The Frank and Walters unveiled as the 2023 Cork Persons of the Year
The Frank and Walters were today unveiled as the Cork Persons of the Year 2023 at a gala lunch in Cork's Metropole Hotel. They are pictured with the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O'Flynn at the presentation ceremony. Picture: Larry Cummins.
The Frank and Walters Band have been announced as Cork Persons of the Year 2023 at the 31st annual awards on Friday.
The gala lunch awards were held at the Metropole Hotel before an invited audience of 200 people representing all sectors of Cork life.
The renowned Cork-based band comprising lead vocal and bass player Paul Linehan, drummer Ashley Keating, lead guitarist Rory Murphy, and Cian Corbett on keyboards was crowned as the Cork Persons of the Year in recognition of the band's profound impact on Cork's cultural tapestry and the arts over their more than 30 year career.
The band has achieved international success with their classic indie hits, charting both inside and outside Ireland, and their Cork anthem After All was voted Cork's favourite song.
Awards organiser Manus O’Callaghan commended The Frank and Walters Band on their win, saying: "Their win reflects not only their musical prowess but also their unwavering dedication to Cork's artistic scene.
The awards ceremony also celebrated the induction of Cork’s literary luminary, Alice Taylor, into the Hall of Fame.
Awards partner and organiser, Ann-Marie O’Sullivan said: “Alice Taylor’s prolific contribution to Irish literature with over 20 authored books, is a testament to the enduring impact she has had on shaping the literary landscape of Cork and beyond.
The Honorary Cork Person award was presented to broadcaster Dáithí Ó Sé who has presented the TV programme from the RTÉ Cork Studios for many years.
The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, and the Mayor of Cork County, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, presented the awards and masters of ceremonies were broadcasters Anne Cassin and Marty Morrissey.
Speakers at the lunch were Minister for Finance Michael McGrath; Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney; broadcaster Mike Murphy; RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst; Bishop Paul Colton; Bishop Fintan Gavin; and Manus O’Callaghan and Ann-Marie O’Sullivan.
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