Premier Credit Union hold their first annual Schools Quiz since Roscrea and Thurles merger

On the night the credit union had representatives from all it’s branches including Thurles, Killenaule, Roscrea and Urlingford present

placeholder image — On the night the credit union had representatives from all it’s branches including Thurles, Killenaule, Roscrea and Urlingford present

'Each year it takes a massive effort to manage the credit union schools quiz,' Brian King said

LOCAL Premier Credit Union was delighted to host the 2024 Schools Quiz recently - the first school quiz since the merger between Thurles and Roscrea, making it an exciting and historic occasion.

The quiz took place in the Presentation Secondary School Sports Complex. The credit union would like to thank the school for all the support on the night. 168 students representing schools across the vast common bond that Premier Credit Union now represents competed in the quiz.

After the President Of Premier Credit Union, Amanda Ryan welcomed everyone to the event, CEO Brian King, who was quizmaster for the night, got the show on the road. There were two competitions on the night, and both were run simultaneously.

Congratulations to Scoil Chrónaín Naofa (Dromakeenan), who finished 2nd in Competition A of Premier Credit Union’s recent

school quiz. The winning team of Brian, Patrick, Isabella, Ellie, and Robyn are pictured above with Premier Credit Union CEO and Quizmaster for the night, Brian King, and President of PCU, Amanda Ryan

Competition A was for the students under 11 and competition B was for students under 13. Following 12 rounds of questions, the winning school of the A Competition was Moycarkey National School, 2nd was Scoil Chrónaín Naofa (Roscrea), and third was Scoil Ailbhe (Thurles).

The winner of the B Competition was Gaelscoil Bhríde (Thurles), 2nd was Moycarkey N.S and third was Scoil Chrónaín Naofa (Roscrea).

After the quiz the credit union was delighted to receive such positive feedback from the parents, supporters, and teachers of those participating. The most important feedback of all came from the students, all of whom enjoyed the evening.

The schools quiz requires a substantial voluntary effort every year. Without that sense of volunteerism and people willing to give up their free time, the quiz simply would not happen.

The credit union is already looking forward to next year’s quiz.

In the interim, we wish all those who have qualified from the local quiz the very best as they now go on to represent their school and credit union at the regional level before hopefully securing a place in the national final in April, which is one of, if not, Ireland’s largest annual quiz.

Congratulations to Scoil Chrónaín Naofa (Dromakeenan), who finished 3rd in Competition B of Premier Credit Union’s recent

school quiz. The winning team of Conor, Hailí, Caoimhe, and Harry are pictured above with Premier Credit Union CEO and Quizmaster for the night, Brian King, their teacher Paul Maher, and President of PCU, Amanda Ryan