At the presentation of the eleventh Scholarships in December 2008: (from left to right) Chairman of the Scholarship Board, Prof. John Kelly - Ruth Gilligan, Scholar 2008/2009 - Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Lady O'Reilly - Inish O'Doherty, Scholar 2008/2009

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The Foundation sponsors scholars to undertake post-graduate education in their chosen field and in an institution or university of their choice. O'Reilly Scholars are individuals who have an excellent academic record and have demonstrated leadership qualities, as well as the potential and desire to make a significant contribution to the future of Ireland.

About the Foundation
Sir Anthony O'Reilly established the O'Reilly Foundation as a charitable foundation in 1998. The aims of the Foundation are to support charitable endeavours for the betterment of Ireland and to promote excellence, global vision, community responsibility and leadership.


Past O'Reilly Foundation Scholars

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