Irish solo artist Enya was awarded an honorary doctorate from the National University of Ireland, Galway earlier today.
Five other people - international businessman Niall Fitzgerald, philanthropist Bill Walsh, traditional Irish music expert Nicholas Carolan, composer Dr Jane O'Leary and South African Chief Justice Pius Langa - also received honorary doctorates.
The doctorates were presented at the University's conferring ceremony today in the presence of the Chancellor of the National University of Ireland and former Taoiseach, Dr Garret Fitzgerald.
Dr Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, President of NUI Galway, said: "While this University has had many outstanding honorary graduates in its history, those being honoured this year form a particularly distinguished group.
"Their contributions in many spheres - business, the arts, music, philanthropy, justice - have been outstanding, and NUI Galway is very pleased to be in a position to recognise these exceptional individuals."
Donegal-born Enya is also due to receive the honorary degree of DLitt (Doctor of Letters) from the University of Ulster in recognition of her services to music and the creative industries.
