.Sixth class pupil Eddie Hayes with dad Padraig, brothers Aiden and Callum and mom Nicola at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE were many tears on Tuesday as sixth class pupils spent an emotional final day at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville.
After a lap of honour earlier that day — where the pupils from other classes gave them a guard of honour — their eight years of primary school education came to an end with a graduation ceremony later that evening.
After a blessing from Fr Vitalis, Principal Robbie O’Connell welcomed all to the school hall. He said many of the students were emotional during the day, but he considered this a sign of how much the school has meant to them over the years.
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“It’s a sign that we’re doing things well here, it’s a sign that they’ll miss Blennerville National School and we will certainly miss each and every one of you,” he said.
“Finishing primary school is a significant milestone in your lives. We look back on the trials and tribulations of the last eight years, but we look forward with excitement and anticipation to what lies ahead in secondary school,” added Principal O’Connell.
“Work as hard as you can. You are all unique and have individual talents, so realise your potential and don’t look back with regrets. Be positive. Always have a positive outlook in whatever you doing be it in sport, school or family life.”
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He thanked all staff members, but especially class teacher Ms Debbie Moriarty and Ms Aine Quinn as well as caretaker Paudie O’Shea, members of the board of management, parents council and the parents of the children.
The pupils then sang Coldplay’s ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’ and the proceedings concluded with a video of the students — containing images of their journey from junior infants to sixth class, their memories and hopes for the future — projected on the wall for all to enjoy.
It’s all over now, but the memories and friendships made at Blennerville will endure for years to come. Scroll down for photos…
How it started…the St Brendan’s NS junior infants class in August 2015. Photo by Dermot CreanHow it’s going…The sixth class students with Fr Vitalis, teachers Aine Quinn and Debbie Moriarty and Principal Robbie O’Connell at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sixth class pupil Róisín Moran and mom Ruth Bailey at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanIta Greaney with granddaughters Sarah Greaney and Megan Barrero at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sixth class pupil Polly Jones with Iona McGloin and dad David Jones at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanCallum Ross with dad Scot sister Evie and mom Caitriona at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sixth class pupils Ruby Foley, Olivia Crean, Polly Jones and Alanna O’Sullivan at the St Brendan’s NS Blennerville Graduation evening on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Sixth class pupil dad Robyn Sheridan with dad Tommy, Joan, Frank and Katie Sheridan at the Presentation Primary School graduation ceremony in the school hall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A BEAUTIFUL graduation ceremony was held at Presentation Primary’s hall on Tuesday morning as 32 girls said goodbye to the school before moving on to the next chapter of their education.
It was an emotional event for all as Principal John Hickey welcomed the girls, parents and other family members for the occasion.
The pupils, taught this year by Ruth Lowney, had a big part to play of course, reciting their own poems, singing the closing song ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ and they made their own mortar boards for the ceremony which were duly flung into the air at the end of the ceremony.
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The ‘Banna Ceoil’ performed the music under Helena Hennessy, while two Ukrainian girls sang a song from their homeland fitting for the occasion.
Sixth class pupil Jane O’Callaghan received an award for outstanding contribution to music while Emily O’Day was recognised for her Student of the Year award.
“This is the last all-girls class we have in the school so it’s the end of an era for us. It’s also the end of an era for many parents whose youngest children are graduating from primary school,” said Principal Hickey, who wished them all well for secondary school. Scroll down for photos…
Sixth class pupil Patricia Kasongo with Louise Kasongo at the Presentation Primary School graduation ceremony in the school hall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sixth class pupil Nehad Gharib with Sabry Gharib and Iona Leanta at the Presentation Primary School graduation ceremony in the school hall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanSixth Class pupils Kayla Kirwan, Sophie Moloney and Kate Brick with David and Sabrina Kirwan and Louise Brick at the Presentation Primary School graduation ceremony in the school hall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.The pupils onstage at the Presentation Primary School graduation ceremony in the school hall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe sixth class pupils pictured before the Presentation Primary School graduation ceremony in the school hall on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.How it started…Ms Deenihan’s Junior Infants class back in August 2015. Photo by Dermot CreanMs Foley’s junior infants class back in August 2015. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Ryan Nix with Martin, Stephanie and Melissa at the Scoil Eoin sixth class graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a glorious Thursday morning as the sixth class pupils of Scoil Eoin Balloonagh made their way to the school hall for a final farewell to their primary schooldays.
The 75 pupils celebrated their eight years at the school with a special graduation ceremony attended by their families and it proved an emotional experience for all.
A Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh was followed by an address from Principal Kieran O’Toole who congratulated them all and wished them well as they embark on another journey in secondary schools around the town.
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After a short break for refreshments, pipers led the students back in the hall where special presentations were made to them and their favourite memories of the years spent at the school were shared.
The students then concluded with their graduation song, ‘I’ll Always Remember You’ by Miley Cyrus and there were very few dry eyes in the house after that! Scroll down for photos…
Hannah Reidy with Vincent Reidy and Jennifer O’Carroll Reidy at the Scoil Eoin sixth class graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mr Kennelly’s sixth class pupils which were Ms O’Connor’s juniors back in 2015.Ms O’Connor’s junior infants back in 2015. Photo: Dermot Crean.Mr McSweeney’s sixth class pupils which were Ms Daly’s juniors back in 2015.Ms Daly’s junior infants back in 2015. Photo: Dermot Crean.Ms Foley’s sixth class pupils which were Ms Sheehan’s juniors back in 2015.Ms Sheehan’s junior infants back in 2015. Photo: Dermot Crean.Theo Wattam with aunt Pamela Hunt at the Scoil Eoin sixth class graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanAmelie O’Sullivan with John Kinsella, Tina Kinsella, Elaine Kinsella and Cian O’Sullivan at the Scoil Eoin sixth class graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kelly Hayes with Rachel Hayes, Luke Stanley and Bernie Hayes at the Scoil Eoin sixth class graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Listellick sixth class pupils Sean Maunsell and Jack Behan after the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was an emotional Monday evening for Listellick NS sixth class pupils and their families when they gathered for their graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church.
The pupils began their schooldays back in August of 2015 in the school on the hill and will finish up about 50 yards up the road in the brand new school, which was officially opened last Friday.
Fr Amos was the celebrant for the service and this was followed by Principal Annette Dineen praising the pupils for the wonderful young boys and girls they have become during their time at Listellick.
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Teachers Anna Flynn, Micheál Ó Dubhghaill and Karen O’Driscoll introduced each pupil, reading the students’ favourite memories of their schooldays and what they want to be when they grow up, from football stars to astrophysicists.
Each of the 39 pupils received a memento of their time in the school from Principal Dineen before the ceremony finished with the pupils singing ‘Lean On Me’ in front of the altar.
