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Seo é am na forbartha! Tá cead dá thabhairt againn do mhic léinn Idir-Bhliana páirt a ghlacadh I gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais. Tugtar cuireadh do mhic léinn na Sraithe Sineasraí (An Idir-Bhliain, an 5ú Bliain agus an 6ú Bliain) chomh maith le mic léinn Ard-Fho-Theastais agus mic léinn Ard-Leibhéil páirt a ghlacadh ann.
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Buaiteoirí Náisiúnta
Buaiteoir cuimsitheach sa nGaeilge
Student / Scoláire: Eimear Níc Dhonnchadha.
School / Scoil: Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, An Cheathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Buaiteoir cuimsitheach sa mBéarla
Student / Scoláire: Patrick Galvin.
School / Scoil: Abbey Community College, Abbeylands, Co. Kilkenny.
National and Regional Winners
L to R: Eimear Níc Dhonnchadha, Jamie Anderson, Iseult McGovern, Patrick Galvin, Saoirse O Connor Buckley, Chukwudike Kpaduwa, Marissa Illiana Divilley
2024/25
Buaiteoirí an Chomórtais / Competition Winners
Buaiteoir cuimsitheach sa nGaeilge
Student / Scoláire: Eimear Níc Dhonnchadha.
School / Scoil: Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin, An Cheathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Congratulations to Eimear, the National Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Eimear, Buaiteoir Náisiúnta Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Buaiteoir cuimsitheach sa mBéarla
Student / Scoláire: Patrick Galvin.
School / Scoil: Abbey Community College, Abbeylands, Co. Kilkenny.
Congratulations to Patrick, the National Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Patrick, Buaiteoir Náisiúnta Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Connacht / Cúige Chonnacht
Student / Scoláire: Marissa Illiana Divilley.
School / Scoil: St Joseph’s Secondary School Castlebar, Convent of Mercy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Congratulations to Marissa, Connacht Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Marissa, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Chonnacht) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Dublin / Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Student / Scoláire: Iseult McGovern.
School / Scoil: Rathdown School, Upper Glenageary Road, Glenageary, Co. Dublin.
Congratulations to Iseult, Dublin Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Iseult, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Leinster (excluding Dublin) / Cúige Laighean
Student / Scoláire: Chukwudike Kpaduwa.
School / Scoil: Grammar School, The Crescent, Townparks, Dundalk, Co.Louth.
Congratulations to Chukwudike, Leinster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Chukwudike, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Laighean) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Munster / Cúige Mumhan
Student / Scoláire: Saoirse O Connor Buckley.
School / Scoil: Colaiste Muire Realt na Mara, Crosshaven, Co. Cork.
Congratulations to Saoirse, Munster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Saoirse, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Mumhan) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Ulster / Cúige Uladh
Student / Scoláire: Jamie Anderson.
School / Scoil: St Catherine’s Vocational School, Donegal Rd, Corporation, Killybegs, Co. Donegal.
Congratulations to Jamie, Ulster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Jamie, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Uladh) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Connacht / Cúige Chonnacht
Student / Scoláire: Fiona Duffy.
School / Scoil: Ballyhaunis Community School, Tooraree, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.
Congratulations to Fiona, Highly Commended (Connacht) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Fiona, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Chonnacht) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Student / Scoláire: Emily Ross.
School / Scoil: resentation College Athenry, Ballygarraun South, Athenry, Co. Galway.
Congratulations to Emily, Highly Commended (Connacht) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Emily, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Chonnacht) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Dublin / Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Student / Scoláire: Yuming Lian.
School / Scoil: Belvedere College, 6 Denmark Street Great, Rotunda, Dublin 1.
Congratulations to Yuming, Highly Commended (Dublin) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Yuming, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Student / Scoláire: Faith Robinson.
School / Scoil: Loreto Abbey Dalkey, Loreto Ave, Harbour Rd, Dalkey Commons, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.
Congratulations to Faith, Highly Commended (Dublin) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Faith, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Leinster / Cúige Laighean
Student / Scoláire: Katie Nolan.
School / Scoil: Enniscorthy Community College, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy.
School / Scoil: Enniscorthy Community College, Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy.
Congratulations to Katie, Highly Commended (Leinster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Katie, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Laighean) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtai 2024/25.
Student / Scoláire: Kara Hendrick Waters.
School / Scoil: Ramsgrange Community School, Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co.Wexford.
Congratulations to Kara, Highly Commended (Leinster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Kara, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Laighean) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Munster / Cúige Mumhan
Student / Scoláire: Rachel Barry.
School / Scoil: Bruce College Cork, Audley House, Patrick’s Hill, Cork, County Cork.
Congratulations to Rachel, Highly Commended (Munster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Rachel, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Mumhan) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Student / Scoláire: Niamh Hanafin.
School / Scoil: Presentation Secondary School Tralee, Tralee, Co Kerry.
Congratulations to Niamh, Highly Commended (Munster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Niamh, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Mumhan) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Ulster / Cúige Uladh
Student / Scoláire: Donal Owens.
School / Scoil: Loreto St Malachys College, Belfast, 36 Antrim Road, Belfast.
Congratulations to Donal, Highly Commended (Ulster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Donal, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Uladh) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Student / Scoláire: Eavan Sara McAreavey.
School / Scoil: Our Lady and St. Patrick’s College, Knock, 120 Gilnahirk Rd, Belfast.
Congratulations to Eavan, Highly Commended (Ulster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Eavan, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Uladh) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Gaeilge
Student / Scoláire: Aisling Ní Chonsnámha.
