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Relay For Life Donegal Chairperson handover - Seamus Devine takes the reins from Robert O'Connor
After 11 years at the helm, Robert O'Connor has handed over the Chairpersonship of Relay For Life Donegal.
Seamus Devine steps into the role.
Tributes have been paid to Robert for his incredible work over the years, while a warm welcome has been extended to Seamus.
A spokesperson took to social media to say: "Today, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Robert for his incredible dedication and leadership over the past 11 years as the Chairperson of Relay for Life Donegal!
"Your passion, commitment, and hard work have been truly inspiring and Relay would not be where it is today without you. We will miss you very much.
"As we bid farewell to Robert, we warmly welcome the wonderful Seamus Devine as our new Chairperson of Relay for Life Donegal.
"Seamus is no stranger to Relay and we are so excited for the future of Relay in Seamus’ very capable hands!"
The tributes paid on social media in response to the Relay For Life Facebook post show the esteem in which both men are held in the Relay community:
"It was a pleasure to work with you Robert. Congratulations Seamus in your new role." - Una Black
"Well done Robert. You’re some man. And congrats to Séamus!"- Rachel Akkoc
"Congratulations all you have achieved Robert. You will no doubt be missed. And best of luck to Seamus too." - Susan Patterson
"Thanks Robert for everything that you have done for the cause and congrats to Seamus." - Orville Paula Platte Jnr
"Congratulations Robert on a job so well done down the years. Best of luck to Seamus in the hot seat." - Seamus Mc Giolla Bhride
"Thanks for being a brilliant chairman Robert. You will be missed, and welcome to Seamus who has big shoes to follow, but I have no doubt he will be a brilliant chairman just like you were." - Rosemary Cassidy
"Robert, you have done absolute trojan work for Relay. You brought an extraordinary event to Donegal and raised so much valuable money along the way. No better man than Seamus to hand the baton to." - Nicola Shields
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