Newbridge Community College student receives prestigious award

Chaylin Telford, a sixth year student at St Conleth’s Community College, Newbridge, recently received the prestigious Rosemarie O’Connor Award at this year’s Gerard Manley Hopkins Literary Festival.

“Chaylin was presented with the award during the annual Hopkins Youth Programme, which celebrates outstanding young writers and literary talent. This prestigious recognition is a wonderful achievement and reflects Chaylin’s creativity, dedication, and passion for literature,” said the school.

“The entire school community is incredibly proud of Chaylin and congratulates her on this outstanding success. We wish her every continued success in her writing and future studies.”

Desmond Egan is the founder and artistic director of The Gerard Manley Hopkins International Festival. Now in its 38th year it is an annual celebration of literature, poetry, music and art. The attendance by ambassadors from U.S, U.K. France. Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Croatia mirrors the positive diplomatic effect of his cross-cultural vision.

This year’s festival will took place in Newbridge College, County Kildare from July 24 to 30. The Youth Programme of the Festival, now in its 18th year, has drawn hundreds of pre-Leaving Certificate students from schools and colleges in County Kildare and further afield. It gives participants a strong and enjoyable boost to their studies. www.gerardmanleyhopkins.org