Three students from one Tipperary school honoured with Garda Youth Leadership Awards

Congratulations to the three Ursuline students, Lucy Purcell, Fifth Year, Ellen Cullen, Fifth Year and Sophie Rowland, Sixth Year, who were recognised for the generous contributions they make to their communities at the Garda Youth Leadership Awards on Thursday, February 8. 

Lucy was nominated for her leadership skills and sporting abilities. She is committed to many teams in the Ursuline, her clubs, Thurles Sarsfields, Peake Villa, Tipp Talons and her county, Tipperary and plays or has played at a high level in camogie, Gaelic football, soccer and basketball. She is unwavering in the time and dedication she pours into the sports that she is involved in, giving a hundred per cent. Fellow Fifth Year student Ellen was nominated for her volunteerism with several programmes run by Meithel House.

In her spare time, she gives unstintingly, helping out where she can and interacting with the young people with Down Syndrome who avail of the services. Leaving Cert student Sophie was nominated for her courage, strength and positive outlook on life and for her involvement with the Youth Club in her parish. Sophie throws herself wholeheartedly into anything she undertakes with a great attitude and has a really optimistic outlook. 

The ceremony was held in the Garda College Templemore, and students could be nominated by their school or community with eligibility across a number of categories and disciplines. The Ursuline students enjoyed a very informative tour of the College before being presented with their individual awards.

Contributed to School Days in the Tipperary Star by the Ursuline Secondary School.