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Press Release – Drogheda Mayoral Awards 2022

The 2022 Drogheda Mayoral Awards took place on the evening of the 18th May 2022 in the Highlanes Gallery Drogheda. The awards which are set by legislation under Section 74 of the Local Government Act, as a reserved function, saw Drogheda Borough District Elected Members nominate 9 recipients for the 2022 Mayoral Awards.

Following a nomination and consideration process; awards are granted to persons who demonstrate outstanding service to the community over a period of time, and/or who represent the community nationally or internationally. In other words, those who Councillors consider put Drogheda on the map and those who stand out for helping make and maintain Drogheda as a great place to live.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mayor James Byrne thanked the nominees for their service to the town of Drogheda and advised them that they ‘demonstrate the best of the people’.

Chief Executive of Louth County Council, Ms. Joan Martin, advised the nominees that this was ‘the highest honour a Council may confer on an individual or group’ and congratulated them on their award.

Award Nominees:

1

James Moonan

In recognition of his service to the Arts. As a local artist he was the finalist of the Zurich Young Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland in 2021 and the overall winner in the Credit Union ‘Imagine’ Art Competition.

2

Professor Kevin McGuigan

 

In recognition of his valuable contribution to the provision of vital sustainable water treatment in developing countries and his ongoing promotion and teaching of Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy with the RCSI.

3

Robert Murray

In recognition of his service to the greater Drogheda community in his role as President of the Drogheda and District Chamber of Commerce.

4

Tullyallen Mens Shed

In recognition of services to the community providing a place of belonging and companionship to its participants.

5

Margo Duffy

In recognition of her services to the community, in setting up the Drogheda Breastfeeding Support Group in 2008.

6

Padraig Rath

In recognition of his outstanding service and contribution to the village of Clogherhead, Clogherhead RNLI Lifeboat Station and the Dreadnots GFC.

7

Christy Mangan

In recognition of four decades of serving the community as a member of An Garda Síochana and his outstanding leadership in the combating of drug crime and criminality in Drogheda and beyond.

8

Sam Mulroy

 

In recognition of his services to sport and as a Louth County footballer and captain, leading Louth to successive promotions from Division 4 to Division 2.

9

Sr. Carol Burke

In recognition of over three decades of Missionary work in Africa and for providing vital nursing and midwifery services to those in need.

 

The awards were compered by Gráinne Tuomey, Meeting Administrator.  Louth County Council Firefighters, who included Firefighter Niall Clarke, Sub Officer Garreth Floyd, Sub Officer Donal Grogan and Firefighter Eugene Brannigan provided a colour party for the event. Firefighter Niall Clarke also played the pipes.

Photo 1: Mayoral Awards 2022 Group Photo

Photo 2: Mayor James Byrne speaking

Photo 3: Louth County Council Firefighters (Left to right: Firefighter Niall Clarke, Sub Officer Garreth Floyd, Sub Officer Donal Grogan and Firefighter Eugene Brannigan)