Tip O’Neill Irish
Diaspora Awards 2024
08.07.24
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THIS year’s recipients of
the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards were announced on
Thursday (4th July 2024) at a special event hosted by
Donegal County Council in the Inishowen Innovation Hub, Buncrana. |
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Caroleann Gallagher, Billy
Higgins and David McCourt |
Arranmore Island native
Caroleann Gallagher, US based Billy Higgins and investor
and entrepreneur David McCourt have been named as the
2024 recipients of this prestigious award which
recognises those who have excelled in their chosen field
whilst honouring their contribution to Ireland and its
Diaspora.
Caroleann Gallagher who grew up on Arranmore Island and
is now based in Chicago, has excelled in her career in
law. Billy Higgins was born and raised in South Boston
and is a businessman and community leader. David McCourt
is the founder and Chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital
and the Chairman of National Broadband Ireland.
Chairman of the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Award
Committee Nicholas Crossan said: “I am very proud to be
announcing the awardees for the prestigious Tip O’Neill
Irish Diaspora Award. We in Donegal continue to see the
benefits of this fantastic initiative as we continue to
build and develop the strong links with our Diaspora
throughout the world.”
The Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards ceremony will take
place on Friday, 27th September, at the Inishowen
Gateway Hotel in Buncrana. Tickets for the awards
ceremony are available for sale now at:
www.eventbrite.ie . |
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