The Law Society of Ireland has named Hazel Barrett from Presentation Secondary School, Listowel as the winner of the national Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition for 2025. The transition year student won for her essay on the role the law can play in addressing hate crime. Another student at Presentation, Listowel Molly Linnane was a finalist in the competition. Jerry spoke to Hazel and to her English teacher, Gemma O’Loughlin, who also teaches Molly.
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