The seven 2017 Thomas F. Meagher Awards & Scholarships winning schools were invited to the annual Kerrygroup Awards and Scholarship Lunch in Leinster House on May the 22nd. The Guest of Honour Ceann Comhairle Sean O'Fearghail praised the students and teachers involved for working with the Foundation for promoting not only pride in and respect for the Irish Flag and its true meaning for peace but also for being young leaders in the community and active citizens.
The 7 schools and the charities they raised money for are below:
- Regina Mundi, Cork - Trocaire and Down Syndrome Ireland
- Mary Immaculate College Cork- West Cork Wheelchair Association
- Colaiste Phonail Cholmcille Tory Island- Make A Wish
- Colaiste Bride Dublin- Mens Cancer Alliance
- North Monastery School Cork City- Irish Cancer Society
- Castleknock College Dublin- Project in Ambo Ethiopia
- Christ Kings Girls School Cork- Pieta House