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Two students from the Aurivo catchment areas have been awarded scholarships worth €2,500 each by the western co-op.
Dylan Cronin of Four Mile House, Co Roscommon, and Niamh Meehan from Ballindine, Co Mayo, were awarded places on the Gaffney and Mulleady agriculture, food and nutrition scholarship programme.
The scholarships recognise academic excellence and support young achievers who wish to develop careers in an agri-related profession.
It is open to students who undertake a level seven or level eight third-level degree course in agriculture, food or nutrition.
The scholarship was established three years ago by Aurivo in memory of Paddy Gaffney and Sean Mulleady, who died tragically in 2013.
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Dylan Cronin studied at Scoil Mhuire in Strokestown and is now studying agricultural science at UCD.
Dylan has a keen interest in animal husbandry and nutrition, as well as profitable and sustainable beef production, and hopes to learn more about these areas through the course.
Niamh Meehan studied at Mount Saint Michael secondary school in Claremorris and is also pursuing a degree in agricultural science at UCD.
Growing up on a dairy farm, Niamh has been heavily involved in the running of her family farm down through the years.
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Aurivo chair Pat Duffy said: “I would like to congratulate Dylan and Niamh on this achievement and wish them all the best for their future career.
“We understand the hard work and dedication it takes to pursue a career in an agri-related profession and we are delighted to play our part in supporting young people in the northwest of Ireland to do so.”
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