The pupils and their families then went to the pastoral centre for refreshments on a night to remember for all. Scroll down for photos…
The Listellick NS sixth class pupils with teachers Micheál Ó Dubhghaill, Anna Flynn and Karen O’Driscoll at the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.In the beginning…the junior infants starting their schooldays back in 2015. Photo by Dermot CreanMore of the class of 2015 junior infants starting their schooldays. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupil Filip Trybus makes a presentation to Listellick NS Principal Annette Dineen after the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick sixth class pupils after their graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick sixth class pupil Dyen Hanafin with Chloe, Ray, Kayleigh and Ruby Hanafin after the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Sixth class Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pupils Aine Ní Dhubhlainn, Tegan Nic Gearailt and Eabha Ní Éalaí at their graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
EIGHT years of fun, laughter, tears and learning is coming to an end for sixth class pupils at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn this month, as they prepare to move on to the next chapter in their education.
To mark this transition, a special graduation evening was held on Thursday where the students and their families gathered in the hall to celebrate their time in the school.
A mass was celebrated by Fr Francis Nolan, followed a presentation of certificates and the fáinne óir, with sixth class teacher Déaglán Ó Cúill giving a short mention of the qualities of each of his students as he made the presentations.
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Principal Liam Ó Conchubhair was effusive in his praise for the departing cohort of pupils. “They started here in 2015 and they were a fabulous group. It’s a class that went through the COVID pandemic and while it affected them, it didn’t knock them back.”
“We’re very proud of them — how they’ve developed with us in the school and that they love and cherish the Irish language. They’re ready to leave us now and go on to great things in the future,” he said. Scroll down for photos…
How it all started…Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn Junior Infants beginning their schooldays in 2015. Photo by Dermot Crean.All grown up now…sixth class Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pupils at their graduation night on Thursday. Also included in front teachers Seán Ó Dúgáin, Fr Francis Nolan, teacher Deaglán Ó Cúill, Principal Liam Ó Conchubhair and teacher Olive Ní Ghearáin. Photo by Dermot CreanSixth class pupils Philip Doyle, Paddy O’Connor, Tom de Barra, Danny Brick and Eoin Tansley at their graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sixth class Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn pupils with the cake at their graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn graduation cake. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Pharmacy Technician graduates Lorraine Foley, Laura Manning, Shauna Ahern, Sarah O’Sullivan, Dearbhla Noonan and Caroline Brennan at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a momentous day for over 700 graduates at Munster Technological University’s Conferring of Awards Ceremonies on Friday.
The award ceremonies marked the first in person conferring since October 2019, although the graduating of Class of 2021 received their parchments in October 2021, and returned to the Kerry Sports Academy at MTU back in May to celebrate their achievements with family and friends.
Addressing the graduates on Friday, President of MTU, Professor Maggie Cusack, spoke of her pride in each and every graduate.
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“Getting to this momentous day in your lives takes hard work, courage and resilience as well as support from your family, friends and the MTU community. The last two years have been difficult as you completed your studies through a global pandemic. But you have proved your adaptability and strength in taking on all the challenges that you were faced with. Enjoy the celebrations today and everyone at MTU wishes you the very best for the years ahead,” she said.
Yesterday we brought you images of graduates from courses in the School of Health & Social Sciences. This time it’s the turn of graduates of courses in the School of Business, Computing & Humanities and School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Scroll down for photos…
Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design course graduates Jack Roche, Jack Finnerty and Saoirse Freisinger at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Agricultural Science graduate Conor O’Brien and Veterinary Bioscience graduate Aisling O’Leary at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanEngineering graduates Diarmuid Lynch and Patie Murphy, Kilgarvan at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Agricultural Science course graduates Eddie Joyce, Anthony McCarthy and Seamus O’Doherty at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPharmacy Technician graduates Emer Barrett and Leah Costello at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pharmacy Management and Practice graduates Rachel Byrne, Lorraine Lyne and Mary O’Connor at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanCivil Engineering graduates Denis Creedon, Roy Sheridan and Cathal Burke at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pharmacy Management graduates Emma Molloy and Sarah O’Brien at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPharmacy Management and Practice graduates Aoife Moloney and Rebecca Grassick at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Twins Grace and Hanna Downey who graduate in Veterinary Bioscience at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPharmaceutical Science graduates Rachel Brennan and Malandra Ong at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Veterinary Bioscience graduates Shannon Doyle and Aisling O’Leary with Agricultural Science graduates Ruth O’Neill and Aoife Daly at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanBusiness Management graduate Zoe King with Marketing and Management graduates Chelsea Flynn, Maria Griffin, Laura Moloney and Colette O’Shea at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Veterinary Bioscience graduates Abigail Taylor-Freeme, Lauren Eastley and Karen Kelly at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanEvent Management graduates Simona Birsan and Nyomi White at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Hotel Management graduates Karel Soudny and Csilla Velmovszki at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanEvent Management graduates Ali Keane, Laoise Geaney, Katelyn Foley, Sorcha Casey and Olivia Casey at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanBusiness graduates Chloe O’Connor, Colette O’Connor, Gemma Fitzgerald and Maryann Sullivan at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanAnimation, Visual Effects and Motion Design course graduates Elena Horgan, Evelyn Watts and Grace O’Shea at the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanA full house for the Munster Technological University Graduation Ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Sixth class pupil Ruadh O’Brien with sister Sadhbh on board and parents Róisín and Shane at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A MOMENTOUS Monday at St Brendan’s NS in Blennerville came to a close with a special graduation ceremony as sixth class pupils said farewell to their primary schooldays.
The 26 pupils and their families took shelter from the driving rain outside at the school hall for an emotional evening of reflection, song and laughter.
“They’ve been a fantastic group, very energetic, lots of fun and they’ll be missed,” said Principal Robbie O’Connell.
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Fr Vitalis performed a blessing at the ceremony which was followed by a performance of Coldplay’s ‘Viva La Vida’ by the pupils.
Then a video was shown of each pupil describing the person who inspired them, the highlight of their time at the school and hopes for the future.
Each student received a pen, a hoodie and a certificate of graduation. For ten families, the graduation saw the last of their children leave the school, so they received a certificate of thanks for their support of Blennerville NS down the years.
The children will now embark on a new journey in various secondary schools around Tralee and we wish them the best for the future. Scroll down for photos…
HOW IT STARTED…Ms Edel O’Sullivan’s junior infants class back in 2014. Photo by Dermot Crean.HOW IT’S GOING…Sixth class pupils at their graduation night at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanSixth class pupil Eve O’Sullivan with Ciara and Aidan O’Sullivan at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sixth class pupil Kerri Falvey with parents Dave and Aine at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanSixth class pupil Caragh Kelliher with Treasa Walsh at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sixth class pupil Elizabeth Sullivan with dad Mark at St Brendan’s NS Blennerville on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Cody Shanahan with mom Trisha Murphy and grandmother Martina Murphy at the Moyderwell Mercy sixth class graduation on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a miserable morning outside the gym at Moyderwell Mercy Primary School on Friday, but the mood was altogether different inside, as sixth class pupils enjoyed their graduation day ceremony.
It was a time to look back on eight years at the school where they formed lifetime friendships and laid solid foundations for their further education in secondary school.
“We’ll be sad to see them go, but like all other years it’s wonderful to see them moving on,” said Principal Moira Quinlan.
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Principal Quinlan said COVID was a challenge during the past couple of years, but thankfully the students had a relatively normal sixth class experience.
