Ballaghaderreen local named national volunteer of the year

A Roscommon woman has won a prestigious volunteer award.

Jo Scutt from Ballaghaderreen was named as Vision Ireland shop volunteer of the year this week. She was recognised for her decade-long dedication to fundraising, including marathon running and local charity events. The ceremony took place in Dáil Éireann with the awards presented by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.