Some of the highlights included sporting heroes, students with perfect attendance, young entrepreneurs, the Peer/Friendship award, the ETB Core Values award, Leadership award, Transition Year and Academic awards and the prestigious Student of the Year award. St. Ailbe's Student of the Year Award went to 6th year student, Niamh Lonergan. Niamh is pictured receiving her award from School Principal, Mr. Ruaidhri Devitt. Following a very busy year on the sporting front, which included teams in Rugby, Soccer, Basketball, Gaelic Football, Hurling and Camogie, Tennis, Athletics, Equestrian, Golf and Swimming, many of the students were acknowledged for their commitment and dedication in representing their school in one or a number of sporting pursuits. From first years such as Darragh Hogan, Paddy Cavanagh, Taylor O’Toole and Bronagh Hennessy, to the major sports awards of the day, the sports personality award, which was won by Koby Quinn and Keeva Bailey Moloney, the school expressed its pride in all students who took part in activities. Following on from this, the entrepreneurial award looked to reward Transition Year students who went above and beyond the call of duty, in identifying a product, developing it, marketing and selling it. This year's winners were 'Sock-it Pocket', a sports product marketed by the able trio of Abi Ryan, Grace Hogan and Katie Ryan. We might see them on the Late Late in years to come! The Arts award, celebrating students who display an obvious talent in the Visual Arts and Literature, was awarded to 6th year student Jade Lyons and 2nd year student Erika Arra. One of the most valued awards, the attendance prize, was presented to a very large number of students for their perfect attendance. These included first year Sarah Ryan, second year Joshua Coppens, third year Molly O’Sullivan, fifth year Katelyn Beary and 6th year Eliza Ullah. Next up was the Peer/Friendship award, which is organised and supported by the Parents Council. It's aim is to encourage and foster companionship and
PICTURES: St Ailbe's students honoured at special awards night in Tipperary
