Mayoral Reception held in Áras Contae an Chláir
Three members of the local community were honoured at a Mayoral Reception held in Áras Contae an Chláir on Thursday evening.
Mayor of Clare Councillor Michael Begley and members of Clare County Council hosted the special event for Jim Warny (Thai Cave rescue mission member), Naomi Carroll (member of the Irish Hockey Team that competed in the World Cup Final) and Rhys Williams (2018 European U14 Showjumping Champion).
“Naomi, Rhys and Jim are thoroughly deserving of this Mayoral Reception as they have represented County Clare with distinction at national and international level,” Mayor Begley said.
Naomi Carroll was part of what is one of the great Irish sports stories of recent years. The Irish women’s hockey team made history in August by advancing to the World Cup final for the first time ever. Ireland topped their group before going on to beat India and Spain in penalty shootouts on the way to the final, which was eventually won by the Netherlands. A former student of St Patricks Comprehensive in Shannon, Naomi has gone on to win over 100 caps for her country dating back to her debut against Wales in 2012.
Based out of PARC Stables, 14-year-old Rhys Williams this year won Individual Gold Medal in France where he was crowned Under 14 European Champion. He has also been recognised by Horse Sport Ireland and Showjumping Ireland for outstanding achievement in sport. In 2015 and 2016, Rhys was named National Schools Champion and National Discovery Champion, as well as Irish Team Gold medallist. In 2017, he was National Premier Winner and a winner of numerous gold and silver medals at national and international show jumping championships.
Jim Warny was recognised by Clare County Council for his role in helping rescue members of a junior football team from a cave in Thailand during the summer. Twelve members of the team, aged 11 to 17, and their assistant coach entered the cave in June. Shortly afterwards, heavy rains partially flooded the cave, trapping the group inside. The rescue was the result of an international response that also involved Clare’s Jim Warny. Along with his diving expert colleagues, Jim pulled off one of the most difficult, dangerous and complex diving rescues ever conducted.
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