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Well done to Míchéal Bury, Sean Gordon and Tom Keegan Grant on their presentations in NUIG. It was a fantastic achievement for each of them to reach the last twelve individually in the national competition.

Some of our students giving presentations at Brigit’s Garden on the topic of “Global Issues – Local Voices”.

Well done to our Senior Badminton team who reached the All-Ireland finals held in Dublin. 

Some of our Transition Year students who participated in the TY enterprise awards in the Clayton Hotel in Galway.  

Our second year students and their teachers who participated in a 6km run in Dumore Community School before Easter.

Callum’s work was among only 45 chosen for exhibition from over 1500 entries nationwide. He also received a “Highly Commended” award. He is also pictured with Martin Rogan, CEO of Mental Health Ireland. 

Our Transition Year students with the help of their coordinators, Mr. Madden and Ms. Beirne successfully organised a table quiz for our local post primary schools. After 10 close rounds, Colaist Bhaile Chlair emerged as the winners of the €500 prize kindly sponsored by Avis car hire.

Past pupil of Colaiste Mhuire and owner of Ward and Burke Civil Engineering called in to discuss his experiences in the working world as he progressed from his school days.

Our BT Young Scientist representatives enjoying a visit from some dignitaries.

On our final day before the Christmas holidays, Ms O’Shea coordinated a carol service attended by the whole school. Well done to the choir, readers and Ms O’Shea for a very enjoyable performance.