Former students go top of the class — again

TWO former pupils were honoured by a County Cork school last night for their striking academic achievements.

St Mary’s secondary school in Macroom welcomed back Sarah Sheehan and Dr Sharon O’Connell as recipients during the annual Catherine McAuley Awards’ night.

Immediate past pupil Sarah, from Sleaveen West, Macroom, was honoured with the Best Leaving Cert award for achieving a remarkable eight As in 2003. Sarah secured a scholarship to University College Cork, where she is completing her first year in medical studies.