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Rebecca’s work is ‘Best Translation in Munster’

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By Michelle Crean
A Killarney teen has been awarded 'Best Translation in Munster' after taking part in a national competition by the European Commission. At a virtual ceremony on Friday morning, Fifth Year student Rebecca Doyle from St Brigid's Presentation Secondary School, was presented with her prize.
Rebecca took part in 'Comórtas na hAistritheoirí Óga' and translated a document from English to Irish with her translation skills rated the best in Munster. 62 students from 28 schools took part in this competition.
Minister for State, Gaeltacht Affairs and Sport, Jack Chambers along with Seán Hade, head of the Irish Department in the European Commission both attended the awards ceremony.
Rebecca also recently reached the Munster Final of an Irish Public Speaking competition 'Comórtas Óráide' run by Gael Linn. Rebecca spoke about issues such as 'Mental Health during Lockdown' and 'The suitability of the 2nd level curriculum for students in Ireland'.
"Rebecca has done tremendous work over the past few months and has a wonderful passion for our native language. Sár-éacht ar fad a Rebecca!" her Irish teacher Michelle Clifford said.
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