Longford students honoured at All Ireland scholarships award ceremony
All Ireland scholarship awards founder, JP McManus, presented scholarships to Ardscoil Phádraig Granard student Rachel Higgins and Méan Scoil Mhuire Longford student Danielle Kanyinsola Richard-Akinyemi
Two Longford students have received an All Ireland scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
L-R: JP McManus, Ardscoil Phádraig Granard student Rachel Higgins, Willie O'Dea TD, and school principal Rosemary Johnston
Now in its 18th year, the awards were first established in 2008 by entrepreneur JP McManus as a means of providing financial support to gifted students pursuing third-level education.
Mr McManus was in attendance at the ceremony alongside guest of honour and double Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, Deputy Willie O’Dea TD, and Head of the Skills and Education Group for the Department for the Economy NI, Louise Watson.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mr McManus acknowledged what he described as “the outstanding achievements” of the winners.
L-R: JP McManus, Méan Scoil Mhuire Longford student Danielle Kanyinsola Richard-Akinyemi, Willie O'Dea TD, and school principal Siobhán Cullen
Each year, 125 scholarships are awarded across the 32 counties with recipients receiving €6,750 per year in Ireland and £5,500 per year in Northern Ireland, to cover the duration of their undergraduate studies.