Kildare student wins €3,000 bursary towards her fees from Kildare Credit Union

A Kildare student in university in Kerry has won €3,000 towards her fees with the Chris Kelly Bursary from Kildare Credit Union. 

Aoife Thompson from Cherryville  is studying Veterinary Nursing in Munster Technological University in Kerry.

Aoife is photographed collecting her prize with Kildare Credit Union CEO Michelle Kemmy and Colette Phelan.

The Credit Union said: "Congratulations Aoife from Board, Volunteers, Management and Staff at Kildare Credit Union.

Every year Kildare Credit Union invite applications for the Chris Kelly Bursary Draw and this year received 50 applicants. 

The draw was held in the Kildare office on October 23.

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The Bursary was set up in memory of one of the founder members of Kildare Credit Union, Chris Kelly, who was passionate about education.

The Bursary has been running since 2005. 

The prize is €3,000 towards college fees and is paid over three years.