Deloitte role for Mullinalaghta medal winner
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Mark Degnan, a Longford senior football championship medal winner with Mullinalaghta St Columba’s in 2016, is one of six new partners that Deloitte Ireland has appointed across its business.
Although born in Dublin, Mark spent most of his summers in Mullinalaghta as both his parents, Joe and Carmel Degnan, hail from the north Longford half parish.
In addition to his senior championship medal, Mark also won Leader Cup and Reserve League medals with Mullinalaghta.
Mark is one of three locals to be appointed partners at Deloitte Ireland, as he was joined by James Anderson from Mullahoran and Loch Gowna’s Roisín Fitzpatrick.
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