News and Events

  • 1st year gaelic blitz, please bring shots, socks, boots and gum shield. Take a jacket and lunch leaving school 845.
  • Dear Students/ Parents/ Guardians, I hope you are keeping well. If you are considering a DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) application for college please contact the guidance office by 11.00 AM tomorrow if you still need the Section B Form completed. The form is due to be sent off by the applicant before 15 March along with the correct documentation to support. This must be sent by the applicant, not the school.  Kind regards, Mr. Mc Nicholas Guidance Counsellor
  • Dear Students, Parents, Guardians,  I hope you are keeping well. Thank you for attending the information evening. Below are resources to help with your decision for subject choice in senior cycle. The Presentation on the night and booklet are attached to view also. Please take the time to research and reflect on your options. Kind regards, Mr. Mc Nicholas  Guidance Counsellor  Careers Portal College and Third Level Research Page https://careersportal.ie/ Guide for Parents and Students to Subject Choice https://careersportal.ie/news/our-guide-to-subject-choice-for-leaving-certificate Careers Portal Subject Choice Information https://careersportal.ie/school/subject_explorer.php Qualifax Subject Requirement Tool https://www.qualifax.ie/subject-requirements
  • We are now taking applications for this year's Gaisce Defence Forces Challenge!    Bronze and Silver Gaisce Participants aged 15-17 can apply to take part in this unique event happening June 11th -14th    Push your limits and beyond, participating in outdoor pursuits, aerial runways, zip wires, river crossings, obstacle courses, hiking and building your survival skills. This unique, challenging, and memorable experience creates strong bonds between participants and the opportunity to develop self-sufficiency and leadership skills    Apply before Sunday, March 31st: https://www.gaisce.ie/defence-forces-challenge/   #GaisceAward #DefenceForces #Challenge #Adventure
  • All Senior Cycle students will attend an anti-vaping education workshop tomorrow, Tuesday 27th February. The workshop will last one hour and it will be delivered by faciliators from IE Programmes. The programme will examine the effects of vaping on the body, the chemicals they contain and the phases of drug use. It will examine the increase of EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury) harm as a result of vaping (especially THC) and media information around harmful effects.   Please find attached the schedule for tomorrow. Kind regards, Ms. Lawless
  • Tickets are now on sale for this year's TY Musical "Little Shop of Horrors". The show will run at An Táin Arts Centre on May 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Tickets are available at http://www.antain.ie As always we thank you for your kind support
  • 'My Uni Life’ returns to our screens for a second season as cameras capture life across a busy year on campus. This 9-part documentary series by RTÉ and the Irish Universities Association goes behind the scenes at eight universities as staff and students navigate the academic year. In this series, we spend a year in the life of Irish universities. We meet the students embarking on the first and final days of their university adventure; witness the fledgling friendships and activities set in motion during Freshers week; and we’ll be there to capture the culmination of life-changing and life- affirming […]
  • Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, Please see link below to support you with the application to the army. The videos cover the psychometric testing, fitness testing, interview, medical examination attestation. Other information can be found on the Defence Forces Website.  Link below: https://www.military.ie/en/careers/army-careers/what-is-an-army-recruit/general-service-recruit-application-process.html
  • Dear Parents/ Guardians, I hope you are well. Please find tips and supports to help ensure that your child's internet use is safe and monitored.    7 ways to keep your children safe online in 2024 CSO research shows that 88% of families in Ireland now have fixed broadband, with 37% accessing the internet via mobile. Faster, more widespread internet access, an increase in cyberattacks, and emerging tech like artificial intelligence (AI), and tools like ChatGPT mean it is more important than ever that our children stay safe online.  1. Recognise new risks: The rapid growth of AI brings potential risks […]
  • Dear teachers and parents, If screen time is a constant battle in your home, then join me next Tuesday evening at 7pm. Expect practical advice, top tips, and all your questions answered. Is screen time a constant battle in your home? Join Trend Micro Ireland host and internet safety expert Avril Ronan who will explore the screen time challenges faced by so many parents in Ireland today. Avril will share evidence based research from the experts, along with her own personal experience as a parent herself. The goal of this session is to empower parents and educators online, offering practical advice supported […]