Mary Immaculate College (MIC) celebrated the achievements of students involved in clubs and societies, along with its class representatives, this week across Limerick and Thurles.
The event, held on both campuses, brought together students and staff to recognise the significant contributions made by students beyond the classroom to college life. Proceedings were led by Dr Geraldine Brosnan, Director of Student Life in Limerick and Professor Jennifer Johnston, Vice Dean of MIC Thurles in Thurles with Professor Dermot Nestor, President of MIC, formally acknowledging students and presenting letters of commendation and awards.
Sporting achievements were recognised by Feargal O’Callaghan, Director of Sport, who highlighted the success of MIC teams over the past year before inviting representatives to be acknowledged by the President. Clubs and societies were recognised by Dave Cuddihy, Clubs and Societies Coordinator at Mary Immaculate Student Union (MISU), while the contribution of Class Representatives was acknowledged by Nat Horan, Vice-President of MISU.
The full list of those honoured is as follows:
MIC Limerick
Sporting Teams
- Fitzgibbon Cup Team
- Maura McCloy Cup Team
- Lagan Cup Team
- Ladies Football Division 7
- Ladies Soccer Team
Clubs and Societies
- Cumann Gaelach – BICS Winner for Most Improved Society
- Trad Soc – Nominee for Best Society (Department) at BICS Awards
- MiDance – Nominee for Best Mental Health Event at BICS Awards
- MIDAS – Runner-up in Best Society (Cultural) and Best Event, Nominee for Best Photo, Best Promotional Video and Best Individual - Matthew O'Rourke
- Trad Soc – Nominee for Best Society (Departmental)
- Best Fresher – Eoghan O’Brien
Class Representatives
- Hollie O’Brien – BA Gaeilge (1st Year)
- Saoirse Onyemekeihia – B Ed Group 7A (1st Year)
- Sophie Rowland – BA Drama & English (1st Year)
- Amanda Meaney – BA Business Studies (2nd Year)
- Amy Forkan – B Ed Group 3B ( 3rd Year)
- Katie Hennessy – B Ed & Psychology Group A (3rd Year)
- Danielle Ryan – Early Childhood Care and Education Group 4A (4TH Year)
- Emma Harte – BSc Psychology (4th Year)
MIC Thurles
Sporting Teams
- Corn na Mac Léinn Team
- Ryan Cup Team
- Crowley Cup Team
- Basketball Team
- Handball
Freshers Awards 2025/26
- Footballer of the Year – Philip Doherty
- Hurler of the Year – Jack Comerford
- Soccer Player of the Year – Liam Naughton
- Ladies Footballer of the Year – Eabha O’Driscoll
- Camogie Player of the Year – Leah Ryan
- Basketballer of the Year – Oisín Keaveney
- Ladies Basketballer of the Year – Ceola Gallagher
Senior Awards 2025/26
- Footballer of the Year – Jack McCarthy
- Ladies Footballer of the Year – Orlaith Roche
- Camogie Player of the Year – Orla Hogan
- Men’s Soccer Player of the Year – Michael McCarthy
- Ladies Soccer Player of the Year – Katie Dore
- Men’s Basketballer Player of the Year – Emmett Lyons
- Ladies Basketball Player of the Year – Orlaith Butler
- Handballer of the Year – Noah Spindler
Special Awards
- Adam Kirwan Award (Senior Hurler of the Year) – Pierce Connery
- Outstanding Student Contribution – Shane Griffin
Class Representatives
- Darragh Flanagan – BA in Education, Maths and Business Studies (1st Year)
- Clara Brosnan - BA in Education, Business Studies and Religion (1st Year)
- Leona Nevin - BA in Education in Business Studies and Religion (3rd Year)
- Cliodhna Stafford - BA in Education, Business Studies and Religion (4th Year)
