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Denis Bates of Shannon who Was awarded a Concern Volunteer Service award in recognition of services to schools debating over 35 years. Photograph by John Kelly
No debate about award for volunteer Denis Share
TULLYVARRAGA’S Denis Bates, a retired teacher, has received an award for volunteering work with Ireland’s largest aid agency, Concern Worldwide.
Denis received a silver medal for his involvement with its national debating competition, Concern Debates, which he has been involved with since 1985.
Hundreds of schools take part in the nationwide contest each year with students going head-to-head in debates about world and development issues – with volunteer judges like Denis deciding who wins each one.