Monaghan man shortlisted for Volunteer Ireland Awards. Paul Bond, from Monaghan, shortlisted for the 17th annual Volunteer Ireland Awards. The national awards ceremony in Dublin on December 8th will honor all shortlisted volunteers. Indeed, the ceremony celebrates the commitment and dedication of volunteers across Ireland.
Moreover, there are 33 nominees across 11 categories. Additionally, the shortlist includes volunteers aged from 20 right up to 75. It also showcases the remarkable impact of volunteering across all sections of society. Paul has been shortlisted in the Arts, Culture & Festival category. Jodie Curran spoke with Paul and began by asking him how he felt when he heard that he had been shortlisted: