In her address at the #DCUHonorary ceremony, Aine said: ‘I think it’s fair to say that most of us wouldn’t be here today without the constant presence of our "One Good Adults" - those people who stepped in at critical moments.’

DCU has conferred the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social
From #Monaghan, Áine currently serves as chair of Rethink Ireland, Gaisce, and The Shona Project. Read: launch.dcu.ie/3WiSvXG #DCUHonorary

‘Dublin City University is renowned worldwide for its innovation and dynamism. To be awarded an honorary doctorate by such a distinguished institution is both a humbling and exhilarating honour. My sincere thanks to DCU-it's a privilege to accept,’ Mick O’Dea said upon acceptance #DCUHonorary

Reading from his citation, Dr Mary Shine Thompson said: ‘His conviction that art is a force for transforming lives and societies, a tenet echoing DCU’s mission, and his prodigious work ethic have thrust numerous roles upon him.’ #DCUHonorary

DCU has conferred the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on renowned artist Mick O’Dea @mickodeaartist
From #Ennis, Co #Clare, Mick O’Dea is a painter and sculptor, past president of Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA), and member of Aosdána. #DCUHonorary
Read: launch.dcu.ie/3WiSvXG

We will be posting individual posts about each of the three honorees later this week and next week #DCUHonorary

#VIDEO: ‘Education is the key to the future. And that’s coming at us like an almighty wave and everybody’s got a duty to play their part to equip this generation and the next generation to deal with those challenges.’ said #DCUHonorary recipient Dr Enda Kenny