GAA Stars Hand Out Awards In St Ita’s And St Joseph’s

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St Ita's and St Joseph's student, Lydia Keane, with her Spirit of Sports Award presented to her by Kerry GAA stars Darran O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Also included is Principal Grace Sheehan. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita’s and St Joseph’s student, Lydia Keane, with her Spirit of Sports Award presented to her by Kerry GAA stars Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Also included is Principal Grace Sheehan. Photo by Dermot Crean

SOME special guests turned up at St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School in Balloonagh on Friday for their annual graduation ceremony.

Inter-county GAA stars, Kieran Donaghy and Darran O’Sullivan were on hand to make presentations to graduating pupils at the school who received FETAC qualifications and Leaving Certificate awards in particular subjects.

Fr Patsy Lynch – who received a presentation from the school to mark his 40th year as a priest – said Mass before five students received their certificates in front of fellow students and their families. The award recipients were Lydia Keane, Kevin Looney, Catherine Moriarty, Carrie Ann O’Connor and Dale O’Sullivan.

Lydia Keane and Dale O’Sullivan also received the Spirit of Sports awards.

“The Spirit of Sports awards are for students who have shown exceptional support of others,” said Principal Grace Sheehan. “They may not have achieved first place, but over the years they have taken time out to always include others, to always be a team player. These are national awards given to particular students in schools around the country,” explained Ms Sheehan.

After the ceremony, there were refreshments for students and staff.

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St Ita's and St Joseph's student, Dale O'Sullivan, with his certificate presented to him by Kerry GAA stars Darran O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Also included is Principal Grace Sheehan. Dale also received the Spirit of Sports Award. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita’s and St Joseph’s student, Dale O’Sullivan, with his certificate presented to him by Kerry GAA stars Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Also included is Principal Grace Sheehan. Dale also received the Spirit of Sports Award. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita's and St Joseph's student, Catherine Moriarty is congratulated by young friends after her certificate was presented to her by Kerry GAA stars Darran O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Also included is Principal Grace Sheehan. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita’s and St Joseph’s student, Catherine Moriarty is congratulated by young friends after her certificate was presented to her by Kerry GAA stars Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Also included is Principal Grace Sheehan. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita's and St Joseph's student, Carrie Ann O'Connor is congratulated by young friends after her certificate was presented to her by Kerry GAA stars Darran O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita’s and St Joseph’s student, Carrie Ann O’Connor is congratulated by young friends after her certificate was presented to her by Kerry GAA stars Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita's and St Joseph's student, Kevin Looney with his certificate presented to him by Kerry GAA stars Darran O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Photo by Dermot Crean

St Ita’s and St Joseph’s student, Kevin Looney with his certificate presented to him by Kerry GAA stars Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. Photo by Dermot Crean

 

 

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