Medical Graduates Association (MGA) Alumni Reunion 2025

The UCD Medical Graduates Association (MGA) Alumni Reunion 2025 took place on Friday 9 May, celebrating the MB BCh BAO graduating classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2015.

The Medicine class of 1975 standing on grass in front of lake          The class of 2015 standing on steps in front of O Reilly Hall

Photo 1: Class of 1975, Photo 2: Class of 2015

The day began with a welcome lunch and tours of the UCD Health Sciences Centre, offering alumni the chance to reminisce and explore the facilities used by current Medicine students. This was followed by a Scientific Symposium, where alumni speakers Dr John Mulhall (class of 1985), Dr Emer Kelly (class of 2000), Dr James Gardiner (class of 1965), Prof Harry Kennedy (class of 1980), and Dr Colin J. McCarthy (class of 2005) gave engaging presentations. The talks were chaired by Assoc. Prof Mick Molloy, who warmly welcomed Medicine alumni back to UCD.  

A woman and a man sat at a table at the MGA Gala Dinner smiling at the camera           Three women seated together at the MGA Gala Dinner 2025 smiling at the camera

Attendees at the MGA Alumni Reunion 2025 Gala Dinner.

The celebrations continued into the evening with a Drinks Reception and Gala Dinner at UCD O’Reilly Hall. There was a great sense of connection throughout the event, as alumni reflected on their shared experiences and achievements.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) 2025 to Prof Kevin O’Malley and Prof Niall O’Higgins (both from the class of 1965) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to medical education, research, and clinical practice. The awards were presented by MGA President Assoc. Prof Mick Molloy, with citations delivered by Dr Patrick Felle for Prof Kevin O’Malley, and Prof Michael Keane for Prof Niall O’Higgins.

Left to right on stage: Prof Michael Keane, Prof Niall O Higgins, Dr Patrick Felle, Prof Kevin O Malley, and Assoc Prof Mick Molloy standing at podium          Left to right standing on grass in front of UCD sign - Prof Michael Keane, Prof Niall O Higgins, Prof Kevin O Malley, Assoc Prof Mick Molloy and Dr Patrick Felle

Photo 1 (L-R): Prof Michael Keane (Dean of Medicine and Head of School), Prof Niall O'Higgins (DGA Awardee), Dr Patrick Felle (MGA Committee), Prof Kevin O'Malley (DGA Awardee), and Assoc. Prof Mick Molloy (MGA President). Photo 2 (L-R): Prof Michael Keane (Dean of Medicine and Head of School), Prof Niall O'Higgins (DGA Awardee), Prof Kevin O'Malley (DGA Awardee), Assoc. Prof Mick Molloy (MGA President) and Dr Patrick Felle (MGA Committee).

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and helped make this a truly memorable occasion. Your presence and enthusiasm made the day one to remember!

Click here to access the UCD MGA Alumni Reunion 2025 Flickr Album.