High-achieving Sligo students receive DCU Scholars Awards
Ryan McGoldrick, BSc in Computer Science, Coola Post-Primary School, Sligo with Professor Dáire Keogh (DCU President, far left) and Dr Jennifer Bruton (Executive Dean of DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing)..
Stephen Rogan, BSc in Actuarial Mathematics, Jesus & Mary Secondary School Enniscrone, Sligo with Professor Dáire Keogh (DCU President, far left) and Professor Michelle Butler (Executive Dean of DCU Faculty of Science & Health).
DUBLIN City University recognised more than 120 undergraduate students, among them students from Sligo, for their academic achievement in this year’s Leaving Certificate and A-level exams, at the DCU Scholars Awards in The Helix, Glasnevin Campus on Wednesday, November 29. The students were recognised for
achieving more than 600 points in the Leaving Certificate exams, or two A grades and one B in the A-levels. Recipients hail from 23 counties on the island of Ireland and represent the university’s five faculties: the DCU Business School, the Institute of Education, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of
Laura Scully, Bachelor of Business Studies International, Mercy College, Sligo with Professor Dáire Keogh (DCU President, far left) and Professor Dominic Elliott (Executive Dean of DCU Business School, far right).
Jane Tempany, BSc in Physical Education with Biology, Ursuline College, Sligo with Principal Colm McIntyre, Professor Dáire Keogh (DCU President, far left) and Professor Michelle Butler (Executive Dean of DCU Faculty of Science & Health). Pictures by Kyran O’Brien
Science & Health and the Faculty of Engineering and Computing.
Seven students were also awarded DCU scholarships. Matthew Larney (Scoil Chaitríona, Glas Naíon) received the Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge scholarship. Six Northern Irish students were also awarded the McAleese Scholarship.
The scholarship includes a cash award and allows successful applicants to gain one of up to five reserved places across a number of DCU undergraduate courses.
DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh said: “This group of scholars, from right across the island of Ireland, represents the extraordinary talent of our
young people.
They are a credit to their former schools and should be very proud of their achievements.
“We look forward to the future success of these talented students and we commit to supporting their personal and academic development throughout their time at the University.”