The twelve finalists have been selected for the County Armagh People of the Year Awards 2026 and the public are invited to vote for their winner. The winner will be selected at a Gala Dinner in the City Hotel, Armagh on Saturday 21 November at the Armagh City Hotel.
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The award celebrates the achievements, the contribution to society or the obstacles the recipient has overcome that makes them an Armagh person to be proud of.
The 12 Finalists
Sarah Armstrong, Crossmaglen
James Brannigan, Katie Trust, Portadown
Dr Robert Carlile & Dr Sonniva McAlinden, Tynan Surgery
Katrina Conway, Lurgan
George Mc Call, Redrock/Markethill
Susan Mc Cann, Forkhill/Newry
Michelle Mc Donald & Aine Canavan, The big Ribbon Fundraiser
Mc Niece Family, Tullyvallen
Moyrourkan True Blues Flute Band, Tandragee
Siobhan Murphy, Westenders/Armagh
Niamh Noade, Lislea
Margaret Willis, Annaghmore
To vote for the overall Barney Bowl County Armagh Person of the Year click potya.choicely.link and select your winner.
Votes Cost €1.00 per vote. 70 cent will go towards the Barney Bowl Foundation who will in turn present a cheque of £1000 to the 2026 Barney Bowl Foundation County Armagh Person of the Year for a charity or cause of their choice


