Garda claims third spot in Mr Personality contest
Micheál Kilheeney with his Laois supporters.
A Glinsk man won third prize at the annual Mr Personality Festival, which took place in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel, last week.
Micheál Kilheeney, a Glinsk native who worked for a time in Castlerea, was representing Laois in the contest where he now serves as a Garda.
Flying the flag for County Roscommon was South Roscommon man John Fallon.
The annual Mr Personality Festival 2024 took place in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel on April 5th and 6th. The festival was hosted by Kilkenny Macra na Feirme and was sponsored by Kilkenny/Carlow and District Farm Relief Services.
Twenty five contestants travelled from across the country to Clonmel for a fun-filled weekend.
On Saturday morning the contestants completed their private interviews with the judges. The result was announced at midnight on Saturday night after a banquet dinner dance with entertainment from Hypnotist Jason O’Callaghan and music from ‘The Loose Cannons’ and DJC events providing the late night music.
Mark Riordan, Kenmare Macra (Kerry) was named as the 17th Mr Personality. In second place was Stephen Murray from Scotstown Macra (Monaghan) and third place was Micháel Kilheeney from Mountmellick Macra (Laois).
Micháel Kilheeny received a crystal trophy and €200.
