'We are proud as punch,' delight for Roger Shanahan after Leaving Cert results
Well done!
There was major excitement on Friday last when Cashel’s Roger Shanahan, 95-years-old, heard the Leaving Cert results for 2022.
Ciara proudly shows her results to Nala, her beloved Golden Retriever
The maximum score is a huge achievement for Ciara, her parents Alma and Ken, and her teachers in Loreto College Cavan.
On seeing the results, Roger said: “We are proud as punch of Ciara – she is exceptional.
“Although sadly my wife Maura isn’t still with us to see it, I know she is looking down on Ciara and bursting with pride.”
When asked what advice she would give to students, Ciara quoted an old Irish proverb: “Tús maith leath na hoibre”. For those of us who sat our Irish exams many moons ago - “A good start is half the battle”.
Ciara is the daughter of Alma Shanahan from Cashel. Ciara hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps by studying Veterinary Medicine at UCD.