Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has awarded a total of 20 Sports Scholarships at an event on campus on Thursday last.
This included seventeen 1st Year New Entrant Sports Scholarships, one ATU Donegal/GPA Postgraduate Scholarship and two International Basketball Scholarships.
ATU Donegal Head of Sport Michael Murphy was delighted to award the scholarships today: “Our ATU New Entrant Sports Scholarship programme continues to support students on their journey to academic and sporting excellence.
“In the current academic year 55 New Entrant Sports Scholarships have been awarded to students including the seventeen 1st Year New Entrant Scholarships which we recognise and welcome here today. We are excited by the big steps that sport at ATU Donegal continues to make, and we are motivated to further progress these developments in the future.”
The scholars recognised at this event today have represented ATU in the competitive arena and/or have excelled externally in their chosen sport.
Paul Hannigan, ATU Donegal, Head of College was delighted to recognise the contributions of these scholars: “The scholarships awarded today show the dedication to both sport and education that these individuals have.
“They are role models to our community and we celebrate their successes here today. I would also like to recognise the role model that Michael Murphy is to our students and community and wish him the best on his recent retirement from the Donegal team. We are delighted to have Michael as our Head of Sport at ATU Donegal”.
Dr Michele Glacken, VP for Students, Teaching and Learning was impressed by the diverse range of programmes that these students were undertaking.
“Scholarships are being awarded to students studying on a range of programmes from veterinary nursing to accountancy, including ATU Donegal’s unique programme – Athletic Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation. As a consequence, the attributes of teamwork, leadership and commitment embodied by the scholars will be role modelled across the student body.
“ATU recognise the value of sport to students wellbeing and academic performance are delighted to be launching a new scholarship programme this year which will provide even more opportunities for intending students to avail of a scholarship to support their wellbeing, learning and sporting life.”
Oisin Toye (Finn Valley AC), was awarded a Scholarship for his participation in Athletics. Liam Dowling was recognised for his achievements in Basketball playing for both the NW academy and representing the campus.
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Oisin Toye with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal . Oisin is a 1st year student of the BSc (Hons) in Athletic Therapy and Exercise
Rehabilitation course at ATU Donegal. Oisin is an exciting young athlete and has
competed for Finn Valley AC in the 800m, 1500m & cross-country events. He has
recently represented Northern Ireland and Ulster in the win the 2022 Home
Countries International Cross Country.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Liam Dowling with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Liam is a 1st year student undertaking a BEng (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering at
ATU Donegal. He is a member of the ATU Donegal Men’s Basketball team where
he plays as a small forward. He has already imbedded himself as a key member of
the college side in addition to the Northwest Basketball National League side. In
2019, Liam was part of U16 NW academy that won Mare Nostrum competition in
Spain.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Finn Harps players Ryan Creevy and Nathan Plumb, along with Tiernan Brown and Patrick McGarvey Dergview FC members, were recognised for their commitment to county and college soccer.
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Nathan Plumb with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Nathan is a 1st year student in ATU Donegal undertaking a BSc (Hons) Sports
(Common Entry) at ATU Donegal. Nathan is member of the ATU Men’s Soccer
team and has been utilized in roles as a striker and left winger. He is a member of
the Finn Harps Football Club Senior Squad. Nathan was a member of the
victorious St. Eunan’s College U19 side who won the U19 Dr Tony O’Neill All
Ireland Senior Schools Soccer title.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Patrick McGarvey with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Patrick is a 1st year student in BSc (Hons) in Sports (Common Entry) at ATU
Donegal. He has developed into a pivotal member between the posts as the ATU
Donegal Soccer team goalkeeper. He is currently playing for Dergview FC who are
competing in the Championship Division of the Northern Ireland Football League.
Patrick has previously represented the Republic of Ireland at Under 15 and Under
17 level in European Championship Qualifiers.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Tiernan Brown with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Tiernan is in his 1st year of study in the BSc (Hons) in Athletic Therapy and
Exercise Rehabilitation at ATU Donegal. He has been part of the ATU Donegal
Men’s Soccer squad this year and was also a member of the St. Eunan’s College
U19 side who won the U19 Dr Tony O’Neill All Ireland Senior Schools Soccer title.
Tiernan is also currently part of Dergview FC senior team who are competing in the
Championship Division of the Northern Ireland Football League.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Ryan Creevywith his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Ryan is a 1st year student studying a BSc in Quantity Surveying at ATU Donegal.
He has featured throughout the ATU Men’s Soccer campaign, playing centre
midfield or centre half. Ryan is also a member of the Finn Harps Football Club U19
Squad. Ryan was a member of the victorious St. Eunan’s College U19 side who
won the U19 Dr Tony O’Neill All Ireland Senior Schools Soccer title.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Ladies Gaelic players Aibhe McDaid, Codie Walsh and Sophie Mc Feely who are members of the Donegal senior ladies Gaelic football team and Eimear Traynor, Donaghmoyne senior ladies Gaelic football team were also awarded scholarships.
