Aonghus McAnally, (broadcaster, actor, musician and magician) who was MC; Marian Mortell, Soroptimist Mullingar club president, Anne Melly,club secretary, Sarah McCormack, club programme action officer, Cllr Aoife Davitt, An Cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council; Valyrie Moroney, Connie Galligan, Ina O’Leary and Teresa O’Sullivan (four of the original founder members of the club 35 years ago), and Barry Kehoe, chief executive, Westmeath County Council, at the Cathaoirleach Awards event in the Belvedere visitor centre on Friday evening.

Soroptimists win overall prize at 2026 Cathaoirleach Awards

Soroptimist Mullingar and District
Cathaoirleach Awards

Published: Sat 13 Jun 2026, 5:00 PM

Soroptimist Mullingar and District received the Overall Persons/Group of the Year prize at the 2026 Cathaoirleach Awards on Friday evening at Belvedere.

The awards recognise the contributions of individuals and groups who through dedication and voluntary efforts enrich communities across Westmeath.

In social media post, the local Soroptimists said: “As we celebrate, we thank every woman who has been a member of our club over the last 35 years, the many businesses who always support our work and the many voluntary organisations we have worked with in improving the lives of women and girls.”