Connect with us

News

Students awarded for their contribution to school life

Published

on

0230270_21_St_Brigids_AwardsD.JPG

By Michelle Crean

Students were honoured for their contribution to school life this week during a special end of year awards ceremony.

Graduating from St Brigid's Presentation this week were: Sarah McGrath Lisa O'Halloran and Mieke Rice. Back: Saoirse Bartlett Sarah Trant Aoibhe Coffey and Jayden Kelliher.

Jade O’Riordan DalyCharlotte O'Shea Caelyn O'Grady graduated from St Brigid's Presentation this week.

First cousins Jessica Heffernan Ava Doyle and Chloe Jones graduated from St Brigid's Presentation this week.

Aine Cagney Jayden Kelliher and Sarah McGrath graduated from St Brigid's Presentation this week.

Three generations of Pres Girls Ellen Farndon with her aunt Cliona Hallissy who also teaches in the school and Cliona’s mother/Ellen’s grandmother Mary Hallissy.

SPORTS AWARDS: Students from St Brigid’s received their school awards on Wednesday afternoon. Abbie Finan was awarded Soccer: Player of the Year Chloe Hue Senior Football: Player of the Year Emily Buckley 1st Year Football: Player of the Year Abbey Cronin 2nd Year Football: Player of the Year and Andrea Murphy Junior Football; Player of the Year. Photo: Michelle Crean

MUSIC AWARD: Bríd O’Connor who wrote the book Spark presented Saoirse O’Sullivan with the Outstanding Achievements in Music. Photo: Michelle Crean

LCA AWARD: Kara Huggard earned herself the LCA Student of the Year which was announced at the St Brigid’s School awards on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

MOST VALUED PLAYERS: Bríd O’Connor who wrote the book Spark (second left) presented the Senior Basketball: Most Valued Player to Tara Donnellan the Minor Basketball: Most Valued Player to Ciara O’Sullivan and the Cadette Basketball: Most Valued Player to Leah McMahon. Photo: Michelle Crean

SCIENCE: Bríd O’Connor who wrote the book Spark (second left) presented the Excellence in Science award to Emma Myers and Jennie O’Mahony while Rita Akhter received the Overall Contribution to STEM. Photo: Michelle Crean

CEIST AWARD: Student Sarah McGrath is pictured with James and Margaret McGrath and Sixth Year Year Head and Acting Deputy Principal Maria Neary after receiving the CEIST Award at the awards ceremony in St Brigid’s on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Michelle Crean

ARTY: Clodagh O’Connor and Sarah O’Sullivan both received the Contribution to Visual Art award. Photo: Michelle Crean

GRAPHICS AWARD: Anna Dunlea received the Contribution to Graphics award while Leah Vinluan got the Design and Communication Graphics award. Photo: Michelle Crean

Held in the school gym on Wednesday afternoon, the students from St Brigid's Presentation were presented with a variety of awards from sport to science, music and visual art while Sixth Year student Saoirse Coffey received the Orla Benson Award.

“During this school year, our students have showcased their brilliance and extensive talents,” teacher Adrienne Brosnan, said.

“We are all so proud of these outstanding achievements across all aspects of school life. Awards day is a truly special occasion for all members of the St Brigid’s community and one which we relish the opportunity to celebrate. It is a time of anticipation, a time of excitement and a time of great joy. The awards that are presented are a testament to that dedication and we also acknowledge all the great work that is done by the teachers here in St Brigid’s.”

Sixth Year students also said their final goodbyes ahead of their State exams next month.

“We wish them the best of luck as they spread their wings and leave the shelter of St Brigid’s for the beginning of a new adventure.”

AWARD WINNERS

Other awards winners were:

Anna Dunlea received the Contribution to Graphics award while Leah Vinluan got the Design and Communication Graphics award.

Clodagh O’Connor and Sarah O’Sullivan both received the Contribution to Visual Art award.

Abbie Finan was awarded Soccer: Player of the Year, Chloe Hue Senior Football: Player of the Year, Emily Buckley 1st Year Football: Player of the Year, Abbey Cronin 2nd Year Football: Player of the Year, and Andrea Murphy Junior Football; Player of the Year, Senior Basketball: Most Valued Player went to Tara Donnellan, the Minor Basketball: Most Valued Player was given to Ciara O’Sullivan and the Cadette Basketball: Most Valued Player went to Leah McMahon.

Kara Huggard earned herself the LCA Student of the Year, Sarah McGrath received the CEIST Award, Excellence in Science was awarded to Emma Myers and Jennie O’Mahony, while Rita Akhter received the Overall Contribution to STEM.

Bríd O’Connor who wrote the book Spark presented Saoirse O’Sullivan with the Outstanding Achievements in Music award.

Continue Reading
Advertisement

News

Strong connections made at tourism tradeshow 

Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry. Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international […]

Published

on

0253481_Meitheal_Failte_Ireland_3rd_Day3.jpg

Many significant business deals were signed at this year’s Meitheal – Ireland’s largest and most important trade event for the tourism industry.

Held in the INEC, 450 Irish businesses pitched to over 230 international buyers from 17 countries at Fáilte Ireland’s flagship trade event. 

Running since 1975, Meitheal is organised in partnership with Tourism Ireland to provide Irish tourism businesses with the opportunity to sell directly to top international buyers and tour operators.

The best of what is on offer across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Ireland’s Ancient East, the Wild Atlantic Way and Dublin, were showcased with the aim of being scheduled on the itineraries of the global tour operators.

Key themes and trends emerging this year are sustainable travel options, immersive outdoor experiences and festivals.

Speaking about the importance of developing a future pipeline of tourism business, Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said that “creating a strong pipeline of future business is key for the recovery of tourism”.

“Seeing the demand for the Irish tourism product with international buyers at Meitheal is fantastic. Each international buyer represents tens of thousands of possible visitors to Ireland, and their business will be hugely important for tourism and hospitality businesses, communities, and destination Ireland as we continue to work towards recovery,” he said. 

Continue Reading

News

Outdoor dining area officially opens in town

A new outdoor dining space at Kenmare Place was officially opened today (Wednesday). The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and […]

Published

on

0253574_killarney_outdoor_infrastructure_002.jpg

A new outdoor dining space at Kenmare Place was officially opened today (Wednesday).

The project, which was supported with €605,000 in funding from Fáilte Ireland under the Local Authority Weatherproofing and Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Scheme, provides an attractive outdoor dining option for locals and visitors to Killarney.

“This is a really wonderful addition to Killarney’s tourism infrastructure and will prove a great asset throughout the year and particularly during the forthcoming tourist season,” said Cllr Kelleher, Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, who did the honours.

“One of the effects of the recent pandemic was the need to utilise and maximise outdoor dining options and this infrastructure shows what can be achieved in an imaginative way. It will greatly enhance Killarney’s reputation as a destination for top quality tourism experiences.”

The project has been operational since last October but the official opening was timed to coincide with the Meitheal 2023 tourism industry showcase that was organised by Fáilte Ireland at the INEC this week.

“It is fantastic to see Killarney’s outdoor dining infrastructure being so well received by trade and visitors alike,” Miriam Kennedy, Head of Wild Atlantic Way at Fáilte Ireland, said.

Councillors in the Killarney Municipal District approved planning permission for the infrastructure which was completed by Daniel Canty Construction.

Continue Reading

LOCAL ADS

Last News

Advertisement

Sport

Trending