“We’re delighted that they got the opportunity this year to take part in some school activities like swimming, tours and other sporting events which created excitement and enhanced the school spirit. At least they’ve had a fairly normal sixth class year and they’re ready to move on to the next stage of their journey,” she said.
The students and their families enjoyed the ceremony where there were speeches by the teachers and the Principal, a dance performance by the fifth and sixth class and gift bags were presented to the students.
Afterwards, they had pizza and treats for lunch and finally the school body formed an arch which the sixth class passed through symbolising their departure from the school and onto another adventure. Best of luck to them all. Scroll down for photos…
HOW IT STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 2014….Ms Janeve Lyons junior infants class at Moyderwell. Photo by Dermot CreanMr Sayers class at the Moyderwell Mercy sixth class graduation on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.BACK TO SEPTEMBER 2014….Ms Sarah Daly’s junior infants class in Moyderwell. Photo by Dermot CreanMs Creagh’s class at the Moyderwell Mercy sixth class graduation on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupil Ronan O’Callaghan with dad Clive and granddad Denis O’Callaghan at the Moyderwell Mercy sixth class graduation on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPupil James O’Connor with Caroline O’Connor, grandmother Noreen O’Connor and James McCarthy at the Moyderwell Mercy sixth class graduation on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupils at the Moyderwell Mercy sixth class graduation on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPupil Kelly O’Sullivan with Melanie and Martin O’Sullivan at the Moyderwell Mercy sixth class graduation on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Pupil Sophie Culloty with Liam, Tommy and Emma Culloty at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A FOND farewell was given to sixth class pupils from Listellick NS on Monday evening at a special graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church.
The 21 students were joined by their families and school staff for a Mass and presentation of a gift bag by the Principal Annette Dineen.
Teachers Anna Flynn and Micheál Ó Dubhghaill introduced each pupil individually with a little snippet of information about their time at the school.
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“We’ll be sorry to see them go. They’re a really tight group because there’s only 21 of them. They were fantastic and all worked well together,” said Principal Dineen.
Afterwards, the students and their families retired to the pastoral centre for refreshments and a slideshow of snapshots of their time in Listellick. Scroll down for photos…
The Listellick NS Sixth Class pupils with Fr Amos, teachers Anna Flynn and Micheál Ó Dubhghaill, and Principal Annette Dineen at their graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.FLASHBACK TO AUGUST 2014…how it all started on first day at school in Ms Dillane’s junior infants class. Photo by Dermot CreanPupil Barry Laide with granaunt Eileen McQuinn and parents Louise and Pa Laide at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupil Megan Gaynor with Martina and Mike Gaynor at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanPupil Mia Molloy with grandmother Dolly Molloy and dad Rory Molloy at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupil Emma Vinarcik with Imrick, Nicole, Patrick and Jana Vinarick at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Freddie Verling with John and Ruby Verling at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A MOMENTOUS day in the lives of eleven students arrived on Friday when they graduated after years of education at St Ita’s and St Joseph’s school in Tralee.
The students, dressed in their caps and gowns, were joined by their families and school staff for a lovely ceremony to mark the end of the time at the school in Balloonagh.
“They’ve been fantastic students over the years and brought a smile to my face every day,” said Principal Grace Sheehan.
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“We’ll find it hard to see them go but we’re delighted for them. They’ll move on to further education and training,” she added.
The students had a tough couple of years with COVID restrictions but came through it.
“The first lockdown was shock initially and we put our heads together to facilitate online learning. During the second lockdown we had a mixture of students at home and at school as some were not able to attend due to health issues, but eventually they all came back,” she said.
A day to remember for all then and best of luck to the students in their future endeavours. Scroll down for photos…
Graduates with school staff Noreen Flaherty, Laura O’Connor, Principal Grace Sheehan, Joanne O’Brien, Denis Reidy, Helen O’Riordan and Lily Lenihan at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Afeefah Memon and dad Altaf Memon at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanSophie-Mai Pierse with dad Risteard Pierse at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katie Mahony with Dan and Martina Mahony at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanStudents celebrating St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Eimer Ní Suilleabháin with Colm and Jimí Ó Suilleabháin and Sorcha Uí Shuilleabháin at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
WITH less than two weeks to go before the start of the Leaving Cert exams, the sixth year students from Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí gathered for a graduation ceremony in The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday night.
“We had 74 Leaving Cert students this year, the most we’ve had so far in the school,” said Principal Ruairí Ó Cinnéide, speaking at the event.
The in-person graduation night returned for the first time since 2019 and the students have had to cope with a lot over that period.
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“It’s been a difficult time for them, but it was great to have an awards ceremony earlier today in the school and now to host this graduation tonight. The students have put in great work over the past while and we hope they do well in the upcoming exams,” added the Principal.
The students each received a certificate of their graduation and a special mention was given to Aoibhe Ní Linneáin from Kilflynn who hadn’t missed a day of school since she began in first year. Well done to all and good luck in the exams. Scroll down for photos…
Eddie Ó Sé, Colin Ó Dúda and Cian Ó Grifín at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jack Ó Suilleabháin with Gene Ó Suilleabháin and Elma Uí Shuilleabháin at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanStudents Caoimhe Ní Chianáin and Clodagh Nic Uileagóid with Nora Marie Murphy and Mary Murphy at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aideen Ní Chróinín with John Cronin and Eleanor Cronin at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanCáit de Rossa with Carmel and Mike Ross at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Students Erin Ní Dhonnaile and Cosette Ní Dhubhlainn with Sophie Uí Dhubhlainn and Fionnbarra Ó Dhubhlainn at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanRóisín Ní Mhaolaoidh, Emma Nic Gearailt and Cáit de Rossa at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Gearóid Ó Loingsigh, Alex Ó Catháin Kepp and Paddy Breathnach at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanSharon and Josh de Róiste at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Síle Ní Loingsigh, Aoife Ní Shuilleabháin, Ciara Ní Chroidheáin, Grace Ní Bhriain and Ella Ní Bhraoin at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanAoibhín Ní Chorradáin, Saoirse Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh and Laura Ní Lionnáin at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ailbhe Ní Dhálaigh with Pa Daly and Mary Ross at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanJosh de Róiste, Aoibhnea Nic Muiris, Sophie Ní Shuilleabháin, Máire Sabhaois and Eoin Mac Uileagóid at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Annie Ní Néill and Ailbhe Ní Dhálaigh at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at The Meadowlands Hotel on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Mary Kate Healy, Aisling Lynch, Ciara Kelleher and Fiona Coughlan at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE ‘Class of 2021’ celebrated their graduation at the Munster Technological University’s Conferring of Awards Celebration Ceremonies at the Kerry Campus on Friday.
These ceremonies were due to take place in Autumn 2021, but could not take place in person due to COVID 19 restrictions at the time.
The graduates received their parchments in October 2021, and returned to the Kerry Sports Academy at MTU on Friday to celebrate their achievements with family and friends during celebration ceremonies at 10am and 2pm.
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This year’s graduating classes include students from the School of Business, Computing and Humanities, the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and the School of Health and Social Sciences and represent direct CAO applicants, mature students, international students, and those completing studies on a part-time basis.
