In Memoriam: Dr Mary Gallagher

Dr Mary Gallagher was a Senior Technical Officer in the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine for nearly twenty years.  She loved teaching and research - she was involved in teaching the undergraduate students and also combining the two to support many research students within the School; Mary was always there to guide students in the right direction. 

Mary’s love for constantly developing and learning led to her becoming involved in many valuable collaborations across the School. She also successfully completed the Professional Diploma in Teaching and Learning to further develop her skills in teaching.

She was an integral part of the Vet School community, actively involved in helping to establish the post-graduate mentoring scheme, a member of the Sense of Community committee and the chair of the Vet EDI Athena Swan Communications and Community working group. Mary lent her voice to the annual Vet School Carol Service every Christmas. She was also part of the Darkness into Light UCD Vet team helping to raise awareness of the event.  

More than just an amazing member of the Vet School community, she was also active in the UCD community.  A member of the UCD Community Choir from the beginning, she could be found singing at many community events.  The weekly choir session was one of the highlights of her week.  Mary was a regular at the university ‘Purl Jam’ knitting group and was always available to rescue a dropped stitch, knitting socks, jumpers and cardigans for friends and family.  Mary has left a hole in our community - a warm, caring soul who was a mentor and friend to many.  We miss her so very much.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.