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Council to honour ‘extraordinary’ Cavan trauma surgeon | Anglo Celt

By Seamus Enright · The Anglo Celt · 26 April 2026

Cavan County Council has announced plans to host a formal Cathaoirleach’s Reception to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of trauma surgeon Morgan McMonagle.

The Cavan man, who has devoted part of his career to humanitarian training missions in Ukraine and Gaza, was the 2025 recipient of the RCSI Humanitarian and Community Award.

Earlier this year, he was also chosen as Grand Marshall of Waterford’s St Patrick’s Day Parade.

The proposal to honour him was put forward by Fine Gael’s Niamh Brady at the April council meeting and seconded by Fianna Fáil’s Áine Smith.

Celebrating local sporting success, Cavan County Council will also host a reception for Bailieborough Community School’s U16 team following their stunning victory in the Junior B All-Ireland Final.

Two of the team’s standout players now boast a remarkable six All-Ireland medals between them in just two years.

Fianna Fáil’s Clifford Kelly seconded the proposal, which was also supported by Aontú’s Adrian Rogers

* This report was published with support from the Local Democracy Scheme.

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Reporting by Seamus Enright for The Anglo Celt, funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.

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