Mayor pays tribute to Dessie Stewart for long service to Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society
Tue, May 14, 2024
Last month, Dessie was awarded with the illustrious Stoakes Award in recognition of his three decades as the Society Honorary Agent in Portrush.
The organisation, founded in 1839, aims to provide financial assistance to fishermen, mariners and their dependants who have suffered hardship, misfortune or poverty, as a result of an accident, illness, disability, unemployment or retirement.
It is supported by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne.
Dessie said he was very happy to have been hosted by the Mayor at a special civic reception, describing it as "a great honour".
“I appreciated him taking the time to meet myself and my wife," he added.
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan said: “This is a fantatsic achievement for Dessie. We are very proud of the work The Shipwrecked Mariners’ do in our community and Dessie has been an importnat part of that for many years.
“We are very proud of his efforts and wish him the best for the future.”
Information on the organisation can be found from their website https://shipwreckedmariners.org.uk/
