J.T. MCNAMARA, who died in July from injuries sustained in a fall at Cheltenham three years ago, was the posthumous recipient of the biennial Shannon Group Media Merit award at the Mid-West Press Ball recently.

The award was accepted by his widow Caroline from Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and Shannon Group chairperson Rose Hynes. J.T. was chosen for the award for the heroism he showed in battling injuries following his horrific fall.