5 November 2026
By Elaine Murphy
Elaine@TheCork.ie
News in brief: Photos
Griffith College has presented former Tánaiste Simon Coveney with its Distinguished Fellowship Award in recognition of his contribution to public service, international diplomacy and peace. The award was presented at the annual graduation ceremony of what is Ireland’s largest private higher education institution in Dublin. Coveney is one of Ireland’s most prominent former politicians, having held several senior Government positions over more than two decades. He served as Tánaiste between 2017 and 2020 and was a member of Cabinet from 2011 until he retired in 2024. He is now MS of Waterfront Advisory of Ballynoe House, Cobh. Mr Coveney is also listed on the EY website as being ‘Head of Global Affairs, EY EMEIA‘
Distinguished Fellowship Award – Mr Simon Coveney
Pictured at Griffith College’s South Circular Road Campus in Dublin are Professor Diarmuid Hegarty, President of Griffith College, with Mr Simon Coveney. Mr Coveney, a former Tánaiste and one of Ireland’s best-known politicians, received a Distinguished Fellowship Award at the College’s graduation ceremony in recognition of his outstanding contribution to public service, international diplomacy and peace.
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Pictured at Griffith College’s South Circular Road Campus in Dublin was Mr Simon Coveney.
Mr Coveney, a former Tánaiste and one of Ireland’s best-known politicians, received a Distinguished Fellowship Award at the College’s graduation ceremony in recognition of his outstanding contribution to public service, international diplomacy and peace.
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