Eilish guest of honour at Dun Lughaidh awards night

Eilish Byrne with Dun Lughaidh principal Siobhan Greer

Eilish Byrne with Dun Lughaidh principal Siobhan Greer

Irish Paralympian Eilish Byrne was the guest of honour at the recent Dun Lughaidh Secondary School awards night.

The awards, which took place last Thursday night in the school’s gymnasium, seen a host of awards and prizes handed out to students, including the Sixth Year Student of the Year award to Catriona Sweeney.

It was past pupil Eilish – who competed in the equestrian events at both Beijing 2008 and London 2012, who took centre stage, however, as she addressed the large gathering after receiving a warm welcome from principal Siobhan Greer.

Catriona Sweeney receives her Sixth Year Student of the Year award from Mr Ray Byrne

Catriona Sweeney receives her Sixth Year Student of the Year award from Mr Ray Byrne