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Margaret in bid to be 'Mum of the Year' 31.05.12

BURNFOOT woman Margaret McLaughlin is in the running to become the Woman's Way/John West Mum of the Year.
The 61 year old Daniel O'Donnell fan is one of just 15 mums to be chosen for the final. She was nominated for the awards by doting daughter Sarah who thinks she is best mum of any year.
Margaret was "humbled" by the nomination - in recognition of her tireless efforts as a home carer looking after her mother, mother-in-law and husband.
"It was something I enjoyed doing, in life, you do think about what your talents are and maybe this is my leaning, to look after people," she beamed.
The local woman even undertook a course to ensure she was providing the best possible care and became a member of the Carers' Association of Ireland.
Not only has she been busy as a carer. She raised six children, worked the family farm and opened her own flower business at the age of 50.
"I'm not a professional florist but I love the interaction. There's a whole spectrum of people and you can see their personalities changing."
Sadly Margaret lost her husband in 2007 and while she admits she is still trying to keep going, she praises her family for their support.
"My attitude was, if I stay up, people will stay up with me, if I moan, people will leave."
When she does manage to get some down time Margaret enjoys music and loves going to concerts. "I love music, I'm going to see Duke Special in Belfast soon and I'm a big Daniel O'Donnell fan."
The finalists now have the chance of being judged Ireland’s No.1 mum with a prize to the value of €10,000 including a cheque for €4,000 provided by sponsor John West.
Mum's the word: Margaret McLaughlin of Burnfoot who is a finalist in the 2012 Woman's Way Mum of the Year awards.
The judges include Norah Casey, chief executive of Harmonia and RTE Dragons’ Den star; Anna Daly, Sinead Desmond, Mary Kennedy and John O’Callaghan, president of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association.
The awards ceremony will take place at a gala luncheon on June 11, 2012 at Dublin's Westin Hotel.
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