Marine research station founder wins top award

A man who founded a renowned marine research station has been honoured for his contribution to life in Co Cork.

Marine research station founder wins top award
Mon, 17 Jun, 2013 - 01:00
Sean O’Riordan

Matt Murphy, who founded the Sherkin Island Marine Station in 1975, is the inaugural overall winner of the County Mayor’s Community Awards.

There were three winners each of community awards in the council’s Northern, Southern and Western divisions, with Mr Murphy awarded the overall title.

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