Community Awards

Clane Community Council, on behalf of the community of Clane, has presented a variety of awards to various individuals and organisations over the years in recognition of their tremendous contribution to the community.

In June 2013, on the occasion of their 40th Anniversary, the council announced the launch of The Claonadh Award, to be awarded to an individual, a number of people or an organisation for exceptional contribution to the community.

Previous award winners are listed below.

2023

  • The Claonadh Award: Nellie Dillon-Forde and Tom McCreery

2019

  • The Claonadh Award: Joseph Campbell

2018

  • The Claonadh Award: Sadie O’Reilly

2017

  • The Claonadh Award: Fr. Conor Harper SJ and Cáit Cullen

2016

  • The Claonadh Award: Susan Galbraith

2015

  • The Claonadh Award: Evelyn McKee

2014

  • The Claonadh Award: Frida Lowry

2013

  • The Claonadh Award: Tony McEvoy

2012

  • Person of the Year: Clane Conference of St. Vincent de Paul

2010

  • Person of the Year: Carmel and Maurice Shortt

2009

  • Person of the Year: Des Marron

2007

  • Person of the Year: Bernie Plunkett
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael and Maura Weedle

2005

  • Person of the Year: Mary Dunne
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Seán Cribbin

2003

  • Person of the Year: Teresa Killick
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Bryan Sammon