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Vote for your Greystones Person Of The Year 2017 in the comments below, and we’ll announce the winner at the end of March.
All de peoples…
Greystones Person Of The Year 2017
Hmm, I wonder who it could be...?
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All de peoples…
ay! It’s that time of year again when we set out to find the sweetest, cuddliest, coolest and most generous Greystones Person Of The Year.
Which, given that the town is choc-a-bloc with bloody do-gooders, ain’t an easy task.
We’re here to celebrate local heroes sung and unsung. So, whether it’s noted lovelies such as the Burkes, Declan at Bochelli’s, Ross McParland, the Flynnstones or Joe Sweeney or simply your mum or your dad, your kid or your dog, your one & only true love or your lover, all you have to do is vote for the one person around here who makes you smile whenever you think about them.
Naturally, if that person is your bit on the side, probably best to think of another person who makes you smile whenever you think about them.
And you just have to choose your personal favourite. It just can’t be Mrs Mooney. That fecker has had her fun.
We’ll also have a free lunch for two for one of you lucky voters, because, you know, we love and adore you all.
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Declan from Bochellis (made all of us volunteer to help Christmas dinners & then let us relax that he didn’t actually need us & we could feel good anyway)
DECLAN
Declan from Bocellis for his thoughtfulness to those less fortunate and also his cheery greetings every day.
Declan from Bochelli’s
Declan for sure, a wonderful person, always there for anyone that may need support or just a kind work. He does some much for the community
Declan for the wonderful gesture on Christmas day for the homeless
Declan from Bochelli. Great community person.
Laura Wood!
100% Declan Mc Loughlin from bochellis!!!
Declan off bochellis for being a great employer
Definitely Declan at bochellis…
Declan from Bochellis for sure!
Hard to pick just one out of this incredible bunch! My vote is for Declan. I was lucky enough to share Christmas day with Declan and his amazingly generous family (not to mention ridiculously good looking!) Declan and his family taught me the importance of treating everyone the same, no matter the colour of their skin, where they’re from, and what they look like. It’s the best gift I’ve ever received at Christmas, and one I’ll never forget. He’s shown so much support to my family and I, and always supports Éire Óg GAA team.
Declan from Bochellis for Person of the Year
Declan Mc Louglin and the crew from Bochellis!
Declan from Bochellis
Declan from Bochellis for his generous gesture on Christmas Day to ensure our homeless friends could enjoy the day.
Declan . What he did at Christnas is amazing.
Declan McLoughlin- his amazing event with his wife Nuala for the homeless last Christmas was established exemplary.
Declan McLoughlin, an example of humanity.
You the best Dec.
Declan is no.1! Man with a heart of gold:-)
Has to be Tomasso’ For one he can walk on his hands but only does so in the privacy of his own home while secondly his sunrise swims are never before 9:30am.
Declan McLoughlin to win..
Declan Mc Loughan…..Person of the year undoubtedly …Hope you win…
Ross McParland
my vote goes to Declan McLoughlin – a gem of a person. Always makes it special for everyone else before him.
Declan McLoughlin – so generous and warm hearted. Best of luck Dec
Declan is always a great laugh and is an asset to the community.
Declan. Great guy and fantastic personality.
Declan Mcloughlin – Most unselfish person, goes above and beyond in all aspects of his life to please others, never puts himself first and deserves the recognition for all the work he does✌
Declan McLoughlin for person of the year! so generous and kind!
Declan from bochellies-heard what he did at Xmas for the homeless,so so thoughtful of him & very friendly guy,always says hello & runs a fab restaurant!
Declan McLoughlin – an incredible human being!
Declan from bocellis, such a lovely gent. I was in so impressed at the fact that he gave up his Christmas for those less fortunate and for making their day
I vote for Declan a kind hearted generous gentleman.
Declan from Bocellis
What Declan does on Christmas day opening his restaurant to feed the homeless is a great thing to do and its an example to us all.
Declan – a very generous person in all sorts of ways. – large and small.
Declan McLoughlin from Bochellis for Person of the Year!! What a guy and what a family!! Not only does he run a fabulous restaurant…his personality…his kindness…his generosity know no bounds…what he did at Christmas was powerful….fair play Declan and Good Luck !
Declan Mc Loughlin he is a True Gentleman , always thinking of others and continually helping out others .
Declan McLoughlin well done Xmas day was inspiring
Declan is most genuine guy you could meet and deserves all the success he gets.
Dart boy very helpful and a lovely person to deal with. Always has a smile and cheerful x
Dart boy help me out, bought me a ticket when i left my purse at home
Declan he’s a great bitta skin
Dart boy.
Ash and Mac seriously generous selfless people
Dart Boy!!!!!
