See photos as Killarney school holds their annual end of year awards night
Awards Coordinator Selma Dineen said of the day:
'The Annual Awards Ceremony is a cherished tradition that acknowledges the dedication, perseverance, and talent exhibited by individuals within the school community. It serves as a platform to honour remarkable accomplishments across a wide range of categories.'
Throughout the afternoon, a series of prestigious awards were presented to deserving recipients who had excelled in various domains. Each award displayed the unique talents, achievements, and contributions of individuals who have made a significant impact within the school community.
The LCA Student of the Year award went to Brian O' Connell. LCA Year Head Mr John Keane stated 'Throughout LCA, he excelled in every task, credit, and interview, showing dedication and excellence at every turn. His wit and good humour were a tonic for both classmates and teachers alike.'
Dylan Tucker was voted by the teachers as the Student of the Year. Dylan was commended for his 'respectful nature, maturity, and down-to-earth spirit, he stands as a shining example to all. Always ready with a kind word and a warm smile, he lifts the spirits of everyone he meets.'
The prestigious Principal's Award went to Laura Bradley. In Ms Loughnane's speech she stated 'Killarney Community College sees your resilience, your kindness, your steady presence. We see the way you navigate the world with grace and assurance. It is an honour to recognise and celebrate the incredible young person you are and the leader you will become.'
Victoria Pierog and Grace Foley were presented with the award for Senior Living the Ethos. They were awarded this as they have been constantly involved in promoting the school ethos of 'Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion' throughout their years studying in the college.
Other awards on the day included Sports Awards which went to Clodagh Moriarty who was awarded the Senior Sports Award for her excellent contribution to sports and sporting achievements. The Junior Sports Awards meanwhile went to Emer O Connell and Jake Coffey.
There were a number of new awards this year including the Year Head award which was presented to Kerri Breen Riordan and Mateusz Pfister. Kerri was described as 'a vibrant, positive presence in our school community, known for her ever-present smile, bubbly personality, and boundless enthusiasm'. Mateusz was the second recipient of the Year Head award as 'Over his five years at Killarney Community College, he has demonstrated exceptional growth, both personally and academically.
ADVERTISEMENT
On presenting the Awards, Principal Stella Loughnane commended all award recipients and the wonderful teamwork of the teachers and staff for the awards event.
"We firmly believe that recognizing and celebrating achievements is crucial to fostering a culture of excellence and inspiring future generations," said School Principal Stella Loughnane.
"Our Annual Awards Ceremony is a momentous occasion that not only acknowledges outstanding achievements but also motivates students to strive for their personal best. We are immensely proud of the winners and the entire school community for their dedication and commitment,' she added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Independent
04-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Wexford students awarded for upholding core values of Kennedy College
Principal Sarah Roche opened the ceremony by addressing those in attendance and spoke insightfully and encouragingly about resilience. The first of to be recognised of the students was Ava Purcell, who was awarded a trophy in honour of her Leaving Certificate results in the previous academic year. Ava was joined by her mother, Julie Ann Murphy, who also was commended for her long service as a parent representative on the Kennedy College Board of Management. Throughout the afternoon, students were celebrated for various achievements in their subjects, sport, extra curricular activities, contribution to the school community, behaviour and attendance. One of the most prestigious awards was presented to Arron Philpot as he was awarded the 2024/2025 Principal's Award for his efforts throughout the year in upholding the school's core values of community, excellence in education, respect, care and equality. Kennedy College wish to thank those who were in attendance and the whole school community for their continued support throughout the year.
