WEXFORD ELEVEN AWARDED CARLOW IT SCHOLARSHIPS

ELEVEN Wexford students were among those awarded academic scholarships by Institute of Technology Carlow recently.

At a ceremony at the institute, 32 academic scholarships and 90 gold and elite sports scholarships for the 2017/2018 academic year were presented to students who have distinguished themselves, both academically and through their exceptional sporting ability.

Pictured with Dr Patricia Mulcahy, president of the Institute of Technology Carlow, David Denieffe, vice president for academic affairs, and Dr David Dowling, head of faculty of Science and Health, are, (back row from left):

• Alexandra Walton, who attended Meanscoil Garman, Enniscorthy, and is studying for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in visual communications and design.

• Ciaran Dunne, who attended Coláiste an Átha, Kilmuckridge, and is studying for a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in mechanical engineering.

• Jack Sinnott, who went to St Peter’s College, Wexford, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Business.

• Harry Nuzum, who attended East Glendalough School, Wicklow, and is studying for a B.Eng. in mechanical engineering.

• Meabh O’Donovan, a former Gorey Community School who is studying for a BA in Art.

• Evan Quirke, who attended St Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy, and is studying for a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in computer games development.

• Thomas Duke, who attended Blackrock College, Dublin, and is currently studying a B.Sc. in construction management with building services. Front seated (from left):

• Liam McCann, who attended St Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy, and is currently studying for a B.Eng. in civil engineering.

• Sally Bates, who attended Bridgetown College, and is pursuing an BA course in accounting.

• Sarah Redmond O’Brien, a former Bridgetown College student, who is studying for a BA in early childhood education and care.

• Micheal O’Rourke, who went to St Peter’s College and is pursuing a BA course in sport management and coaching.