2008 Press Releases

Second level students display their artistic talents at UCC
03.06.2008

UCC's Student Health Service hosted the Irish Student Health Association (ISHA) conference in March 2008.  As part of the conference Transition Year and Leaving Certificate cycle pupils from six secondary schools in the Cork area were invited to participate in an art competition.

The four themes for the competition were Health, Student Life, Learning and Life in Cork.

A total of 17 entries were received and were adjudicated by the delegates attending the conference with four winners emerging victorious. The competition also served the purpose of honouring the memory of Dr Robin Godfrey, the first Student Health Physician in UCC.

The Jennings Gallery in Brookfield Health Sciences Building, UCC is now hosting an exhibition of all 17 works submitted.  The official unveiling of all the art pieces took place recently in front of a large gathering which included teachers, parents and students.

Dr Michael Byrne, Head of UCC's Student Health Service speaking at the opening of the exhibition referred to the high standard of the art pieces submitted: "As Head of the Student Health Services in UCC, I am keen to increase the awareness of health issues amongst second level students who in time may come under our care. I am also aware of the value of artwork in public places in contributing to a sense of wellbeing and restfulness", he said.

The four winners of the Art Competition were:
The Dr Robin Godfrey Memorial Prize - Sean Layton from Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig
The First Prize - Ruth Kelleher from Mayfield Community School
Runner up - Maria Sherin from Mayfield Community School
Runner up - Sarah Mulcahy from Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig.

The exhibition continues at UCC until June 6th 2008.

Picture shows: Feidhlim O’Shea, Christian Brothers College beside his piece, “Heroes of Cork” with Dr Michael Byrne, Head of Student Health Service, UCC.

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