Kildare students celebrate graduation at Carlow College
Maureen Nolan with family Photos: Michael O'Rourke Photography 2025
CASTLEDERMOT native Maureen Nolan was one of 21 Kildare students who graduated from Carlow College, St Patrick’s recently.
Maureen graduated with a B.A. (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care).
Speaking of her time in Carlow College, she said: “I felt very supported as a mature student at Carlow College. The lecturers were there for me personally, and I plan to return and do a Masters in Leadership in Therapeutic Child & Social Care”.
This year’s ceremony was particularly significant as it celebrated the first graduating class from the BA (Hons) in Psychology, a PSI-accredited programme launched in 2022. Naas resident, Katelyn Callaghan was one of 23 students graduating, who have completed a rigorous academic journey and are now equipped to pursue further study or careers in psychology and related fields.
Carlow College, St Patrick’s was proud to host the graduation of 139 students at its annual Conferring Ceremony, held on Friday, November 21, 2025 in the historic Carlow Cathedral.
The event marked a proud moment for the College community, as students from across all undergraduate programmes received their degrees in front of family, friends, faculty, and invited guests.
Graduates were conferred from programmes in Arts & Humanities, English & History, Professional Social Care, Social, Political & Community Studies, and Psychology.
The event was presided over by Fr Conn Ó Maoldhomhnaigh, College President and Bishop Denis Nulty, Chair of the Governing Body was also in attendance.
