Three local students were among twelve from County Kerry who were recently awarded prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards by Trinity College Dublin.

These awards recognise students who achieved the highest points among Trinity entrants from their secondary school, exceeding 500 CAO points.
The local recipients are:
Tasbir Miah from St. Brendan's College
Hannah Theresa Ryan from St. Brigid's Secondary School
Sumamah Haider from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra
Other Kerry students receiving this honour include Tara Ní Mhistéal from Coláiste Íde, Abigail Murphy from The Intermediate School, Holly Mac Entee from Presentation Secondary School, Samuel Regan from C.B.S. Secondary School, Ailisha Daughton from Presentation Secondary School, Mohamed Abdalla from Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Caio Ferreira De Paula from Causeway Comprehensive School, Taras Khokhlov from Coláiste na Sceilge, and Ella Mary Guerin from Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine.
In total, 593 students from across Ireland and 38 countries worldwide received Entrance Exhibition Awards this year. These awards recognise academic excellence and acknowledge the significant role played by schools and the wider community in nurturing student talent.
Trinity Provost, Dr. Linda Doyle, congratulated the award winners and acknowledged the crucial role of school principals and the wider school community in supporting student success.
The Entrance Exhibition Awards are presented to students who achieve the highest points among Trinityentrants from their secondary school, with a minimum of 500 CAO points. Awardees receive a certificate and a €150 book token.