b'FREEDOM OF DONEGALand to be associated with bestowing the FreedomThe Freedom of Donegal ofDonegalonTim,inappreciationofallyouraward is the highest achievementsintheworldofbusiness,bothinrecognition Donegal Council Ireland and in the UK, your unending charitablecan award, and alongside the work, and for your willingness to be always able toprevious 11 recipients of the support the Donegal diaspora.prestigious award including Looking back to your humble beginnings in yourPhil Coulter, Shay Given, hometownofFrosses,youembarkedonanPatsy McGonagle, Daniel incredible journey, working in the early days in theODonnell, Seamus Coleman, cable industry with your brothers Aidan and Neilthe 28th Infantry Battalion, in Dublin, moving to the UK and developing yourAnthony Molloy, Packie business to where it is today, one of the majorBonner, Paul McGinley, leadersinthetelecommunicationssector.YourDanny McDaid, and Pat journey has been one of continuous improvement,Crerand, Tim is the first dedication and hard work. You have shown us thatbusinessman recognised by with passion and determination, nothing is beyondthe council. your reach. I am lost for words how much One of the more public projects you were involved inthis honour means to me. It is was the new London Irish ward in the Royal Nationalan incredible honour for the work I love doing. I Orthopaedic Hospital in London, communicatingappreciate the time and effort the council has put and working jointly with all the Irish businesses ininto recognising and celebrating achievements in London and further afield, you embarked on a longour local community, both personal and business. fundraising campaign and delivered an incredibleI am humbled to be recognised among such a contribution. Not to mention all the support youtalented group of previous winners. give to community groups, sporting organisations, Tim Kelly (Kelly Group Chairman) cancer research, cancer support, the list is endless. WhileTimachievedgreatthings,heremainsaThe weekend saw an array of celebrations with modest and humble person committed to Donegal.Tim welcoming guests at his Frosses home on We are all proud of what you have achieved. YouFriday evening and hosting a formal dinner on are a wonderful ambassador for our county. He isSaturday evening at the prestigious Harveys a person who really deserves the honour. He hasPoint hotel with his closest family, friendsall the way to my home in Ireland to celebrate done so much for everybody. This was a great dayand colleagues. Wrapping up the celebrationswith me. Without your support, hard work, and for you, your wife and family and all your friendsTim addressed his guest after Saturday nightsdedication it wouldnt have been possible to and relations.dinner. achieve this special milestone in my life. Its been Cathaoirleach of Donegal, Cllr Martin Harley a great pleasure to have you all here with me this I would like to thank everyone for travellingweekend.Tim Kelly (Kelly Group Chairman)Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford being presented with a painting during the Freedom of Donegal by Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.32 .The Networker Winter2023'