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Aibhe McDaid with hersports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal . Aibhe is a 1st Year Student in BSc (Hons) in Early Childhood Care and Education
at ATU Donegal. She has been one of the driving forces in the ATU Donegal
Ladies Gaelic Football team who recently won the Higher Education LGFA Division
3 League title. Her energy in the half back was evident throughout the campaign.
Aibhe plays with her club Termon and is a member of the Donegal Senior Ladies
team.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Codie Walsh with her sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Codie is a 1st year student in BSc in (Hons) Sports (Common Entry) at ATU
Donegal. She is a member of the ATU Donegal Ladies Gaelic Football squad who
have recently won the Higher Education LGFA Division 3 League title and plays a
crucial role at centre half forward. Codie is a member of the St. Mary’s club in
Convoy and is a promising member of the Donegal Senior Ladies Gaelic Football
side.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Sophie McFeely with her sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Sophie is a 1st year student at ATU Donegal and is undertaken a BSc in Veterinary
Nursing. She is a member of the ATU Donegal Ladies Gaelic Football squad who
recently captured the Higher Education LGFA Division 3 League title. Sophie also
plays a key role plays for her club St. Eunan’s and is a member of the Donegal
Ladies Senior Gaelic Football squad.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Eimear Traynor with her sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Eimear is a 1st year student in BSc (Hons) Sports (Common Entry) at ATU
Donegal. She has been one of the dominate scorers for the ATU Donegal Ladies
Gaelic Football side this year that won the Higher Education LGFA Division 3
League title. She has been given driving displays in variety of roles for the side.
Eimear plays for Donaghmoyne LGFA and recently contested the All-Ireland
Senior Ladies Club Final in Croke Park. She also is a member of the Culloville
Camogie Club and the Monaghan Senior Ladies side.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Men’s Fresher Gaelic Football Scholarships were awarded to Luke McGlynn (Glenfinn GAA), Oisin Caulfield (C.L.G Na Rossa) and Cian Mulligan (Sean Mac Cumhallis GAA Club), for their contribution to their respective teams and college team. Luke has been named as captain for the Men’s Fresher team.
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Oisin Caulfield with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Oisin is a 1st Year Student in BSc in BSc (Hons) in Athletic Therapy and Exercise
Rehabilitation at ATU Donegal. He is an integral member of the ATU Donegal
Men’s Fresher Gaelic Football team, where he plays anywhere across the half
back line, displaying a strong and skillful ability to carry the ball. He is a member
C.L.G. Na Rossa and is also part of the Donegal U20 Gaelic Football squad.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Cian Mulligan with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Cian is studying a BSc (Hons) Accounting in his 1 st year as a student at ATU
Donegal. He is a member of this ATU Donegal Men’s Fresher Gaelic Football side
this year, impressing in the half back line in both their league and championship
campaigns. Cian is also part of the Donegal U20 squad this year and a member of
Sean Mac Cumhaills GAA club.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Blake McGarvey was congratulated for his commitment to senior men’s Gaelic football as a versatile member of the ATU Donegal Senior Men’s Gaelic team and has represented Donegal at all underage levels.
Peter Kelly and Thomas Crossan, and Conor Diver were awarded for their outstanding contributions to Hurling at both county and college level.
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Conor Diver with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Conor is a 1st year student undertaking a BEng in Civil Engineering at ATU
Donegal. His displays in the recent league campaign have been consistent and
strong for the ATU Donegal Hurling side. He has shown versatility to play at both
midfield and in the forward division when called upon. He plays for his club C.L.G.
An Clochan Liath, in addition to the Donegal U20 and Senior Hurling teams.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Peter Kelly with his sports scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Peter is a 1st Year Student in BSc in BEng (Hons) Biomedical Eng at ATU
Donegal. He has already displayed his prowess for the ATU Donegal Hurling team
this year, with some significant scoring contributions throughout the sides league
campaign. team. He is a member of St. Eunan’s GAA Club and prominent player
on the Senior team. Peter has also represented Donegal at all levels of underage
and in 2021, was given the role as captain for the Donegal Minor side.Photo by Gerard McHugh
A postgraduate scholarship was awarded to Ryan Hilferty who has been ever present on the ATU Hurling team for the past five years and plays for both St. Eunans and Donegal teams.
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Ryan Hilferty with his ATU Donegal/Gpa Postgraduate scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Ryan is studying a MSc Sports Performance Practice and is our third ever ATU
Donegal/GPA Postgraduate Scholar. A recent graduate of ATU Donegal, Ryan has
been an ever present on the ATU Hurling team for the past 5 years. He is the
current captain of the side for the 2022/23 season and has displayed commitment
and a relentless determination for the side throughout the campaign to date. Ryan
also plays for his club St. Eunan’s GAA and is a member of the Donegal GAA
Senior Hurling team.Photo by Gerard McHugh
Two International Basketball scholarships were awarded to Johnny Fierstein from Maryland USA and Ignacio Folgueiras from Malaga, Spain for their participation to ATU’s basketball team and NW Basketball National league side.
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Johnny Fierstein with his ATU Donegal/Gpa International Basketball scholarship award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Johnny is studying a MSc in Cybersecurity here at ATU Donegal and comes from
Maryland USA. He is a natural leader who contributes across the board for the
team with his scoring, passing, and rebounding. A vocal leader who has the ability
to improve his teammates with his playing style. He leads the ATU Donegal Men’s
Basketball side for assists and is second in points and rebounds. Johnny also lays
for the Northwest Basketball National League side. Photo by Gerard McHugh
Mr Paul Hannigan Head of College, Atlantic Technological University, Donegal and Dr Michele Glacken is the VP Academic Affairs and Registrar of ATU present Ignacio Folgueiras with his ATU Donegal/International Basketball scholarship award award at a special presentation held in the ATU Donegal .Ignacio is studying a Certificate in Access for Higher Education (STEM) at ATU
Donegal and comes from Malaga, Spain. He plays as a power forward and is an
all-round supremely skilled player. He is phenomenal passer and has the ability to
score from any part of the court. Ignacio is the leading scorer and rebounder on
both the ATU Donegal Men’s Basketball and Northwest Basketball National
League sides.Photo by Gerard McHugh
ATU Donegal aims to assist students to obtain an excellent education while continuing to compete in their field of Sport. The Letterkenny campus has exceptional sporting facilities including a fully equipped high performance gym, sports hall, high performance sports labs and outdoor pitch.
