Cork native Saoirse McCabe (BA 2015; MSc 2016) represents luxury brands on the global stage from Los Angeles, but her story began at home, where she honed her work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit in the family business. She now works in a rapidly changing industry as the California and Nevada Market Manager for award-winning Martingale Cognac. Saoirse has led Martingale’s strategic rollout and high-profile placements across one of the world’s most competitive spirits markets.

The nation's first PhD Scholarship in Audiology and Hearing Sciences has been established by UCC and Walker Hearing Clinics. This historic donation will fund innovative studies on cognitive decline and hearing loss, a global issue impacting 1.5 billion people.

For many alumni, UCC was the place where their ambitions took root, a career was launched, and lifelong bonds were forged. A legacy gift is a way to carry that spirit forward, turning personal gratitude into opportunities that will inspire and empower generations yet to come.