By Business & Finance 
Danny McCoy, Chief Executive Officer of Ibec, is among five individuals awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Galway.
Ibec CEO Danny McCoy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Economic Science at a ceremony in the University of Galway.
Mr McCoy was among five individuals bestowed honorary degrees, each of whom join over 1,800 graduands at events running from Thursday August 22nd to Tuesday August 27th, 2024.
Joining Mr McCoy in receiving Honorary Degrees are:
- Gerry Kilcommins (Doctor of Engineering), former Vice President Global Operations at Medtronic.
- Mary Bennett (Doctor of Economic Science), former owner of iconic Galway retail outlet The Treasure Chest and founding member of the Galway City Business Association and the Galway Business and Professional Women’s Network.
- John Davoren (Doctor of Science), farmer, Co-Director of Caherconnell Archaeology Field School, and owner of Caherconnell Fort Visitors Centre.
- Professor Jerome Sheahan (Doctor of Science), retired statistician/mathematician at University of Galway.
University of Galway President Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh said: “Our honorary degree ceremonies are an opportunity to recognise people whose values and contribution are exemplars of why we are here as a university community and our own values and impact, in and for the world.
“Universities are more than what we do: we are animated communities, exemplars of our value to society and our values in society. On behalf of our University communities, I congratulate all of those being honoured for the distinguished contributions to Galway, Ireland and society and I look forward to our university coming together to honour them, and our graduates.”
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