Professor Mary Horgan honoured for her leadership during pandemic

Her portrait is just the third female portrait to hang in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in its 368-year history.

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland president Professor Mary Horgan speaking at the college in Dublin before a portrait of her was unveiled by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

A portrait has been unveiled in honour of Kerry native Professor Mary Horgan for her work in infectious diseases and as president of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI).

Prof Horgan became the first female president of the college in 2017 and is currently in her second term.