Longford graduates have plenty of reason to celebrate
Two Longfordians had reason to celebrate at the recent Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) graduation.
Thomas Igoe, son of Thomas and Stephanie Igoe, Newtownforbes, graduated from Technological University of the Shannon (formerly LIT) with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering with First Class Honours.
Thomas attended primary school in Scoil Mhuire, Newtownforbes and secondary school at Mel’s College, Longford. He is working for an engineering firm in Limerick.
Mary Smyth, daughter of Martin Smyth and Ann Gerety Smyth of Ardagh, went to primary school in Gaelscoil Longfoirt and then to Mean Scoil Mhuire, Longford.
She completed her degree in Design, Animation and Motion Design in Limerick School of Art and Design in 2017 and her doctorate recently.
Mary was awarded her PhD in Philosophy with her research on 'Animating Addiction: a practice-based study of addiction and recovery'.