Many congratulations to all the winners of the Essay Competition 2025 who were announced at a ceremony in Dublin today.
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At a ceremony hosted by Austrian Ambassador Melitta Schubert, the Society today announced the winners of the 2025 Irish Austrian Society German language essay competition.
Students, Parents and Teachers together with other guests were greeted by the Ambassador Melitta Schubert and President Dr. Declan M Downey. They highlighted the scope, importance as well as historic aspects of the German language spoken across many countries in Europe including Ireland. Both also commented on the increasing use and relevance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which was used in 60% of entries to this competition, which in line with current competition rules could not be considered for the prize.
The Winners presented today are:
JUNIORS
Weronika Dusza - Tullamore College. Teacher: Sarah McEvoy
Runner up:
Wiktor Chrzanowski - CBS High School Clonmel. Teacher: Martina O'Reilly
Ailbhe Glynn-Desmond - Our Lady’s Bower Athlone. Teacher: Deirdre Quilty
TRANSITION YEAR
David Courtney - Midleton College. Teacher: Melanie Henry
Runner up:
Amy Wall - Loreto Secondary School Clonmel. Teacher: Sinead O'Shea
Patrick Smith - CBS High School Clonmel. Teacher: Martina O'Reilly
SENIORS
Katie Chawke - Loreto Secondary School Clonmel. Teacher: Sinead O'Shea
Runner up:
Olivia Kennedy - Loreto Secondary School Clonmel. Teacher: Sinead O'Shea
Joanna Jobby - Tullamore College. Teacher: Sarah McEvoy
TEACHERS
Melanie Henry - Midleton College
Runner up:
Diane Clogher - Loreto Secondary School Clonmel
Anke Caton - Mount Anville Secondary School, Dublin 14
We wish to thank all students, teachers, principals and parents for their tremendous support. All participating students will receive a certificate of achievement as well as token of appreciation from our sponsor SONNENTOR.