Thank you to Patrick O’Sullivan

01 August 2024

We rarely single out individual volunteers, however Patrick O'Sullivan's outstanding contribution deserves special mention.

The work that Mountaineering Ireland does for hillwalking, climbing and Ireland’s mountains is strengthened by the input of volunteers, in a variety of roles, from hike leaders within clubs, up to our Board of Directors.

We rarely single out individual volunteers, however Patrick O'Sullivan's outstanding contribution deserves special mention.

With the recent publication of the summer issue of the Irish Mountain Log, Patrick stepped down as Editor, a position he held for more than 20 years producing a total of 81 issues, with more than 5,500 pages. In addition to editing articles, chasing up photos and proofreading, Patrick always did his best to ensure that each issue had something for all readers – not an easy task when you’re largely dependent on whatever arrives in the inbox! 

For much of his 20 years as Editor, Patrick served as a Mountaineering Ireland Board member, including four years as Treasurer, while also working full-time as a public health doctor. 

Speaking today, Mountaineering Ireland's Chief Executive Liam Feeley thanked Patrick for his phenomenal commitment to the Irish Mountain Log, saying “Patrick O'Sullivan's professionalism, his attention to detail, and his dedication have made the Irish Mountain Log something that every member should be proud of.”

Mountaineering Ireland Chairperson David Pollard added “For the past 20 years Patrick has organised his life, work, holidays and travel around the quarterly publication cycle of the Irish Mountain Log, we are very grateful to Patrick for his loyalty to Mountaineering Ireland and we hope that we he will enjoy his new freedom”

The Irish Mountain Log is Mountaineering Ireland’s quarterly members’ magazine, packed with news, articles by members about their activities, updates from Mountaineering Ireland staff, book reviews and more.

The magazine is a key benefit of Mountaineering Ireland membership, if you’re not a member, join now on www.mountaineering.ie

 

Photo shows Patrick O'Sullivan (centre) receiving Honorary membership of Mountaineering Ireland in March 2019 from Paul Kellagher, then President of Mountaineering Ireland and Board member, Mike Maunsell.

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