{"id":49547,"date":"2026-06-02T19:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T18:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercynavan.ie\/index.php\/excellence-in-sports-recognised-during-prizegiving\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T19:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T18:24:04","slug":"excellence-in-sports-recognised-during-prizegiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercynavan.ie\/index.php\/excellence-in-sports-recognised-during-prizegiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Excellence in Sports Recognised During Prizegiving"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Congratulations to Zara Farnan who was named Sportsperson of the Year 2026.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This award recognises a student who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment, teamwork, and sporting excellence throughout the year. Through their attitude, determination, and contribution both on and off the field, they have been a fantastic ambassador for our school and a role model to others. A thoroughly deserving recipient \u2014 well done on this fantastic achievement! https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tfe\/1\/16\/1f44f.png” alt=”1f44f.png” \/><\/span>https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t8c\/1\/16\/1f389.png” alt=”1f389.png” \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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There were also winners for each of our sports:<\/div>\n
Dance – Aimee Maher<\/div>\n
Gaelic Football – Mollie O’Reilly<\/div>\n
Soccer – Pearl Powderly<\/div>\n
Basketball – Ellen Cremin<\/div>\n
Camogie – Clodagh Fitzsimons<\/div>\n
Athletics – Aliyah Whelan Tully<\/div>\n
5th Year Sports Day Winner – Emma Sheridan<\/div>\n
6th Year Sports Day Winner – Anna-Mae Tracey<\/div>\n
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Congratulations to Meabh Ward in 2nd Year, who won the Junior Sportsperson of the Year 2026.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This award recognises a student who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment, teamwork, and sporting excellence throughout the year. Through their attitude, determination, and contribution both on and off the field, they have been a fantastic ambassador for our school and a role model to others. A thoroughly deserving recipient \u2014 well done on this fantastic achievement!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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There were also prizes for players in each of our sports:<\/div>\n
Athlete of the Year – Anna Carry<\/div>\n
Easy Steps to a Marathon – Arielle Samson<\/div>\n
Basketball – Cro\u00ed Traynor<\/div>\n
Camogie – Hannah McKeigue<\/div>\n
Gaelic Football – Laoise Clarke<\/div>\n
1st Year Athlete of the Year – Grace Cahill<\/div>\n
2nd Year Athlete of the Year – Anna Carry<\/div>\n
3rd Year Athlete of the Year – Rose Mackey<\/div>\n
Fittest Student of the Year – Ceola Marjara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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