By Business & Finance 
Pictured at Griffith College’s South Circular Road Campus in Dublin are Professor Diarmuid Hegarty, President of Griffith College, and Mr Joe Duffy.
Mr Duffy, one of the country’s leading broadcasters, received a Distinguished Fellowship Award at the College’s graduation ceremony in recognition of his public service contribution in Ireland.
Griffith College, Ireland’s largest private higher education institution, honoured broadcaster Joe Duffy at its annual graduation ceremony on Monday.
The College’s Distinguished Fellowship Award was presented to Joe Duffy in recognition of his public service contribution in Ireland. Mr Duffy is one of Ireland’s leading broadcasters and a household name to generations of Irish radio listeners.
Professor Diarmuid Hegarty, President of Griffith College, said, “We are delighted to confer this distinguished fellowship award on Joe Duffy. Joe is synonymous with the best traditions of radio broadcasting. His commitment to public service has given a voice to Irish people for many decades; in doing so, he has made a significant contribution to the national debate.”
Griffith College’s Distinguished Fellowship Award is presented to individuals who have made a significant international contribution to Ireland (in any field). Past recipients include Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney; former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese; and Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt.
The College’s Professional Excellence Award was presented to Rachael Blackmore, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Irish sport. In a storied career, Ms Blackmore won the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and was leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival.
Pictured at Griffith College’s South Circular Road campus are (L-R): Seamus Fitzpatrick, Head of the Faculty of Business, Ms Rachael Blackmore, and Professor Diarmuid Hegarty, President of Griffith College. Ms Blackmore received the College’s Professional Excellence Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Irish sport.
