RTÉ broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan was among six people who received Honorary Doctorates at Queen's University in Belfast today.
Broadcasters Miriam O'Callaghan and Annie MacManus, and Channel 4 Managing Director of Nations and Regions Sinéad Rocks, were honoured along with former taoiseach Enda Kenny, leading agri-food expert Dr Clive Black and a key figure in local enterprise and the charity sector, Valerie Ingram.
Ms O’Callaghan who was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Literature for distinction in broadcasting said: "I spent most of my career covering peace-building so this means a lot to me and my husband is from Belfast."
Annie Macmanus, known widely as Annie Mac, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature for her outstanding contributions to the arts said: "The more I think about and interrogate my time in Belfast, the more I realise that those years really did shape so much of who I am today."
Former taoiseach Enda Kenny who was recognised with a Doctor of Laws for distinction in public service said: "It is a great honour and a privilege to be here at Queen’s University, it is an even bigger privilege to be the recipient of a Doctor of Laws."
Sinéad Rocks, Managing Director of Nations and Regions at Channel 4, was recognised as Doctor of the University for services to broadcasting, and delivered the address on behalf of all the graduates at the ceremony.
The University also recognised Dr Clive Black - Vice Chairman at Shore Capital Markets and former Head of Food Policy at the National Farmers’ Union, for services to the agri-food industry locally, nationally, and internationally.
Valerie Ingram, a leader across business, enterprise development, and the charity sector, who recently served as the Executive Director of Ulster Garden Villages was also recognised.
Queen’s University President and Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Greer described the recipients as "exceptional individuals" whose careers have had a "profound impact" right across the world.
"Through their achievements, they have shown both strength of character and creativity, and demonstrated the values that matter most to our University."
