Following the May monthly meeting of Kilkenny County Council, Cathaoirleach, Cllr Michael McCarthy, hosted a Civic Reception for George O’Hara, originally from St. Francis Terrace in Kilkenny City who has retired after a glittering career as a pilot with Ryanair. The Cathaoirleach welcomed the extended O’Hara family, friends and guests to the Council Chamber.
“It’s an honour for me as the First Citizen of our county to present this scroll to George O’Hara today in recognition of his outstanding career in aviation,” said Mr McCarthy. Cllr McCarthy commented that Mr O’Hara’s zest for flying began at Kilkenny Airfield and said that the rest is history.
Concluding his speech, the Cathaoirleach said “In those four decades you have flown to destinations worldwide and have been a marvellous ambassador for Kilkenny. On behalf of myself and my wife Patti, who was your near neighbour in St. Francis Terrace, may I wish you well now and whatever the future holds for you.”
Mr O’Hara thanked the Chairman and members of the Council for the reception. “I always have lovely memories of family and neighbours from St Francis Terrace and the people of Kilkenny, and this reception holds a special place in my heart,” said George.
