Offaly student awarded JP McManus All Ireland scholarship

A student from Offaly is among those who has been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship this year to cover the full duration of her undergraduate studies.

Ellen Gleeson, a past student of Coláiste Naomh Cormac in Kilcormac, was honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Awards Ceremony on April 4 at the University of Limerick.

In attendance at the ceremony was All Ireland scholarships sponsor, JP McManus, and a guest of honour, the double Olympic boxing champion, Kellie Harrington.

Also in attendance were family members, friends, and school representatives of the scholarship recipients.

Commenting at the awards ceremony, JP McManus said: "I am delighted to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of the 2025 All Ireland scholarship winners from across the island of Ireland.

"To date, 2,051 students have received an All Ireland scholarship and 1,437 of those students have since graduated from university.

"Today is a very special occasion for the scholarship winners, their families, and teachers. We wish them every success as they continue their studies at university and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the years to come."

Each year, 125 scholarships are awarded across the 32 counties of Ireland. Recipients receive €6,750 per annum in Ireland and £5,500 per annum in Northern Ireland, covering the duration of their undergraduate studies.