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Reception for Professor Michael Doherty

Reception to mark the end of Professor Michael Doherty's term as Dean & Head of School

The School of Veterinary Medicine hosted a reception on 30 August to mark the end of Professor Michael Doherty’s term as Dean & Head of School.  Staff from the School of Veterinary Medicine and the wider University were joined by colleagues from the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, the Veterinary Council of Ireland, Veterinary Ireland and guests from across the UCD Veterinary Community.

The School is incredibly grateful to Professor Doherty for the outstanding leadership he has shown over the last seven years and colleagues were delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate his time as Dean and to wish Professor Doherty well in his future endeavours.

Professor Michael Doherty speaking to guests from the podium in the O'Reilly Hall Conservatory, holding a book in his hand

Professor Michael Doherty reflects on his time as Dean & Head of School

Professor Michael Doherty (left) with Professor Cecily Kelleher (centre) and Professor Rory Breathnach (right)

Professor Michael Doherty, Professor Cecily Kelleher and Professor Rory Breathnach - Professor Kelleher is holding a red brick from the old Vet College in Ballsbridge which Professor Doherty presented to Professor Breathnach as he takes up the role of Dean & Head of School

Professor Michael Doherty receives a painting of a sheep from Dr Helen Graham, the Vet School's Communications Manager

The School's Communications Manager, Dr Helen Graham, presents Professor Doherty with a print by Irish artist Eoin O'Connor - a gift from the School of Veterinary Medicine to Professor Doherty

Professor Cecily Kelleher speaking to Vet School staff and guests from a UCD podium

Professor Cecily Kelleher speaks to guests at the Reception in the O'Reilly Hall Conservatory

Professor Rory Breathnach speaking to guests from the podium

Professor Rory Breathnach looks back on Professor Doherty's time as Dean & Head of School and says a huge thank you / go raibh míle agat on behalf of everyone at the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine

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