🏆 Annual School Event • Awards Ceremony 2014

Celebrating Excellence: Davitt College Annual Awards Ceremony 2014

15 May 2014 • Davitt College Castlebar

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.

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.

“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.”
— Ms. Bernie Rowland, Principal

Main Award Winners 2014

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Highest School Honour

Overall Students of the Year

Fintan Murphy & Michelle Kelly

Davitt College Annual Awards 2014

Commended for exceptional academic application, character, and invaluable school leadership throughout their time at Davitt College.

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Athletic Excellence

Sportsperson of the Year

Michelle Kelly (Senior)

Presented by Padraic Horkan & Guests

Honouring outstanding athletic prowess, dedication, and sportsmanship across school sporting codes.

2014 Awards Roll of Honour

📚 Academic Milestones & Special Awards View Section
  • Rachel Keenan & Adrian McHugh: Bank of Ireland Award for Outstanding Application for Leaving Certificate
  • Aaron Chambers: LCA Student of the Year BOI Award
  • Roisin O’Shea: Dedication & Commitment in LCA
  • Emily Nolan: Outstanding Achievement Award (All-Ireland Winner in the John West Fantasy Writing Competition 2014)
  • Nora Conlon & Helen Murphy: Academic Achievement in the Junior Certificate 2013
  • Matthew Fahey: Exceptional Achievement in Second Year Award
🎤 Public Speaking, Enterprise & School Life View Section
  • Liam Higgins & Jordan Lynch: Public Speaking Awards 2014
  • Shannon Mangan, Conor Moran, Amy Vahey & Niamh O’Reilly: AIB Build a Bank National Finals 2014 Recognition
  • Maeve Flynn & Niamh Foy: Excellent Contribution to School Life 2014
  • Orchestra Recognition: 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
🏅 Athletic & Team Excellence View Section
  • Girls Gaelic Players of the Year: Shauna Brogan (U-14s), Laura Brody (Junior), and Laura Bourke (Senior)
  • U-16 Rugby Team Recognition: Killian O’Brien & Daniel Brogan
  • Boys Junior Basketball Team Recognition: Emile Samko, Bartek Zalewski, Santiago Fernandez, Eoin O’Malley, Liam McEllin, and Gearoid Heraghty
Boys Junior Basketball Team Recognition: Team members Emile Samko, Bartek Zalewski, Santiago Fernandez, Eoin O’Malley, Liam McEllin, and Gearoid Heraghty. © Ken Wright 2014.
Girls Gaelic Players of the Year: U-14 winner Shauna Brogan, Senior winner Laura Bourke, and Junior winner Laura Brody, pictured with coach Michael Gallagher and PE teacher Sinead Flynn. © Ken Wright 2014.
U-16 Rugby Team Recognition: Killian O’Brien and Daniel Brogan with Seamus King (Sports Assistant). © Ken Wright 2014.
Senior Sportsperson of the Year: Michelle Kelly receiving her award from sponsor Padraic Horkan (Horkans Lifestyle Centre), alongside Michael Gallagher (Sports Assistant) and Sinead Flynn (PE Teacher). © Ken Wright 2014.
Excellent Contribution to School Life 2014: Maeve Flynn and Niamh Foy, congratulated by Ms. Agnes Nyland and Ms. Joan Walsh. © Ken Wright 2014.
AIB Build a Bank National Finals 2014 Recognition: Shannon Mangan, Conor Moran, Amy Vahey, and Niamh O’Reilly, congratulated by Helen Quinn (AIB) and teacher/mentor Stephanie Kelly. © Ken Wright 2014.
Public Speaking Awards 2014: Liam Higgins and Jordan Lynch, presented with their awards by sponsor Paraic Horkan (Horkans Lifestyle Centre) and teacher/mentor Liam Egan. © Ken Wright 2014.
Exceptional Achievement in Second Year: Award winner Matthew Fahey with teacher Emer Whyte and sponsor Padraic Horkan (Horkans Lifestyle Centre). © Ken Wright 2014.
Junior Certificate Academic Achievement: Nora Conlon and Helen Murphy, congratulated by sponsor Paraic Horkan (Horkans Lifestyle Centre), Deputy Principal Ger King, and Year Head Michael Cannon. © Ken Wright 2014.
Outstanding Achievement Award: All-Ireland John West Fantasy Writing Competition 2014 winner Emily Nolan, presented by sponsor Paraic Horkan (Horkans Lifestyle Centre) and English teacher Veronica Morley. © Ken Wright 2014.
LCA Dedication & Commitment: Award recipient Roisin O’Shea with sponsor Padraic Horkan (Horkans Lifestyle Centre) and teacher Stephanie Kelly. © Ken Wright 2014.
LCA Student of the Year: Award winner Aaron Chambers with Sinead Cuffe (Bank of Ireland) and Stephanie Kelly (Teacher). © Ken Wright 2014.
Bank of Ireland Award Winners: Leaving Certificate students Rachel Keenan and Adrian McHugh, congratulated by Sinead Cuffe (BOI), Paul Kelly and Elaine Mortimer (Year Heads), and Paraic Horkan (Horkans Lifestyle Centre). © Ken Wright 2014.
Overall Leaving Certificate Students of the Year 2014, Fintan Murphy and Michelle Kelly. Pictured with Principal Bernie Rowland, Deputy Principal Ger King, Year Heads Paul Kelly and Elaine Mortimer, and sponsor Paraic Horkan. © Ken Wright 2014.
Back (L–R): Lisa Gainley, Claire McHale, Nathalie Fundu, Aoife Halligan, Michael Flately, Caitriona Munnelly, Aishling Hughes, Andrea Gavin, Holly Logan, Phil Duffy (Teacher). Seated (L–R): Ciara Whyte, Johanna McDonagh, Jade Whiriskey. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2014.

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