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Fulbright Awards
The School of Irish Learning sends its congratulations to Ms Brigita Gallagher (BA International, Irish and French, currently studying for a Professional Masters in Education) and to Ms Róisín Ní Chinnéide (a final year (BCL) Law and Irish student) on receiving Fulbright awards.
Brigita Gallagher holds a B.A. International degree in Irish and French, and is currently completing her Professional Masters in Education at University College Cork. While at UCC, Brigita was awarded Onóir na Gaeilge for her contribution to the Irish language. As Development Officer for An Chuallacht (the Irish Language Society) she played a key role in promoting Irish - including hosting a regular Irish programme on UCC Campus Radio, involvement with the Irish Language Accommodation in the college, and organising many social events to cultivate an interest in and a love of Irish. Brigita was an active participant in many areas of university life - such as the International Students Society, a number of musical societies and a member of UCC Peer Support. She has a keen interest in promoting the Arts in Education, holding Gold Medals in both drama and music. As part of her degree, Brigita spent a year in France, at the University of Rennes, studying French, Irish and Breton. As a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, she will teach the Irish language and take classes at Elms College, Chicopee, Masschusetts.
Róisín Ní Chinnéide is a final year (BCL) Law and Irish student at University College Cork. During the third year of her degree, Róisín spent a semester as an international student at the University of Montana, where she also taught undergraduate Irish classes at the University and undertook an internship in the federal court. As a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, she will teach the Irish language and take classes at Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.