Irish Independent
04-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Record 140,457 sit Leaving, Junior and other state exams starting today
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) said the record number of candidates was 'linked to demographic increases, with the numbers entered passing 140,000 for the first time'. The number entered to take the 2025 certificate examinations has increased by 3pc (up 4,297) compared with last year's entry figure of 136,160 candidates, with the most significant increases in the numbers entered for the Leaving Cert programme (5pc) and Leaving Cert Applied programme (up 11pc). Of those sitting state exams, 61,632 are Leaving Cert candidates, 4,512 are final-year Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) candidates and 74,313 are Junior Cycle candidates. Education Minister Helen McEntee said: 'I want to send the very best wishes to all the students around the country who are starting their Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Cycle examinations today. 'I know the amount of work and effort you have put in to reach this point. It is the culmination of many years of effort. 'This can be a very stressful time, so I would remind everyone that when it comes to examinations, all we can do is our best. An extensive logistical exercise involving the secure distribution of about four million exam papers to the examination superintendents 'We are all very much behind you over the next few weeks and I know that, regardless of the outcome of these examinations, there will be many great opportunities ahead for you all.' Students are set to sit exams in more than 800 centres nationwide, including post-primary schools and other locations. Delivery of the state examinations is an extensive logistical exercise involving the secure distribution of about four million exam papers to the examination superintendents responsible for overseeing written exams. The exams will run from today until June 24 for Leaving Cert (Established and Vocational); June 12 for Leaving Cert Applied; and June 16 for Junior Cycle exams. The SEC will apply a post-marking adjustment for the 2025 Leaving Cert examinations, once tests are completed, 'in order to bring the overall Leaving Certificate results in the aggregate on average to a point broadly midway between the 2020 and 2021 levels'. The SEC said it aimed to issue the 2025 Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied examination results to candidates on August 22.
Irish Independent
24-05-2025
- Irish Independent
See photos as Killarney school holds their annual end of year awards night
The awards day at Killarney Community College has now become an annual tradition in the college and it gives the whole school community an opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of the students. Awards were presented across a range of categories: academia, technology, culture, languages, leadership, ethos, sports, attendance and extra-curricular activities amongst others. Awards Coordinator Selma Dineen said of the day: 'The Annual Awards Ceremony is a cherished tradition that acknowledges the dedication, perseverance, and talent exhibited by individuals within the school community. It serves as a platform to honour remarkable accomplishments across a wide range of categories.' Throughout the afternoon, a series of prestigious awards were presented to deserving recipients who had excelled in various domains. Each award displayed the unique talents, achievements, and contributions of individuals who have made a significant impact within the school community. The LCA Student of the Year award went to Brian O' Connell. LCA Year Head Mr John Keane stated 'Throughout LCA, he excelled in every task, credit, and interview, showing dedication and excellence at every turn. His wit and good humour were a tonic for both classmates and teachers alike.' Dylan Tucker was voted by the teachers as the Student of the Year. Dylan was commended for his 'respectful nature, maturity, and down-to-earth spirit, he stands as a shining example to all. Always ready with a kind word and a warm smile, he lifts the spirits of everyone he meets.' The prestigious Principal's Award went to Laura Bradley. In Ms Loughnane's speech she stated 'Killarney Community College sees your resilience, your kindness, your steady presence. We see the way you navigate the world with grace and assurance. It is an honour to recognise and celebrate the incredible young person you are and the leader you will become.' Victoria Pierog and Grace Foley were presented with the award for Senior Living the Ethos. They were awarded this as they have been constantly involved in promoting the school ethos of 'Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion' throughout their years studying in the college. Other awards on the day included Sports Awards which went to Clodagh Moriarty who was awarded the Senior Sports Award for her excellent contribution to sports and sporting achievements. The Junior Sports Awards meanwhile went to Emer O Connell and Jake Coffey. There were a number of new awards this year including the Year Head award which was presented to Kerri Breen Riordan and Mateusz Pfister. Kerri was described as 'a vibrant, positive presence in our school community, known for her ever-present smile, bubbly personality, and boundless enthusiasm'. Mateusz was the second recipient of the Year Head award as 'Over his five years at Killarney Community College, he has demonstrated exceptional growth, both personally and academically. ADVERTISEMENT On presenting the Awards, Principal Stella Loughnane commended all award recipients and the wonderful teamwork of the teachers and staff for the awards event. "We firmly believe that recognizing and celebrating achievements is crucial to fostering a culture of excellence and inspiring future generations," said School Principal Stella Loughnane. "Our Annual Awards Ceremony is a momentous occasion that not only acknowledges outstanding achievements but also motivates students to strive for their personal best. We are immensely proud of the winners and the entire school community for their dedication and commitment,' she added.
