Marij Bernart - Winner of the 2024 Eoin Murray Memorial Scholarship

We are delighted to announce the seventh recipient of the Eoin Murray Memorial Scholarship, Marij Bernart. 

Marij is studying English and Philosophy. Much of her creative writing projects have been personal endeavours and this is the first submission she has made to any contest. Marij is hoping that the financial and mentorship support of the scholarship will result in her applying to various literary agencies and publishers.

​We very much look forward to reading and hearing the body of work she produces as a result of this scholarship.

We received 29 applications this year and after careful reviewing and discussion with the panel of judges (Ian Maleney,, John Fitzgerald, Liz Quirke and Eamonn Mulholland), the final outcome was as follows:

1. Marij Bernard (winner)
2. Tess O Regan (highly commended)
3. Luke Condon (highly commended)

It is great to see two highly commended scholars, an indication of how high the standard was this year and the extent to which the judges deliberated. We hope this recognition encourages all of the scholars in pursuing their creative goals.

We are once again so happy to see Eoin's legacy and the scholarship move forward and we are excited to meet and listen to the word of Martje, Tess and Luke at the Tribute Night this coming summer.

thank all those who entered this year, as well as the panel of judges and administration staff in UCC who facilitate this scholarship every year. We say a particular thanks to Danny Denton for the enthusiasm and efficiency with which he manages this every year.