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Congratulations: 11 Mayo students recognised for academic excellence

ATU now has a student population of over 30,000 and continues to see growth in applications and interest.
Congratulations: 11 Mayo students recognised for academic excellence

The Entrance Scholarship Awards recognise the academic excellence and commitment of ATU’s newest first-year students.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has awarded Entrance Scholarships to 55 high-achieving first-year students across three ceremonies in Sligo, Galway and Letterkenny. Each recipient was among students who achieved over 550 and up to 625 CAO points, receiving a €500 bursary and a bespoke trophy by ATU Connemara graduate Eoin Kirwan.

ATU now has a student population of over 30,000 and continues to see growth in applications and interest.

The Entrance Scholarship Awards recognise the academic excellence and commitment of ATU’s newest first-year students. Among those recognised were 11 students (10 pictured below) from Co Mayo:

Ellen O’Donnell from Castlebar receives her Entrance Scholarship Award from Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. Ellen is now studying Clinical Measurement Physiology at ATU after achieving over 550 points in her Leaving Cert. She is a past student of Davitt College.
Ellen O’Donnell from Castlebar receives her Entrance Scholarship Award from Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. Ellen is now studying Clinical Measurement Physiology at ATU after achieving over 550 points in her Leaving Cert. She is a past student of Davitt College.

Kayla Redmond, Castlebar, is presented with her Entrance Scholarship Award by Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. Kayla studies Home Economics & Irish at ATU and completed her Leaving Cert at St Joseph’s Secondary School.
Kayla Redmond, Castlebar, is presented with her Entrance Scholarship Award by Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. Kayla studies Home Economics & Irish at ATU and completed her Leaving Cert at St Joseph’s Secondary School.

Achill native Fionn English receives an ATU Entrance Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering from ATU President, Dr Orla Flynn. Fionn previously attended Coláiste Pobail Acla.
Achill native Fionn English receives an ATU Entrance Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering from ATU President, Dr Orla Flynn. Fionn previously attended Coláiste Pobail Acla.

Alan Nolan from Castlebar receives his Entrance Scholarship for Product Design from Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. Alan attended Davitt College and achieved over 550 points in his Leaving Cert.
Alan Nolan from Castlebar receives his Entrance Scholarship for Product Design from Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. Alan attended Davitt College and achieved over 550 points in his Leaving Cert.

ATU Entrance Scholarship recipient Eniola Jonathan Dare, studying Software & Electronic Engineering with ATU President Dr Orla Flynn. Eniola attended Coláiste Geraidh Naofa.
ATU Entrance Scholarship recipient Eniola Jonathan Dare, studying Software & Electronic Engineering with ATU President Dr Orla Flynn. Eniola attended Coláiste Geraidh Naofa.

Balla’s Shauna Dunleavy is recognised with an Entrance Scholarship for her studies in Education (Art & Design & Communication Graphics). Shauna is a past pupil of Balla Secondary School.
Balla’s Shauna Dunleavy is recognised with an Entrance Scholarship for her studies in Education (Art & Design & Communication Graphics). Shauna is a past pupil of Balla Secondary School.

Kiltimagh’s Molly Mc Donagh is presented with her Entrance Scholarship Award by Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. She is studying Art & Design & Communication Graphics and is a past student of St Louis Community School.
Kiltimagh’s Molly Mc Donagh is presented with her Entrance Scholarship Award by Dr Orla Flynn, ATU President. She is studying Art & Design & Communication Graphics and is a past student of St Louis Community School.

Ballinrobe Community School graduate Melani Vidosic is honoured with an Entrance Scholarship for her high points achievement in the Leaving Cert last year. Melani is now studying General Nursing at ATU.
Ballinrobe Community School graduate Melani Vidosic is honoured with an Entrance Scholarship for her high points achievement in the Leaving Cert last year. Melani is now studying General Nursing at ATU.

Interior Architecture & Design student Matt Lydon from Tourmakeady is honoured with an ATU Entrance Scholarship. Matt attended Coláiste Muire.
Interior Architecture & Design student Matt Lydon from Tourmakeady is honoured with an ATU Entrance Scholarship. Matt attended Coláiste Muire.

Physiotherapy student Orlaith O Boyle from Crossmolina receives her ATU Entrance Scholarship from Dr Billy Bennett, ATU Registrar and Chief Academic Officer. Orlaith is a past pupil of Coláiste Iosa agus Muire and achieved over 550 points in her Leaving Cert last year.
Physiotherapy student Orlaith O Boyle from Crossmolina receives her ATU Entrance Scholarship from Dr Billy Bennett, ATU Registrar and Chief Academic Officer. Orlaith is a past pupil of Coláiste Iosa agus Muire and achieved over 550 points in her Leaving Cert last year.

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