Tipp pupils impress at quiz finals
Nenagh Credit Union Schools Quiz
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U13 winners, Carrig NS. Left to right: Pat Naughton, CEO, Nenagh Credit Union; David Mullarkey, Eva Murnane, Ellen Ryan, Lily Delaney and Gerard Sheehy, Member Services Manager, Nenagh Credit Union.Image 2 of 6
Second place U13, Lissenhall NS. Left to right: Ryan O’Meara, Director, Nenagh Credit Union; Hayley Ryan, Liam Gynn, Oskar Sosinski, James Ivers and Noreen Kennedy, Director, Nenagh Credit Union.Image 3 of 6
In third place was U13 Gaelscoil Nenagh. Left to right: Shivaniee Nadarajah, Director, Nenagh Credit Union; Finn Morris, Daniel O’Leary, Michael Donnellan, Eanna O’Shea and Pat Naughton, CEO, Nenagh Credit Union.Image 4 of 6
U11 winners, Lissenhall NS. Left to right: Pat Naughton, CEO, Nenagh Credit Union; Conan Kelly, Ronan Hegarty, Alicia Gavilovska, Eden Nevin and Ryan O’Meara, Director, Nenagh Credit Union.Image 5 of 6
Second Place U11, Gaelscoil, Nenagh. Left to right: Corina Ryan, Head of Finance, Nenagh Credit Union; Daniel Ryan, Danny O’Dwyer, Matthew Peters, Rian O’Quinn and Norma Ryan, teacher, Gaelscoil Nenagh. Back row: Gerard Sheehy, Member Services Manager, Nenagh Credit Union.Image 6 of 6
Third place U11, Carrig NS. Left to right: Pat Naughton, CEO, Nenagh Credit Union; Jack Shinners, Clodagh Lynch, Sarah Grey, Milo Slattery and Triona Fitzgerald, Head of Lending, Nenagh Credit Union.Nenagh Credit Union held the annual schools quiz in the Scouts Hall in Nenagh on Saturday, January 27. A total of 88 children comprising of 22 teams from 11 schools in the community participated in the quiz.
The Credit Union Schools Quiz has been one of the most popular and successful promotions undertaken by the credit union movement over the past number of years. The quiz is about encouraging learning and teamwork among young schoolchildren.
Held every year, this quiz offers an exciting opportunity for pupils to showcase their knowledge and compete in a fun and educational setting.
In a tightly fought competition Lissenhall National School were the winners of the Under 11 category and Carrig National School were the winners of the Under 13 category. Well done to both teams who now advance to the Regional Level which will be held in Templemore on March 1.
The regional winners secure a place in the highly anticipated national final, held in Dublin.
The national final brings together the most accomplished teams from across the country. These talented participants engage in a thrilling battle of wits, vying for the coveted title. The atmosphere is electric as the finalists demonstrate their knowledge, teamwork, and determination to emerge victorious.
Pat Naughton, CEO of Nenagh Credit Union, said: “We are delighted to be able to hold such a great event at a local level. I wish to thank all the children and their teachers from the schools in the community for participating. I also wish to thank our staff and the many volunteers who arranged the event and gave of their time to run the successful event of the day. I also wish the Carrig and Lissenhall teams the best of luck in the regional event on March 1.”