'Exceptional' lifetime of service to mart honoured with prestigious award

Clem McAuliffe was recognised for a lifetime's contribution to the co-operative movement and to his local Golden Vale Mart Co-operative Society

Clem McAuliffe holds the presentation figures made to him by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society. Picture: Ita West

An exceptional, lifelong contribution to the Irish co-operative movement has been recognised nationally with the co-operative industry’s highest national honour - The Plunkett Award for Co-operative Endeavour.

The honour, named after Sir Horace Plunkett who founded the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, was awarded to Clement (Clem) McAuliffe of Golden Vale Mart in a special ceremony on Tuesday (March 29).