On Friday night, September 27, Scoil Pól, Kilfinane held its annual awards ceremony. The MC for the evening was Mr Michael Organ. The Principal Mr O’Hara welcomed all the guests and thanked the school award sponsors, Sisters of St Paul, AIB and Bank of Ireland Kilmallock, Mrs Joan McCarthy, Student Programmes Ireland Limited, Mrs Marie Ring, Kilmallock Credit Union, Pat Kelly Scoil Pól, Joe McKenna- hardware shop in Limerick, MCS computers and Blackrock GAA. Mr O’Hara commented that the variety of awards was testament to the holistic education on offer at the school.

Special guests for the evening were Mr Richard McCarthy, Mr Stephen Walsh, past pupils of the school and Munster hurling champions. In his address to the students Stephen urged students to have belief in themselves and to follow their dreams and not let anyone tell them they cannot achieve what they want. He noted that it is always nice that your old school remembers you and continues to reach out to its former pupils.

He congratulated all the students on their wonderful achievements and he said Scoil Pol’s students were encouraged to be the best they could be.

Awards to students for their outstanding results in state exams went to Triona Fitzgerald for Leaving Certificate, and Ailbe Kiely for Junior Certificate. Triona is now studying Medicine at UCG.

Richard McCarthy/Stephen Walsh presented student of the year awards to the following: The AIB sponsored LCVP award was presented to Averil Frewen. Jess Quinn was the recipient of the geography and Irish awards. The Sisters of St Paul Award went to Lorna Sheehy. Other pupils nominated for this award were Adrian Cooke, Averil Frewen, Aisling Murphy. Jess Quinn and Lucy McGrath received the award for French. Megan Cleary was awarded the English and the history Award.

The science award was won by Triona FitzGerald. Stephen Penny received the Construction award and Eimear Weeks the award for IT. The maths award was received by Ellen Casey. Elaine Rea was presented with the LCA award.

Scoil Pól promotes excellence in attendance. Gold winners for attendance were accepted by Crystal Anderson, Jack McCarthy, Eoin Fitzgerald, Tommy Hayes, Sean O’Farrell, Shauna Daly, Michelle Goggin and Rebecca O’Sullivan. Silver were Alana Murphy, Calum Sheehan, Ciarain Meade, Callan Ensor, Brian O’Connell, Gemma Critchley, Emma O’Mahony, Darragh Sheehy, Darren Hennessy and Shauna McLoughlin.

The winners of the Bank of Ireland art award were Lianne Connery and Michelle Goggin.

Not all the awards on the night were for academic achievement. Scoil Pól is a vibrant school where sport and personal endeavour are rewarded. Sports persons of the year were Dylan Dawson and Katie Hennessy. ECDL certificates were presented to the following students: Dean Brazill, Heather Carey, Lianne Connery, Marie Curtin, Dylan Dawson, Donnacha Leahy, Ger Leahy, Shane Lyons, Bridgette McGrath, Josette McGrath, Gavin Neenan, Michelle O’Donnell, Nicole O’Farrell and Eimear Weeks.

The school chess teams were presented with their medals, recipients were Brian O’Keeffe, Padraig Weeks, Jason Kelly and Tyrone Ryan.

Silver and bronze Gaisce medals were presented on the night to the following students: Silver award - Lianne Connery, Eimear Weeks, Josette McGrath, Bridgette McGrath, Josh Watson and Fearghal O’Sullivan. Bronze award - Shannon O’Doherty, Matthew Murphy, Úna Sheedy and Shauna Hennessy.

The night was a great success and afterwards, every one enjoyed a chat and refreshments.

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