Luke Feeney being presented with his award by JP McManus and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Patrick O'Donovan

Two Mayo students receive JP McManus All-Ireland scholarships

Two Mayo students have been awarded All-Ireland scholarships which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.

Luke Feeney and Christopher Lee Lavelle, both from Ballina, were honoured at the All Ireland Scholarships Awards Ceremony in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick.

Christopher Lee Lavelle being presented with his award by JP McManus and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Patrick O'Donovan

Commenting at the awards ceremony, All-Ireland scholarships sponsor JP McManus said: “To date, 1,924 students have received an All-Ireland scholarship and 1,382 of those students have since graduated from university.

"We wish them all the very best as they pursue their studies and university and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the years to come."