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Jim Maguire gains award for lifelong contribution to the Irish co-operative

Jan 4, 2023 07:42 By News Northern Sound
Jim Maguire gains award for lifelong contribution to the Irish co-operative
1 – Jim Maguire, recipient of the Plunkett Award for Co-operative Endeavour, the Irish co-operative movement’s highest national honour. Fennell Photography 2022
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The Bailieborough native was described as a 'true leader' at a recent award ceremony.

The outstanding lifelong contribution to the Irish co-operative movement by Jim Maguire - former Chairman of National Co-operative Farm Relief Services (NCFRS) - has been recognised nationally with the co-operative industry's highest honour - The Plunkett Award for Co-operative Endeavour.

Mr Maguire from Bailieborough, Co Cavan attended the recently held award ceremony with his wife Mary and sisters Kay Maguire and Mary O'Reilly.

As well as his national role, Mr Maguire is a founding member, board member, and was also chairman of Cavan and District Farm Relief Services.

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He also served on the board of Breffni Integrated CLG - a community led local development company; worked with the Cavan LEADER Local Action group and was involved in local group water schemes.

Presenting the Plunkett Award, ICOS President James O'Donnell said Mr Maguire was "absolutely deserving" of the accolade.

Mr O'Donnell highlighted how the Cavan native's work had been integral to the progress and development of Irish co-operative farming.

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He added that Mr Maguire was a "true leader" who was dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives and had worked tirelessly in this pursuit, and in the interests of rural communities.

 

 

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