Two Mayo athletes receive Limerick IT sports scholarships

TWO Mayo athletes were among the 78 students that received the Limerick Institute of Technology Sports Scholarship this academic year.

Both were awarded for Gaelic football and the recipients were Seán Óg Tigue, a fourth year student in construction management, and second year student Ciarán Gavin, who is studying enterprise and innovation.

In a year when sporting events have been seriously impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Sport and Recreation Office at LIT remains committed to supporting young athletic talent and the general health and wellness of the entire LIT community.

Supported by sponsors PMI, the LIT Sports Scholarships are set apart from other sports scholarships as they encourage young athletes to achieve greatness in their chosen sport, while also providing a vast range of off-field supports for their education and mental wellbeing.

This year’s recipients excel at a number of sports including basketball, camogie, hurling, Gaelic football, handball, rugby, kickboxing and swimming.

President of LIT, Prof. Vincent Cunnane, described the scholarships as reflective of LIT’s ethos - supporting its students to be the best they can be in their chosen field, while also ensuring they have the skillset and knowledge to succeed long after they graduate from LIT.

Adrian Flaherty, sports recreation and facilities officer, LIT, said despite these challenging times for sport, the aim of the scholarships remains clear.

“Now in its fourth year, the LIT’s Sports Scholarship Programme provides athletic support, focuses on individual welfare, and includes off-field mentoring and education support to its recipients,” said Mr. Flaherty.

LIT’s Sports Scholarship programme is now open for applications at https://lit.ie/sport.