Choir, Castlebar

Young People of the Year 2: Edel Walsh and Orlaith Colleran, Hollymount

Sports Club Award: Michael Oliver, Padraig Wash, Kieran Gallagher, Swinford Athletics Club

Award of Distinction and Special Tribute: Frank Dolan, Westport

MAYO AWARDS

St. Mary’s Hospital Heritage Society, Castlebar

Castlebar Toastmasters Club

Ernie Sweeney, Castlebar

Robert Padden, Crossmolina

Adelle Hyland and Catherine McDonald, A Space of Our Own, Ballinrobe

Christina Gallagher, Attymass

Padraig O’Hora, Ballina

Breaffy Community Council

Caithriona Murrihy, Balla

Madeline Ralph, Castlebar

Dr. Jim Broderick, Balla

Martin Murphy, Ballinrobe

Croghrim Community, Partry

John Nevin, Tiernaur

Charlene Flanagan and Niamh O’Grady, Ballina

Ballinrobe Agricultural Show

* Further details are published in this week's issue of The Connaught Telegrraph, on sale from today.