Fingal Volunteer of the Year 2025

Fingal Volunteer Centre is proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the Fingal Volunteer of the Year Award, a celebration of exceptional individuals who go above and beyond to support their communities. These volunteers represent the very best of compassion, commitment, and community spirit in Fingal.

Please join us in congratulating the five outstanding nominees for 2025:

• Brian McWeeney – Recovery is For Everyone (R.I.F.E) Fingal
  Supporting individuals on their recovery journey with empathy, empowerment, and unwavering dedication.

• Ciaran Bailey – Donabate Portrane Special Olympics Sports Club
  Championing inclusion through sport and creating opportunities for athletes to shine.

• Matt Downey – Remember Us
  Bringing joy, social connection, and support to young people and adults with additional needs.

• Ramune Kuzminiene – Swords Tidy Towns
  Leading local environmental action and inspiring pride in community spaces.

• Rose Michael – Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
  Demonstrating courage and commitment by helping to save lives at sea.

These nominees reflect the true spirit of volunteering in Fingal, supporting their communities, helping others, and making a genuine difference in people’s lives. We are delighted to recognise their contributions and celebrate the positive impact they continue to make.

The winner of the Fingal Volunteer of the Year Award will be announced at our Volunteer Appreciation Evening on December 4th, where we look forward to honouring their outstanding dedication.