This episode of the SETU Podcast series is all about the inaugural Alumni Awards at Fathlegg House Hotel, County Waterford. The awards, which were presented by SETU President Professor Veronica Campbell, represent the University’s first formal occasion to celebrate the achievements and impact of its alumni.
The 2026 SETU Alumni Award recipients are:
- Liam Kenny, CEO of John Paul Construction Group;
- James O’Connor, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre and Site Leader for Microsoft Ireland;
- Cathal Quinlan, Founder of Better@Work Management Consulting and host of the Better@Work Podcast;
- Orlaith Ryan, COO and Co-founder of Shorla Oncology;
- Donna Tilson, AVP, IT Integration Strategy and Ireland Lead at Sun Life.
Mary O’Neill attended the event for SETU and spoke to the award recipients, as well as to Professor Campbell, and Fiona Garvan of the Alumni Office.
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SETU celebrates distinguished graduates at inaugural Alumni Awards
