Two students from County Roscommon have been awarded an All-Ireland Scholarship, sponsored by JP McManus, which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies. The 2022 leaving certificate students, Antón Byrne from Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown and Daniel Meeley from Kiltoom, a former student at Marist College, Athlone were honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick. In attendance at the ceremony were guest of honour and Limerick senior hurling team manager John Kiely, Minister for Further and Higher Education Niall Collins T.D. We look forward to celebrating the most recent recipients’ achievements at the upcoming ceremony.”The All Ireland Scholarships were established in 2008 by JP McManus and this year marks their 15thanniversary. A third level educational scholarship is awarded to 125 of the highest – achieving students per year, with a minimum of two students from each of the 32 counties.

Source: The Herald October 21, 2023 12:06 UTC