29.08. 2017.                                                   <br />
A new scholarship, the Roibeárd Thornton Memorial-Janssen Scholarship, was launched at the University of Limerick, named in memory of Dr Roibeárd Thornton, a graduate of the University. Dr Thornton, who had been working with Janssen Pharmaceuticals in Cork for over 4 years, had just returned to Limerick with his family when he was tragically killed in a car crash in January 2016.<br />
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Pictured at the event were Dr Roibeárd Thornton's family, Niamh (widow), Sadhbh, (daughter),Jody (mother) and Sean Thornton (father).<br />
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A special seat using rock from the family land of Dr Roibeárd Thornton, was commissioned by his UL science family and brought to campus as a permanent reminder of his gentle soul. It is positioned close to Plassey House overlooking a grass valley with the River Shannon in view. Picture: Alan Place<br />
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For more information, contact:<br />
Sarah Hartnett, University of Limerick Foundation Tel: 086-3872863; Email: sarah.hartnett@ul.ie