Gary Gallagher – a former pupil at St. Oliver's Community College, had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of his class’ status at the annual Hibernia College conferring ceremony which was held at Dublin’s Convention Centre recently.

In addition to receiving his Masters qualification, Gary was honoured with the Research Prize for achieving the highest overall grade in the Research module of his Primary Education cohort.

This year, Gary was one of over 930 graduates from all 26 counties to qualify with Masters in Primary and Post-Primary teaching, or with a Postgraduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education.

Congratulating him, Dr Mary Kelly, Academic Dean at Hibernia College, said all graduating will help shape futures, inspire change, and contribute to the betterment of society in ways that extend far beyond the classroom.