Click on the arrows to go through Clive Wasson's photos The 2024 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards returned to a packed Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, where some of Donegal and Ireland’s finest were recognised for their outstanding contributions to society, culture, healthcare, the arts and business. Master of Ceremonies Trish Hegarty of Inis Communications introduced each recipient and helped to aptly summarise the impact in which the recipients have had on their respective fields. The term ‘paying it forward’ was mentioned on more than one occasion and accurately describes just how much the 2024 awardees have contributed to society. Caroleann Gallagher, a native of Arranmore Island, Caroleann’s career in law in the States has been primarily focused on personal injuries and those hurt by the negligence of others. In over 15 years of practice, Caroleann has been recognised as a super lawyer within her field of practice as well as a leading lawyer and a Top 100 trial lawyer with The National Trial Lawyers Association. Caroleann is active in her legal community and is the current Second Vice President of The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, which is the oldest and largest bar organisation in Illinois and will be the first Irish born Women’s Bar President in 2026 a testament her hard work and dedication. Caroleann is a very active member of many Irish American community-based organisations and programs. She is a board member and PR officer of both Chicago Celtics GFC and Limerick Chicago Youth Hurling Club as well as a board member and PRO of The Chicago Minor Youth Board. In May 2024, Caroleann was sworn in as an attorney to the United States Supreme Court. David McCourt, Founder and Chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital and the Chairman of National Broadband Ireland. As the owner and Chairman of National Broadband Ireland, he is currently working in partnership with the Irish Government in the largest Public Private Partnership in European telecoms to deliver the country’s
In pictures: Trio honoured for outstanding contributions at 2024 Tip O'Neill Awards
Billy Higgins, Caroleann Gallagher and David McCourt were this years award recipients at the Tip O'Neill irish Diaspora Awards 2024 with the awards ceremony taking place at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Friday
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