Outside of politics, last night’s evening to celebrate the contribution of Dr Jim McDaid was very much about both family and friends.
Clive Wasson was on hand to capture what turned out to be a most enjoyable night for all concerned at the Mount Errigal Hotel.

Phil Brogan, Mary Brogan, James McDaid and Siobhan McDaid at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Jaems McDaid, Alice Lynch and Neil Sweeney at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Brian Brogan, Noel McGinley, James McDaid and Peter Coyle at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Anne Kelly, Tony Kelly, Ciaran O’Gorman, Maria O’Gorman, Cyril Gallagher and Deloris Gallagher at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Maria McFadden and Dainelle Ferry at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Dr. James McDaid with work collegeus from the Scally, Roarty, McDaid Medical practice at the special event to celebrate his contribution to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

James McDaid with the McDaid family at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Terry McEniff, Táiniste, Micheal Martin, Dr. James McDaid, Charlie McConalogue, Minsiter for Agriculture, Marine and Food and Cllr. Ciaran Borgan at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Táiniste, Micheal Martin, Dr. James McDaid, Charlie McConalogue and Minsiter for Agriculture, Marine and Food at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Pat Brady, Dr. James McDaid and Táiniste, Micheal Martin at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

An Tainiste Micheal Martin meeting Eamon and Mary O’Donnell at the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Dr. James McDaid at the special event to celebrate his contribution to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

At the special event to celebrate the contribution of Dr. James McDaid to the world of medicine, sport and politics in Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday last are seated Cllr. Micheal Naughton, Cllr, Paul Canning, Davy McDermott and Cllr. Martin McDermott. Back from left Michael McCafferty, John McConagley and Senator, Niall Blaney . Photo Clive Wasson