Moyne Community School
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Gemma McGee Memorial Bursary

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​In December 2012 Gemma McGee accepted an Academic Achievement Award in Moyne CS. After her Leaving Cert, Gemma went to Trinity College to study Science and eventually went on to specialise in Geology. She was an excellent student and her future success came as no surprise to anyone who had taught her or been a classmate of hers. However, it was not without its challenges and Gemma struggled with the cost of college and she had no option but to work part time while she studied.  After college Gemma fulfilled her dream of working as a geologist when she got a job with TECK, a Canadian mining company.

Tragically, this fit and healthy young 24-year-old woman contracted the W strain of meningitis and passed away within in a couple of days of becoming ill. The tragedy is that this strain of meningitis is preventable through vaccination but while the UK provides this vaccine to children, here in Ireland the HSE do not administer it.
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Gemma’s parents, Rosaleen and John returned to our awards ceremony once again. They, joined by her three brothers, John, Darren and Niall, also present was Joe Kelly from TECK, the company where Gemma worked as well as Eilish, Maura and Rosarii, three members of the Gemma McGee Memorial Bursary fundraising committee.
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The family supported by TECK and a local fundraising committee have raised over €15,000 towards the Gemma Mc Gee Memorial Bursary Award. Every year, three students from the Leaving Cert class of Moyne Community School will be awarded a bursary of €1000 each towards the cost of going to college. This bursary is presented in memory of Gemma, her dedication to study, her determination to overcome obstacles and her celebration of an all too short life.



The award winners of the Gemma Mc Gee Memorial Bursary
2019; Ayo Alaba, Kali Connell and Eleanor Rabbitte
2020; Sorcha Higgins, Deirbhle Currid andTeni Alaba
2021; Aoife Donnelly, Kenneth Olokun and Jason Grimes
2022; Emma McKeon, Niamh O'Brien, Emma Beirne

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To apply for the 2024 Bursary please click here

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  • Home
  • About
    • School Management
    • School Staff and Structure
    • School Calendar 2024/2025
    • Location
    • School Uniform
    • School Plan/Policies
    • Child Protection Policy >
      • Relationships and Sexuality Education RSE
    • Anti- Bullying Policy
    • The School Day
    • School Canteen Services
    • Chaplaincy
    • Droichead
    • Contact Us
  • Parents
    • Information Webinar for parents of new 1st years 2024
    • VSWare
    • VSWare App - Recording Absences
    • Choosing Senior Cycle Subject Option on VSWare
    • Online Payments
  • Senior Cycle 2025/2026
  • Vacancies
    • Teaching Vacancies
    • SNA Vacancies
  • Enrolment in to 1st year 2025/26
    • Prospectus
  • Gemma McGee Bursary Application 2024
    • Gemma Mc Gee Memorial Bursary
  • Open Evening for 2024/25 Pupils
  • Junior Cycle Schoolbooks Scheme
  • Newsletters
  • Book Lists 2024/25
  • State Examinations 2023
    • Leaving Certificate 2023 Confirmation of Entry
  • School Transport 2023/2024
  • Covid Response Plan and Policy Statement
  • Health and Safety
  • Our Courses
    • Junior Cert
    • Leaving Certificate >
      • Construction Studies
  • Academic Achievements 2017
  • Careers
    • SUSI
  • Retirement of Bridie
  • Old Trafford 2016
  • Leitrim Guardian Young Writers Competition
  • Proclamation Day
  • 40th Anniversary Celebrations
    • 40th Anniversary Fr McGee Garden
    • 4oth Anniversary Open Day
    • 4oth Anniversary Board Room Dedication
  • Post of Responsibility
  • Canteen/Dining Hall