Team of four Laois kids reach national Credit Union quiz final

A team of four clever Laois children have made it through to the national final of the Credit Unions School Quiz 2023.

Emo National School students Katie Moore, Seán Kiernan, Pierce Milner and Ronan Crowley did their school and county proud at the regional final in Naas last Friday March 3.

There they competed with other schools from the Leinster region in the Under-11 category of the Credit Union school quiz; and successfully made it through the regional knock-out competition.

Certificates and €40 prize money were awarded to each child of the Emo NS winning A Team.

They are now through to the National Finals of the Credit Unions School Quiz 2023, which takes places on April 2 at the RDS, Dublin.

Their school and families are very proud of their fantastic achievement.

The 4th class pupils were supported through the process by their wonderful class teacher Angela Casey and School Principal, Cyril Duggan. 

The Irish League of Credit Unions is delighted that the Schools Quiz has returned in 2023 to in-person, for the first time in three years. Over 25,000 primary school children from across the country compete in three quiz rounds. For Emo NS this began with the first round held locally on January 27, organised by Portarlington Credit Union (CU). 

Portarlington CU is thanked for the very kind support shown to Emo NS quiz team and for tokens supplied to each child for refreshments at the regional stage. 

Next month on April 2, the young team will endure will be a nerve-wracking battle of the wits against many other formidable teams.

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The successful teams at the Grand Final will be awarded €1,250 for their schools, with the runner up team in each category receiving €750 for their school.

Good luck wishes are extended to the team representing Emo NS and County Laois in the National Finals.