The Letterkenny Institute of Technology held their annual Conferring of Awards at the Letterkenny campus on Friday, 27 October 2017.
It was a proud day for graduands, parents, families and friends to honour achievements and excellence in education.
The day saw a varied mix of graduates conferring – from regular CAO applicants to mature students, from domestic to international students, from people completing studies on a full-time or part-time basis; all completing a plethora of different courses, at different levels.
View a selection of photos from the day by Clive Wasson below:
Zara Vambeck (Ramelton), who graduated with a BA (Hons) in Business with Spanish, is pictured at the recent LYIT graduation. She was presented with the Séamus Ó Cnáimhsí Prize for Best Language Student by Paul Hannigan, LYIT President. Front from left Manuel Catena, Lecture; Zara Vambeck and Paul Hannigan, LYIT President. Back from left are Michael Margey, Head of School of Business; Siobhan Cullen, Head of Department of Law & Humanities; Billy Bennett, Registrar and Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Paul Lynch, SU Welfare Officer and Mary O’Shea, SU President at the recent graduation in Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Also in the picture is Billy Bennett, Registrar; Paul Hannigan, President; Michael Margey, Head of School of Business; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman
Buncrana Graduate picks up Two Prizes at LYIT graduation
Pictured at the recent LYIT graduation is Gerrard O Neil from Buncrana. Gerrard was conferred with a BSc (Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering, and received the Prize for Best Student in Department of Civil Engineering & Construction, plus First Prize for the Best Fire Safety Engineering Graduate (sponsored by Chief Fire Officers’ Association). Seated from lefta are Paul Hannigan, President; Gerrard O Neil and Patrick Fleming, Chief Fire Officer, Dublin Fire Brigade . back from left Anne Boner, Head of Department of Civil Engineering and Construction; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Billy Bennett, Registrar; and Denis McFadden, Head of School of Engineering.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Buncrana Father and Son Graduate at LYIT Conferring
The Craig family from Buncrana celebrated on the double at the recent LYIT graduation ceremony. Dad Carl was conferred with a BSc (Hons) in Computer Services Management, whilst son Jack was conferred with a BSc in Computer Games Development. They are seen here pictured with Thomas Dowling, Head of Department of Computing; Paul Hannigan, President; and Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Pictured at the recent LYIT graduation is Wesley McCormick (Castlefinn), winner of the Prize for the Best Student in Bioanalytical Science. He is seen here being presented with his prize by Nadine Cutliffe, Randox (sponsor). from left are Dr Joanne Gallagher, Head of Department of Science; Billy Bennett, Registrar;Nadine Cutliffe, Randox; Paul Hannigan, President; Wesley McCormick; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman and Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Husband and Wife Team- Michelle and Nigel Burns at the recent graduation ceremony in the Letterkenny Institute of Technology picture with fathers Tommy Burns and Frank McMenamin along with Thomas Dowling, Head of Department of Computing; Paul Hannigan, President; and Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science. Photo Clive Wasson
Patricia picks up Two Prizes at LYIT Graduation
Pictured at the recent LYIT graduation is Patricia Warren from Falcarragh. Patricia was conferred with a BSc in Veterinary Nursing, and received the Prize for Best Student in Science, plus the Prize for Best Student in Veterinary Nursing (sponsored by Veterinary Council). From left are Dr Joanne Gallagher, Head of Department of Science; Billy Bennett, Registrar; Ray Finn, President of Veterinary Council of Ireland; Paul Hannigan, President; Patricia Warren; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman and Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Pictured receiving her award for Excellence in Clinical Practice at the recent LYIT graduation is Louise Gallagher from Gortahork. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in General Nursing, and is pictured receiving her award from Dr Anne Drake, Director of Nursing, Letterkenny General Hospital. From left are Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science; Dr Anne Drake, Director of Nursing, Letterkenny General Hospital; Paul Hannigan, President; Louise Gallagher; Dr. Louise McBride, Head of Department of Nursing & Health Studies and Billy Bennett, Registrar.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Hard Work Pays Off for the Gill Family
