Three Loreto Secondary School students have been inducted into UCD’s Ad Astra Academy, which is UCD’s elite scholarship programme. READ MORE BELOW
Siofra Ni Chasaide, who is studying medicine was awarded an academic award on the basis of achieving 625 points in her Leaving Certificate while also acknowledging her contribution to extra-curricular activities.
As well as being a gifted academic, Siofra is a well known local musician who with her group, Burnchurch, composed and performed the Loreto World anthem, She.
Naomi Trait, studying veterinary medicine, was awarded the scholarship for elite sports stars. Naomi is a gifted swimmer who has represented Ireland at international level. She will also benefit from the scholarship scheme’s tailored programme which offers a range of supports to enable elite athletes to train and study at the highest level.
A third student was inducted into the programme on the night. Cliona Dunne, a student of nursing, was awarded the academic scholarship on the basis of her performance in her first year in her nursing studies at UCD.
The scholarships were awarded at a gala function in the O’Reilly Hall at Belfield on the 28th of February with the girls’ families and school principal Colm Keher in attendance.
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