Five Cork-based volunteering groups shortlisted for Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards

A NUMBER of groups and individuals from Cork have been shortlisted across several categories of the Clean Coasts’ Ocean Hero Awards.

The ocean hero awards pay tribute to the exceptional contributions made by Clean Coasts volunteers, groups, and communities in safeguarding our coast and marine life.

In Cork this year Proinsias Ó Tuama, from Clean Coasts Ballynamona, was shortlisted in the 'Individual of the Year' category. 

Clean Coasts Ballynamona was also nominated in the 'Event of the Year' category.

Meanwhile, St Colman's Community College, in conjunction with Ballynamona Clean Coasts, were nominated in the 'Youth of the Year' category.

Cobh Island Clean Coasts groups were also nominated in the 'Event of the Year' category.

This nomination is not for one group but for three groups who cleaned up the great island of Cobh - Ballymore Community Association, Clean Coasts Cobh and Cobh Tidy Towns.

Mark MacCarthy, a Clean Coasts volunteer based in Schull, was shortlisted in the 'Campaigner of the Year', while Siuloid@CCRC were nominated in the 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' category.