John Mulligan third left front row and Brendan Morris fourth left back row
Congratulations to Roscommon Herald Columnist, author and realboyle.com contributor John Mulligan who has won the Roscommon Writing Award 2016, judged by Brian Leyden. John’s entry “Looking At Heaven Through A Paper Telescope” will be published in the Roscommon Herald, Shannonside and followed here on realboyle.com.
A delighted John Mulligan said “Sean, you could have knocked me over with a feather when the result was announced in Roscommon Co Council headquarters. I was thrilled to be declared the award winner for the second year in succession.”
• Brendan Morris from Killaraght, Boyle, was one of the runners-up in this prestigious competition.