Athlone student's acting talent recognised at national ceremony

An Athlone student was recently honoured with an award for excellence from the Leinster School of Music and Drama (LSMD) at a ceremony in Dublin.

Londiwe Ndlovu was named the LSMD's Overall Winner for Speech & Drama Performance, for which she was presented with the LSMD Perpetual Cup.

The LSMD Excellence Awards are a celebration of exceptional talent from students across Ireland who take LSMD grade examinations.

The Prizewinners Concert is an annual event that also acts as a platform for showcasing the hard work and commitment of the LSMD students, many of whom received Special Recognition for their remarkable achievements.

Also honoured at the event was Dayna Quinlan, from Shinrone, Offaly, who was recognised as the Overall Winner for Music Performance, and also presented with the LSMD Perpetual Cup,

The event also celebrated the Excellence Award Quarter finalists, who each received a cash prize and a silver medal.

LSMD Faculty Head Karen Casey in her closing remarks celebrated the remarkable legacy of the Excellence Awards, spotlighting past winners like broadcaster Laura Whitmore, and former LSMD students Aoibhinn and Doireann Garrihy.

She said the event was a wonderful celebration of artistic achievement and a testament to The LSMD’s role in nurturing Ireland’s next generation of performers.

If you are interested in starting your journey with The LSMD, please email leinster.school@griffith.ie for more details.