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See photos as Kerry's Tarbert Comprehensive held their annual awards night

See photos as Kerry's Tarbert Comprehensive held their annual awards night

Former student and All Ireland Winning Gaelic Football Captain Niamh Carmody together with Andrew Morrissey of Radio Kerry, were the special guests in attendance on a night which began with Ms Leila Moloney, Deputy Principal welcoming everyone to Tarbert Comprehensive, especially the Leaving Certificate students of 2025 and the special guests for the evening.
There were over 30 categories on the night with students recognised for their achievements including sport, cultural activities, academic achievements and musical talent with the highlight of the night being the announcement of sportspersons and students of the year in addition to the presentation of medals to each member of the 1st Year Regional South West Girls Basketball winning team, the U17 Joe O' Connor Gaelic Football winning team as well as U19 Moynihan Cup Gaelic Football winning team
In addition to this, Mr Barry O'Sullivan from Kirby Engineering was also in attendance to present two new awards, sponsored by Kirby Engineering, for both a junior and a senior cycle student who have excelled in STEM subjects with a particular emphasis on engineering.
Former student Niamh Carmody told all present of how delighted she was to be back in her alma mater and how it was definitely a place that helped shape her into the person she is today. She encouraged students to find something that they are passionate about and reiterated what Andrew Morrissey had said about the importance of hard work.
She also reminded students to support each other and how she would not have won an All-Ireland title had the Kerry Ladies Gaelic Football team not stuck together and supported each other after their two All-Ireland final losses. She, like Andrew also wished the Leaving Certificate students the very best of luck in their exams.
Ms Leila Moloney (Deputy Principal) thanked the very important sponsors whose support and contribution is vital. Thanks was also extended to the many staff who facilitate extracurricular activities in the school and for the opportunities given to students to grow, lead & shine.
Tarbert Comprehensive Richard Prendiville spoke about how proud he is of Tarbert Comprehensive and equally how proud he is of the school's students before announcing the Female and Male Students of the Year, Mikala Mulvihill and Stephen Kearney.
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