'An outstanding achievement' - Three Louth students awarded prestigious University scholarships

The significant Leaving Certificate achievements of three former Dundalk school students have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony.

The now first year MU students are among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination.

Former St. Louis Secondary School student Leah Kennedy is studying the BBS Business and Management degree, St. Vincent's Secondary School alumna Aishwarya Suresh is a taking the BSc Bachelor of Science degree, and former De La Salle College student Niall Donnelly is taking the BA Bachelor of Arts degree.

The €1,000 Entrance Scholarship is awarded to incoming first year students, via the CAO, who have obtained 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate.

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President of Maynooth University, Professor Eeva Leinonen, presented each scholar with a bespoke piece of crystal, in recognition of their achievement, during the awards ceremony recently held on the campus. School representatives were presented with a plaque. Family members and guests were treated to an evening of music and refreshments.

Speaking about the event, Assistant Registrar and Director of Admissions, Ita McGuigan said:

“We are delighted to celebrate with the Scholarship recipients, their family and schools, their outstanding achievement in the Leaving Certificate.

“Tonight, we had over 70 Scholars from more than 60 schools from all over Ireland in attendance, who chose to study at Maynooth University.”

Maynooth University Open Days take place on Saturday April 12 and June 28, 2025.

Free buses are running to the Open Day on Saturday April 12.

More information is available at www.mu.ie/opendays.