The total number of students celebrating receiving their parchments was 790 ranging from Higher Certificates at Level 6 to Masters Degrees at Level 9.
Testament to the multicultural diversity at MTU, this figure also includes 102 International students who hail from China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka India, Canada, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Ghana, among other countries.
Addressing the graduates, President of MTU, Professor Maggie Cusack, commended their resilience and adaptability in completing their studies during a global pandemic.
Professor Cusack added “We are immensely proud of each and every one of our graduates. Completing third level studies is a major personal achievement and today we would also like to thank the healthcare graduates who were in the frontline of the pandemic. We are delighted we can all share this ceremony together and celebrate the achievements of the first ever graduates from a Kerry university.” Scroll down for photos…
Sharon Griffin (Agricultural Science), Rachel Lennon (Veterinary BioScience), Sinead Forde (Veterinary BioScience), Taylor Long (Veterinary BioScience) at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kathy Flynn, Alexandra Wicha, Nicola O’Brien and Saoirse Sheehy at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanAgricultural Engineering graduates Jack Scanlon and Jack O’Sullivan at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Veterinary Bioscience graduate Louise Greenan with parents Anthony and Dolores Greenan at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanVeterinary BioScience graduates Krystelle Clynch, Aisling Breen and Dejana Grubjesic at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Wildlife Biology graduates Nancy O’Donovan and Brogan Jones at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanGeneral Nursing graduates Marisa O’Leary and Patrick O’Callaghan at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Agricultural Science graduates Michaela Hodnett and Ian Lynch at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanGeneral Nursing graduates Sarah Dalton, Maria O’Shea and Alice Griffin at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Agricultural Science graduates Jack Hennessy, Darragh Joy, Micheál Nolan and Eoghain McMahon at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanTurlough Rafferty, Liz Gavin, Robert Ludgate, Dr Helena McMahon Head of Department at STEM, Gerry Cronin and Louie Ward at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Nursing graduates Adelina Isufi, Orla O’Donnell, Aisling Moriarty, Aine O’Connor, Geri O’Carroll and Orla Meehan, at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanCounselling With Addiction course graduates Bernadette McFadden and Marion Byrne at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Nursing Studies graduates Alana O’Connor, Tehmina Sadiq, Tanzena Akther, Fionúir O’Connor and AJ Ybanez at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPharmacy Technician graduates Amy Burke, Emma Coffey and Saoirse Sheehy at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Agricultural Mechanisation graduates David Mortimer, Ronan Griffiths, Ashley Deane and Evan Wallace at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanVeterinary BioScience graduates Rachel Lennon, Chloe O’Donnell and Katie Regan at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Nursing students Karen O’Sullivan, Nicola O’Leary, Catherine McGarty, Sarah Dalton, Rebecca O’Sullivan and Ciara McGlynn at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanAnne Dowling, Emily Hickey Brosnan, Ciara Kelleher and Fiona Coughlan at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanGeneral Nursing graduates Liz Clancy, Ciara O’Shea, Aine Masterson and Fergal Dooley at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanNursing graduates Katie Moynihan and Emma O’Brien at the MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe MTU Graduation Day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Lauren Barrett and Niamh O’Sullivan at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE weather was perfect for photographs after the Sixth Year students of Mercy Mounthawk celebrated their graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon.
The church was packed with the families of around 180 students who reflected on their time in the school.
Then it was out in the sun and for many, off to celebrate with their friends before getting down to the business of those last two weeks of study. Scroll down for photos…
Emily Quirke, Cara Quinlivan and Rebecca O’Connor at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Rory O’Kelly, David O’Connor, Shane Walsh, Tomás Sheehy and Eoin Ó Buachalla at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMarie Husarova, Blessing Ndebele and Lydia Zavadska at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Megan O’Donnell, Hannah Lenihan and Denise Brocher at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMaeve Buckley, Ava McCarthy, Jodie O’Halloran and Ali Feely at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJaylord Tabios, Grainne Sheehan and Tamila Khussainova at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katie Dennehy, Ewelina Jaworska, Rachel Driscoll and Edel Moran at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMairita Ancevskis, Deivids Ancevskis, Angelika Starosz and Alens Ancevskis at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanRachel and Marian Bowler at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Grainne, Joan, Sean, Mike, Padraig and Sean Griffin at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanRoisin Doyle, Lauren Lenihan, Grainne Sheehan and Rachel McEniry at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanLaura Brassil and Nessa McGarty at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katie Ryan, Anna Foley, Lauren Houlihan and Lorna Moriarty at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJoe O’Connor, Adam Boyle, Jack Lynch and Darragh O’Sullivan at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanSean McElligott, Shane Costello, Sean Houlihan and Ian Dillane at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Hannah Lynchehan, Rebecca Ryan and Roksana Jaglowska at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Emer Bennett, Aisling Miklis and Suzanne Whyte, all Health and Leisure With Massage at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE culmination of years of hard work by students, the first 2017 IT Tralee conferring ceremony took place on Thursday in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre, with two more sessions planned for Friday.
Over 1,000 students will graduate over the two days including people from 30 different nations, including China, Malaysia and Canada and Erasmus students from numerous European countries.
On Thursday, it was the turn of hundreds of students in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics — which includes Biological & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Civil Engineering & Construction Studies and Agricultural & Manufacturing Engineering — and the School of Health & Social Sciences (Health & Leisure Studies students). Scroll down for photos…
Kelvin Teahan, Ciara Fitzgerald, Annette Creagh, Ciara Sheehan and Cathal Dowling, all Agricultural Science, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mark Phelan, Christopher Morris, Matthew Wilson, Patrick Heffernan and Jamie Lenihan, Agricultural Engineering students, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanHealth and Leisure With Massage students at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
Amy O’Connell, Mary Collins and Kate Mannix, Health and Leisure, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanRonan Le Blanc, Dara Moloney, Ray Croke and Garlath Archibald, all Level 6 Industrial Automation and Instrumentation, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tommy Porter, Michael Kurowski, Daniel McCarthy, Con Cronin and Shane O’Halloran, all Manufacturing Engineering, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanHealth and Leisure students at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Margo Barry, Sonia Waldron and Grainne O’Brien, Health and Leisure With APA, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanJennifer Fitzgerald and Raisin Crowe, Health and Leisure, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Declan Ensko, Eddie O’Sullivan, Jamie O’Leary and Adam Gray, all Health and Leisure Level 8, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanLiam Whitord, Susan Moloney and Lisa Murphy, all Agricultural Science, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanAaron Healy, Padraig O’Driscoll and Eoin McCarthy, all Agricultural Science, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanGrainne Gilsenan, Eoin Hurley, Laura O’Connell and Catriona Crowe, all Agricultural Science, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanIqra Saleen and Gosia Szlatka, Pharmaceutical Analysis With Forensics, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanNicola McCooey, Wildlife Biology, Dylan Hallett, Wildlife Biology and Fiona Brady, Field Biology, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanClaire McCarthy, Clodagh O’Halloran, David Ebbs, Ciaran Lyons and Stephanie Nixon, all Health and Leisure, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanDonal Fitzpatrick, Patrick Dale, Pierse Deegan and Paul Connell all Agricultural Mechanics, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanAisling Miklis who received a Certificate of Achievement for having the Highest Grade in her year in Health And Leisure With Massage, at the IT Tralee Conferring Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
GRADUATION season is well underway around the country at the moment.
The BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) Conferring and annual Graduation Breakfast took place in UCC on Wednesday, October 18 and, of course, there were a number of Kerry people among the recipients.
The IT Tralee graduation ceremony takes place November 2/3 this year. Scroll down for photos from UCC…
Eoin, Jenny, Larry, Pat and Kate Sheehy from Tralee. Larry graduated with a degree in BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) from UCC on Wednesday, October 18th.Richard Hayman, Brenda Walsh and Ashley Hayman from Tralee pictured at the annual BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) Graduation Breakfast in UCC on Wednesday, October 18th.Chantal O’Sullivan, West Cork, Stuart Miller, Ballygarvan and Edel O’Shea, Kerry pictured at the annual BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) Graduation Breakfast in UCC on Wednesday, October 18th.
.Emer Ward and Jessie Mackey (Childcare) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
HUNDREDS of students donned their caps and gowns at the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre on Thursday evening for the annual Kerry College of Further Education graduation ceremony.
There were 625 students enrolled in the past year at the college. Awards conferred on graduates are nationally and internationally recognised at Level 5 and Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications with graduates already in employment or in third level as a result of completing their courses at KCFE.
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Some of the awards conferred included were Construction, Childcare, Engineering, Multimedia, Legal Studies, Applied Social Studies with Psychology, Sports and Recreation, Medical and Legal Secretarial Studies, Sports Therapy, Art & Design, Professional Cookery, Beauty Therapy, Nursing Studies, etc.
Stories were shared throughout the evening of where graduates had found employment or where they had progressed to third level education since completing their further education awards at the college last May.
Mary Lucey, Principal and Carmel Kelly, Deputy Principal were congratulated by Cllr Terry O’Brien on their management appointments at the college.
MC for the night was Joanne Roche, Acting Assistant Principal at the college, who provided some inspirational words for graduates and acknowledged the support each graduate had received from their own families and the college as they made this journey towards success.
Employers in the county and beyond who had provided quality work experience were thanked as it had enabled students to receive certification and gain real industry experience in the skills which had been taught to students on the various courses.
Cllr Terry O’Brien complemented the graduates and reminded them of the hard work they had undertaken while studying which had now resulted in such a major achievement.
Guest of Honour on the night was Declan Coyle, well-known motivational speaker, who captured the audience attention with inspiring words asking graduates to always take a positive attitude in life.
Director of Further Education and Training with Kerry ETB, Owen O’Donnell, gave his insight into the value of further education in the lives of young people. He asked them to bring kindness to the workplaces they find themselves part of in the future.
Margaret Griffin, Graduate of KCFE, spoke about the confidence she had gained while pursuing her studies at the college. She described her experience with further education and the support she got from college staff in making her career goals come true. We were there before the ceremony began to take some photos below (also at the end is a brief video made for KCFE from the event)…
Rachel Malone and Kayleigh Fitzmaurice (Professional Cookery) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sharywar Imran and Michael Kamyana (Business Management) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanLeanne O’Regan and Emma Hurley (Nursing With Maternity) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Clodagh Foley, Shane Canty and Alana Keane (Applied Social Studies) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanHolly Marsden, Annie Burke, Natasha O’Carroll and Grace Elmes (Beauty Therapy) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Oissine Moore, Heather Heaslip, Lucy Falvey and Jade Healy (Veterinary Assisting) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan McCrohan, Samantha Drury, Anne Ó Fuaráin and Aisling O’Carroll (Childcare) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jerry O’Shea, Elaine Lawlor, (Pre-University Law) Greta Treacy, Karen O’Sullivan and Shannon Kennedy (Criminology) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanElaine McGreevy, Megan Gamble, Edel Griffin and Judy Griffin (Nursing and Maternity) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Norette Prendergast, Shannon McCarthy, Jade Crean and Lauren Hurley (Nursing Studies) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanEmily O’Callaghan (Engineering Technology) and Elisha Buckley (Art, Craft and Design) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Gina Bulelwa (Childcare Management) and Mooi Chaw (Professional Cookery) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJanina Weber, Shannon O’Donoghue, David Mitchell and Rebecca Stack (Schoolbag Childcare SNA) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanHelen Corcoran, Megan Barry, Aisling Healy and Trisha O’Malley (Schoolbag Childcare SNA) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanJoseph Doyle, Jerry Brook and Kevin O’Connor (Furniture Making and Restoration) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanInnis Daly and Jordan McDonald (Beauty Therapy) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanTaran Kaur, Leanne O’Riordan and Emily McCarthy (Childcare) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanRegina Keating and Norette Prendergast (Nursing Studies) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanNicole Quinn and Louise Doyle (Nursing Studies) at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanStudents at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanStudents at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanStudents at the Kerry College of Further Education Graduation Ceremony on Thursday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Nicole O’Sullivan congratulated by special guest Aidan O’Mahony at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
LEAVING school can be an emotional time and it was certainly the case for the 10 graduates from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School on Friday.
Families gathered at the school for a Mass followed by a presentation of certificates to the students who hail from all over Kerry and beyond.
Special guest on the afternoon was Aidan O’Mahony who said he was delighted to come, especially as his nephew, Oisín, is a past pupil.
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He congratulated them all on their achievement after their hard work over the years.
Principal Grace Sheehan also congratulated the students who enjoyed their time at the school.
“The students would have been here a number of years, some came at primary level, other at post-primary,” said Principal Grace Sheehan.
“They are all on different paths now. Some of them will go National Learning Network, the John Of Gods Life Skills programme, vocational training, so it’s a variety of programmes they will be attending depending on their skills and talents,” she said. Scroll down for photos…
Principal of St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School, Grace Sheehan (third from left) with Sarah Sheehan, graduate Sharon Sheehan, Mary Sheehan, Timmy Sheehan and Karen Sheehan at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation day on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Paula Hewson, Ann Marie Hewson, Pat Palmer, graduate Cliona Palmer, Tom Palmer and Jamie Palmer at the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation day on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanAt the St Ita’s and St Joseph’s Graduation day were, front from left; Fr Patsy Lynch, Desmond Dreher, Aidan O’Mahony, Siobhan Looney, Principal Grace Sheehan. Back from left; Ann Marie Ladden, SNA Adrian Sheehan, Nicole O’Sullivan, Cian Begley, Cliona Palmer, Jessica Doona, Sharon Sheehan and Luadh Broadberry and Rachel O’Connor. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Cian Griffin, Robert Vasiu and Dean Farrell at the Holy Family NS sixth class graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
FORTY-FIVE pupils gathered together for one of the last times at a special graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday evening.
The girls and boys from Holy Family school were joined by family members and staff of the school to celebrate their journey from junior infants to graduating to a new beginning in secondary school in late August.
The ceremony opened with a Mass followed by a presentation of mementos to the pupils to mark their graduation and time at the school.
