Student of the Year Eamen Alisai with his mother Ms. Ahlam Al Mustfa, at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanTHERE was a wonderful sense of pride and celebration at Coláiste Gleann Lí as the school community gathered for the annual Student Awards Ceremony on Thursday in the assembly hall.
The event recognised and celebrated the outstanding achievements, dedication, and contribution of students across all aspects of school life throughout the 2025/2026 academic year.
The awards ceremony was officially opened by Chief Executive Officer of Kerry ETB, Ms. Ann O’Dwyer, who congratulated students on their achievements and acknowledged the positive culture of learning, inclusion and opportunity fostered within the school community.
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The awards acknowledged excellence in academics, leadership, STEAM, environmental awareness, attendance, personal development and commitment to the school community.
Students were also recognised through a wide range of subject awards, as well as awards for TY, GAISCE and Erasmus.
Deputy Principal Caroline Horgan, CEO Kerry ETB Ann O’Dwyer, Ms. Ahlam Al Mustfa, Student of the Year Eamen Alisai and Principal Charlie O’Doherty at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe prestigious Student of the Year Award was presented to Eamen Alisai in recognition of his exceptional commitment, leadership, and contribution to school life.
His consistent dedication and positive example embodied the values of Coláiste Gleann Lí.
Deputy Principal Caroline Horgan with STEAM award winners Enda Sheehan (Senior Cycle) and Grzegorz Turostowski and Principal Charlie O’Doherty at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe STEAM Awards were presented to Grzegorz Turostwski (Junior Cycle) and Enda Sheehan (Senior Cycle), recognising their innovation, creativity and excellence in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
Adan Shafiq received the Environmental Award in recognition of her commitment to sustainability initiatives and environmental awareness within the school community.
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Senior Cycle Sports Award winner Nathan Guerin with Principal Charlie O’Doherty at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Junior Cycle Sports Award was presented to Anastasiia Lynnyk, while the Senior Cycle Sports Award went to Nathan Guerin.
Both students were recognised not only for their outstanding sporting achievements within the school community, but also for representing Ireland at international level in their respective sports of MMA and rowing.
Caroline Horgan, Corey O’Brien (Norma Thompson Contribution to School Life Award winner), Alison O’Brien Michelle Flannery Ethos Award winner, CEO Kerry ETB Ann O’Dwyer and Charlie O’Doherty at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanCorey O’Brien was presented with the Norma Thompson Contribution to School Life Award, while Alison O’Brien received the Michelle Flannery O’Sullivan School Ethos Award.
Both awards honour the legacy and contribution of two highly valued members of the Coláiste Gleann Lí community and recognise students who reflect the values and spirit they represented.
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CEO Kerry ETB Ann O’Dwyer, Ms. Ahlam Al Mustfa, Student of with Ethos award winners Brendan McCarthy, Ivie Osazuwa, Charles Grob, Zuzanna Dziewa, Violet Grob, and Aoife O’Connell at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanSpecial acknowledgement was also given to Maryna Petrenko on her outstanding achievement in winning the National Secondary Schools ‘Chessz’ competition, to Brendan Clifford for securing third place in the national ARTiculate competition, and to the Transition Year students who were invited to showcase their innovative projects at the prestigious Foal to Race event in conjunction with Agri Aware.
Diligence award winners, front from left: Ivie Osazuwa, Eve O’Sullivan, Clotaire Martin, Saoirse Daly. Back from left: Abigail Cronin, Laura Solecka, End at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanSchool Principal Mr. Charlie O’Doherty and Deputy Principal Ms. Caroline Horgan congratulated all award recipients and praised the commitment, resilience and positivity shown by students throughout the academic year.
The ceremony served as a fitting celebration of the many talents and achievements of the students of Coláiste Gleann Lí and highlighted the strong sense of community and school spirit that continues to thrive within the school.
Award winners at the Coláiste Gleann Lí awards on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
