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FintrU founder Darragh McCarthy honoured at Ulster University's Winter Graduation 2024
Derry Journal
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24/12/2024
FinTrU founder Darragh McCarthy has been honoured by Ulster University Darragh with a Doctor of Science (DSc) for his ‘highly impactful leadership’ in the financial services industry.
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Do you mind if we even just start nice on those reviews?
00:02
You can do whatever you want, no problem.
00:04
So how do you feel about getting this honour today?
00:08
Look, very surprised, but really humbled, excited, very honoured.
00:14
Didn't expect it, but it's absolutely fantastic.
00:17
Putting on all the beautiful robes makes me feel very special.
00:21
And do you have any advice for the graduates today?
00:24
Look, I think they should be very proud of what they've achieved.
00:27
It's a great day of celebration for them and their loved ones.
00:30
They have worked very hard over many years to graduate from this wonderful university.
00:34
So I think enjoy the moment, and it's a fantastic occasion.
00:37
And are business schools actually celebrating their 50th anniversary next year?
00:42
Do you have any words of congratulations?
00:45
So it's good that someone is finally younger than me.
00:48
But no, I think it's fantastic, and the business school has had huge success.
00:52
It's actually been great to my company, Fincher.
00:54
We've had a wonderful partnership with the business school over many years
00:57
and hired many of their graduates.
00:58
So I just wish them many success for the next 50.
01:01
And in terms of our business graduates, do you have any advice for them
01:04
if they are wanting to set up their own business someday?
01:07
Being an entrepreneur myself, I strongly encourage everyone
01:10
to set up their own businesses and be entrepreneurial.
01:13
And I paraphrase Nike, just do it.
01:16
I like that.
01:18
We've recently won University of the Year.
01:20
In case you haven't heard, I'm sure you have.
01:23
In the UK and Ireland, do you have any message of congratulations
01:26
for our students and staff?
01:27
No, absolutely.
01:28
Well, obviously, I thought 2024 was a special year,
01:31
and that's the year when it is the University of the Year in the UK and Ireland.
01:34
So it's actually just wonderful to be graduating in the same year.
01:37
But it really is a testament to everything that Ulster University has done.
01:40
I think they can be incredibly proud.
01:42
Having been a longtime supporter and partner of the university,
01:45
I was absolutely cheering you on from the sidelines,
01:47
and I was delighted that she got it.
01:48
It was more than well deserved.
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