Doireann Roisin McLoughlin with guidance counsellor Kevin Clarke from Loreto College.

Cavan students receive entrance awards from Trinity

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Katie Smith, former St Mogue’s student, was among the award recipients. PHOTOS: Paul Sharp

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Harry Leddy from Virginia College with his certificate.

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Doireann Roisin McLoughlin with guidance counsellor Kevin Clarke from Loreto College.

Published: Sat 23 Mar 2024, 11:02 AM

Nine students from County Cavan schools were among 626 first years at Trinity College Dublin to receive Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2023/4 academic year.

The awards go to students accepted into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme who achieve the highest points among Trinity entrants from their secondary school, above a minimum of 500 CAO points (or equivalent).

Many former awardees have gone on to make a significant contribution to the economic, cultural, and political life of Ireland and beyond. Past exhibitioners include An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

The students come from 445 different schools and from all 32 counties on the island of Ireland as well as 28 countries overseas.

The awards were delivered at three ceremonies at Trinity, to which the students and their school principals were invited.

Provost of Trinity Dr Linda Doyle said: “The Entrance Exhibition Awards are our way of recognising these fantastic students and acknowledging the huge effort they put into their Leaving Certificate exams. I am really honoured that they have chosen Trinity College Dublin for this next step of their education."

The following awardees from the Breffni county each received a certificate and a €150 book token: Ellen Traynor, Bailieborough Community School; Sandy Li Bin Chen, Breifne College, Cavan; Doireann Roisin McLoughlin, Loreto College, Cavan; Cormac Sheridan, St Patrick's College, Cavan; Ryan Wigginton-Lockwood, Dun An Ri College, Kingscourt; Jessica Eiffe, St Clare's College, Ballyjamesduff; Katie Smith, St Mogue's College, Bawnboy; Harry Leddy, Virginia College, Virginia; and Robert Johnston, Carrigallen Vocational School.