An Irish missionary nun, originally from Donegal, has been named among this year’s recipients of the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards.
Sr Mary Sweeney, a Sister of St Joseph of Cluny and a native of Dungloe, will receive the award today for her role in coordinating a response to the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone.
The awards are presented by the President each year in recognition of hard work and dedication in making a valuable contribution to improving the lives of others.
Sr Sweeney says it is a great honour to be receiving the award:
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