Cork charity and organisation PRO is honoured for her community efforts

A woman has been honoured for her trojan work with various groups in the Belgooly area, with the monthly Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award.

Nicola Desmond, PRO of a number of charities and organisations, including the Belgooly Tidy Villages, Kinsale Garden and Flower Club, and the Cork Summer Show, has been unveiled as the latest recipient of the award.

Ms Desmond, who’s been working with Pfizer for the last 35 years, has been praised for her unwavering dedication to her local community and her tireless efforts in providing services for locals.

Ms Desmond has been instrumental in the organising of fund-raising activities for the restoration of the Friary Church in Kinsale, as well as her involvement with their annual trip to Lourdes.

The Belgooly native is also responsible for the popular bingo events held locally for various different charities, and was recently involved in putting together the Belgooly Festival, which brought a mix of entertainment to the area for families to enjoy.

Ms Desmond has credited the network of people around her, including her family, with helping her do all her volunteering work.

General manager of the Cork International Hotel, Eoghan Murphy said: “Nicola has been immersed in the activities of her local community for years and never says no to helping any charity or organisation with their fundraising efforts.

“It is our great pleasure to honour her with a Community Spirit Award to recognise her dedication to her area and she is a worthy recipient of the monthly award.”

The judging panel for the Community Spirit Awards is made up of a mixture of representatives from the public and private sector within the community.

Nominations are open for next month’s awards via the Cork International Hotel website.