It was a real family affair at the recent LYIT graduation for the Gills from Clonmany. Brendan Gill was conferred with a Higher Diploma in Arts in 3D Modelling & Animation, and his brother Fearghal was conferred with a BEng (Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering. Previously, their father Brendan completed the BSc (Hons) in Fire Safety Engineering at LYIT.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Pictured at the recent LYIT graduation is Damien Deeney from Letterkenny. Damien was presented with the Prize for Best Final Year Civil Engineering Project sponsored by Whitemountain. Seated are Paul Hannigan, President; Damien Deeney and Anne Boner, Head of Department of Civil Engineering & Construction; back from left are Billy Bennett, Registrar; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; and Denis McFadden, Head of School of Engineering.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Sabina Blaszczok, Letterkenny, being presented with her prize by Dermot Donohue (sponsor) at the recent LYIT conferring of awards. Sabina graduated with a BA in Creative Digital Media, and was awarded the Derek Hill Award which was sponsored by Donohue Studios. Seated from left are: Paul Hannigan, President; Sabina Blaszczok, Letterkenny and Nollaig Crombie, Head of Department of Design and Creative Media. Back from left are Michael Margey, Head of School of Business; Cormac O’Kane, Lecturer; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Mary Gallagher, Lecturer and Billy Bennett, Registrar.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Martin is a Double Prize Winner at LYIT Graduation
Winner of two prizes at the recent LYIT graduation is Martin Curran from Letterkenny. Martin was conferred with a BSc (Hons) in Cloud & Green IT, and was awarded the Prize for Best Student in Department of Computing and the Prize for Best Individual 4th Year Project (sponsored by Gartan Technologies). He is pictured with (l-r): Thomas Dowling, Head of Department of Computing; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Shauna McCallion, Gartan Technologies; Paul Hannigan, President; Billy Bennett, Registrar and Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
Letterkenny graduate is a Prize Winner at LYIT Graduation
Theresa Gallagher (Letterkenny) was conferred with a BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing, and received the Prize for Best Student in Nursing at the recent LYIT graduation. from left are Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science; Paul Hannigan, President; Theresa Gallagher; Margaret Wilson, Area Co-ordinator, ID Services, HSE; Dr. Louise McBride, Head of Department of Nursing and Health Studies and Billy Bennett, Registrar. [Photo Clive Wasson]
Letterkenny graduate is a Prize Winner at LYIT Graduation
Theresa Gallagher (Letterkenny) was conferred with a BSc (Hons) in Intellectual Disability Nursing, and received the Prize for Best Student in Nursing at the recent LYIT graduation. from left are Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science; Paul Hannigan, President; Theresa Gallagher; Margaret Wilson, Area Co-ordinator, ID Services, HSE; Dr. Louise McBride, Head of Department of Nursing and Health Studies and Billy Bennett, Registrar. [Photo Clive Wasson]
Marnie Grier and Angela Boyle,Letterkenny IT staff at their recent graduation from the BA in Admin & IT. They are pictured along with other colleagues from the institute. Photo Clive Wasson
Martin Bond (Letterkenny) and Gerard O’Neill (Buncrana) is seen here being presented with a joint prize at the recent LYIT graduation. They received their prize for the Best Fire Safety Engineering Graduate, and this was sponsored by the Chief Fire Officers’ Association. Seatead are Paul Hannigan, President; Martin Bond (Letterkenny), Gerard O’Neill (Buncrana) and Patrick Fleming, Chief Fire Officer, Dublin Fire Brigade. back from left are Billy Bennett, Registrar; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Denis McFadden, Head of School of Engineering and Anne Boner, Head of Department of Civil Engineering & Construction.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
The Hetherington sisters, Agnes and Sadie who graduated with a BSc (Hons) in ID Nursin at the recent graduation ceremony in the Letterkenny Institute of Technology along with Billy Bennett, Registrar; Dr. Louise McBride, Head of Department of Nursing and Health Studies; Paul Hannigan, President; Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman and Margaret Wilson, Area Co-ordinator, ID Services, HSE. Photo Clive Wasson
Well done, Shaun!
Pictured receiving his award for Best Student in Design & Creative Media is Shaun Kelly (Mountcharles). Shaun graduated with a BA (Hons) in Animation. Seated from left are: Paul Hannigan, President; Shaun Kelly (Mountcharles) and Nollaig Crombie, Head of Department of Design and Creative Media. Back from left are Michael Margey, Head of School of Business; Cormac O’Kane, Lecturer; Fintan Moloney, Governing Body Chairman; Mary Gallagher, Lecturer and Billy Bennett, Registrar.
[Photo Clive Wasson]
