New Quercus Scholars 2026/27
On the 11th September the new Quercus Scholars for 2026/27 enjoyed their Quercus Induction Day in the North Wing Council Room.
Below is the list of those new scholars for 2026/27. We are delighted to have them in the Quercus programme and we wish them a great year!
Academic Scholars
Jane Bourke, Quercus University Scholar for CACSSS. Jane is in third year BA World Languages and is on Erasmus.
Micha Davidova, Quercus University Scholar for SEFS. Micha is in third year Zoology, and is originally from the Czech Republic.
Josh Grainger, Quercus University Scholar for Business & Law. Josh is in third year Commerce and is on Erasmus.
Anna Moynihan, Quercus University Scholar for Medicine & Health. Anna is in second year Occupational Therapy and is from Tipperary.
Active Citizenship Scholars
Eamon Walsh is in first year Finance and is from Cork
Skye Sheedy is in first year Biological & Chemical Sciences and is from Kinsale.
Creative & Performing Arts' Scholars
Cian Fitzgerald is in second year Arts Music, and is from Tipperary. Cian is a traditional musician and his main instrument is the Concertina.
Rian McCarthy is in first year Engineering, and is from Bandon. Rian is a traditional musician and his main instrument is the Banjo.
Éabha Ní Mhurchu is in first year Arts Music, and is from Cork. Eabha is a traditional musician and her main instrument is the Concertina.
Evan Ó Cualáin is in second year Arts Music, and is from Clare. Evan is a traditional musician and his main instrument is Bouzouki.
Caoimhe Parry is in second year Arts Music, and is from Clare. Caoimhe is a traditional musician and her main instrument is the flute.
Innovation/Entrepreneurship Scholars
Jamie Barry in is third year International Business & French, and is from Cork. Jamie is on Erasmus.
Nathan Manley is in second year Engineering, and is from Cork.
Darren Moynihan is in final year Physics & Astrophysics, and is from Carrigdrohid.
Ciara Murphy is in first year Law, and is from Tralee
Sports Scholars
Christopher Barrett plays Rugby. Christopher is in second year Finance and is from Cork.
Leah Hallihan plays GAA Ladies Football. Leah is in final year Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts and is from Fermoy.
Jonah Kirby is a rower. Jonah is in first year Engineering and is from Kerry.
Eimear Maher is an athlete. Eimear is in final year Nutritional Sciences and is from Dublin.
Aoibheann McGrath plays Rugby. Aoibheann is in second year Nutritional Sciences and is from Waterford.
Niamh McNabola plays Camogie. Niamh is in third year Business Information Systems and is from Cork.