Kilkenny student awarded prestigious scholarship
Cathal Norton has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by UCD
Kilkenny student, Cathal Norton, has been awarded the prestigious UCD Ad Astra Scholarship for excellent academic achievement.
Norton is currently completing year two of a Chemical and Bioprocessing Engineering degree.
The scholarship is a leadership program available to students who demonstrate high intellectual achievement and are motivated to develop further by undertaking a challenging programme and developing their leadership skillset.
His former school, CBS Kilkenny paid tribute to the local man, stating: "Well done Cathal, we are very proud of you."