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“It was a lovely night,” said Principal of Holy Family NS, Ed O’Brien. “It’s their last big hurrah in the school. I would know them since they were in senior infants. They were a lovely group with some really high achievers and we’ll no doubt here more from them in years to come,” said the Principal.
There was also a presentation on the night to Marian O’Connor, who is leaving the Parents Council, the secretary Maureen Murphy, to Dave Diggins the caretaker and to two teachers moving on from the school.
Niamh Shanahan who taught in the school for eight years is moving to Scoil Naomh Eirc in Kilmoyley, Michelle O’Sullivan is leaving for St Oliver’s in Ballycasheen, Killarney after five years in the Tralee school.
Afterwards there were refreshments in the Pastoral Centre, where a slideshow of photos of the pupils’ time at the school down the years was shown and great times recalled. Scroll down for photos…
In front; Kyle and Dylan McKenna. Back from left; Mary, Caroline and Shelley McKenna and Paul Clapham at the Holy Family NS sixth class graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Carol Culloty and Cianan Cooney at the Holy Family NS sixth class graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Two teachers moving on from Holy Family, Niamh Shanahan and Michelle O’Sullivan, at the Holy Family NS sixth class graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSixth class pupils at the Holy Family NS graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Staff at Holy Family NS, Pat O’Connor, Marian Costello, Niamh Shanahan, Kelly Carroll, Michelle O’Sullivan, Liam Moloney and Linda Hanafin at the sixth class graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mr Liam Moloney’s Sixth Class pupils from Holy Family NS with Principal Ed O’Brien at the graduation Mass at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mr Pat O’Connor’s Sixth Class pupils from Holy Family NS with Principal Ed O’Brien at the graduation Mass at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Tuesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
.CBS Primary Student of the Year Matthew McDonnell.
IT was the end of an era at CBS Primary for pupils in the school’s three sixth classes, who began their educational journey in 2009.
The students put on their blue jumpers for one last time on Thursday and enjoyed an awards ceremony in the afternoon.
Students were recognised for their academic, sporting and other achievements throughout the year.
The Sárscoláire award went to Matthew McDonnell, who was deemed a worthy student of the year.
The three sixth class teachers Pat Costello, Maggie Griffin and Anne O’Sullivan praised the students for their hard work, enthusiasm and behaviour throughout their school years at CBS.
They said they have been a credit to themselves, their families and their school, and have a bright future ahead of them.
A Graduation Mass took place in the school hall, after which students, parents and teachers gathered to reminisce and celebrate the end of Primary School Education for the three classes, who now look forward to a new adventure in September.
The students also made a video displaying their dancing prowess and recreating photos of themselves from years gone by. See video and class photos below…
Darren Daly, Alex O’Sullivan and Simon Lonergan at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
THERE was standing room only in Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon as sixth year students from Mercy Mounthawk celebrated a milestone event in their lives with their graduation from their schooldays.
Over 200 students, family members and staff from the school were there for a Mass and presentation of certificates of completion by Principal John O’Roarke.
Afterwards, students posed for photos outside the church, before heading off with their families to celebrate. Scroll down for photos…
Sarah Lenihan and Jenny Godley at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciara Murphy, Aoife Leahy, Ellen O’Brien, Lena Harkin and Emer Leahy at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah Dunworth and Katie Twomey at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Angela, Tim Nicole, Michaela and Timmy Sugrue at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanCaoimhe Barry Walsh and Orla Sheehy at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aaron Shanahan, Kyman Griffin, Daniel Moriarty and Jason Barrett at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanSophie Cleary and Faith Cox at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amanda Twomey, Chloe O’Connor and Sadhbh Walsh at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid Murphy, Karl Hoffman, James O’Connor and Adam McEllistrim at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanJack Lindane, Kevin Murphy, Luke Ryan, Conor O Nuallain and Ronan Carey at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah Hartnett, Karen O’Brien, Catriona Collins and Caoimhe Barry Walsh at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Moriarty, Shauna O’Sullivan, Rosie Twomey, Ellen Rusk and Sarah Dunworth at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanFergus Busman, Veronica Heaslip, Shane Godley and Liam Kennelly at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanStephen Ahern, Elle Supple, Chris Ahern, Sarah Hartnett, Emma Lonergan and Richard Horgan at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanFiona Kavanagh, Meg Hurley and Sinead O’Mahony at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanShauna O’Sullivan, Emma Connolly, Stacey Enright and Corrie Rogers at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanConor Harty, Donagh O Buachalla, Luke Moynihan and Diarmaid O’Sullivan at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanOrla O’Mahony, Ciara Murphy, Rachel Quirke, Ellen Rusk and Shauna O’Sullivan at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanEd Falvey, Sarah Falvey, Bridie Kirby and Noreen Falvey at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanClaire Shanahan, Chloe Lonergan, Sarah Falvey at the Mercy Mounthawk graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Sinead Hill, Shauna Begley and Sophia Samy at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
JUST over 90 students gathered at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night to celebrate their graduation from Brookfield College.
Watched by many family members, the night was an occasion to reflect on their time in school and look forward to the future with enthusiasm.
John Carroll made the Student Graduation Speech while principal Elisha Dowling congratulated the students on their hard work and wished them well for the future as they received their certificates of completion.
Music was a big part of the ceremony with ‘Don’t Stop Believing’, ‘The World’s Greatest’, ‘Pie Jesu’ and ‘We Are Young’ performed by individuals and groups, while the night concluded with a rendition of the Queen classic, ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’. They’ll take some stopping alright. Scroll down for photos…
Elle Supple, Leanne O’Connor and Kate Sheehy at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Katie Lynch, John Carroll and Caoimhe Mawe at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEoghan Healy, Ryan Goodman and Daniel Devlin at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Neily, Una and Kathleen O’Connell at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTJ Mannion, Katie Corrigan, Lisa Mannion and baby Brennagh Mannion and Noelle Reidy at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Anne O’Sullivan, Abby Egan and Brian Egan at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAilish Teahan and Una Fitzgerald at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Triona Clifford, Katie Lynch, Martina Carey and Ellen Browne at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGrace O’Carroll and Daniel Johnston at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEni Gaxha, Lisa Samy, Sophia Samy and Sinead Maher at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPrincipal of Brookfield College, Elisha Dowling with students at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Class of 2016 with teachers at the Brookfield College Graduation in Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Brookfield College Leaving Cert class celebrated their graduation on Thursday in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
The school, which opened its doors in 1988, has a long history of providing education to senior level students in Tralee.
The 89 students were the 27th alumni to finish the school, based in Oakpark.
“Tonight is all about them and wishing them the best with exams coming up,” said school principal Elisha Dowling.
“They were a lovely class, they are a very close group, they looked out for each other during the year. They’ve all made great fiends and I’m sure that as they go their own separate ways, I think they will still keep in contact.” he said.
