‘I believe that you get more from giving than spending’
Philanthropy in Ireland lags behind most other countries. But retired businessman Tom Cavanagh, who recently won an award for a lifetime of giving, says it has enhanced his life as well as transforming communities across the country
‘The thing is, I may have a very good story to tell . . . but I don’t really want to tell it,” Dr Tom Cavanagh remarked honestly.
After three decades of giving, helping and motivating others to make a positive societal difference in Ireland, he’s still reluctant to bask in any praise. It’s just not his style. But last Friday in Cork he was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the ...
