The All Ireland Scholarships were established in 2008
Guest of Honour John Kiely
The 2020, 2021 and 2022 All Ireland Scholarship recipients were celebrated at this year's Award Ceremony in University Concert Hall, University of Limerick on Saturday 16th September. Limerick Senior Hurling Team Manager, John Kiely, was Guest of Honour for a second time.
Guest of Honour Joe Schmidt
The 2019 All Ireland Scholarship Awards were presented on Saturday 23rd November at the University of Limerick. Joe Schmidt joined an illustrious list of guest speakers such as Irish Presidents Michael D. Higgins and Mary McAleese; US President Bill Clinton; as well as other great sporting heroes, including jockey AP McCoy, rugby icon Paul O’Connell, Limerick hurling manager John Kiely and Irish soccer legend Martin O’Neill.
Guest of Honour John Kiely
The 2018 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 24th November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Limerick senior hurling team manager, John Kiely was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, Minister of State for Higher Education & Noel Lavery, Permanent Secretary at the Department of the Economy NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour President Michael D. Higgins
The 2017 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 25th November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, Minister of State for Higher Education & Dr. Andrew McCormick, Permanent Secretary at the Department of the Economy NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour Paul O’Connell
The 2016 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 19th November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Irish Rugby Legend, Paul O'Connell was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Patrick O'Donovan TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform & Dr. Andrew McCormick, Permanent Secretary at the Department of the Economy NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour AP McCoy
The 2015 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 21st November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Champion Jockey, AP McCoy was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Jan O'Sullivan, TD Minister for Education and Skills & Dr Stephen Farry MLA, Minister for Employment and Learning NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour Martin O’Neill
The 2014 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 8th November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Former Republic of Ireland mens football manager, Martin O'Neill was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Jan O'Sullivan, Minister for Education and Skills & Dr Stephen Farry MLA, Minister for Employment and Learning NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour Michael O’Leary
The 2013 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 9th November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Former Ryanair CEO, Michael O’Leary was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Minister for Finance Michael Noonan, TD and Dr Stephen Farry MLA, Minister for Employment and Learning NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour President Clinton
The 2012 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 17th November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. The former President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Stephen Farry MLA, Minister for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland, & John O’Dowd MLA, Minister for Education NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour Enda Kenny
The 2011 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place in November at the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Former An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, plus Choreographer and Musician Michael Flatley were the guests of honour. The awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, John O’Dowd, MLA Minister for Education NI and Enda Kenny. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour Dermot Desmond
The 2010 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place on Saturday 6th November in the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Businessman & financier Dermot Desmond was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus & Peter Power, Minister for Department of Foreign Affairs. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour Mary McAleese
The 2009 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place in November at the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus, Batt O’Keeffe, TD Minister for Education & Science & Catríona Ruane, MLA Minister for Education NI. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.
Guest of Honour Charlie McCreevy
The 2008 All Ireland Scholarships Award Ceremony took place in November at the University Concert Hall, Limerick. European Commissioner, Charlie McCreevy was the guest of honour and the awards were presented to the students by Sponsor JP McManus & Batt O’Keeffe, TD Minister for Education & Science. Scholarship trustees Gerry Boland, Roger Downer and Patrick Dowling were also in attendance.