{"id":27353,"date":"2017-05-23T20:23:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T19:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=27353"},"modified":"2026-08-14T19:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T18:47:56","slug":"inspiring-the-next-generation-special-guests-honoured-at-davitt-college-awards-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/inspiring-the-next-generation-special-guests-honoured-at-davitt-college-awards-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring the Next Generation: Special Guests Honoured at Davitt College Awards 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\n \n 🏆 Annual School Event \u2022 Awards Ceremony 2017\n <\/span>\n

\n Inspiring the Next Generation: Special Guests Honoured at Davitt College Awards 2017\n <\/h2>\n

\n 23 May 2017 \u2022 Davitt College Castlebar\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Davitt College, Castlebar, proudly hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 23rd May 2017, bringing together students, staff, and families to celebrate an exceptional year of success across academics, sport, music, and extracurricular activities.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n The school was honoured to welcome a distinguished group of Guests of Honour: Captain Noel Carey<\/strong> (Congo Veteran), Ms. Geraldine Lennon<\/strong> (Lough Lannagh), Ms. Sinead Shaw<\/strong> and Mr. Colm Kelly<\/strong> (Bank of Ireland), Mr. Liam Egan<\/strong> (Public Speaking and Debating Mentor), and Mr. Michael Gallagher<\/strong> (GAA Coach and Journalist).\n <\/p>\n\n

\n “These awards are a mere stepping stone to greater achievements in the future. I sincerely hoped that the students would go on to achieve their life\u2019s dreams and ambitions.”
\n \u2014 Ms. Bernie Rowland, Principal<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Main Award Winners 2017<\/h3>\n
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⭐<\/div>\n Highest School Honour<\/span>\n

Overall Students of the Year<\/h4>\n

Callan Quinn & Simona Fernandes<\/p>\n

Davitt College Annual Awards 2017<\/p>\n

\n Recognising exceptional academic application, character, and school leadership throughout the year.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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🛡️<\/div>\n Special Tribute<\/span>\n

Joe Langan Perpetual Shield<\/h4>\n

Aishling Hughes<\/p>\n

Special Community Recognition<\/p>\n

\n Presented in recognition of dedicated service, warmth, and contribution shown to the entire Davitt College community.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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2017 Awards Roll of Honour<\/h3>\n
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\n Explore the complete breakdown of award winners across special honours, academic subjects, sporting achievements, and class recognitions.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n 🌟 Special Awards & Highest Honours<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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Fifth Year Students of the Year<\/h4>\n

Dara Kelly & Rachel Kelly<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Academic Application Award<\/h4>\n

Meabh Murray<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n

\n \n 📚 Humanities, STEM & Business Awards<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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Engineering & Construction Projects<\/h4>\n

Senior Engineering Project:<\/strong> Eoin O’Doherty
Senior Construction Project:<\/strong> Louise Mongan<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Arts & Craft Projects<\/h4>\n

Junior Craft Project:<\/strong> Ruair\u00ed O’Boyle
Junior Art Project:<\/strong> Annabelle Riona Comer-Halliwell<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n

\n \n 🏆 Sporting Achievements<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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Overall Sportsperson of the Year<\/h4>\n
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Senior Female:<\/strong> Amy Dowling<\/div>\n
Senior Male:<\/strong> Jordan Keighley<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n
\n \n 📖 Academic Achievement, Effort & Commitment<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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Effort & Dedication Commendations<\/h4>\n

Second Year:<\/strong> Stephen Moore
Third Year:<\/strong> Cathal Derrig<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Special Student Recognition<\/h4>\n

BOI Student Choice:<\/strong> Ryan Walshe & Emma Sheeran
Music Excellence:<\/strong> Aoife Halligan & Ethan Carey<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n