2019 MICHAEL J. LARKIN
IRISH ESSAY
COMPETITION WINNERS
This year we had 17 essay entries (close to the record) from
grade schools: Holy Cross, Deane-Porter, Knollwood, Sickles, and RCDS.
grade schools: Holy Cross, Deane-Porter, Knollwood, Sickles, and RCDS.
First Place
Essay #9:
Sinead Hogan, Senior at RFH HS
$750.00 prize
Runner Up
Essay #15:
Peter O’Connor, Sophomore at RFH HS
$250.00 prize
***2019 Essay Question:***
Identify an Irish or an Irish-American person from history who demonstrated the spirit that the proverb speaks of and explain how this individual's courage has contributed to the tenacious spirit of the Irish.
2019 Essay Topic History
The Fighting Irish and the Cause for Liberty and Freedom
Preamble:
January 21, 2019 marked the 100-year anniversary of the signing of the Irish Declaration of Independence as submitted by the First Dáil Éireann, reflecting the will of their fellow countrymen’s desire for an independent Ireland. Arguably, this act is one of many throughout Irish history which demonstrates the sustained courage and tenacity among the Irish people.
There is an old Irish proverb "Níor chaill fear an mhisnigh riamh é."
Translated, the proverb means "The man of courage never lost it."
Courage has defined the Irish spirit throughout the centuries, regardless of whether it was fighting for freedom, surviving forced exile, undertaking voyages across the seas to foreign shores, working for social acceptance in new lands, striving for equal rights, or rising to positions of power.
Preamble:
January 21, 2019 marked the 100-year anniversary of the signing of the Irish Declaration of Independence as submitted by the First Dáil Éireann, reflecting the will of their fellow countrymen’s desire for an independent Ireland. Arguably, this act is one of many throughout Irish history which demonstrates the sustained courage and tenacity among the Irish people.
There is an old Irish proverb "Níor chaill fear an mhisnigh riamh é."
Translated, the proverb means "The man of courage never lost it."
Courage has defined the Irish spirit throughout the centuries, regardless of whether it was fighting for freedom, surviving forced exile, undertaking voyages across the seas to foreign shores, working for social acceptance in new lands, striving for equal rights, or rising to positions of power.
2/28/19 - Info on Submission Deadline, Prizes, and Rules:
The Deadline for submission will be Thursday, Febuary 28th, 2019 at RFH HS Main Office Attn: Mrs Handerhan or at the library that evening during the Irish Soda Bread Competition between 7:00pm and 8:30pm.
1ST PLACE ESSAY PRIZE: $ 750.00
2ND PLACE ESSAY PRIZE: $ 250.00
Essays of 500-750 words can be e-mailed to: IrishEssay@rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org
Hard copies can also be dropped off at the Rumson Oceanic Free Library or Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Main Office (Attn: MJLMIEC) up until 2/28/19 evening.
Winners will be announced on Friday, March 8th. All participants are invited to march in the parade on Sunday, March 10th. Contest rules and regulations are provided in more detail on our Facebook and parade website.
*Open to all residents of Fair Haven and Rumson high school students attending: RFH, CBA, RBC, TRINITY HALL, or any other vocational, public or private school.
The Deadline for submission will be Thursday, Febuary 28th, 2019 at RFH HS Main Office Attn: Mrs Handerhan or at the library that evening during the Irish Soda Bread Competition between 7:00pm and 8:30pm.
1ST PLACE ESSAY PRIZE: $ 750.00
2ND PLACE ESSAY PRIZE: $ 250.00
Essays of 500-750 words can be e-mailed to: IrishEssay@rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org
Hard copies can also be dropped off at the Rumson Oceanic Free Library or Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Main Office (Attn: MJLMIEC) up until 2/28/19 evening.
Winners will be announced on Friday, March 8th. All participants are invited to march in the parade on Sunday, March 10th. Contest rules and regulations are provided in more detail on our Facebook and parade website.
*Open to all residents of Fair Haven and Rumson high school students attending: RFH, CBA, RBC, TRINITY HALL, or any other vocational, public or private school.
