Young Carer of the Year Awards 2012
Our annual Carers of the Year Awards has a special section to reward and recognise Irelands Young Carers. Through a nationwide nomination process our Young Carer of the Year is chosen. Young Carers are nominated by family and friends and our judging panel uses a series of criteria to choose the overall Young Carer of the Year.
Closing date for nominations has been extended to Friday 30th March 2012 - get your nominations in today!
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Phone Karen Phelan on 056-7753600 for any further queries.
Our Young Carer of the Year for 2010 is Kelley Farrell from Daingean, Co.Offaly.
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Kelley Farrell |
Kelley has been caring for her mother Nuala since she was nine years old. Nuala is unable to look after herself due to a very serious back injury and three major unsuccesful back operations. Kelley is an only child, and as Sean has to work, Kelley has taken over the caring of Nuala. Kelley is described as always being cheerful, full of life and an inspiration to all adults.
Singer Simon Casey presented a local award to Young Carer of the Year, Kelley at a special ceremony at The Carers Association headquarters in Market Square,Tullamore. Thirteen year old Kelley was nominated by her father Sean for the care she provides for her mother Nuala since she was nine years old. Her father Sean explains "she has had to grow up very fast and has missed out on many typical childhood experiences due to her caring role".
"Even at Christmas a most magical time for children, Kelley puts her Mother first and helps with the Christmas shopping and cooking to make Christmas a special time for the family. Kelley is up at 7am every morning to give Nuala her breakfast and helps her wash. After school, Kelley helps with the cleaning and prepares Nualas lunch".
Kelley is described as always being cheerful, full of life and an inspiration to all adults.
Young Carer of the Year for 2009
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Maria Maher |
Maria was also commended at a special ceremony which was held at City Hall, Cork in the Lord Mayors Chamber where she was presented with a special certificate.
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Young Carer of the Year Maria Maher pictured with Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Jim Corr, Peter Cox, Cork Centre Manager and Mary Maher.
Young Carer of the Year 2008
Irelands Young Carer of the Year for 2008 was Mary Condon O'Connor who was presented with her award and also a laptop computer at a special ceremony in Dublin in November. Mary helps with the care for her younger sister Aine who is autistic.
She is a great help to her parents and has a very special bond with Aine, she ensures she is included with her friends, helps with her physiotherapy needs and assists her with going to sleep when she finds it difficult.
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Mary Condon O'Connor |
Young Carer of the Year 2007
Brigid Cahill cared for her grandfather Michael for over six years. Her mother nominated Brigid for 'unselfishly putting her life on hold and for providing her grandfather with outstanding care'. Brigid took her caring role all in her stride and never complained. Sadly Brigids grandfather passed away in 2008.
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Brigid Cahill |
Nominations for this years Young Carer of the Year are now open - please nominate a Young Carer Today!!
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The Carers of the Year Awards are kindly sponsored by Emergency Response Ltd.
