The Station House Theatre in Clifden was packed out on Saturday as the local community paid tribute to Dr Brendan Flynn, who has led the Clifden Arts Festival into its 47th year.
The two-hour event, organised and hosted by Connemara Chamber of Commerce, included local music, dance and a series of speakers from different aspects of Connemara life, from education, business, religious, arts and music.
Dr Flynn received several presentations during the event which includes a framed letter from President Michael D. Higgins, a specially commissioned sculpture, and a framed photo of the overwhelming words of thanks from the community.
The main presentation was a piece of sculpture specially commissioned by Connemara Chamber of Commerce for Dr Flynn. The bronze piece was created renowned sculpture John Behan.
A letter was read out from President Higgins praising Dr Flynn’s “exemplary contributions to the educational, cultural, and economic vitality of Connemara”.
After a standing ovation from all in attendance, refreshments were enjoyed afterwards in the Clifden Station House Hotel.
