Actor and playwright Shane Casey - best known for his role as Billy Murphy in 'The Young Offenders' film and TV series - has been named Cork Person of the Year 2024.
The announcement was made at a function in the city.
The organisers said that Mr Casey was being honoured for his role in Irish entertainment.
His play, Wet Paint, toured nationally and he has been involved in the Cork-based Graffiti Theatre Company for over a decade.
Skibbereen's Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy, who won back-to-back Olympic gold medals in 2020 and 2024 in the lightweight double sculls, were inducted into the Cork Person of the Year Hall of Fame.
Kellie Harrington, who won the women’s lightweight boxing gold medal at both the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Games, was named an honorary Cork person.
"Shane Casey embodies everything we love about Cork, and his selection as Cork Person of the Year is testament to his talent, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his craft and his community," said Awards Organiser Manus O’Callaghan.
"Everyone involved with the Cork Person of the Year Awards extends a huge congratulations to each of today’s worthy award winners.
"We also wish to give a special mention to each of our Cork Persons of the Month who continue to have an immeasurably positive impact on Leeside," he added.
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