Two Kilkenny students awarded Maynooth University Entrance Scholarships

The significant Leaving Certificate achievements of two former Kilkenny school students have been acknowledged and celebrated by Maynooth University at a recent awards ceremony.

The now first year MU students are among over 70 Maynooth University Entrance Scholars, each having achieved 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate examination.

Former CBS Secondary School, Kilkenny student Sam Deegan is studying the Bachelor of Education – Froebel Primary Teaching degree, while former St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny student Sean Young is a taking the BSc Psychology degree.

The €1,000 Entrance Scholarship is awarded to incoming first year students, via the CAO, who have obtained 575 points or more in their Leaving Certificate.

Former St Kieran’s College student Sean Young with Maynooth University President Professor Eeva Leinonen
President of Maynooth University, Professor Eeva Leinonen, presented each scholar with a bespoke piece of crystal, in recognition of their achievement, during the awards ceremony recently held on the campus. School representatives were presented with a plaque. Family members and guests were treated to an evening of music and refreshments.

Speaking about the event, Assistant Registrar and Director of Admissions, Ita McGuigan said: “We are delighted to celebrate with the Scholarship recipients, their family and schools, their outstanding achievement in the Leaving Certificate.
“Tonight, we had over 70 scholars from more than 60 schools from all over Ireland in attendance, who chose to study at Maynooth University.”

Maynooth University Open Days take place on Saturday, April 12 and June 28 2025. Free buses are running to the Open Day on Saturday April 12. More information is available at www.mu.ie/opendays.
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