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Listry Community Council honoured local resident Jim O’Shea with the presentation of the O’Shea Award at its recent Annual General Meeting. The O’Shea Award is presented annually to an individual or group who contribute to or bring honour to the local community. Jim recently competed in the European Masters Athletics Championship in Madrid and brought a Gold Medal back to Listry for winning his high jump event against other international athletes in his peer group.

Jim is a keen sports fan and has been involved in athletics all his life. He has been with the Maine Valley Athletic Club and Community Games at local and county level for many years and he can also be found supporting Munster in Thomond Park and further afield.

Active in his community, Jim is a member and former Director of Listry Community Council and is always willing to get involved in local community events. He is a former chairman of the Meals on Wheels Committee and recently joined the community clean-up group set up by Listry Community Council. This is the second occasion that Jim has been the recipient of the O’Shea Award for his contribution to his local community.

The O’Shea Award was initially presented to Listry Community Council by the family of the late Con O’Shea, a native of Listry. Jim was presented with the award by Breda O’Shea, last year’s recipient. Breda is a member of Listry Community Council and is very involved with the Senior’s Social Club and Meals On Wheels, as well as Listry Church where her talents in flower arranging and creativity are very much in evidence.