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<h3>Kerry clubman and Limerick footballer Pádraig de Brún is one of two students to be awarded the inaugural Mary Immaculate College (MIC) Gaelic Players Association (GPA) Scholarship Scheme.</h3>
The newly established scholarship is the result of a partnership between MIC and the GPA, in an extension of the proven track record both have for promoting sport and education.
The MIC GPA Scholarship Scheme is open to GPA members who have applied for and are successful in securing a place on MIC’s postgraduate programmes in education and the liberal arts. Two scholarships are offered on an annual basis.
Pádraig, who plays for Firies, was awarded the scholarship in recognition of his commitment to his education while also succeeding on the sports field. Previously playing with East Kerry, de Brún won a County Championship Minor Football Medal in 2013 and Captained East Kerry Minors in 2014. He won a County Championship Senior Football Medal with East Kerry Seniors in 2019. A member of the Limerick Senior Football Team since 2017, de Brún holds McGrath Cup and Division 4 Allianz National League Medals with the Shannonsiders. Off the field he is teaching at Limerick’s Ardscoil Rís, where he also attended, and is currently studying the M Ed in Middle Leadership and Mentoring at MIC’s Thurles campus, having previously received a first-class honours at Diploma level. He completed his BA and PME at University College Cork.
Limerick camogie star Caoimhe Costelloe was also awarded a scholarship.
&#8220;Not surprisingly the calibre of applicants to the scheme this year was very high and we had a difficult task in choosing just two successful recipients,&#8221; Professor Niamh Hourigan said.
&#8220;However, Pádraig and Caoimhe are worthy recipients and we are delighted to be able to support them in this way as they further their academic journey at MIC whilst continuing to pursue their sporting career. On behalf of MIC, I wish them all the best with their studies and look forward to seeing them on the field.&#8221;

Firies footballer awarded inaugural sports scholarship

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