Renowned Letterkenny journalist Pat McArt has been announced as a recipient of the inaugural Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Alumni Awards.
Pat, who is the former editor of the Derry Journal, will be honoured by the faculty of Design, Education & Humanities for his work in media.
His memoir, War, Peace and the Derry Journal, reflects on his experiences in journalism and his connections to the region. Aside from editing, his role included acting as adviser and scrutineer of the Irish, British and US governments.
Pat is one of seven graduates to be recognised at the university’s Spring Conferring Ceremonies, taking place next week across ATU campuses in Donegal, Sligo and Galway.
The 2025 ATU Alumni Award recipients are:
- Pat McArt, Journalist, Author, Former Editor, Derry Journal – Alumni Award in Design, Education & Humanities
- Breege Conroy Walsh, Founder & Managing Director, BWC MedTech Consulting and Former VP of Global Quality Engineering and Services at Medtronic Inc. – Alumni Award in Science & Health
- Dr Shane Loughlin, Founder and President, ESE Academy – Alumni Award in Engineering & Computing
- Enda Mc Guane, Head of Asset Management, Land Development Agency – Alumni Award in Business
- Evelyn O’Toole, Founder & CEO, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) – Alumni Award in Science & Health
- Lauren Cadden, Record-breaking Irish Sprinter and Paris 2024 Olympian – President’s Alumni Award
- Lisa Lynch, Senior Manager R&D, Boston Scientific – Alumni Award in Science & Health
Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, said, “These outstanding alumni represent the very best of Atlantic Technological University. Their achievements are a source of immense pride for our university community, and they inspire our current students to dream bigger and reach higher. These are our very first Alumni Awards, and we look forward to celebrating many more incredible graduates in the years to come.”
ATU’s Spring Conferring Ceremonies will be held across the university’s campuses on the 29 April (Letterkenny), 30 April (Sligo). and 01 May (Galway City).
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