2011 Travel Award Winners
ACCESS / Volunteer Abroad Travel Award
Leylah Mohammed (19), from Dublin, studying International Relations at Dublin City University.
Jamie Kelly (21), from Dublin, studying Geography, Sociology and Anthropology at the National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Aisling Brady (21) from Swords, Co. Dublin, studying Journalism and Irish at Dublin City University.
Mark Clarke (25) from Dublin, studying Sports and Health Science in the Institute of Technology Tallaght.
Argentina Travel Award
Stephanie Elliott (23), from Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Currently working in the UK, she attended UCC for a B.S. in Public Health.
DEIS / Youthreach Hong Kong Award
Jamie Keneally (18) from Dungarvan, co. Waterford. Jamie is a Leaving Cert pupil in Meanscoil San Nioclas, Rinn O gCuanach, Waterford.
Rowena Mattock (17) from Dingle, co. Kerry. Rowena is a full time student with KDYS Youth Centre in Tralee where she is doing her Leaving Cert Applied.
Lee Daniels (17) Blessington county Wicklow (originally from Tallaght). Lee is a full time student with West Wicklow Youthreach.
Daniel Hassett (18) Barefield, co. Clare. Daniel is a full time student with Ennis Youthreach where he is doing his Leaving Cert Applied.
Ecuador Travel Award
Damien Thomson (16): From Firhouse, Dublin 24. Damien is a 5th year Student at Colaiste Eanna CBS, Ballyroan, Dublin 16.
Eurocamp - Germany Travel Award
Lydia Fischer-Dooley (19) from Crosshaven in Cork. Film and TV Production Student at St. John's College in Cork.
Sam Ford (19) from Broadstone in Dublin. Studying German and English in Trinity College.
Global Awareness Programme – Nigeria
Ciara O’Meara (24), from Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary. Ciara is a General Staff Nurse in the Coronary Care Unit at Cork University Hospital.
Aine Carroll (26), from Clonsilla in Dublin. Aine is studying for an M.Sc. in Equality Studies from University College Dublin and works part-time as a relief social care worker.
Global Awareness Programme - South Africa
Danielle Rosenberg-Polak (26), from Dingle, Co.Kerry. Danielle is a qualified teacher and works both in teaching and outdoor pursuits instruction.
Aisling Egan (20), from Greensbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Aisling is a full-time Communication Studies student at Dublin City University where she also coordinates the Suas Mentor Programme.
Ireland - Hong Kong Youth Exchange Award
Ruairí O’Sullivan (18) from Churchtown, Dublin. Ruairí is a 6th year student at Gonzaga College, Sandford Rd. Dublin 6.
David Bolster (17) from Naas Co Kildare. David is a 5th year student at Meánscoil Iognáid Rís, Naas.
Ellen O’Keeffe (17) from Tallow Co Waterford. Ellen is a 5th year student at Blackwater Community School, Lismore Co Waterford.
Emer Breen (17) from Camolin Co Wexford. Emer is a 5th year student at Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy Co Wexford.
Japan Travel Award
Orlaith Meaney (17): From Mallow, Co. Cork. Orlaith is in 5th year at St. Mary’s Secondary School in Mallow.
Mexico Travel Award
Mary McDonnell (23), from Tipperary Town. Mary has a BA in Media and English from NUI Maynooth and an MA in Public Advocacy and Activism from NUI Galway.