Seven bursaries, worth €5k per year, awarded to first year Bachelor of Education students across five institutions
The Camogie Association has today announced seven bursaries to first year students in Bachelor of Education programmes in St Mary’s University College, Belfast, Mary Immaculate College Limerick, the Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education in Maynooth University, Marino Institute of Education and the Institute of Education in Dublin City University.
The bursaries are generously supported by Carmel Naughton and were launched by Minister Thomas Byrne at an event in Croke Park on Saturday 16th November.
Valued at €5k per year for each year of the four-year BEd Programme, the bursaries are designed to support the awardees to remain engaged with Camogie in their clubs/teams during the course of their studies to be primary teachers. They not only recognise camogie players, but mentors, referees and administrators.
The awardees are:
| College | Student | Club |
| 1. St Mary’s College University, Belfast | Grace Fitzpatrick | Crossmaglen rangers, Armagh |
| 2. Dublin City University (DCU) | Sophie Cotter | Naomh Mearnog, Dublin |
| 3. Mary Immaculate College | Cliodhna Queally | Inagh Kilnamona, Clare |
| 4. Mary Immaculate College | Niamh Hally | St. Annes’ Camogie Club, Waterford |
| 5. Marino Institute of Education | Aideen O’Brien | Athleague Camogie Club, Roscommon |
| 6. Marino Institute of Education – Special Award for application through Irish | Shiofra Deegan | Cill Teidhil, Co. Mí (Kiltale), Co. Meath |
| 7. Maynooth University | Grace Drumgoole | Glenealy, Wicklow |
Speaking at the presentation, Carmel Naughton said
“Friends often say ‘Carmel, why Camogie?’ I am surprised that they don’t understand that down through the centuries, the sliotar and hurl have been such an important part of our national heritage. Yes, I do appreciate this new world of cultural diversity and how important that is for Ireland, but we must also treasure and hold fast to the traditions that make us unique in Europe and the World.”
Brian Molloy, Uachtarán of the Camogie Association added:
“The Camogie Association is absolutely delighted to partner with Carmel Naughton in this extremely generous initiative marking our 120th anniversary this year. The Camogie 120 Teacher Education Bursaries provide student teachers with vital financial support when they are balancing their commitments to their studies with their continued involvement in the camogie community. I wish the recipients the very best with their studies and continued success on and off the Camogie pitch over the coming years. ”
Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht said:
“I want to congratulate the recipients of the Camogie 120 Teacher Education Bursaries and wish them every success in their studies. It is terrific to see the pursuit of both sport and education supported in this way and I want to commend the Camogie Association for leading this initiative and recognise the generosity of Carmel Naughton in supporting it.”
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Brian Molloy, Grace Drumgoole of Maynooth University,Carmel Naughton and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Brian Molloy, Shiofra Deegan of Marino, Carmel Naughton and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Brian Molloy, Aideen O’Brien of Marino, Carmel Naughton and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Brian Molloy, Niamh Hally of MIC (collected by her mother Maureen on her behalf), Carmel Naughton and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Brian Molloy, Cliodhna Queally of MIC, Carmel Naughton and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Brian Molloy, Sophie Cotter of DCU, Carmel Naughton and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht
Uachtarán an Cumann Camógaíochta Brian Molloy, Grace Fitzpatrick of St Mary’s College University, Belfast, Carmel Naughton and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht
