Dundalk Grammar School student wins regional Rotary Youth Leadership competition
The Rotary Club of Dundalk said it is delighted to announce that Emily Liffey of Dundalk Grammar School has been selected as a final winner for the North-East Region
The Rotary Club of Dundalk said it is delighted to announce that Emily Liffey of Dundalk Grammar School has been selected as a final winner for the North-East Region in this year's prestigious Rotary Youth Leadership Development Competition.
Emily's prize includes an all expenses paid trip to visit Stormont Castle Belfast and the houses of the Oireachtas in Dublin before departing for Strasbourg and a visit to the seat of the European Parliament.
In January, Emily will be joined on the trip by 23 other regional winners from all over Ireland.
The competition at Dundalk schools level was generously sponsored by Dundalk Credit Union and Ballymascanlon House Hotel.
Emily emerged as the winner of the Dundalk Schools Section in October. She then travelled to Navan on the 19th of November to participate in the Regional Zone Final, with students from Co. Down, Meath and Cavan.
Emily's parents Brian and Ciara, along with Dundalk Rotarian Sean O'Hanrahan, were also present in Navan to celebrate her success as a winner at the final.
Emily is currently a 5th year student at Dundalk Grammar School. She continues to make a significant contribution to many aspects of school life.
Emily has represented the school in Hockey. She has been a member of the Student Council since first year and was appointed as Deputy-Chairperson for the current academic year.
Emily has mentored first year students as part of the TY Peer Education Programme.
During her Transition Year she was involved in the Young Social Innovators Programme, embarking on a project that encouraged teenagers, especially girls, to be more active through participation in sport.
Emily has been a participant on DCU's Early University and the RCSI Mini-Med Programmes.
She aspires to pursue a career in Health/Medical Sciences following her Leaving Certificate examinations in 2026.