A Kerry student has won a prestigious national essay award.
Antaine Ó Séaghdha is one of seven secondary school students who received prizes in the first-ever Oireachtas Essay Competition.
These winners received prizes amounting to €4,500 for essays on the theme Parliamentary Politics Matters.
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Antaine, who's from Pobalscoil Corca Dhuibhne, was the overall winner in the Irish language category.
The winners received their prizes today from Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD, at a ceremony in Leinster House.
