DCU mourns the loss of Dr Paddy Wright
Tuesday 8 January 2008

Dr Paddy Wright

DCU has learned with great sadness of the passing away of Dr Paddy Wright, former Chair of the DCU Educational Trust. The President of the university, Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, said: 'Paddy Wright was an exceptionally gifted businessman who gave generously of his time and expertise to support DCU at a critical time in its development. His leadership of the DCU Educational Trust helped the university to develop its campus and its activities and made a major contribution to our growing international status. We shall miss him greatly, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family at this time'.

Please click to download the citation made at the Honorary Doctorate presentation ceremony - 20 March 2004