School / Scoil: Coláiste an Eachréidh, Bóthar Thuama, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Congratulations to Aisling, Highly Commended (Gaeilge) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Aisling, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Gaeilge) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Student / Scoláire: Holly Nic Liam.
School / Scoil: Coláiste an Eachréidh, Bóthar Thuama, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Congratulations to Holly, Highly Commended (Gaeilge) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2024/25.
Comhghairdeas le Holly, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Gaeilge) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2024/25.
Duaiseanna an Chomórtais
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Competition Winners / Buaiteoirí an Chomórtais
Student / Scoláire: James O’Connor.
School / Scoil: Douglas Community School, Clermont Avenue, Douglas, Cork.
Congratulations to James, the National Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le James, Buaiteoir Náisiúnta Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Student / Scoláire: Antaine Ó Séaghdha.
School / Scoil: Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne, An Gróbh, Daingean Uí Chúis, Co. Chiarraí.
Congratulations to Antaine, the National Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le hAntaine, Buaiteoir Náisiúnta Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Connacht / Cúige Chonnacht
Student / Scoláire: Dara Morley.
School / Scoil: St. Colman’s College, Knock Road, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.
Congratulations to Dara, Connacht Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le hAntaine, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Chonnacht) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Dublin / Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Student / Scoláire: Prachi Agrawal.
School / Scoil: Dominican College Sion Hill, Cross Ave, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 TP97.
Congratulations to Prachi, Dublin Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Prachi, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Leinster / Cúige Laighean
Student / Scoláire: Senan Corr.
School / Scoil: Confey Community College, River Forest, Leixlip, Co. Kildare.
Congratulations to Senan, Leinster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Senan, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Laighean) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Munster / Cúige Mumhan
Student / Scoláire: Kate McKeon.
School / Scoil: Árd Scoil na nDéise, Convent Road, Dungarvan.
Congratulations to Kate, Munster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Kate, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Mumhan) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Ulster / Cúige Uladh
Student / Scoláire: Leanne Healy.
School / Scoil: Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92X981.
Congratulations to Leanne, Ulster Regional Winner of Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Leanne, Buaiteoir Réigúnach (Cúige Uladh) Chomórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Connacht / Cúige Chonnacht
Student / Scoláire: Ciara Nic an tSaoir.
School / Scoil: Seamount College Kinvara, Co.Galway, H91 N5P2.
Congratulations to Ciara, Highly Commended (Connacht) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Ciara, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Chonnacht) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Student / Scoláire: Niall Murphy.
School / Scoil: St. Muredach’s College, Sligo Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.
Congratulations to Niall, Highly Commended (Connacht) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Niall, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Chonnacht) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Dublin / Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Student / Scoláire: Eve O’Callaghan.
School / Scoil: Mount Anville Secondary School, Mountanville, Dublin, D14 A8P3.
Congratulations to Eve, Highly Commended (Dublin) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Eve, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Student / Scoláire: Aobh Counihan.
School / Scoil: St. Louis High School, Convent of Saint Louis, Charleville Rd, Rathmines, Dublin.
Congratulations to Aobh, Highly Commended (Dublin) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Aobh, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Leinster / Cúige Laighean
Student / Scoláire: Paul Mahon.
School / Scoil: St. Kieran’s College Secondary School College Road, Kilkenny.
Congratulations to Paul, Highly Commended (Leinster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Paul, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Laighean) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Student / Scoláire: Ben Cranston.
School / Scoil: St Finian’s College Longford Road, Ballyglass, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
Congratulations to Ben, Highly Commended (Leinster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Ben, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Laighean) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Munster / Cúige Mumhan
Student / Scoláire: Jonathan O’Shaughnessy.
School / Scoil: Christian Brothers College, Sydney Hill, Wellington Road, Cork.
Congratulations to Jonathan, Highly Commended (Munster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Jonathan, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Mumhan) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Student / Scoláire: Akshita Gupta.
School / Scoil: Christ King Secondary School, Half Moon Lane, South Douglas Road, Cork City.
Congratulations to Akshita, Highly Commended (Munster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Akshita, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Mumhan) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Ulster / Cúige Uladh
Student / Scoláire: Thomas Cannon.
School / Scoil: Loreto Community School, Milford Convent Rd, Millford, Milford, Co. Donegal.
Congratulations to Thomas, Highly Commended (Ulster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Thomas, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Uladh) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Student / Scoláire: Ciaran Fisher.
School / Scoil: St. Joseph’s Boys’ School, Westway, Creggan, Derry. BT48 9NX
Congratulations to Ciaran, Highly Commended (Ulster) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Ciaran, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Cúige Uladh) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Gaeilge
Student / Scoláire: Nabeeha Malik.
School / Scoil: Rosemont School, Enniskerry Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18 D18 A8N2.
Congratulations to Nabeeha, Highly Commended (Gaeilge) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Nabeeha, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Gaeilge) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Student / Scoláire: Rebecca Kane.
School / Scoil: Coláiste Pobal Rathchairn, Áth Buí, Co. na Mí.
Congratulations to Rebecca, Highly Commended (Gaeilge) in the Oireachtas Essay Competition 2022/23.
Comhghairdeas le Rebecca, a ghnóthaigh Árdmholadh (Gaeilge) i gComórtas Aiste an Oireachtais 2022/23.
Céimeanna an Chomórtais
Scoileanna Buaiteacha Chomórtas 2024/25
Stages of the Competition
The awards ceremony was held in Leinster House for the National and Regional winners on Friday 10 March 2023. They were joined by family members and representatives from their school communities.
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The Highly Commended students received a commemorative pen and framed certificate in their schools.
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