Lee Pearson named as Trinity College sports scholar

Offaly Senior GAA Football captain Lee Pearson was among an elite group of Trinity College students to be named as sports scholars for the 2024/'25 season at a special unveiling ceremony which took place in the college recently.

This year’s awardees, comprising of 38 Trinity Sport scholars and 35 club academy scholars will represent Trinity this season across twenty-one sports including rugby, basketball, volleyball, rowing, hockey, fencing, sailing, and cricket.

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh presented the awards on the night and Trinity student athletes Sarah Kenny (Irish Basketball player), Shane McEntee (Meath Gaelic Football player) and Sean Husband (Triathlete) took part in a panel discussion on the theme of ‘High Performance Mindset’.

Michelle Tanner, Director of Sport and Physical Activity at Trinity College pointed out that, with representation from twenty-one sports and a diverse array of internationally acclaimed and emerging athletes, Trinity College " reaffirms our commitment to nurturing sporting talents.”

Dr. Richard Porter, Dean of Students, Trinity College said the sports scholarships recognises the achievements of each recipient so far "and importantly, your potential to go even further." He added that the Trinity Sport Scholarship Programme reflects their commitment to providing "unwavering support to student athletes" enabling them to compete not only at regional and national levels but also on the international stage.

"We firmly believe that you can excel both in your academic pursuits and your chosen sports, and we are here to ensure you have the resources and encouragement to do just that" said Dr. Porter.