The success of Anglesey’s athletes has been recognised by Anglesey Council during a ceremony on Tuesday.

Before the full council meeting, athletes and coaches representing the island were awarded with a gift to mark their success in both the inter games football, held on home turf, and the full version of the games in Gibraltar.

Coming away from the Mediterranean territory with a total of six medals, some of the successful athletes were on hand in the council chamber in Llangefni.

In Gibraltar, meanwhile there was further success, with two golds, one silver and three bronze medals coming back to Anglesey with further success at the inter games gymnastics on the Isle of Man.

Among those in the chamber this afternoon was the coach of the men’s football team, Campbell Harrison, general manager, Emma Rogers, and Ynys Môn Island Games Association chair, David Tommis.

Congratulating them on their success, the council chair paid tribute to their dedication.

Cllr Margaret Murley Roberts said: “It is a pleasure to officially recognise the success of the Anglesey team in different competitions.

“We had a week of wonderful weather in June when the island games football tournament was held across the island, with thousands of supporters enjoying the games.

“The teams from Anglesey were very successful, with the women winning silver and the men winning gold and thank you to everyone across the island for welcoming the foreign teams.”

Meanwhile, councillors also paid tribute to the outgoing council chief executive who was overseeing his last full meeting before his planned retirement next month.

Dr Gwynne Jones took on the role of Anglesey’s Chief Executive in June 2015, having previously spent three years as the County Council’s Director of Lifelong Learning.

Before joining Anglesey in April 2012, he had worked as Chief Executive of Cynnal – the curriculum and ICT support agency which works across Anglesey and Gwynedd, also serving as head of schools at Gwynedd Council between 2003-2006.

Paying tribute this afternoon the council leader, Cllr Llinos Medi, praised Dr Gwynne for his ability to listen and give the necessary attention to everyone, as well as recognising the skills of staff.

Noting that he would leave a “real legacy” for the authority, she went on to praise his work ethic and thank him for his contribution, wishing him well in his retirement which will allow him to spend more time with his grandchildren.

In turn, Dr Jones conveyed his gratitude to the members for allowing him to contribute to the island in which he grew up on.

“The seven years have been busy and challenging ones but I have enjoyed the challenge and experience greatly,” he said, while also praising the “excellent” staff at the council.

“I have seen the authority improve, and much of that is down to you as members.

“You have created the space for us officers to succeed and would urge you to continue in that direction in future.”