COUNTY FERMANAGH will be well represented at this year’s Ulster Tatler Awards 2021 as local talent Adrian Dunbar is shortlisted for a prize at the prestigious ceremony.

Adrian will be flying the flag for Fermanagh in the ‘Celebrity of the Year’ category in the hope of victory on the night, as the ‘Line of Duty’ star contests against familiar faces Paddy Rafferty, Christine Lampard, Cate Conway and Barra Best for the title.

The Ulster Tatler Awards, now in their 14th year, celebrate the achievements of homegrown individuals and businesses – the likes of which have been filling the pages of the province’s leading lifestyle and society magazine for more than 50 years.

In association with Keens Furniture, the awards features 13 categories voted for by the public, as well as Celebrity of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, and the highly-anticipated Lifetime Achievement Award, which has recognised some of the province’s best-loved personalities over the years such as Dame Mary Peters OBE, Brian Friel, Sir James Galway, Gloria Hunniford, Barry McGuigan, Marie Jones, Hollywood actor Ciaran Hinds and sporting hero Pat Jennings, who was honoured at the 2019 ceremony.

Shortlists in each category are compiled from votes cast before judging panels of media and industry experts select their winners.

The winners will then be announced at a glamorous ceremony on October 28 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Shaw’s Bridge, presented once again by much-loved TV personality, Pamela Ballantine.

“The wealth of talent we have here in Northern Ireland is second to none across a wide variety of sectors, particularly the constant flair we see in business, sport and entertainment,” said Chris Sherry, Editor of Ulster Tatler.

“The difficulty in choosing just one deserved winner becomes greater every year and that speaks volumes on just how high the standard is across the province.

“It is fantastic to see a wealth of Northern Ireland talent recognised in the business industry with businessmen and women persevering on to achieve incredible business milestones despite an extremely tough year and a half.

“We are looking forward to marking the 14th anniversary of the Ulster Tatler Awards and, with a stunning new venue and new title sponsor on board, we are even more thrilled to see what this year’s awards brings.

“Hosted once again by our good friend and TV personality Pamela Ballantine, and with entertainment on the evening provided by excellent local band The Handsome Princes, we’re really looking forward to what promises to be a very special night,” added Chris.