Norton to be named Clare person of the year

The driving force behind the Clare Crusaders Children’s Charity will be honoured for her efforts this evening as she becomes Clare person of the Year.

Ann Norton will be awarded the title by Clare Association in Dublin, who are hosting their annual dinner dance in Ennistymon as part of events for the Gathering in Clare.

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Doonbeg man PJ Harvey who’s based in New York, will also be honoured by the Association as Clare’s International person of the year.

Ann Norton co-founded the Clare Crusaders Clinic in Barefield to provide services for local children with special needs including her own daughter – and says the award recognises the efforts of many people in the county