Pictured are Grannie Sheridan, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Katie Cafferkey, Ballycroy, Laura Galvin, Westport, Aoibhe Harmon, Tinahealy, Co. Wicklow, and Bronagh Rawle, Ballinalee, Co. Longford, who received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Society during day one of the autumn graduation ceremony in DCU. Photo: Kyran O’Brien/DCU Communications Department.

Mayo students among autumn 2026 graduations at DCU

More than 4,700 graduates have received their parchments from Dublin City University during the autumn graduations. Among those graduating were Kate Cafferkey, Ballycroy, and Laura Galvin, Westport, who received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Society, whilst Niamh Duffy, Knock, received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Innovation and Technology.

In total, 12 ceremonies took place in the Mahony Hall in The Helix from Monday, October 19, to Friday, October 23, featuring students from the university’s five faculties: the DCU Business School, the Institute of Education, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Health, and the Faculty of Engineering and Computing.

Speaking at the graduation ceremonies, Professor Daire Keogh, President of Dublin City University, said: “Our graduations are a highlight in the university calendar and a milestone in the lives of our graduates and their families. As president of the university, it is always a pleasure and an honour to congratulate them in person on their achievements and present them with their parchments.”

Pictured are Kate Ash, Blanchardstown, Dublin, Niamh Duffy, Knock, Therese Blaney, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Niamh Smith, Crosskeys, Co. Cavan, Claudia Davis, Naas, Co. Kildare, and Ella Darcy Sandymount, Dublin, who received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Innovation and Technology during day two of the autumn graduation ceremonies in DCU. Photo: Kyran O’Brien /DCU Communications Department.