A LIMERICK graduate of Mary Immaculate College (MIC) and a Cork GAA dual player have been honoured with the MIC Alumni Award.
Dr Nóirín Ní Ríain, from Caherconlish, and Jamie Wall were honoured with the awards for their contributions to both music and sport.
The pair join a 16-strong cohort who have been awarded since the honour was established in 2017.
Ms Ní Ríain is particularly known for her spiritual songs, which have inspired listeners globally, including fellow artist Sinéad O’Connor.
She said that “I am particularly proud of this alumni award, having the greatest of respect and admiration for MIC”.
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