Students from St. Brendan's Community School were granted a special Civic Reception by the elected members of Birr Municipal District to acknowledge their outstanding international achievements on Thursday, April 30. Four-time world Irish Dancing champion Lucie Pardy and the reigning European debating champions comprising of Eabha McDowall, Josie Flanagan, Cillian O'Meara and Jacek Rudnick were both bestowed civic recognition awards at the Birr Civic Offices after excelling in their chosen fields. CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH ALL THE PICTURES Birr Municipal District Councillors Hugh Egan, John Leahy, Peter Ormond, Eleanor Clendennen, Audrey Hennessy-Kennedy and Sean Maher were all in attendance at the event. Local TD's Tony McCormack and John Clendennen were also present along with Offaly County Council Director of Services Ann Dillon, Birr MD Administrative Officer Mary Flynn Kenny, Birr MD Clerical Officer Deidre King and Birr MD Staff Officer Deirdre Molloy. READ NEXT: Determined Birr group calls public meeting to fight Wind Farm Each student was joined by their families as they were presented with a bespoke medallion and scroll in recognition of their monumental achievements on the European and world stage. Pictures courtesy of Paul Moore Photography.
PICTURES: Birr students granted Civic Reception for outstanding international achievements
