Ennis local Margaret Hurley has been named a winner in the Health and Wellbeing category in the national Volunteer Ireland Awards for her commitment to the Irish Wheelchair Association.
Margaret Hurley has been volunteering with the Irish Wheelchair Association in Ennis for over 15 years. Mags has been the backbone of the Ennis Branch, and has been the driver – literally and metaphorically – of hundreds of activities over the years. She is currently the Branch Treasurer, but also acts as a driver of IWA’s wheelchair accessible minibus when required.
Despite the considerable time commitment Margaret gives to the local volunteer branch, her dedication to the organisation is so strong that she also has another volunteer role with the Irish Wheelchair Association Charity Shop in Ennis.
The Clare branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association were determined to recognise and acknowledge the contribution that Mags has made over the last 15 years, with Catherine Earley (Ennis IWA service coordinator) nominating her for the award.
On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Margaret Hurley, Ennis Irish Wheelchair Association Treasurer and Sharon Meaney, Clare Volunteer Centre Manager.
