Kilkenny St Patrick’s Day parade Awards

George Candler, Mayor David Fitzgerald, and Seamus Lawlor at awards function.

It was all smiles at the Town Hall on Friday night as the people behind the winning floats in this year’s Kilkenny St Patrick’s Day parade were honoured for boosting the tourism and cultural potential of their home county.

                                  Seamus Lawlor accepting award from Mayor of Kilkenny

                                                                               
The Noreview Folk Museum in Bennettsbridge scooped the award for Best Community Entry. Seamus Lawlor’s world renowned collection of more than 12,000 exhibits, some dating to the Stone Age, received warm accolades from the parade committee.

                               
                                    Seamus Lawlor thanking Mayor and Parade Committee

Seamus said he felt privileged to be singled out for mention, and that he intended to continue showcasing Ireland’s multi-faceted heritage at his museum that stands on Cannon Hill. He thanked the large contingent of Bennettsbridge folk who had assisted him on the day, stressing that the award, and recognition, was theirs also.

                  KCLR's Johnny Barry with Seamus Lawlor of the Nore View Folk Museum.



Text from the Kilkenny People,   8 June 2012- . Photo's taken by John Fitzgerald