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At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Muireann Kissane, Ann Marie O’Sullivan and Niamh Keohane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Ciara Mooney and Aedammair O’Leary. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Nicola Galvin and Ciara Cusack. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Jimmy Hehir and Mairead Moriarty . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Gearoid Hartnett and Melanie Kelly. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Danielle Dee, Leandra Lukos and Xiumei Li. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Fiona Corcoran, Sarah Creagh, Geraldine Cook, Liza Dillon and Siobhan Kavanagh. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Erin O’Driscoll, Eileen O’Driscoll, Sinead O’Sullivan and Liz O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Niamh Sheehen and Heather Dee. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Una Flynn, Avril Kennelly and Les Galvin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Aine Walsh, Con O’Donnell and Kate O’Grady. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Caoimhe Crowe, Phena Mulligan and Amy Philip. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Kathleen, Katie and Dominic Lehane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Gerard, Des and Francis McCarthy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Moira Costello, Charlie Costello and John Keane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Erin O’Driscoll and Aine Daly. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Michelle Daly, Aine Daly and Tom Griffin. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Laura Falvey, Alison Moriarty and Maeve Horgan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Anne Dempsey, Laura Dempsey and Frank Diggins. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Bernadette, Sam and Michael Nealon. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Karen, Jade and Alan Crean. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Brookfield College graduation were, from left: Sarah Treacy, Ilvia Fazilova and Kate Sheehy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Ryan, Betty, Christina, Mary and John O’Carroll, after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
PRESENTATION Secondary School sixth year students celebrated their graduation on Friday.
Students, their families and teachers attended a mass in St John’s Church to mark the event which was then followed by a reception in the school hall.
There was also the added treat for the 120 girls when they got to open the time capsules they made when they started their first year with the school.
“They are an exceptionally nice group of girls who worked hard and enjoyed themselves. They will be sorely missed from the school,” said teacher Noreen O’Grady.
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Patricia O’Donoghue, Tom, Meagan and Susan Horgan after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Tomi Odugbesan, Increase Akinyeani, Joan Walsh, Samantha Johnson and Claire Horgan after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
Ciara Lynch, Patrice Brosnan and Nicole Carey after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Rachel Healy, Caoimhe Hanafin, Mary Hanafin, Saoirse Hogan, and Michelle Healy after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorNoreen O’Grady and Laura Keane after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorPolly Gill, Rachel O’Brien, Cliona Moynihan, Kendall Jenner and Cliona Hayes after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorLorna Foley, Ciara Kilgallon, Zara Casey, Helen Dowling, Niamh Dillane and Aisling Fitzmaurice after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorViolet, Claire and Mike Culloty after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorJohn, Orla and Teresa Keane after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorDonal O’Donoghue, Sorcha Lyne and Deirdre O’Donoghue after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorEamon, Grainne and Aileen Quigley after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorDarlene Lacey, Rachel Lynch, Ilvina Fazilova, Keidine Lacey, Mary Lacey, Emilia O’Callaghan and Margaret Lacey after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorCliodhna Maguire, Mike Hussey and Mary Kate Maguire after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorRachel Lynch and Emma Donovan after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorMary, Aodan, Grainne and Blathnaid Quirke after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorPolly Gill, Orla Keane, Nora Carney, Sarah Lenihan, Siobhan Murphy, Laura McElligott and Sorcha Lyne after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorWillie, Taylor, Emma and Cathy O’Gorman after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorJane Carmody, Gosia Bugaj, Claire O’Shea, Shannon Ward, Shannon Lawlor and Rebecca McGovern after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAndrea Hogan, Trevor Murphy, Nicole Murphy and Annette Murphy after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorJohn , Sharon, Bernie, Rachel, Edward and Nicola O’Mahony after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAine, Ashling and Aisling Leen after the Presentation Secondary School Graduation on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
THE hard work paid off for hundreds of students of IT Tralee on Friday as they were conferred with academic honours.
TraleeToday.ie was at the Brandon Conference Centre to photograph some of the 900 students celebrating on the day. If you missed out previous coverage click here and here.
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Sinead Duignan, Dublin, Kate Reidy, Limerick and Orla Keatley, Wicklow all graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Susan Tyrrell, Wicklow, Emer Richardson, Limerick and Gemma Quinlan, Clare, all graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Jesse Hodnet, Cork, Shane Conway, Tullamore and Kate Bismilla, Dublin all graduated in Wildlife Biology at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Martin Melson, Offaly, Jamie McMahon, Cork and Conor O’Shea, Offaly, all graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Niamh O’Donoghue, Dunmanway, Breda Griffin, Limerick, Caroline Creedon, Lisa McGill, Portmagee who all qualified in Nursing and Ashling Reidy, Ballingarry, Limerick who qualified in Childcare, at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMichelle Keane, Boherbue, Cliona Driver, Ballyfinane and Deirdre Quirke, Killorglin, who all received honours degrees in Early Childhood Care and Education at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Condron, Mullingar, who achieved a 2:1 in TV and Radio and New Media Broadcasting, at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday, pictured with Patrick Ryan, Tralee. Photo by Dermot CreanNoreen McElligott, Ardfert who received a Higher Certificate in Office and Information Systems with her husband Paudie at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMurt Mulcahy, Castlegregory, who received his award in TV and Radio and New Media Broadcasting with Mairead Moriarty at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanSarah Blennerhassett, Crecora, Limerick, who received a Certificate in Radio Production with her parents Mary and Richard at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanBrian Clarke who won the Monex Student of the Year as he qualified with a Bachelor of Science in Software Development degree with his family Katie, Adam and Leah, Milltown, at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanBrid O’Connor, Camp, Bachelor of Business and Accounting, Kevin O’Connor, Camp, Higher Certificate in Business and Krenare Jasheri, Tralee, Bachelor of Business and Marketing, at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanClodagh Shannon, Killarney, Ashley Walsh, Limerick and Ciara Palmer from Kenmare who all received degrees in Social Care at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanJennifer O’Carroll, Tralee, who received the Social Care Ireland award for receiving top marks in her course, received her degree in Social Care with Maura Conroy from Currow, who also received the same degree, at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanKaylee O’Connor, Tralee, who received a degree in General Nursing with her parents Philip and Marian and grandmother Irene, at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanLaura Mullane, Limerick, Shauna Kelly, Ballymac and Christine Collins, Gneeveguilla, who all qualified in Early Childcare and Education at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanStacey O’Sullivan, Firies, Bachelor of Business, Brian O’Sullivan, Killarney and Roisin Harty, Causeway both Bachelor of Business and Accounting and Kirsten O’Brien, Bachelor of Business at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanLouise O’Donovan, Tralee, and Marion O’Keeffe, Keeffe, Abbeyfeale, both Bachelor of Honours in Business Studies recipients at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPatrick Gavin, Tippeary, who graduated in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering with family at the IT Tralee graduation ceremony on Friday. Gavin O’Connor
PRINCES Street was a hive of activity on Friday, as hundreds of students went in and out of the Brandon Hotel to receive their qualifications after graduating from IT Tralee.
Over 900 students from the School of Health & Social Sciences; School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the School of Health and Social Sciences collected donned the cap and gown over three sessions which went on all day in the Conference Centre.
TraleeToday.ie was there to capture the students and their proud families on the day.
