School of Clinical Therapies presents Inaugural Award to Caoimhe McGovern

11 Mar 2026

The School - in conjunction with the College of Medicine and Health, EDI Steering Group - was delighted to present its inaugural International Women’s Day Appreciation Award to Caoimhe McGovern, Chair of the Clinical Therapies Society.

Caoimhe received the award from Dr Ciara O’Toole, Chair of the School’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, surrounded by fellow members of the Clinical Therapies Society committee who have worked alongside her over the past two years.

A transformative leadership

Since taking on the role of Chair, Caoimhe's leadership has reinvigorated the Clinical Therapies Society, strengthening connections across student groups and fostering a deep sense of wellbeing and belonging within the School. Under her guidance, the committee has organised impactful advocacy and fundraising initiatives aligned with key University campaigns, including Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day; World Down Syndrome Day, and Aphasia Home Café.

Through these efforts, Caoimhe and her committee have created meaningful change by raising awareness of important causes and building a more inclusive and connected student experience.

Embodying the 2026 IWD theme: Give to Gain

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, Give to Gain, celebrated the power of sharing time, enthusiasm, mentoring and support to uplift others, values that Caoimhe has embodied throughout her tenure. Her commitment to mentoring fellow students and her tireless work behind the scenes have left a lasting impact on the Clinical Therapies community.

The School of Clinical Therapies extends its warmest congratulations to Caoimhe and thanks the Clinical Therapies Society committee for their collective contribution to student life in UCC.