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In pictures: Athlete Lucy McGlynn hits the maximum 625 points in Leaving Cert

There was excitement at Colaiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon when the Leaving Cert results were released with Lucy McGlynn, who runs for Ireland, gaining the maximum points total

Irish International athlete Lucy McGlynn from Colaiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon, gained top marks - 625 points-  in her Leaving Cert. She pictured with school principal Cora Feeney when the results were released on Friday morning. She was joined at the school by others who learned their grades. Please click on the arrows to see the gallery

Lucy has represented Ireland, including last year at World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Cali, Colombia, in both the 100m hurdles and 400m hurdles and is a keen all-rounder who represents  Tir Chonaill AC. She has also lined out for Letterkenny Blaze Basketball Club and Aodh Ruadh GAA club. 

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