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Queen Bee Holly Swift following her victory in Dublin yesterday. Andres Poveda Photography
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Waterford student crowned victorious at All-Ireland Spelling Bee
Sixth classer Holly Swift got the top prize after correctly spelling ‘sentient’ at the Helix theatre in Dublin.
WATERFORD STUDENT HOLLY Swift has been crowned champion at the twelfth annual Eason Spelling Bee All-Ireland final.
The sixth-classer was victorious after correctly spelling ‘sentient’ in the final round at the Helix theatre in Dublin yesterday.
Swift took home €7,500 worth of books for her school, St Ursula’s Primary School in Co Waterford, as well as a personal collection of books worth €500.
According to organisers, the competition – which saw students from over 450 schools compete – was fierce.
Queen Bee Holly was joined by her parents Thomas and Olivia as well as her sister Jodi in celebration yesterday.
She came out on top against two other competitors who emerged victorious from their county and provincial finals.
Eason’s head of marketing Lisa O’Brien said the commitment and enthusiasm from all the participants was inspiring.
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