Irish Philanthropist of the Year Awards 2009 - Cathal McCarthy - Local

Cathal Mc Carthy from Co Monaghan was awarded Local Philanthropist of the Year 2009 by the Community Foundation for Ireland for his outstanding contribution to his local area and to Co Monaghan. Cathal helped to establish the first ever County Fund in Ireland which is an ongoing pool of money which is used to support various projects within the county on a case by case basis. One of the projects they are looking into at the moment is supplying the cervical cancer vaccine to all the young children of the county of Monaghan and they are hoping to roll this out in the New Year. They support young students from the area to attend third level education who previously may not have had the finances to do so. Outside of developing this fund he has been a great supporter of the local GAA Club and has helped them with funding for pitches, a new club house and new all weather pitches. He has funded various smaller projects in the area such as a mini bus which collects Senior Citizens to bring to various local meetings and clubs.
The awards aim to recognise extraordinary individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in the area of personal philanthropy and who, through their giving, have made a remarkable difference in bringing about sustainable social change.
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