Three Donegal students awarded All-Ireland Scholarships

Three students from Donegal have been awarded All-Ireland Scholarships which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.

The 2022 leaving certificate students; Andreea-Gabriela Radu from Scoil Mhuire Buncrana Secondary School, Jamesie Wray from Pobalscoil Gaoth Dobhair and Tara Ferry from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola were honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony 2023 last month in the University Concert Hall, University of Limerick. 

Tara Ferry from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola, reciepient of All-Ireland Scholarship

In attendance at the ceremony were Guest of Honour and Limerick Senior Hurling Team Manager John Kiely, Minister for Further and Higher Education Niall Collins TD and Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group, Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland, Moira Doherty as well as the family, friends and principals of the scholarship recipients.

“1,348 successful graduates have emerged with primary degrees and are now either embarking on further studies or in the case of the majority, pursuing successful careers,” commenting on the scheme, Scholarship Sponsor JP McManus said. 

“This figure demonstrates that the key objective – to provide financial support to many gifted young students so they may succeed during their third-level education – has worked. Their drive and determination is admirable, and they should be very proud. We look forward to celebrating the most recent recipients’ achievements at the upcoming ceremony.”

Andreea-Gabriela Radu from Scoil Mhuire Buncrana Secondary School receiving All-Ireland Scholarship

The All-Ireland Scholarships were established in 2008 by JP McManus and this year marks its 15th anniversary. The third-level educational scholarship is awarded to 125 of the highest–achieving students per year, with a minimum of two students from each of the 32 counties.