At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Donagh Macuilleagid, Donal Breathnach, Honor Ní Gloinn and Orla Ní Chonchúir. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
IT was a momentous occasion for the students of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí on Thursday night in the Ballygarry House Hotel where the student awards ceremony took place.
Families of the students joined the management and staff of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí to celebrate the students achievements. It was also a very special occasion for the 48 leaving cert students who graduated on the night.
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Special guests were CEO of Kerry ETB Colm Mac Giolla Bhuí, Karen Gearon and Seán De Buitléir who shared their life experiences and gave the students valuable advice for their future.
They each had powerful messages for the Leaving Cert class.
Past pupil Seán De Butléir encouraged the Leaving Cert pupils to follow their dreams. Colm Mac Giolla Bhuí emphasised the value of education, and it being a lifelong process, while assuring pupils,staff and parents that a new school building is top of his priorities.
Karen Gearon, one of the Dunnes Stores anti-apartheid strikers, spoke passionately about her experience. The audience was mesmerised as she recounted her journey from behind a till in Dunnes Stores to ultimately being seated among the dignitaries, monarchs and celebrities of the world at Nelson Mandela’s funeral.
She stressed that ordinary people can do great things when they stand up for what they believe to be right.
“They are a fine group of young men and women that have left a lasting impression on the teachers that taught them over the past 6 years. We will remember them fondly and we wish them well in their exams and every success in their future lives,” said Vice Principal Ruairí Ó Cinnéide.
The award winners were;
• Dalta na Bliana – Jennifer Ní Muircheartaigh
• Gradam – Rachel Greensmyth Séamus Ó Luanaigh
• Gradam Labhairt na Gaeilge – Caitlín Nic Giolla Gunna
• Gradam Spóirt (sinsir) – Eoin Ó Conaill & Aishling Ní Chonaill (sóisear) Brian Mac Amhlaoibh & Gráinne Ní Mhochóir
• Gradam Chultúir – Alannah Ní Chíosáin & Barra Ó Siochrú
• Gradam na h-idirbhliana – Ríona Breathnach.
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At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Eamonn Ó Leathlabhaoir, Donal Ó Briain and Seamus De Róiste. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Megan Ní Cionachtaigh and Jack O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Ita O’Driscoll, Laura Ní Dhrisceoil and Martina O’Driscoll. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Muireann Ní Mhathúna, Michelle D’Altúin and Jane D’Altúin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Aoife Ní Mhathúna, Edith De Faoite, Ursula Ní Mhochóir and Laoise Ní Chaochlaigh. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Dermot Moriarty, Jennifer Ní Mhuircheartaigh and Siún Moriarty. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Aisling NiíChonaill, Megan Ní Cionachtaigh and Laura Ní Dhrisceoil. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Clodagh Ní Ghrifín, Clar Ní Bhrosnacháin, Jennifer Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Ciara Breathnach. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai graduation were, from left: Gerard O’Brien, Jack Ó Briain and Linda O’Brien. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Eva Phelan, Liam Ó Faoláin and Polly Gill. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Ailbhe Ní Chonaill, Caoimhe Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Riona Bhreathnach, Niamh Ní Chonaill. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Jordan De Barra, Dylan McGearailt and Liam Ó Nualláin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí graduation were, from left: Róisín Curry, Tess Ní Dhubhlainn, Grainne Finnegan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
