Brian Daly

The scholarship has been awarded by Holmes O’Malley Sexton Solicitors, which has an office in Limerick, every year for more than two decades.

Mr Daly, a Law and Accounting student from Kilmallock, will receive €2,500 towards his course and study-related costs through the scholarship.

Harry Fehily, managing partner at HOMS Solicitors, said: “Our firm is proud to have awarded this scholarship for over 20 years – it reflects our long-standing culture of quality and community values which are the foundation on which our firm has grown.

“We are proud to celebrate and support students such as Brian – the talent of tomorrow. We congratulate him on his exceptional academic performance, particularly in the context of a very challenging college year with remote learning and wish him every success in his future.”

Mr Daly said: “I’m delighted to have achieved the results to merit the honour of this scholarship. This financial support is really encouraging as I continue my studies and I’m very grateful to Holmes O’Malley Sexton for the recognition.”

Deirdre O’Connor from UL’s access office added: “The value of bursaries such as the Holmes O’Malley Sexton Endowed Scholarship is not just in the financial value but also that it demonstrates belief in the students’ abilities and potential.”