President Higgins among GMIT's first ever honorary fellowships
GMIT is to honour seven outstanding individuals including President Michael D Higgins with Honorary Fellowships at a special ceremony later this month
It's the first time in the 40 year history of the Institute the Governing Body of GMIT has decided to award honorary fellowships.
The GMIT Honorary Fellowships will be conferred at the g Hotel in the city this day two weeks Friday 24 May at 2.30pm in front of 200 invited guests.
President Higgins is being recognised for his service to public life.
Award-winning businessman Dr Bernard Collins will be recognised for his contribution to industry while theologian Reverend Professor Enda McDonagh will be honoured for his contribution to education.
GAA All-Star and All Ireland medal winner Pádraic Joyce for his contribution to sport, actorand co-founder of The Druid Theatre, Marie Mullen for her work in the arts and archaeologist Dr Seamus Caulfield for his contribution to Irish history and Community.
Finally milliner/designer Philip Treacy will be recognised for his contribution to Business.