A Ballinasloe man with strong ties to the town has been named an Inspirational hero at the Gala Retail and Virgin Media Inspiration awards announced yesterday.
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Twenty six heroes were announced nationally with Joseph Kelly named the Galway winner.
Joseph (known to all as Joby) runs a bar in the town and is also known for his work with both Ballinasloe Town Soccer Club and Ballinasloe GAA Club.
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In his nomination, it was demonstrated how he has made his community a better place with his selfless acts and inspirational deeds during the Covid-19 crisis, and how he had gone above and beyond for others.