Cameron Ross MIDI presenting An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern with the
IDI Frank Ryan Bursary Brochure.
Photo credit Robbie Reynolds
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE Frank Ryan Bursary
The Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern TD, launched the ‘Frank Ryan Student Travel Bursary’ at the National Museum (Kildare Street) on Thursday 1 February. The ‘Frank Ryan Student Travel Bursary’ is being established by the Institute of Designers in Ireland to honour one of its most distinguished founders and life long members.
The Taoiseach, who was introduced by the President of the Institute Cameron Ross MIDI, paid tribute to the life’s work of Frank Ryan RIP who he commented, embodied the best qualities of Irish design and left an enduring legacy to this country.
During his address The Taoiseach emphasised that design is inherent in all aspects of our lives, whether a building project, an exhibition, fashion or visual communications and new media, good design he added, is a place where function and creativity meet
The Taoiseach complimented the Institute of Designers
on its important role in promoting high standards of design and in highlighting
the business benefits of design.
The Taoiseach pointed out that the bursary is a significant new award
for design students who wish to pursue an international educational opportunity
or a design project overseas. Calling on support for the bursary, The
Taoiseach encouraged both business and design professionals to support
this worthy cause.
The Taoiseach thanked the Institute of Designers and Frank Ryan’s family and wished the Bursary every success in the future.
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An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern at the launch of the Frank Ryan Bursary
on the 1st February 2007, National Museum, Kildare Street.
An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is presented with IDI pin by IDI President Cameron
Ross MIDI.
Photo credit Robbie Reynolds
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, Celine Cummins MIDI, An Taoiseach
Bertie Ahern and Rina Whyte MIDI at the launch of the Frank Ryan Bursary
on the 1st February 2007, National Museum, Kildare Street.
(Members of the FRB Group) Martin Gaffney MIDI, Steve Conlon MIDI, An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Celine Cummins MIDI, Martin Crotty MIDI at the launch of the Frank Ryan Bursary on the 1st February 2007, National Museum, Kildare Street.
For further information, to make donations to the Frank Ryan Bursary and
for students wishing to apply for the award, please contact:
The Frank Ryan Bursary:
IInstitute of Designers in Ireland 8 Merrion Square Dublin 2
Ireland
T +353 (0)1 489 3650 F +353 (0)1 488 5801 idi@indigo.ie
Photographer
Robbie Reynolds
Corporate PR Photography
M: 086 383 6212, T: 01 436 5075
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