‘15 Third Level Scholarships and national awards for members of the Leaving Certificate Class of 2016 at Kilkenny College.’
The achievements of significant numbers of students from the Leaving Certificate Class of 2016 have been recognised by a variety of third level institutions and associations in recent weeks.
Three Entrance Scholarships were awarded by Trinity College Dublin to members of the class of 2016 on the 22nd November. Sarah Morrow, Castlecomer Road and Daire Pryal, Holdensrath, two of the recipients, both achieved 625 CAO points in the Leaving Certificate 2016. Both Sarah and Daire are now studying Medicine. Sophie Cairns, who attained 605 CAO points is now studying Engineering.
Eight Entrance Scholarships were awarded to Kilkenny College students by University College Dublin at an awards ceremony held on the 17thNovember. Eoin Halton, John Ridgeway, John Drought, Sean Landers, Sarah Young, Alvin Stanley, Glenn Dudley and Scott Levie each received a Scholarship for having attained in excess of 580 CAO Points.
Katelyn Walsh from Kilmoganny was awarded a JP McManus Scholarship at the University of Limerick. Mike Healy from the Waterford Road has been awarded an AD Astra Scholarship at UCD.
Niall O’Connor and Craig Blakeney both received accolades from the Engineering and Technology Teachers Association for having submitted Technology Projects which were among the top 10 submitted from 1415 candidates across the country in the Leaving Certificate.
College Principal, Mr. Simon Thompson said, ‘15 students from a class of 120 receiving national recognition as being among the highest achieving candidates in the country is a tremendous success for each of the people concerned. At Kilkenny College we pride ourselves on supporting the fulfillment of each person within and beyond the classroom. It is a great credit to these students, their teachers and families that they have achieved such high standards. We are proud of each one of them and wish them continued success in their academic study.’