Mr Pat Rabbitte T.D. was presented with an honourary 3rd Degree Black Belt by the Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Association on Saturday night last.
The presentation took place at a special event held in the Lucan Spa Hotel to mark the 25th anniversary of St Mark’s Taekwon-Do School. Mr Rabbitte was presented with his 3rd Degree Black Belt and International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) certificate by the President of the RITA, Senior Master Robert Howard 8th Degree. He was also awarded the title of “Honourary President of St Mark’s Taekwon-Do School” by the school’s instructor, Ms Valerie Keane 5th Degree.
The attendees were also treated to spectacular demonstration of the Korean martial art by the Black Belt demonstration team.
Mr Pat Rabbitte T.D Honourary President of St Marks & 3rd Degree Black Belt
Demonstration Team from St Marks, Stillorgan and Naas Taekwon-Do Schools.
Senior Master Howard presenting Mr Pat Rabbitte T.D with his 3rd Degree Certificate from the ITF.
Senior Master Robert Howard, Mr Pat Rabbitte T.D and Ms Valerie Keane
St Marks Senior Black Belts. Mr John Paul Nestor 3rd Degree, Mr Floyd Keane 6th Degree, Ms Valerie Keane 5th Degree and Mr Walter McGuinness 3rd Degree.
Ms Valerie Keane and Mr Pat Rabbitte T.D. |
