Offaly student receives All-Ireland J.P. McManus Scholarship

THE outstanding Leaving Certificate achievements of Coláiste Naomh Cormac student Ellen Gleeson have been recognised at national level, as she was named a recipient of the prestigious All-Ireland Scholarships, funded by J.P. McManus.

Ellen, daughter of Bríd and Brian Gleeson from Drumcullen, achieved exceptional Leaving Certificate results in 2025 and is now studying Architecture at the University of Limerick.

She is part of an elite group selected for the highly competitive scholarship programme, which supports high-achieving students from across the country.

The All-Ireland Scholarships are awarded annually to just 126 students across the 32 counties of Ireland who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Each scholarship is valued at €6,750 per annum for the duration of the recipient’s undergraduate degree, providing significant financial support as students’ progress through third-level education.

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The scholarship programme, established through the philanthropy of JP McManus, aims to recognise excellence, encourage ambition, and support students in reaching their full potential.

The recent awards ceremony at the University of Limerick brought together scholarship recipients, their families, school personnel and supporters to celebrate their achievements.

The Guest of Honour at the event was two-time Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington, who praised the dedication and commitment shown by this year’s scholars.

J.P. McManus presented each scholar with a bespoke piece of crystal and certificate in recognition of their achievement, while school representatives were presented with a commemorative plaque.

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