Inspiring the Next Generation: Special Guests Honoured at Davitt College Awards 2017
23 May 2017 • Davitt College Castlebar
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.
The school was honoured to welcome a distinguished group of Guests of Honour: Captain Noel Carey (Congo Veteran), Ms. Geraldine Lennon (Lough Lannagh), Ms. Sinead Shaw and Mr. Colm Kelly (Bank of Ireland), Mr. Liam Egan (Public Speaking and Debating Mentor), and Mr. Michael Gallagher (GAA Coach and Journalist).
“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’s dreams and ambitions.”
— Ms. Bernie Rowland, Principal
Main Award Winners 2017
Overall Students of the Year
Callan Quinn & Simona Fernandes
Davitt College Annual Awards 2017
Recognising exceptional academic application, character, and school leadership throughout the year.
Joe Langan Perpetual Shield
Aishling Hughes
Special Community Recognition
Presented in recognition of dedicated service, warmth, and contribution shown to the entire Davitt College community.
2017 Awards Roll of Honour
Explore the complete breakdown of award winners across special honours, academic subjects, sporting achievements, and class recognitions.
🌟 Special Awards & Highest Honours View Section
Fifth Year Students of the Year
Dara Kelly & Rachel Kelly
Academic Application Award
Meabh Murray
📚 Humanities, STEM & Business Awards View Section
Engineering & Construction Projects
Senior Engineering Project: Eoin O’Doherty
Senior Construction Project: Louise Mongan
Arts & Craft Projects
Junior Craft Project: Ruairí O’Boyle
Junior Art Project: Annabelle Riona Comer-Halliwell
🏆 Sporting Achievements View Section
Overall Sportsperson of the Year
📖 Academic Achievement, Effort & Commitment View Section
Effort & Dedication Commendations
Second Year: Stephen Moore
Third Year: Cathal Derrig
Special Student Recognition
BOI Student Choice: Ryan Walshe & Emma Sheeran
Music Excellence: Aoife Halligan & Ethan Carey
















































