Former Longford GAA star and local councillor celebrates graduation

Former Longford GAA star and local councillor Paul Ross was among over 1,300 new graduates at the Dundalk Institute of Technology graduation. 

An O'Byrne Cup medal winner with Longford in 2000, Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture.

And the Fine Gael county councillor since 2014 celebrated his academic success with his wife Jenny and children Joe, Ruby and Sophie. 

Paul served as Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council from 2020-21 and he is a former Chairperson of the Livestock committee of Longford IFA. 

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Congratulating this year’s graduates Dr Diarmuid O’Callaghan DkIT president said, “DkIT is proud to celebrate another outstanding cohort of graduates as they mark this important milestone in their academic journey. Graduation is more than a ceremony —, it is a celebration of the many journeys that have taken place over several years here in DkIT and it marks the moment when the efforts and determination of our students are honoured, and the next chapter of their life-story begins.

This occasion reflects the true essence of education: knowledge gained, skills developed, and wisdom earned. As our graduates step into the future, we hope they carry forward the values, friendships, and experiences formed here at DkIT, using them to make a positive impact in the ever-changing world around them, shaped by innovation and new ways of thinking.

These achievements are shared with those who supported our graduates along the way, families, friends, lecturers and the entire DkIT community, all of whom have contributed in some way to the success of the class of 2025. “

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