Courtney McGrailIrish missionary Fr Shay Cullen has been named as the recipient of the 2016 Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award. The Columban priest is famed for his work with the poor in the Philippines since 1969, where he established the PREDA Foundation to promote human rights, justice and peace. A champion of the young, he is tireless in his efforts to eradicate child poverty and abuse.
Chairperson of the Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Committee Jerry O’Grady said:“Fr Shay has given his life to protecting the human rights of oppressed and exploited children and has fearlessly challenged those who were not prepared to shoulder their responsibilities.”
Now in its ninth year, the Hugh O‘Flaherty International Humanitarian Award presentation will take place on November 5 at the Killarney Avenue Hotel, Co. Kerry.
Places at the ceremony are limited and can be reserved in advance through the Killarney Chamber Office on Beech Road (064) 6637928 / e-mail chamber@killarney.ie