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We got the Power!
n the end, in a crowded field, our search for Greystones Local Hero 2021 eventually came down to just a handful.

Michelle Power
Naturally, each and every person nominated deserved to win – along with all those around here who prefer to do their good deeds off-radar.

Benny Taglienti
Still, it was nice to see so many inspirational people all in one place, being given a slap on the back and a round of applause. From Michelle Power’s miraculous drive organising volunteer groups and initiatives as Covid-19 left older people vulnerable and alone to Orla Finn’s boundless enthusiasm when it came to spreading positive news and the good word on what was going on in the entire county, here was that community spirit shining bright.
And what of those keeping us fed and medicated, from the supermarket staff who worked through the pandemic, delivering us our daily bread and booze, to chemists such as Fiona Roche and David Dodd, going above and beyond what it said on the tablet jar to make sure that not even the most isolated of us was left behind on their daily doses.Â
And then there’s Benny Taglienti, battling Motor Neuron Disease since August 2017, and today, despite being in an ever-encroaching lockdown, had nothing but happiness and hope to share with all us miserable fools moaning about having to queue for Cherry White Hazelnuts gelato.

Colette Talbot
1 comment
Some messages of congratulations…
Siobhan Hanley Congratulations Conor
Robbie Draper well done young man
Orla Finn Huge congratulations to Conor..well done.
Maura Ormonde Congratulations
Mary Molloy Well done Conor well deserved
Niambh Elliott Wow brilliant news, so well deserved
Lorraine Martin Well Done
Kathy Sharry Soo well deserved Well done Conor x A true Hero
Kate Hynes Well done conor and all the other people, great to see such selfless and wonderful people getting recognition
Aisling Venables Kenny So well deserved, congratulations
Terri Cullen