Dundalk Grammar students among Ireland’s top Junior Cycle Business achievers

PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured at the UCD/BSTAI Awards Night at the UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business were Dundalk Grammar School students (in alphabetical order) Megan Phelan Fox, Victoria Jackson, James Lavery, Harry Melaniphy, James Noonan, Neasa O'Neill, Rosie Tyrell and Zoey Wilson. They were joined by teachers Elizabeth McCabe, Pauraic Renaghan and David Symmons, and Aoife Doherty, Director of the UCD Quinn School Office.

Dundalk Grammar School students have been celebrated among Ireland’s top Junior Cycle Business Studies achievers, earning recognition at the annual UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business and BSTAI Awards Ceremony. 

Megan Phelan Fox, Victoria Jackson, James Lavery, Harry Melaniphy, James Noonan, Neasa O’Neill, Rosie Tyrell, and Zoey Wilson were honoured for placing in the top 3% of students nationwide, marking a proud moment for both the pupils and their teachers Elizabeth McCabe, Pauraic Renaghan, and David Symmons.

This prestigious event recognises the outstanding achievements of secondary school students from across Ireland who excelled in the recent Junior Certificate State Examinations. 

The ceremony celebrated the hard work and dedication of 315 students who achieved a Distinction in their Higher Level Business Studies exam, which represents the top 3% of students. This marks an exciting milestone for these students, many of whom are now in their Transition Year and visiting UCD for the first time.

Each student was formally presented with a Certificate of Achievement by the President of the BSTAI, Ciara O’Riordan, and Director of UCD Quinn School, Associate Professor Maeve Houlihan, in recognition of their academic excellence. 

Furthermore, as a tribute to the commitment and excellence in business education, a commemorative plaque will be awarded to each participating school. These plaques serve as a lasting testament to the schools' dedication to fostering academic success and are proudly displayed within their institutions.

“We are delighted to welcome these outstanding students and their families to UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business to celebrate their achievements. Their dedication to business studies is commendable. Speaking for the entire team at Quinn, we look forward to supporting and inspiring the rising generations of business leaders,” said Dr Maeve Houlihan. 

“There was an exceptionally high level of demand to attend the event this year, with 41 schools registered and over 500 students acknowledged for their exceptional work,” concluded Dr Houlihan. “It is heartening to see the continued dedication of both students and their teachers. We are proud to acknowledge their well-earned success.”

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The event drew attendees from 32 schools across Dublin, Drogheda, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Wicklow, with students accompanied by their parents, guardians and teachers. 

By honouring both students and schools, UCD Quinn School and BSTAI continue to highlight the importance of business education and encourage academic excellence in the field.