The board and members of the Napoleon Society of Ireland send their prayers, thoughts and best wishes to our Patron, Senator David Norris who is recovering from surgery having had a life saving liver transplant operation earlier today.

David was diagnosed with a life threatening tumour on his liver last year and we are delighted at the news of this potentially life saving operation.

We can also reveal that David was recently chosen by the majority of our members to receive the 2014 Humanitarian Award presented by the Napoleon Society of Ireland to an individual who has worked tirelessly for humanitarian issues in an Irish context.

David was informed only yesterday of the decision of the members and sent a message of acceptance via his secretary Miriam.

On behalf of the Napoleon Society of Ireland I have sent our very best wishes for a speady recovery in the hope that David will be able to accept his award in person at a ceremony at Pearse Street Library in Dublin on Saturday June the 28th. More details will be announced soon.

Derek Byrne,

President,

Napoleon Society of Ireland.