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06 Sept 2025

Limerick student wins KPMG 'Reading Hero' Award

Limerick student wins KPMG 'Reading Hero' Award

Alannah O'Donoghue, Reading Hero

Alannah O'Donoghue (11) of St. Patrick's Girl's National School in Limerick has won the 'Reading Hero' award at KPMG's Children's Books Ireland Awards 2024. This award ceremony took place in conjunction with the International Literature Festival Dublin. 

Alannah was nominated by her teacher Clare Farrell due to her "unwavering determination and commitment to reading, whilst also finding magic in the turning of each page." Upon winning her award, the reader met with KPMG's Maria Flannery, where the pair exchanged book recommendations. 

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The Reading Hero award is aimed at promoting literacy in children and "making reading fun".

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