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07 Sept 2025

Local student awarded prestigious scholarship - Kilkenny Live Highlights 2024

Cathal Norton was awarded a prestigious scholarship by UCD in February

Kilkenny student awarded prestigious scholarship

Kilkenny student, Cathal Norton, was awarded the prestigious UCD Ad Astra Scholarship for excellent academic achievement in February.

Norton is currently completing year two of a Chemical and Bioprocessing Engineering degree. 

The scholarship is a leadership program available to students who demonstrate high intellectual achievement and are motivated to develop further by undertaking a challenging programme and developing their leadership skillset.

His former school, CBS Kilkenny paid tribute to the local man, stating: "Well done Cathal, we are very proud of you."

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