Foundation Day Medals
Foundation Day Medals
The Foundation Day Medal is presented to distinguished UCD graduates who have made an outstanding contribution in their field of expertise. The medal is presented to the recipient at the annual Foundation Day Dinner, held in November to mark the foundation of the Catholic University in 1854.
| Year | Name of Recipient | Details |
| 2017 | Colm Tóibín | In recognition of his distinguished career and literary achievements. |
| 2015 | Catherine Day | In recognition of her outstanding impact on the European Union. |
| 2014 | Jonathan Sexton | In recognition of his leadership and success in sport |
| 2013 | Dr David O’Reilly | In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the global energy sector |
| 2012 | Dr George Moore | In recognition of his role as one of the founding fathers of the data analytics industry |
| 2011 | Bill Whelan | In recognition of his outstanding achievements and his contribution to Irish music worldwide |
| 2010 | Eddie O’Connor | In recognition of his outstanding contribution to engineering |
| 2009 | Brian O’Driscoll | In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish sport |
| 2008 | Dr Pearse Lyons | In recognition of his outstanding contribution to science and industry |
| 2007 | Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh | In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Irish sport and the Irish language |
| 2006 | Maeve Binchy | In recognition of her enormous skill and success in continuing the great Irish tradition of storytelling |
| 2005 | Dr Paddy Hillery | To honour his enormous contribution to Irish public life |
| 2004 | Sir Peter Sutherland (PDF) | Inaugural Foundation Day Medal - Former EC Commissioner for Ireland |