The Farney Foundation present this month, for the very first time, the "Co Monaghan People of the Year Awards 2024". The black tie event will take place at the The Hillgrove Hotel on Saturday the 22nd of February. Local man Brian Rudden founded The Farney Foundation was. Indeed it is a non-profit entity that promotes and supports anyone and anything associated with Co. Monaghan all over the world. Moreover, anyone who has, or who has ever had, a connection with County Monaghan was eligible to be nominated. Furthermore, nominations closed on Friday.
Following nominations, 12 finalists have now been selected for the Farney Foundation Co Monaghan People of the Year Awards. Brian Rudden announced the 12 finalists on today's Wider View programme with Ronan Gargan: