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06 Sept 2025

Kilkenny student awarded prestigious scholarship

Cathal Norton has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by UCD

Kilkenny student awarded prestigious scholarship

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."

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