A mother and daughter have said they were ‘counting down to this day’ as they graduated together from University of Limerick.
Mother and daughter Ruth Buckley and Orla Gaffney, from Cork, are celebrating after a double graduation from UL’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Ruth was conferred with a Doctorate of Engineering (Apprenticeship), alongside her daughter Orla Gaffney, who was conferred with a BSc in Food Science and Nutrition. They are two of more than 3,600 students to graduate as part of the 2025 Autumn Conferring Ceremonies.
Ruth and Orla’s shared academic journey at University of Limerick started four years ago.
Reflecting on this milestone in both her and her Mum’s life, Orla said: “It’s hard to put into words just how special this moment is. My Mum has always been one of my biggest inspirations, not just in life but in my academic journey too.
“Beyond that, I grew up watching her balance so much – raising three children (all of whom have gone on to build exciting futures), working a full-time nine-to-five job, and completing her doctorate in her spare time. Her dedication, work ethic, and ability to achieve so much while supporting us as a family have always been a source of motivation for me.
“To now be standing beside her in our gowns, celebrating all that we’ve both achieved, fills me with pride and gratitude. I am unbelievably proud to call her my Mum and to share this milestone with her.”
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