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Ciaran Crowley, Clonakilty, Brenda O’Sullivan, Abbeydorney and Aidan Duffy, Donegal, who all graduated in Agricultural Engineering at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Shannon O’Sullivan and Chloe O’Halloran, both from Tralee, graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Orla Moroney, Clare who graduated in Health and Leisure, at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday, with, from left, Brian Williams, Mary and Micheal Moroney. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Jeffrey Sheridan , Mayo, Kate Reidy, Limerick and David Larkin, Wexford, all graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAnthony Spillane, Bantry and Alan Coleman, Carrigaline who both Graduated Civil Engineering with their mothers Claire Spillane and Caroline Coleman. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorRory Deane, Cork, Robert Doran, Wexford, Laura O’Sullivan, Cork, Barry O’Hare, Dundalk and Ronan McDonald, Cavan who all graduated in Health and Leisure, with young Timmy O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorShane Pierce, Tralee, Darren Tiernan, Cavan and Rosie Young, Killarney all graduated in Health and Leisure pictured with Jackie Gavaghan, lecturer in Marketing at IT Tralee, at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorVincent Reidy and Eoin O’Carroll with Maura Conroy, Currow and Jennifer O’Carroll, Tralee who graduated in Social Care at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Liam Jones, Cork, Denis Lenihan, Scartaglin and Jeremy Toomey, Cork all graduated in Renewable Energy at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorLuke Lynch, Fenit, Mark Dineen, Ballyheigue and Patrick Gavin, Tipperary, who all graduated in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering at at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Calvin, Naomi, Francis and Bernard Reidy from Tralee. Naomi graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Gemma, Ellen, Catherine, Danielle and Denise Doyle from Beaufort with John Doyle who graduated in Agricultural Engineering at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Kirsty McCrea and Barry O’Hare both from Dundalk who graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday with, Cyril McCrea, Pamela O’Hare and Fergal O’Hare . Photo by Gavin O’ConnorBrothers, Dennis and Jeremy Toomey, Cork, both graduated in Renewable Energy with, Emer Ryan and Julie Toomey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Karen Fitzgerald, Ballylongford, who graduated in Health and Leisure at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday, with Pat, Ciara and Anne Fitzgerald. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Christopher Lynch, Tralee who graduated Civil Engineering with Gerard and Josephine Lynch at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Sean Leary, Rathmore and Damian Gurnett, Tralee who graduated Renewable Energy at the IT Tralee Graduation Ceremony in the Brandon Hotel on Friday, with Margaret and Fidelma Gurnett. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Joanne O’Regan, Bandon and Kate Ring, Midleton, Cork, who both received degrees in General Nursing at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
HUNDREDS of students and their families converged on The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning for the annual IT Tralee graduation ceremony.
Caps and gowns were donned by the students as they are being conferred over three sessions throughout the day in the School of Health & Social Sciences; School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the School of Health and Social Sciences.
The President of IT Tralee, Dr Oliver Murphy, in his address welcomed the students and commended them on their hard work in attaining their qualification.
“You have worked hard to get to this day, and while today sees the end of one journey, the new chapter of your career and future is only just beginning,” said Dr Murphy.
“As we emerge from an era of austerity and recession we rely on you, the graduates of 2014, to lead us into the future and make your mark on the nation and the world,” he continued.
Over 900 graduates received awards at Higher Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Honours Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree and Doctorate Degree level.
In conclusion Dr Murphy wished all the graduates the best for the future.
“Everyone here today is a success story and we acknowledge the personal achievement of each individual. This day is for you and marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. I hope you have a rewarding and fulfilling life and that all of your dreams are achieved.”
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Sinead O’Connor, Ballylongford, who qualified as a Mental Health Nurse; Lisa Marie Leahy, General Nursing, Listowel, General Nursing; Bridget Curtin, Cork, Mental Health Nursing; Mary O’Halloran, Ballyheigue, General Nursing and Catriona Madden, Ballylongford, Mental Health Nursing at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Anna Apostol, Tralee who received an Honours Degree in Social Care, with Darren Crowe (left) and Nicholas Pitaru at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanKaren Ní Chlochasaigh, Ardfert, who received her Phd in Irish, for her thesis which was the first to written in Irish, with Nicholas Dowling and Bernadette Clohessy at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanRebecca Helebert, Gort, Galway, Amy Ryan, Tipperary who qualified in Youth and Community Work at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAnita Sheahan, Boherbue, Elaine Carroll, Sixmilebridge, Clare, Joanne Moynihan, Killarney who all received Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education degress and Carmel Drumm, Boherbue, Bachelor of Arts in Social Care, at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Daly, Bantry, who qualified in Mental Health Nursing, Teresa O’Connor, Boherbue, General Nursing and Fiona Waugh, Bandon who qualified in Mental Health Nursing at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shauna O’Malley, Clare and Orla Walsh, Galway who qualified in General Nursing at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanFrances Horgan, Monavalley, Tony Locke, Dingle and Mary Kelly who received degrees in Social Care at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanSiobhan Moynihan, Kilcummin, Jane Swanson, Tralee, who both received Bachelor of Arts in Community Work degrees at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAveril O’Gorman, Kerry Pike, Cork and Grace Murphy, Carrignavar, Cork who both received their degrees in Nursing at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanZoe Nolan, Castleisland, who received her Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Work Practice with Daniel Lucey and Maria Nolan at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAmy O’Connor, Ardnacrusha, Clare, Emer Ryan, Herberstown, Limerick and Maura Dineen, Tralee, who all qualified in General Nursing at the ITT graduation ceremony in The Brandon Hotel on Friday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a momentous night for the students of a Healthcare Support Course and their families, as they graduated from the ten month long course which took place in Rahoonane Community Center.
The Healthcare Support Course, which prepares people to be healthcare workers, is run by the Kerry Education and Training Board.
“It’s quite a difficult course that needs a lot of commitment and study,” said tutor of the course Noreen Garde.
“They came from all walks of life, some people had lost their jobs, some were people who want to go forward and do nursing, which they entitled to do with the course,” Noreen said.
“The class were excellent, they were very committed and dedicated to the course,” she added.
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Graduates of the Healthcare Support Course based in Rahoonane Community Centre, Tralee. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were Paul and Marie Byrne. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, from left: Tom Woulfe, Elenor Scully, Majella Diskin and Joan Hickey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, from left: Noreen Garde, Andrea O’Connor and Bernadette Sugrue. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, from left: Cathleen Fleming, Margaret Downey, Laura Fleming, Christina Fleming, Aisling Denihan, Patrick Murphy, Paidi Fleming, Siofra O’Connor. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, from left: Linda Barry, Denise Enright, Olivia Nash and Kevin McElligott. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, from left: Jack O’Doherty, Dylan O’Doherty, Linda O’Doherty, Tom O’Doherty, Dharma O’Doherty. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, front row from left: Ibukun Odugbesan, Feyrsayo Odugbesan, Back Row: Anthony Odugbesan, Omolara Odugbesan, Tomisin Odugbesan, Dolaeo Odugbesan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, from left: Pat Kavanagh, Oscar Gomi, Maria Racio and Albert Catubay. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
At the graduation for students of the Healthcare Support Course were, from left: Camilla Szczygile, Rebecca Moriarty, Annie Moriarty, Samantha Moriarty and Sean Moloney. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
