Guest speakers Barra Ó Siochrú and Grace Foley with Leas Priomhoide Dónal Ó Ruanaidh, Priomhoide Ruairí Ó Cinneide and award winners.THE annual Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Student Awards Ceremony took place at the school on Friday afternoon with a plethora of honours handed out to students.
The awards ceremony is a celebration of varied student achievements during the year. Awards recognising Sporting endeavours, culture and the Irish language were to mention but a few of the awards received by students.
Barra Ó Siochrú, former student of Gaelcholáiste who currently works with Tobar Dhuibhne as a Language Planning Officer was one of the guest speakers.
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Barra shared memories of his own journey as a student in Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, and his career path since leaving the school.
He placed particular emphasis on the seanfhocal ‘thuas seal , thíos seal’ which focuses on living in the present and when times are challenging , to remember that ,this too shall pass. He reminded the students that there is more than one path to fulfilling your dreams.
Grace Foley, a certified Coach with Neuroscience, vocal coach and songwriter, was a Guest Speaker.
She talked about her experience of being diagnosed as autistic with ADHD in 2024. She emphasised the importance of strengthening your inner voice and creating a place for compassion in our lives today.
Priomhoide Ruairí Ó Cinneide with award winner Sarah Ní Fhoghlú,.GRADAM DHALTA NA BLIANA/Student of the year – which was presented by guest speaker Grace Foley – acknowledges a student’s academic achievements, school spirit and involvement in the school community and their love for the Irish language was awarded to Sarah Ní Fhoghlú 6th year.
Leas Priomhoide Dónal Ó Ruanaidh with award winner Róisín Ní Locke.GRADAM RACHEL GREENSMYTH – Presented by Barra Ó Siochrú. Acknowledges the personal growth and development of a student throughout the year was awarded to Róisín de Locke 3rd year.
Iarla Ó hAiniféin and Muireann Ní Scannláin with their awards.GRADAM NA GAEILGE/ Irish language Senior and Junior Award: Acknowledges the student love for the Irish language and the work they do in organising events which help to promote the language within the school was awarded to Iarla Ó hAiniféin Bl.6 and Muireann Ní Scannláin Bl.2
Award winner Faye Nic Mhuiris.GRADAM NA hIDIRBHLIANA /TY student of the year: Acknowledges the student’s spirit and willingness to take part in all Transition year activities throughout the year was presented to Faye Nic Mhuiris Bl.4
Guest speaker Barra Ó Siochrú with award winners Aoibhín Ní Chomáin, Dónal Ó hÁinle, Priya Ní Dhonnabháin and Róisín Ní Shíthigh.Gradam Cultúir/ Culture Award: Acknowledges their interest and commitment to culture within the school . Dónal Ó hÁinle Bl 6 agus Aoibhín Ní Chomáin Bl 1.
Awards for leaderships and their outstanding contributions to sport in the school during the year were presented to :
Ruairí Ó Loingsigh, Ella Ní Mhuineacháin, Andrea Nic Gearailt and Jack Cull with their awards.Réaltóg Spóirt Sóisearacha /Junior Sports awards: Andrea Nic Gearailt and Jack Cull
Réaltóg Spóirt Sinsearacha/Senior sports award: Ruairí Ó Loingsigh and Ella Ní Mhuineacháin.
Gradam Spioraid Scoile Sinsear/Soisear/School Spirit Awards: This award celebrates someone who actively contributes to a positive school culture through participation, encouragement, and school pride.
Senior award: Priya Ní Dhonnabháin Junior Award : Róisín Ní Shíthigh
Guest speaker Grace Foley with award winners.School Subject Awards: These awards recognise individuals who have demonstrated exceptional understanding, commitment, and passion in their chosen subjects. Students awarded
• Maths/Science Award: Junior: Jake Bairéad Senior : Ellen Nic Ginneá
• Language Award: Junior : Seán Ó Loingsigh Senior : Raonaid de Rossa
• Technology Award: Junior : Aideen Ní Dhufaigh Senior : Ruairí Ó Conaill
• History and Geography Award: Junior: Áine Ní Dhubhlainn Senior: Donnchadh Mac Uileagóid
• Business Award: Junior : Millie Ní Leathlobhair Senior : Grace Ní hIfearnáin
• Art Award : Junior : Róisín de Locke Senior : Isla Nic Mhuiris
• Home Economics Award : Junior : Róisín Ní Shíthigh Senior: Aisling Tansley
