Rathvilly student crowned champion at county spelling bee
Lorcan Britton, the winner of this year's County Carlow Eason Spelling Bee Final
THE letters of success spelled sweet victory for Lorcan Britton as the sixth-class student from Scoil Phadraig Naofa in Rathvilly claimed the top spot in the County Carlow Eason Spelling Bee final.
Lorcan outspelled six other talented competitors in a contest that showcased the county’s brightest young linguistic talents. The avid reader, who cites by Tui T Sutherland as his favourite book, will now advance to represent the county in the provincial spelling bee at the end of the month.
The competition, now in its 12th year, is part of Eason’s broader literacy initiative designed to encourage children to develop their spelling and pronunciation skills. This year’s contest has attracted participants from over 450 schools nationwide.
Lisa O’Brien, group head of e-commerce and marketing at Eason, expressed her delight with the event’s success.
“We are delighted to launch the 2025 Eason Spelling Bee with such talented children participating in Co Carlow. They are a testament to the bright young minds of Ireland,” said Ms O’Brien.
If Lorcan advances through the provincial finals, he could secure a place in the All-Ireland Final Bee in June, where the ultimate champion will win books worth €7,500 for their school library and a personal book prize valued at €500.
The Eason Spelling Bee will continue across Ireland in the coming weeks, with provincial spelling bee contests followed by the all-Ireland final in June, where the ultimate King or Queen Bee will be crowned.
