County Roscommon's top speller is honoured
Young people from around the county who took part in the county final of the Eason Spelling Bee.
A young student from Athleague NS has been named as the county winner of the Eason Spelling Bee.
After a challenging competition against twelve other spelling enthusiasts, Robert ‘Bobby’ Lyons, a student at Athleague National School triumphed in the County Roscommon final.
Robert will now represent the county in the provincial Spelling Bee in May. A keen reader, he is currently enjoying ‘The Hobbit.
Celebrating its 12th year, the Eason Spelling Bee is a key part of Eason's broader literacy initiative, designed to encourage and inspire children to develop their spelling and pronunciation skills.
Over the years, the competition has fostered a greater appreciation for words, vocabulary growth, and self-confidence among participating children.
Lisa O’Brien, Group Head of E-Commerce and Marketing at Eason, commented: “We are delighted to launch the 2025 Eason Spelling Bee with such talented children participating in County Roscommon. They are a testament to the bright young minds of Ireland. We are confident that this year we will build on the success of 2024 and inspire communities to support their local schools and, especially, their spelling bees.”
The All-Ireland winner will secure a selection of books for their school library valued at €7,500, along with the coveted title of Eason Spelling Bee 2025 Champion. The winner will also receive a goodie bag filled with books worth €500.
This year, over 450 schools nationwide will compete for this coveted prize. The Eason Spelling Bee team are travelling across the country to hosting county finals followed by provincial contests. The champions from each province will then compete head-to-head in the All-Ireland Final Bee in June 2025, where the ultimate King or Queen Bee will be crowned.
