Cavan student Enda Briody from Crosserlough N.S has won this year's County Cavan Eason Spelling Bee Final.
The winner was 12-year-old Enda Briody from Crosserlough N.S.
Enda is a keen reader and loves playing GAA and he will now be going forward to the province finals later this May.
Celebrating its tenth year, the Eason Spelling Bee provides a fun, educational outlet for school kids, encouraging them to expand their vocabulary and develop their confidence.
The champions from these provincial finals will then go head-to-head in the All-Ireland Final Bee, taking place in June, with the lucky winner being crowned King or Queen Bee.
Group Head of Marketing at Eason, Brendan Corbett, said; "At Eason, we can't quite believe that we are celebrating the 10th year of the Eason Spelling Bee. It's a tremendous achievement and a testament to the bright-sparks of the nation. We're incredibly proud to have created something that allows children to engage in an educational activity that develops their literacy, spelling, confidence and gives them so much enjoyment."
As well as the prestigious title of Eason Spelling Bee 2023 Champion, the top Bee will also take home a collection of books for their school library, worth €7,500 as well as a personal collection of books worth €500.
Schools that took part: Aaron Dowdall from Farnham NS, Eirinn Mc Goldrick from Kildallan NS, Emily McKenna from St Brigid's N S, Emma Tierney from Laragh 2 Muff NS, Enda Briody from Crosserlough N.S, James Malincraveanu from Aughadreena N.S, Holly Dobson from St. Mary's NS, Peter Geraghty from Knocktemple NS, Ríona Fitzpatrick Nuolf from Coronea N.S. Arva, Co. Cavan
