Hilltops Council have paid tribute to Dr Michael Mullany who passed away recently with the late and great GP recognised as part of the Hilltops Council Community Recognition Scheme.
Cr Alison Foreman wrote a moving tribute to Dr Mullany expressing condolences on behalf of Council and the community.
"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the family of the late Dr Michael Mullany and acknowledge the contribution he made to our community," Cr Foreman said.
"Dr Mullany's age at passing was 97.
"A proud Irishman and highly respected country GP, Michael's career spanned decades and was defined by skill, compassion and a deep devotion to his patients."
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Not only was Dr Mullany a well trusted GP in the area, he also was committed to the local community.
"Beyond his devotion, he was dedicated to the Young community," Cr Foreman said.
"He and his late wife Bernadette boarded a ship in 1956 and persuaded by Dr Charles Rowe moved to Young and joined his medical practice.
"Whilst raising 11 children Dr Mullany became an integral part of Young's medical community, working alongside many of our region's finest doctors.
"Beyond delivering thousands of babies, he championed care for the elderly and worked closely with the Sisters of Mercy to establish the Young Retirement Village and transform the Mercy Hospital into a respite and palliative care unit, he also played a key role in founding Lambing Flat Enterprises for people with disabilities."
Though he didn't do it for the accolades, Dr Mullany was recognised none the less for the amazing work he was doing for the residents of the local area.
"His dedication saw him recognised in 2008 where he was named GP of the Year and awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to health," Cr Foreman said.
"Michael also served his community as a local Councillor in the 1960s and 1990s, and through all this Michael still found time to farm 'Ballinaclash' - a living heritage that lives on in his children.
"Over the years the family would expand to include 27 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
"This is a small extract of the man who will be remembered for his tireless work ethic, quick wit and his dedication to our community and his family."
Dr Mullany was not only a committed and beloved member of the local community he created a legacy in his GP practice and in Ballinaclash that locals will remember for years to come.
"To the late Dr Michael Mullany and his family - we sincerely say thank you," Cr Foreman said.
