A TRALEE woman is one of five recipients of sports scholarships from Mary Immaculate College.
The College today announced the five recipients of its annual Elite Sports Scholarship Scheme in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievements.
Austin Stacks and Kerry Senior Ladies Footballer Aoife Dillane, is this year’s Gold Scholarship recipient, valued at €4,000.
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Aoife Dillane, is a Third Year Bachelor of Education student at MIC and this is the second year she has received the scholarship; she was awarded a Silver Scholarship in 2023.
She was a member of Kerry’s All Ireland-winning Senior Ladies Football team in 2024—playing a key role in defeating Galway in a thrilling encounter to help Kerry to a 12th championship win in that code.
In its fifth year, MIC’s Elite Sports Scholarship—offered in memory of former MIC staff members and sporting stalwarts, Noreen Lynch and Leonard Enright—continues to support students who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen discipline.
MIC are proud to announce 2024’s Elite Sports Scholarship awardees ✨
🏅 Kerry Senior Ladies Footballer Aoife Dillane is this year’s Gold Scholarship recipient. @kerryladiesfoot
🥈 Clare Senior Hurler, Shane Meehan and Clara Barrett of Ireland Women’s Rugby have been awarded… pic.twitter.com/tyYHdDgNf0
— Mary Immaculate College (MIC) (@MICLimerick) October 30, 2024
The scholarships are aimed at helping students to balance their commitment to furthering their academic and sporting careers in tandem.
Clare Senior Hurler, Shane Meehan and Clara Barrett of Ireland Women’s Rugby, have been awarded Silver Scholarships.
The are joined by Laois Ladies Footballer Katie Donoghue and Clare Under 20s Hurler, Ronan O’Connor, who were awarded Bronze Scholarships.