GALLERY: Local students among 4,400 graduates receiving degrees from DCU
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Lorraine Farrelly, Ballinlough, Kells with her boyfriend, Eric Fletcher who recieved a Professional Masters in Education during the October Graduation Celebrations in DCU . PHOTOS :Kyran O’Brien /DCU Kyran OBrienImage 2 of 6
Caitriona Comfort, Glasnevin, Dublin with Emily Cahill, Bray, Wicklow and Poppy Maguire, Carnaross who received a BS in Sports Science and Health, during the October Celebrations in DCU . Kyran OBrienImage 3 of 6
Roisin Dignam, Ashbourne with her mother, Grainne , who recieved a BSc in Environmental Science and Technology during the October Graduation Celebrations in DCU. Kyran OBrienImage 4 of 6
Jack Cromwell,Stamullen,Meath with his Parents Gerard and Sinead ,Grandfather Ken Guildea and Girlfriend Sophie Mooney who recieved a BSc in Actuarial Maths during the October Graduation Celebrations in DCU. Kyran OBrienImage 5 of 6
Emily Gallagher, Mullingar with Christine McFeely, Dublin (BSc Actuarial Maths) and Nicole Lynch,Chapelizod,Dublin who recieved a BSc in Financial Maths during the October Graduation Celebrations in DCU. Kyran OBrienImage 6 of 6
Ryan Carry, Meath Hil who received a Professional Masters in Education in Training at DCU. Kyran OBrienTwelve separate ceremonies took place in the Mahony Hall in The Helix on DCU’s Glasnevin campus over four days this week (October 21 - 24), featuring students from the university’s five faculties; the DCU Business School, the Institute of Education, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science & Health, and the Faculty of Engineering & Computing.
In the recently announced Times Higher Education Rankings 2025, DCU ranked in the top 400 universities in the world.
Speaking ahead of the first ceremony, Prof Dáire Keogh, President of Dublin City University said:
Addressing the graduates, Prof Keogh praised their achievements and character, saying that they had shown themselves to be “self-starters, self-possessed and devoid of entitlement.”
Speaking about today’s many global challenges and conflicts, he said: “The world has never needed graduates like you more than it does now. It needs people with your attitude and skills - creativity, innovation, adaptability, and critical thinking - to address the huge challenges we face.”
He added that despite the scale of the issues, they can be overcome through the actions and leadership of people like the DCU class of 2024.
“We can’t just stand back or give up. Remember, the great challenges of the world are man-made, and they are situations which humanity can solve. The future will not be shaped by world leaders or prophets, like Nelson Mandela or Greta Thunberg, but by ordinary people, like you and me.”
Prof Keogh told graduates that leadership is about “leading where you are at” and taking charge of your personal situation.