Nominated by: Eiryane Dean A GRANDMOTHER who encouraged her grandchildren to pursue their passions while also instilling a sense of community in them has been nominated for Grandparent of the Year. Jean Roche “has been and continues to be an inspiration to the seven of us cousins every day”, according to her nominator and granddaughter, Eiryane […]

Nominated by: Claire Rowland A “DEVOTED” grandmother, who always takes time to help take care of her grandchildren, has been nominated for the Grandparent of the Year award. Claire Rowland nominated her mother, Tracey, and said that it was the little things that made her so deserving of the award. “I never even have to […]

Nominated by: Sinead Donnelly SHARON Donnelly has been nominated for Grandparent of the Year for her perseverance in always putting her grandchildren first, even when she is in pain. Sinead Donnelly, her daughter and nominator, said “she does it all”. Four years ago, Miss Donnelly became very unwell and has faced difficulties since. But, her […]

Nominated by Niamh O’Halloran AN Islander who always puts their grandson first has been nominated for Grandparent of the Year. According to Niamh O’Halloran, Margarita Kinross goes above and beyond for her grandson Theo, providing vital practical support to his mother, making him feel loved, and helps to support him in every area of his […]