Leaving Cert Academic Achievement
142 students completed their Leaving Certificate in 2024. High grades were recorded across twenty one different subjects (Irish, English, Maths, French, German, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agricultural Science, Applied Maths, Physical Education, Accounting, Business, Economics, Home Economics Social & Scientific, Art, Technology, Music, Japanese.)
Our results are significantly higher than the national averages when compared by points bands.
POINTS BANDS Leaving Cert 2024
Coláiste Muire Nationally
625 2 1.4% 923 1.6%
600 – 624 10 7.0% 1,813 3.2%
500 – 599 51 35.9% 10,988 19.3%
400 – 499 42 29.6% 16,020 28.2%
300 – 399 17 12.0% 13,683 24.1%
200 – 299 16 11.3% 7,844 13.8%
100 – 199 4 2.8% 3,613 6.4%
<100 0 0.0% 1,903 3.4%
28.2% achieved in excess of 550 points (13.3% nationally)
44.3% achieved in excess of 500 points (24.2% nationally)
SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
Naughton Scholarship 2024
Well done to Maeve Begley who has been awarded a Naughton Scholarship 2023. Maeve is studying Engineering in University of College Cork.
University College Cork Quercia Scholar 2024
Well done to Ríona Healy who has been awarded a Quercus Creative and Performing Arts’ Scholar for 2024/25.
SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
Naughton Scholarship 2023
Well done to Neasa Ní Lachtnáin who has been awarded a Naughton Scholarship 2023. Neasa is studying Mathematical Science in University of Galway
University of Galway Excellence Scholarships 2023
5 of our students have been awarded Excellence Scholarships for 2023. Well done to Sinéad Ní Dhulaing (Arts Joint Honours), Niamh Morris (Business Information Systems), Amy O’Sullivan (Biomedical Science), Lily Tiernan (Financial Maths & Economics) and Neasa Ní Lachtnáin (Mathematical Science).
Maynooth University Entrance Scholarship 2023
Well done to Caoimhe Halpin who has been awarded an Entrance Scholarship. Caoimhe is studying International Development, Geography & Irish.
University College Cork Entrance Scholarship 2023
Well done to Andrea Coffey who has been awarded an Entrance Scholarship. Andrea is studying Pharmacy.
We wish all our students continued success with their studies!
SCHOLARSHIPS 2022
Naughton Scholarship 2022
Well done to Catherine Gorman who has been awarded a Naughton Scholarship 2022. Catherine is studying Undenominated Engineering in University of Galway.
The Naughton Foundation awards 36 annual scholarships to exceptional students (studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) with at least one scholarship guaranteed per county. €5,000 per annum for duration of undergraduate degree. We wish Catherine continued success with her studies.
Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship Mary Immaculate College 2022
Well done to Elsa Brennan who has been awarded an Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship from Mary I. The scholarship, valued at €2,000 is based on results obtained in the Leaving Cert Exam 2022. Elsa is currently studying Education, Mathematics & Gaeilge (Thurles Campus)
We wish Elsa continued success with her studies!
University of Galway Excellence Scholarships 2022
Well done to Catherine Gorman and Cliona O’Keeffe who have been awarded Excellence Scholarships. Catherine is studying Undenominated Engineering, while Cliona is studying Biomedical Engineering.
We wish Catherine & Cliona continued success with their studies in Engineering
Leaving Cert Applied Annual Fergal Quinn Awards 2022.
Well done to Áine Reddan and Shannon Healy on attaining the highest credits in our region in LCA exam 2022.
LCANA (Leaving Cert Applied National Association) will make a presentation of ‘The Fergal Quinn Award’ to each student at a ceremony in Athlone on 21st January 2023.
UCC Entrance Scholarships 2022.
Well done to Grace Ludden, Emma Stanley and Jane Ghilardi who have each been awarded a Quercus Entrance Scholarship 2022/23.
Grace is studying Biological & Chemical Sciences. Emma is studying Midwifery and Jane is studying Finance.
The awards ceremony takes place in UCC on 19 January 2023.
Entrance Exhibition Scholarship Trinity College Dublin 2022
Well done to Shona Meagher, Grace Tiernan and Saoirse Cahill who were each awarded an Entrance Exhibition Scholarship at an awards ceremony in Trinity College College on 2nd March 2023.
Shona is studying Human Health & Disease, Grace is studying English while Saoirse is studying Medicine. We wish all three continued success with their studies.
Entrance Scholarship – University College Dublin 2022
Well done to Emily Costello who was awarded a UCD Entrance Scholarship at an awards ceremony on 30 March 2023. UCD Entrance Scholars are first-year students recognised for their academic achievement who have achieved 560 points or more in their Leaving Certificate.
Emily is studying Agricultural Science. We wish her continued success with her studies.