The Mayor has held a special reception in Cloonavin to recognise residents from Causeway Coast and Glens who were included in The King’s New Year Honours list.

Guests who attended the reception included Paddy McLaughlin, who was awarded an MBE for voluntary services to maritime safety, James Martin, who received an MBE for services to drama in Northern Ireland, and Mervyn Thompson, Norman Somerville and the Rt Rev Mgr Bryan McCanny, who were all awarded a BEM for services to the community.

Olympic Gold medal winner Hannah Scott was also recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours List, receiving an MBE for services to rowing.

Mayor Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: “I was delighted to meet with some of those recognised to find out more about their work.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan hosted a reception for five residents of the Borough who were recognised by the King in the New Year’s Honours List. Pictured (l-r) are Paddy McLaughlin MBE, for voluntary services to maritime safety, Rt Rev Mgr Bryan McCanny BEM, for services to the community, Norman Somerville BEM, for services to the community, Mervyn Thompson BEM, for services to the community and James Martin MBE, for services to drama in Northern Ireland. CREDIT CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL

placeholder image — Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan hosted a reception for five residents of the Borough who were recognised by the King in the New Year’s Honours List. Pictured (l-r) are Paddy McLaughlin MBE, for voluntary services to maritime safety, Rt Rev Mgr Bryan McCanny BEM, for services to the community, Norman Somerville BEM, for services to the community, Mervyn Thompson BEM, for services to the community and James Martin MBE, for services to drama in Northern Ireland. CREDIT CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL

“The New Year Honours highlights the outstanding contributions that individuals from our Council area have made to their communities across a wide range of areas of disciplines and they are fantastic ambassadors for Causeway Coast and Glens."