The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal Student Achievement Awards took place last week in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery The red carpet was rolled and it was an evening of style and glamour as over 200 students and staff gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s clubs and societies at ATU Donegal. The Clubs & Societies Programme reached the milestone of a total of 50 registered clubs and societies at ATU Donegal in 2023/24. ATU Donegal men's soccer team who were team of the year winners pictured with Front row (l-r) Rory McMorrow, Student Services Manager, ATU Donegal; Paul Hannigan, Head of College, ATU Donegal; Mary Coughlan Special Guest; Dr Orla Flynn, President; Michael Murphy, Head of Sport, ATU Donegal; Josephine Wilson, SU General Manager, ATU Donegal; Barry Breslin, SU President, ATU Donegal; Dr Vicky O’Rourke, Senior Lecturer in Research Development, ATU Donegal and Billy Bennett, VP Academic Affairs & Registrar, ATUOpening proceedings was Josephine Wilson, Students’ Union General Manager at ATU Donegal, who commented that “this growth is hugely reflected in the diverse range of clubs and societies and in the increase in student engagement across the many activities and events, both on and off campus”.Guest Speaker, Mary Coughlan, former Tánaiste, and most recently elected as the first female Chairperson of Donegal GAA presented the Sports Awards on the night. In her interview with compere, Oisin Kelly from Highland Radio, Mary reflected on her own journey through university and encouraged students to appreciate the opportunities given to them and the sacrifices made for them. Mary also advised students to “keep an open mind, be flexible and start again when things don’t always work out. Always take care of yourself and your mental and physical wellbeing”. Similarly, Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President, noted that “participation in clubs and societies is an important part of student life and the
In pictures: Student Achievement Awards at ATU Donegal
The red carpet was rolled and it was an evening of style and glamour as over 200 students and staff gathered to celebrate the achievements of this year’s clubs and societies at ATU Donegal
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Female Sports Star Award 2024 – Laura Doherty, Women’s Basketball Team; Male Sports Star Award 2024 – Tom Dockery, Men’s Soccer Team
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Best Society Photograph winners – Canoe Society
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Most Improved Society winners – Dungeons & Dragons Society
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Leadership and Most Outstanding winners – Honnesh Muppala and Edward Reid
