Evelyn Grant-ed an award

The first Cork Person of the Month for 2021 has been chosen.

Evelyn Grant is the January winner and was chosen for her contributions to music, education and outreach in Ireland.

Evelyn works as a broadcaster, presenting RTÉ Lyric FM’s ‘Weekend Drive’.

She is also the co-founder and musical director of the Cork Pops Orchestra which, as well as providing music entertainment services ranging from orchestral concerts for schools to corporate work, also does an extensive amount of outreach and educational work in schools, libraries, care homes and institutes of technology across the country in conjunction with RTÉ Lyric FM’s Outreach Quartet.

Evelyn's name now goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year which is due to take place next year.