FEATURES: A Gaoth Dobhair man has been awarded the coveted Willie Joe Cunningham Memorial Award following a ceremony hosted by the Donegal Association of New York last night.
Eamon Gallagher was awarded the prestigious award by Donegal Association of New York President, Katie Barrett.
The award was in recognition and appreciation of the distinguished service Gallagher has given to both the communities he resided in County Donegal, and to the Irish Diaspora living in New York.
President Katie Barrett said, “We pay tribute to you this evening as a loyal Irishman and an entrepreneur who has earned the respect and admiration of both sides of the Atlantic.”
Wild Atlantic Gweedore expressed their delight for their neighbour, and tweeted, “Great news #gaothdobhair man Eamonn Gallagher has been awarded the 2016 Willie Joe Cunningham award.
