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Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford CBS class of 2025 remember deceased classmate as awards event marks end of school year
It was a bittersweet moment for the Wexford CBS class of 2025 as the annual graduation mass and end of year awards took place at the school. While there's excitement at starting the next chapter of their young lives, the students also recalled the many great memories they made in the halls of the school. It was also a time to reflect on those who tragically were not there beside them at their graduation mass. In particular, the absence of sixth year student Diarmuid Murtagh was noted. The talented rugby player from Tagoat passed away in October after a sudden illness much to the devastation of his friends and teachers at the school. In Diarmuid's memory, the Classical Studies subject award will bear his name. His teacher Brendan Codd made a moving speech, reminding all present about the young man Diarmuid was. From there it was onto the awards. The winner of the prestigious Edmund Rice Award was J.P. Fielding. The sixth year subject awards were presented as follows. Classics - Thomas Francis; Music - Kieran Dooley; Irish - Jack Conneely and Harry Condon McGuinness; English - Callum Pierce; Maths - Thomas Francis; German - Ciarán Kelly; Physical Education - Robert Casey; Art - Sean Og Sheppard; Design & Communication Graphics - Ciarán Doyle; Construction Studies - JP Fielding; Business Studies - John Dwyer; LCVP - Danny Mann; French - Josh Cullen; Geography - Jack Conneely; History - Callum Pierce; Applied Maths - Chris Biju Nadackal; Physics - J.P. Fielding; Chemistry - Chris Biju Nadackal; Biology - Callum Pierce; Ag Science - Malachi Asgharian; Economics - Callum Pierce; Accounting - Callum Pierce and Seán Denton. In terms of the extra-curricular and sports awards, Hurler of the Year went to Ciarán Doyle and Footballer of the Year was Colin Carley. The award for Handball went to Jamie Barnes, Basketball to George Lucut, Soccer to Filip Wasilewski and the International Recognition Award went to Philip Wiercinski for water polo. The Performance Arts Award went to Joshua Higginbotham, while awards were also handed out to the Meitheal Leaders and those who contributed to the Zambia Immersion Project, as well as a number of exemplary work ethic awards. The winner of the Kathleen Fahy Award was Rian Doyle. Concluding the ceremony to enjoy refreshments provided by the Parents' Council, Principal Michael McMahon and Deputy Principal John Hegarty once again wished the lads all the very best for the exams and for their futures.
Irish Independent
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford woman awarded All-Ireland Scholarship for her heartfelt depiction of the ‘frightening love parents feel for their children'
Kim from Gorey was presented with her award by competition judge and renowned author Donal Ryan at a special awards ceremony in Adare Manor on Tuesday, April 29. Speaking on the competition, Kim said, 'I have always loved writing, and I have been writing since I can remember. I think language and stories have an incredible ability to create connections between people. I entered this competition because I wanted more people to read about my (very ordinary) lived experience. "My piece is about being a parent, and the extraordinary importance of children, and I thought that was a message that people might relate to and connect with.' Sponsored by JP McManus, the competition is now in its fifth year and is open to all members of the All-Ireland Scholarships Alumni Association. This year's competition focused on the short form written word with fiction, non-fiction, op-ed and poetry categories. This year's judging panel included Donal Ryan, Professor Eoin Devereux, Dr Emily Cullen and winner of the 2024 competition, Surnaí Molloy. The judging process was chaired by Professor Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, Head of Creative Writing at the University of Limerick. Kim received the All Ireland Scholarship in 2008 and went on to pursue a BA Hons in English Literature and Classical Civilisation at Trinity College Dublin. She then completed an M Phil in Children's Literature, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, also at Trinity College Dublin. Kim now works as a post-primary teacher in Gorey Community School, where she teaches English and Classical Studies. The judges described Kim's piece as, 'a charming, heartfelt writing style, capturing so much about the frightening love parents feel for their children'. The All Ireland Scholarships, established by JP McManus in 2008, provides financial support to gifted students pursuing third-level education. Each year, 125 scholarships are awarded across Ireland. Recipients receive €6,750 per annum in Ireland and £5,500 per annum in Northern Ireland, covering the duration of their undergraduate studies. The third level educational scholarship is awarded to 125 of the highest achieving students per year, with a minimum of two students from each county.
