Callan Tansey Essay Competition
Posted on : April 12, 2016
Congratulations to Rowan Kelleher (5th Year) and James Devaney (TY) who competed in the Callan Tansey 1916 Essay Competition.
Rowan was awarded 3rd Place and James came Highly Commended.
The essays were on the title “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities”. The awards were presented in the Hawkswell Theatre by journalist John Waters. Rowan received a Kindle Fire as his prize!
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