Tipperary school acknowledges the excellence of pupils with an annual award ceremony

The 29th Annual Awards for Excellence at Presentation Secondary School in Clonmel took place on Wednesday, 8th October 2025. The ceremony celebrated the outstanding achievements of students across a wide range of disciplines, including Academics, Sports, Creativity, Enterprise, Innovation, STEM, and Master Chef.

The awards highlight the breadth of student talent and underscore the holistic approach to education that Presentation Secondary School is proud to foster.

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The event was coordinated by Ms. Máiread Fennell (Awards Coordinator), with the assistance of Mr. Martin O’Loughlin (Student Leadership Coordinator) and the Student Council.

In her address, Principal Jenny Williams reflected on the broader meaning of achievement. “True achievement is not only measured in grades or trophies, but in the kindness, empathy, and support we show one another. That is the foundation of every success we celebrate,” she said. She further noted, “Awards mark extraordinary effort, but it is kindness that makes such effort possible.”

This year two new Awards were presented. The Excellence in Computing Award recognising the huge strides being made in the school in Computer Science and Coding, and the Social Awareness Award, which was presented to Cara Darmody for her tireless advocacy on behalf of children with special educational needs. Her campaigning has brought national attention and government action to this critical issue.

The school also expressed gratitude to local sponsors for their continued generosity, emphasising that their support makes occasions such as the Awards Ceremony possible. We were delighted to welcome Mr. Denis Conway on behalf of Peak Technologies, Ms. Teresa O’ Loughlin on behalf of Clonmel Office Supplies, Ms. Clodagh Phelan on behalf of Camida, Mr. Marck McLoughlin on behalf of Boston Scientific, and Mr. Diarmuid Meaghar on behalf of Abbott.

State Examinations
Leaving Certificate Award Winner – Jenna Hayes ,Junior Cycle Award Winner – Leah Byrne.

Student of the year
1st Year Student of the Year – Daisy Mai Weymouth,2nd Year Student of the Year – Abbey O’ Leary, 3rd Year Student of the Year – Áine Doyle, Transition Year Student of the Year – Eimear Sweeney, 5th Year Student of the Year – Emer O’ Mahoney, 6th Year Student of the Year – Saoirse Scully.

Peer Award
1st Year Student Peer Award – Hannah Crotty, 2nd Year Student Peer Award – Georgia Kerton and Alannah Brunnock , 3rd Year Student Peer Award – Carmel Coyne, Transition Year Student Peer Award – Alannah Dillon O’ Rourke, 5th Year Student Peer Award – Kaci Condon, 6th Year Student Peer Award – Laura Golden.

Creativity Awards
Junior Creativity Winner – Carmel Coyne, Senior Creativity Winner – Aoileann Duggan.
Sports Awards

Soaring Star Winner – Aoibhinn Harris, Overall Sports Award Winner – Ruby Browne.
Master Chef
(Sponsored by Hickey’s Bakery)
Junior Master Chef Winner – Aiobhe Kennedy, Senior Master Chef Winner – Kelly Cirillo.

Science
(Sponsored by Camida)
Winner – Chloe Duggan

Enterprise
(Sponsored by Clonmel Office Centre)
Junior Award Winner – Aoibhinn Harris and Nicole Gniazdowska, Senior Award Winners – R2 Jewellery (Rebecca Reidy and Róise Egan) and Crystal Baubles (Tia Conlon and Lucy Slattery).

Computing
(Sponsored by Peak Technologies)
Winner – Jenna Hayes

STEM Award (Sponsored by Boston Scientific)
Winner – Jenna Hayes
Engineering Award (Sponsored by Abbott)
Winner – Jenna Hayes

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CEIST
Winner – Megan Lonergan

Social Awareness
Winner - Cara Darmody

One Step Beyond
Presented to recent retirees Mr. Michael O’Loughlin and Ms. Elaine O’Carroll for their immeasurable contributions to Presentation Secondary School.