Stamp of approval for Kilkenny students at World Series of Philately
Two fifth year students from Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale had incredible achievements at BALPEX in Baltimore, Maryland!
Caoimhe Corcoran was awarded a Gold Medal with 87 points for her exhibit, “Man’s Quest to Study and Conquer Space,” and went on to win the APPE Young Exhibitor Grand Award.
This fantastic result means Caoimhe is now eligible to compete in the AAPE Champion of Champions Competition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in August 2027.
Aoibhe Murphy also received a Gold Medal with 87 points for her exhibit, “Christmas Festivities Throughout the World,” and won the BALPEX Stamp Show Young Exhibitor Grand Award.
Aoibhe had already won the AAPE Young Exhibitor Grand Award at the Minnesota Stamp Expo in July, meaning she too is now eligible to compete in the AAPE Champion of Champions Competition in Albuquerque in August 2027.
All at Scoil Aireagail are incredibly proud of both Caoimhe and Aoibhe and their dedication to the fascinating world of philately. Their achievements on the international stage are truly remarkable.
A very special thank you to Maureen Roach for all her help, guidance and support in helping Caoimhe and Aoibhe achieve such wonderful success.
BALPEX, the Baltimore Philatelic Society (BPS) was founded in 1889 and sponsors the “World Series of Philately” show known as BALPEX.