Tributes to retired Athboy librarian

Two organisations in which recently retired Athboy librarian Teresa Doherty was involved got together recently to acknowledge her contribution. Ms Doherty was honoured at a function in St James's Hall by Athboy Development Forum and Athboy Twinning Association, in an event attended by members of both organisations together with her family. The presentations were in appreciation of the good work Ms Doherty had done for both groups in her capacity as secretary. Eamonn Cassells, a former chairperson of both groups, outlined the essential part she played in the many achievements of Athboy Development Forum and in the initiation of the twinning of Athboy with Autonne Villages in France. Michael 'Junior' Brogan and Anthony Leavy, current chairpersons of the Development Forum and Twinning Association, respectively, made the presentations. Dominique Caron and Therese Clabaut from Autonne Villages, France, were present for the occasion and Ms Caron, chairperson of the twinning committee in France, also made a speech and presentation to the Athboy librarian on their behalf.