{"id":32801,"date":"2014-05-23T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-23T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=32801"},"modified":"2026-08-15T11:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T10:09:27","slug":"honouring-hard-work-and-talent-davitt-college-annual-awards-ceremony-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/honouring-hard-work-and-talent-davitt-college-annual-awards-ceremony-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Honouring Hard Work and Talent: Davitt College Annual Awards Ceremony 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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\n \n 🏆 Annual School Event \u2022 Awards Ceremony 2014\n <\/span>\n

\n Celebrating Excellence: Davitt College Annual Awards Ceremony 2014\n <\/h2>\n

\n 15 May 2014 \u2022 Davitt College Castlebar\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n The atmosphere at Davitt College, Castlebar was filled with celebration and pride as the school hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday 15th May 2014.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n The special guest of honour for the occasion was Mr. Paraic Horkan from Horkans Lifestyle Centre, who joined the school community to celebrate an incredible milestone where over 200 students received awards ranging from academic achievements and sporting triumphs to accomplishments in music and extra-curricular activities.\n <\/p>\n\n

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

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Main Award Winners 2014<\/h3>\n
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⭐<\/div>\n Highest School Honour<\/span>\n

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

Fintan Murphy & Michelle Kelly<\/p>\n

Davitt College Annual Awards 2014<\/p>\n

\n Commended for exceptional academic application, character, and invaluable school leadership throughout their time at Davitt College.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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🏆<\/div>\n Athletic Excellence<\/span>\n

Sportsperson of the Year<\/h4>\n

Michelle Kelly (Senior)<\/p>\n

Presented by Padraic Horkan & Guests<\/p>\n

\n Honouring outstanding athletic prowess, dedication, and sportsmanship across school sporting codes.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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2014 Awards Roll of Honour<\/h3>\n
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\n \n 📚 Academic Milestones & Special Awards<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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  • Rachel Keenan & Adrian McHugh:<\/strong> Bank of Ireland Award for Outstanding Application for Leaving Certificate<\/li>\n
  • Aaron Chambers:<\/strong> LCA Student of the Year BOI Award<\/li>\n
  • Roisin O\u2019Shea:<\/strong> Dedication & Commitment in LCA<\/li>\n
  • Emily Nolan:<\/strong> Outstanding Achievement Award (All-Ireland Winner in the John West Fantasy Writing Competition 2014)<\/li>\n
  • Nora Conlon & Helen Murphy:<\/strong> Academic Achievement in the Junior Certificate 2013<\/li>\n
  • Matthew Fahey:<\/strong> Exceptional Achievement in Second Year Award<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n
    \n \n 🎤 Public Speaking, Enterprise & School Life<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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    • Liam Higgins & Jordan Lynch:<\/strong> Public Speaking Awards 2014<\/li>\n
    • Shannon Mangan, Conor Moran, Amy Vahey & Niamh O\u2019Reilly:<\/strong> AIB Build a Bank National Finals 2014 Recognition<\/li>\n
    • Maeve Flynn & Niamh Foy:<\/strong> Excellent Contribution to School Life 2014<\/li>\n
    • Orchestra Recognition:<\/strong> Featuring student musicians Lisa Gainley, Claire McHale, Nathalie Fundu, Aoife Halligan, Michael Flately, Caitriona Munnelly, Aishling Hughes, Andrea Gavin, Holly Logan, Ciara Whyte, Johanna McDonagh, and Jade Whiriskey<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n \n
      \n \n 🏅 Athletic & Team Excellence<\/span>\n View Section<\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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      • Girls Gaelic Players of the Year:<\/strong> Shauna Brogan (U-14s), Laura Brody (Junior), and Laura Bourke (Senior)<\/li>\n
      • U-16 Rugby Team Recognition:<\/strong> Killian O\u2019Brien & Daniel Brogan<\/li>\n
      • Boys Junior Basketball Team Recognition:<\/strong> Emile Samko, Bartek Zalewski, Santiago Fernandez, Eoin O\u2019Malley, Liam McEllin, and Gearoid Heraghty<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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