*Paddy Donnellan. Photograph: Brian Arthur
BROADFORD’s Paddy Donnellan has graduated with a first-class honours degree in Process and Engineering Management from the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).
A member of Brian Lohan’s Clare senior hurling panel since 2021, Paddy became the only Broadford hurler to win an All-Ireland SHC last year.
He credited the close-knit culture of TUS with aiding his academic and sporting development. “For me, TUS was a brilliant experience. There was a very friendly spirit on campus. The lecturers all know your name and that really meant a lot. There’s a real community feeling here and I’m delighted to be graduating with my degree in Engineering”.
During his time at the Moylish campus, Paddy was an integral member of the university’s hurling setup and captained TUS Midwest in the Fitzgibbon Cup. “Hurling-wise, the standout moment for me was playing in a Freshers’ final, it was a fantastic experience. I made so many friends here and got the chance to play with lads from other counties, something I wouldn’t have had anywhere else. That team spirit at TUS really mirrors what you need on the pitch”.
Also graduating was Lisdoonvarna’s Brianna Lorenz, she performed a celebratory jig with TUS President, Professor Vincent Cunnane after receiving her parchment for a degree in Graphic Design.
Professor Cunnane stated, “Paddy and Brianna represent the energy, pride and community spirit of our students. Whether on the hurling field, in the design studio, or walking across the graduation stage, they are the embodiment of what TUS stands for — talent, teamwork and ambition. We wish them all the very best on their next chapter whether that is in employment or further education”.
More than 3,800 graduates have recently been conferred across the university’s Moylish and Athlone campuses.