Ash and Mac
Declan from Botchellis (and his Christmas dinner gang)
Maclean & Ashleen Burke – they are always trying to help people.
Declan from Bochellis – he went above and beyond in December and tried to be modest about it too.
Burke’s fab couple to give there home to a homeless person is fab xxxx
The Burkes for definite … they selflessly gave up their home over the Xmas period to a family in need … they are two of the kindest , warm hearted people I know and am proud to be their friend x
Ross McParland. Such a kind and generous man that has given so much to the community.
Declan McLoughlin of Bocellis for person of the year
Absolutely the glynn family and gorden
Gotta be Declan. For his quiet but fantastic support various charities through the year. His Christmas day work was supposed to be out of the limelight. So am glad others got to see a little of what he does.
declan
Declan from Bocellis definitely – my Daughter Tara is his biggest fan after he taught her how to make pizza in his kitchen one quiet night we went in there for dinner
Declan McLoughlin from Bocellis is the must generous kind hearted man I know., nothing is too much trouble. He hosted a 60th birthday party for us and he went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We vote for Declan every time.
Declan is the one ☝️
Declan from Bochelli’s – a great restaurant and his Christmas lunch invitation to people less fortunate was inspirational
Declan from Bochelli always very generous over the years he gave free pizzas to the children from Chernobyl when they were staying in Ireland for respite.
The Burkes for sure. Mac does so much work for charity and they gave their house up for Christmas to a homeless family. The most selfless couple I know.
Declan from Bochelli.
Declan -used to meet a lovely lady Aine in his restaurant – an older neighbour that he brought down for lunch to his place on a regular basis.
Definitely Declan!
It’s got to be Ross
Gordon gets my vote any day
Declan from Boccelli’s gets my vote
DECLAN 100% always available whether looking for a venue or a gift for a charity
Maurice Dodd always going above and beyond to help people
Declan deserves this 100%
Declan Bochellis
Paula Gilbert, a very caring, enthusiastic, warm lady to whom students know they can go to with problems or concerns or just to share a funny story. A lady with great listening skills. #1
Declan from Bochellis gets my vote
I don’t know Declan, but he ALWAYS says hello whenever I pass him. That can make a difference on a bad day! Declan gets my vote too!
Declan Bochellis
Declan from Bochellis. One great guy. Always thinking of others.
Declan from bochellis
Joe Sweeney for me, best chips in town
Declan of Bochelllis
Delan , number one guy , to give up his Christmas Day for the homeless how more generous can a guy and his whole family get please vote for this man Thankyou
From Glenn… Nobody deserves this more than Declan,!
not only is he such a hard worker but he is so caring for others, he always puts others before himself and never looks for credit or publicity for it.
I think it’s time the community shows there appreciation to Declan and to give back to the man who is always giving.
Declan…I am aware of his loving actions to help others
Declan Mcloughlin, and his gorgeous wife Nuala.
Declan from Bocellis for his big heart and the time he gives to all around him especially those who are less fortunate.
Declan of Bochellis
Declan’s generosity on Christmas Day is just the tip of the iceberg. A genuine, humble, salt of the earth guy with a big loving heart. Vote Declan xx
Declan Mcloughlin of Bochellis
Declan. Such a lovely humble guy
Declan from Bochellis a heart of gold, generous, thoughtful, family man who always puts others first. Hardworking and determined all traits of a hero fro greystones
Declan Mcloughlin, kind hearted , hard working and over all good guy.
Maclean Burke
Declan , always chipping away in the background and what himself Nuala and family did at Christmas . 1st class.
Seamus Clear. A legend.
Declan McLoughlin – hands down!
Max Homan
Declan… He helps others, not for gratification or publicity but just because he’s a genuine and lovely person x
Declan
The Gavin Glynn foundation for people of the year please xx
Declan Mcloughlin without a doubt great man as shown during Christmas and never looks for gratification just does it because that’s the type of guy he is
Declan Mc Loughlin He is a very generous with his time and money. Hard working Family Man . He is always there at the end of a phone if needed A lovely guy with a big heart . He is always thinking of other and always and gives 110% . An example of his good work was revealed at Chritmas but all year round Declan quietly supports alot of people from all walks of life
The Glynns for people of the year.
Gordon Cochran, older now and quieter, is still a Greystones star. He still loves a joke, and gives the best most loving hugs. He doesn’t need to read the story of his life in ‘Gordon, Business as Usual’ – he’s still joyfully living it.
Declan from Bocelli’s for person of the year! Always doing great stuff for the community… quietly
Ross McP…quiet unassuming and gets the job done
Declan. Quiet, hard working and humble. The amount of support and hard work done by him for the general public is incredible. Charity at Christmas! And being an all round good character and chef. Easy choice.
Joe Sweeney person of the year.
Declan mc loughlan from bochelli’s