Keely O’Donovan
Clane, Co Kildare
Keely is a first-year student in TUD Grangegorman, studying Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Interior Design. Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design has been a longstanding passion of Keely’s and she is delighted to be fulfilling her dreams on this course.
When not studying, Keely is heavily involved in her local GAA Club and is also a dedicated member of the TUD Gaelic Football Team.
Cormac Melia
Carpenterstown, Co. Dublin
Cormac is 17 years of age and currently studying for his leaving certificate.
The youngest of 4 siblings, Cormac hopes to study History and Political Science in Trinity College.
In his spare time, Cormac has acted in several films and shows. He loves Gaelic Football and soccer and assists some local business with their graphic design and social media accounts.
Eoin McLoughlin
Templeogue, Co. Dublin
Eoin is the oldest of 3 children and is currently in 3rd year of a 5-year course studying Veterinary Medicine in UCD.
Eoin has a huge interest in Sports particularly rowing and has represented different clubs including the Garda Rowing Club, UCD and Wicklow Rowing Club, both nationally and internationally. At the moment, Eoin is training for a charity cycle from Mizen to Malin Head. In his spare time, Eoin also enjoys Soccer and running.
Kathryn King
Templeogue, Co. Dublin
Kathyrn is currently studying for her leaving certificate and hopes to study medicine in college.
Currently a school prefect mentoring 1st years, Kathryn is also passionate about Sports, playing Senior Camogie for school and club. She also loves music, Kathryn plays the violin and is a classical singer.
Last year, Kathryn was delighted to volunteer for 2 weeks in Kenya and helped to renovate a local school in the area.
Cormac Delaney
Caltra, Co. Galway
Cormac is in his 2nd Year in UCD, studying Bachelor of Education with Gaeilge and Modern Foreign Languages (French).
Cormac was voted Ambasadóir Theach na Gaeilge in 2024, the highest honour offered by Gaeltacht UCD and is also a member of An Cumann Gaelach.
In his spare time, he is a member of his local GAA Club and this year has been elected as PRO & Oifigeach na Gaeilge.
Alex Grant-Freemantle
Tralee, Co. Kerry
Alex is the youngest of 2 and has been passionate about drawing, animation and visual arts from an early age. He is currently doing a Post Leaving Certificate course in Kerry College and his dream is to be accepted into MTU, Batchelor of Arts (Hons) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design next year.
A keen fundraiser, Alex has been involved in several fundraising events for local and national charities. He was awarded the Senior Cycle Fundraising Winner in school.
Katie Fanning
Naas, Co. Kildare
Katie is the oldest of 3 and is currently in her 3rd year, studying General Nursing in ATU, St. Angela’s Sligo.
Katie is passionate about Irish Dancing and Culture, having competed at a national level in the past. Katie is still a member of an Irish Dance Troupe, Emerald Isle, and has travelled extensively with this group in Europe, China and the USA, showcasing Irish Dance.
Ruby Daly
Ratoath, Co. Meath
Ruby is the eldest of 3 children and is a first-year student in DCU, studying a Bachelor of Education. She has always wanted a career in education and looks forward to qualifying as teacher.
Ruby is a committed GAA player, having played Camogie and Gaelic Football from a young age. She is passionate about GAA and her local club and spends most of her free time there, volunteering as a coach in football and camogie and working in the club coffee dock at weekend.
Ronan Griffin
Co. Wexford
Ronan is in 3rd year, UCD, studying Psychology. Currently in Berlin as part of the Erasmus programme, Ronan is also working his way to become fluent in German through his Erasmus in Germany.
Ronan founded ‘Taught to Learn’, a small business supporting leaving certificate students and recently secured partnership with Irelands leading Education Company, Studyclix.
Ronan is a competitive cyclist in UCD’s elite cycling Team and last year, had many top 10 finishes in National events.
Eoin Balfe
Clarina, Co. Limerick
Eoin is currently studying for his Leaving Certificate. With a love for Maths and physics, he hopes to study Engineering in University of Galway or Limerick.
Eoin is also a highly successful athlete. A passionate rower, he has represented Ireland at various events in 2023 and 2024.
Eoin has also competed in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths and Applied Maths Competitions amongst Limerick schools.
Ronan Griffin
Co. Wexford
Ronan is in 3rd year, UCD, studying Psychology. Currently in Berlin as part of the Erasmus programme, Ronan is also working his way to become fluent in German through his Erasmus in Germany.
Ronan founded ‘Taught to Learn’, a small business supporting leaving certificate students and recently secured partnership with Irelands leading Education Company, Studyclix.
Ronan is a competitive cyclist in UCD’s elite cycling Team and last year, had many top 10 finishes in National events.
Keely O’Donovan
Clane, Co Kildare
Keely is a first-year student in TUD Grangegorman, studying Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Interior Design. Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design has been a longstanding passion of Keely’s and she is delighted to be fulfilling her dreams on this course.
When not studying, Keely is heavily involved in her local GAA Club and is also a dedicated member of the TUD Gaelic Football Team.
Eoin Balfe
Clarina, Co. Limerick
Eoin is currently studying for his Leaving Certificate. With a love for Maths and physics, he hopes to study Engineering in University of Galway or Limerick.
Eoin is also a highly successful athlete. A passionate rower, he has represented Ireland at various events in 2023 and 2024.
Eoin has also competed in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths and Applied Maths Competitions amongst Limerick schools.