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Paul Hannigan

DCCC Board Chairman

Paul Hannigan

Paul Hannigan

Chairman

Mr Hannigan, Head of College at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, has had a distinguished career in higher education. Since his initial appointment as President of LYIT in January 1998, he has played a pivotal role in the institution’s development and its transition into Atlantic Technological University in 2022.  Mr Hannigan also serves as the Vice President for Cross Border Engagement at ATU, with a dedicated special engagement centre now established on the Letterkenny campus.  With an impressive career in education, leadership, and community engagement, Mr Hannigan’s wealth of experience will significantly benefit DLDC as it continues its mission to unlock the potential of individuals and strengthen communities in Donegal.

Paul is a former member of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), a former Director of Central Applications Office (CAO) and a former Board member of Eurashe, the European Association for Technological Higher Education Institutions.  He has served on the Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and is a current member the North West Regional Executive of IBEC.   He served as one of two first time independent Directors of Swim Ireland from 2016-2020 and was Chair of their Audit and Risk Committee.  In 2022 Paul was appointed to the Board of Directors of Catalyst.

 

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