Lisa and Leona to Duke it out in the Ivy Leagues

Paul Neilan

Golfing twins Lisa and Leona Maguire (17) are off to the US on a prestigious scholarship from an Ivy League college after their Leaving Cert results on Wednesday (August 13).

The Ballyconnell girls, who have long made waves on the international golf scene, will jet out to Duke University in North Carolina tomorrow (Friday, August 15) on a scholarship from the top collegiate golfing team in America.
Delighted mother Breda told The Anglo-Celt:
“Declan and I are absolutely thrilled because they both worked so hard, we’re delighted that the work has paid off.”
Lisa earned 600 points and Leona 615 in a year that saw the girls put golf second to concentrate on their studies.
“They go on a scholarship to Duke to pursue their academic studies, play collegiate golf and leave tomorrow for their first semester, taking their Leaving Certs with them. Duke is number one for collegiate golf and has a great golf team while also being an Ivy League, which would have the highest academic standards.
“We’re very grateful for all the support we received from Loreto, from former principal Margaret Donagh, Principal Angela McGarvey for the last seven years in which they were allowed to pursue their studies in Loreto and in golf as well, thanks to them and to all the teachers for their support.”