The owners of two of Cork's most established businesses have been named Cork Persons of the Year at the annual awards ceremony in the city this afternoon
Father and son Tony and Dan Linehan run Shandon Sweet Factory and Angela Cantwell of Angela's Shop and Coffee Dock in Fountainstown were presented with their awards at the ceremony at the Rochestown Park Hotel.
Angela’s Shop and Coffee Dock, which overlooks the beach in Fountainstown, has served ice cream, buckets and spades and fishing nets for decades. "We were struck by the perseverance, adaptability and quality of these two businesses and their contribution to the fabric of Cork through the generations," they said.Tony and Dan Linehan have overcome many obstacles over the years, including a major fire at their business. The sweets are all handmade using traditional methods."As well as being a small business, it’s also my social life.Awards organiser Manus O’Callaghan said:"Shandon Sweets is Cork’s own Willy Wonka Factory.
"Angela’s iconic little business by the sea brings back many happy memories for Cork families and it’s great to know that this is one tradition that continues on."Broadcaster Mike Murphy was made an honorary Cork man, celebrating his 60 years of top programmes on television and radio.
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