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02 Mar 2026

Two former Mayo students awarded scholarship programmes

The Ad Astra UCD Scholarship Programme has three strands – the Academic Scholarship, the Elite Sports Scholarship and the Performing Arts Scholarship.

Two former Mayo students awarded scholarship programmes

Thomas Morley (Health and Performance Science) received the Ad Astra Elite Sports Scholarship and Dara Morley (Medicine) received the Ad Astra Academic Scholarship pictured with principal Roy Hession.

Two past pupils of St Colman’s College, Claremorris, were honoured for their outstanding achievements through the UCD Ad Astra Scholarship Programme in O’Reilly Hall, UCD, last week. 

Dara Morley from Cloonfaughna, Knock, received the Ad Astra Academic Scholarship as he begins his studies in Medicine at UCD. Recipients of this scholarship are selected based on a proven record of academic excellence, a strong commitment to continued achievement at the highest level, and a clear desire to develop their leadership potential. 

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Thomas Morley from Bekan, Claremorris, was awarded the Ad Astra Elite Sports Scholarship as he commences his degree in Health and Performance Science. Thomas has earned eight caps for the Ireland U-19 soccer team and is currently contracted with UCD, having transferred earlier this year from Sligo Rovers Academy. 

St Colman’s College community has expressed immense pride in their accomplishments and extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes as they embark on this exciting new chapter at University College Dublin.

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