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Irish Independent
18-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wexford student honoured at All-Ireland Scholarship Awards
Established by JP McManus in 2008, the programme provides support to excelling students who are pursuing third-level education. Each year, 125 scholarships are awarded across the country, with a minimum of two awards per county, with the award set to cover their fees for the duration of their undergraduate studies. The value of each All Ireland Scholarship is set at €6,750 per annum in Ireland and £5,500 per annum in Northern Ireland, and the scholarships apply for the duration of the undergraduate programmes chosen by the scholarship winners. In excess of €42.7m has been disbursed to scholarship recipients to date, 1,799 scholarships have been awarded and over 1,400 All Ireland Scholarships winners have already graduated from university, showing the effectiveness of the much-needed support. Mohammed is currently studying his first choice of Computer Science in Trinity College Dublin, having always wanting to work in his chosen field after falling in love with the subject during his studies in secondary school. Not only did he achieve a staggering 625 points in his Leaving Cert, but he also returned to his former secondary school earlier this year to receive an award for getting the top marks in the country in his Technology paper.
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.
Irish Independent
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow writer wins creative writing competition with her short story
EmerRose Kealy from Tinahely impressed in the prose category for her short story The Crown. Sponsored by JP McManus, the competition, now in its fifth year, is open to all members of the All-Ireland Scholarships Alumni Association, whose aim is to help recipients of the prestigious award to stay in touch with one another and form bonds, long after they have gone their separate ways in life. This year's competition focused on the short form written word (max 1,000 words) with fiction, non-fiction, op-ed and poetry categories. A poetry category was also added to the competition for the first time this year. EmerRose was presented with the Roger Downer Award by competition judge and renowned author Donal Ryan at a special awards ceremony in Adare Manor on Tuesday, April 29. She was awarded the All Ireland Scholarship in 2017 and went on to study medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RSCI). She graduated from RCSI in May 2022 and is currently training to specialise as a GP with the Irish College of General Practitioners. Speaking about the competition she said: 'I wanted to enter the All Ireland Scholarships Creative Writing Competition because I think it is a wonderful opportunity for All Ireland Scholarships Alumni to share ideas and showcase our varied talents and interests. I have admired the shortlisted entries in previous years and am honoured to have my piece featured as a winner in 2025.' This year's stellar 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. The judges were impressed by EmerRose's winning piece, The Crown describing it as: 'Wonderfully written and instantly engaging with an ability to conjure both poignantly and accurately the atmosphere of a hospice. An outstanding piece.'
Irish Independent
09-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Gifted Wicklow student to have university fees covered by All Ireland Scholarship
The third level educational scholarship, established by JP McManus in 2008, is awarded to 125 of the highest-achieving students per year, with a minimum of two students chosen from each county. Cayden Elliott, from Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole, was the Wicklow student honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Awards Ceremony on April 25, in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick. Also in attendance at the ceremony was JP McManus; guest of honour and CEO of Cuan Mhuire Bruree, Sr Agnes Fitzgerald; Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Patrick O'Donovan, and director of skills, strategy and policy, Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland, Graeme Wilkinson, as well as the family, friends and school representatives of the scholarship recipients. Commenting at the awards ceremony, Mr McManus said: 'I am honoured to be here to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of these 125 students. To date, 1,924 students have received an All Ireland Scholarship and 1,382 of those students have since graduated from university. Today is a very special occasion for the class of 2024, their families, friends, and teachers. We wish them all the very best as they pursue their studies and university and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the years to come.' The scholarships provide financial support to gifted students pursuing third-level education and recipients receive €6,750 per annum, covering the duration of their undergraduate studies. The recipients must meet a further set of criteria, including attending a non-fee-paying school and be in receipt of a third level education maintenance grant from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford student overcomes obstacles to obtain All Ireland Scholarship funded by JP McManus
Sophia Tracey a student of Gorey Community School Leaving Certificate class of 2024 received the All Ireland Scholarship funded by JP McManus. Incredibly, Sophia got 625 points in her Leaving Certificate last year. This achievement is further enhanced as Sophia managed to obtain these results while also training as an international ice skater. Sophia who is a member of the Irish National Figure Skating Team, has won several national titles and has competed at many international competitions including the ISU Junior Grand Prix. She has also been offered a place in Biomedical Science in UCD. Sophia was accompanied by her former Principal Michael Finn at the ceremony in Limerick held on Friday, April 25.
