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Each year, just 125 students are selected from across the entire island of Ireland for this scholarship, making this an incredible accomplishment.<\/p>\n
In attendance at the ceremony was All Ireland Scholarships Sponsor, JP McManus, Guest of Honour and Double Olympic Champion, Kellie Harrington, Deputy Willie O\u2019Dea TD, and Head of the Skills and Education Group for the Department for the Economy NI, Louise Watson, as well as family, friends and school principals and deputy principals.<\/p>\n
Speaking from Scoil Aireagail, Principal Helen McTighe said: \u201cAs Principal of Scoil Aireagail, I am immensely proud to see three outstanding past students (2025) from KCETB represented at the All Ireland Scholarship, supported by the JP McManus Trust. It is wonderful to see the diversity of what they have gone on to study, from English and Film in TCD to Engineering in UL, representing the breadth of talent, ambition, and opportunity fostered within our school communities. This remarkable achievement is a testament not only to their dedication and hard work, but also to the commitment of our teachers, families, and wider school communities in supporting excellence. It is a moment of great pride for our schools and an inspiration for all our students to strive for their very best.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cathnia \u00d3 Muircheartaigh, Pr\u00edomhoide at Col\u00e1iste Pobal Osra\u00ed siad, \u201cComhghairdeas \u00f3 chro\u00ed le Tom\u00e1s \u00d3 h\u00d3ld\u00e1in a bronnadh scol\u00e1ireacht air an Satharn seo caite. T\u00e1imid f\u00edor-bhr\u00f3d\u00fail as an \u00e9acht seo, agus gu\u00edmid gach rath ar Thom\u00e1s ina chuid staid\u00e9ir!\u201d<\/p>\n
Pat Coffey, Principal at Borris College said, \u201cWe are extremely proud of Thomas and of all our students here in Borris College who continue to strive for excellence every day!\u201d.<\/p>\n
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