Méabh O'Connell

I am a motivated and ambitious college student with a strong academic record. I have developed my skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving through a diverse range of extracurricular activities, I thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, balancing a demanding academic schedule with various projects and initiatives. Whether working independently or in a team, I consistently demonstrate a proactive approach, a strong work ethic, and a dedication to achieving high standards.

• Studio Producer, UCC 98.3FM, 2023
• UCC Express Music Editor, 2023
• Oifigeach Gaelainne, UCC Trad Soc
• Oifigeach Fobartha, An Chuallacht Gaelach UCC
• Host, CeolMates, UCC 98.3 FM
• Member, Editorial Committee for UCC's Breac magazine, 2023
• Oireachtas na Samhna, Comórtas Lúibíní do Dhaoine Fásta, Duais Speisíalta, 2023
• Oireachtas na Samhna, Duais Sheáin Uí Ríordáin U21 poetry composition, 2nd 2021, 1st 2022
• Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, All-Ireland winner Under 18 Comhrá Gaeilge (Corn de Brún), 2019
• Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Amhrán Nua Chumtha 2nd place
• Duais Uí Longáin literary prize winner, 2023

• Creative
• Intuitive
• Focused
• Team player
• Organised

• Gearóid Ó Creimín, Príomhoide, Coláiste Ghobnatan, Baile Mhic Íre, Co Chorcaí, 02645058
• Siobhán Ní Mhuimhneacháin, Cúl a Bhúchaigh, Cill na Martra, Maigh Chromtha, Co Chorcaí, 085 718 4243

• Music: I play the fiddle, piano, whistle and guitar and listen to a broad range of musical genres, including classical, rock and pop.
• Dancing: I enjoy set dancing and have taught dancing workshops.
• Singing: I attended sean nós singing classes under the Aisling Gheal scheme with Máire Ní Chéileachair.
• Reading and creative writing.

• Music teacher, Craobh Comhaltas Lachtaín Naofa, 09/01/21, 06/01/24
• Musical director, All-Ireland Scoraíocht winning stage shows Aisling an tSeanduine and Fáilte Abhaile, 2020, 2022, 2023
• RIAM Grade 8 pianoforte
• Grade 8 distinction SCT fiddle and recipient of the Micheál Ó hEidhin Award, 2022
• Lead female role, Tuairín Dubh, The Everyman Theatre, 2023
• Currently studying Music at UCC
• Member, Siansa groups Baois and Dúil
• Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Pléaracha All-Ireland winner, 2019