JOE and Margaret Mullarkey have spent years working for Bolton's Irish community.
They retire next month, and plan to return to Mayo, in Ireland. They will take with them not only the warm wishes of their community, but also the Bolton Evening News' Bouquet of the Week.
Mary and Richard Horgan nominated the Deane couple.
Joe, a journalist, has held several voluntray roles.
He has been national vice president of the Irish in Britain Representation Group and chairman of its Bolton branch.
Margaret runs a social club for the elderly in Bolton.
Joe and Margaret loved the bouquet, courtesy of Caroline Ward's flower and gift delivery service (0800-289-335).
Send details of deserving local people (including their daytime telephone number) to: BOUQUET OF THE WEEK, Angela Kelly, Features Dept, Bolton Evening News, Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1DE.
THANK YOU: Joe and Margaret Mullarkey's hard work has won praise.
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