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Katherine from University of Limerick called to speak to Leaving Certs this week. She gave an overview of their extensive range of programmes  and their impressive sports facilities. UL run a unique programme to support new students called “The First Seven weeks”. Thank you to Ms Lynch for organising. 

Transition year students enjoyed an amazing BYTE drama workshop in the Glens Centre last Thursday the 5th October 2023. Thank you to and Fahey for organising. 

Junior boys Gaelic team played Abbey College, Boyle today in Boggaun.  St Clare’s 2-17 to Abbey College 0-7 Well done lads. Thank you to Mr Ward for organising and accompanying the students. 

Last Wednesday a group of LC Art students travelled to Dublin where they enjoyed a guided tour of the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare St. to see the Irish collection of Bronze and Iron Age artefacts.  Afterwards, they moved to the National Gallery on Clare St. to view the paintings and artworks there. Notable highlights included […]

On Thursday last Transition Year students travelled to the Southern Hotel in Sligo to see Ger Carey Live. Part play, part stand-up, Ger Carey Live is a comedy show developed for transition year students. The 90 minute show takes an hilarious look at modern teenage life, but also smuggles in important messages relating to mental health, […]

Leaving Certificate Geography students completed their Geographical Investigation on Thursday  at Glencar Waterfall. Students engaged in various activities to develop their understanding of how rivers change the landscape. Well done to all students and to Ms McDonald for organising and accompanying the students. 

Transition year robotics students enjoyed some Grand Prix type racing today. They created and coded their cars using the Lego We Do kits. 

3rd Year Coding students created a reaction game using microbits. 

Danny from University Galway spoke to Leaving Certificate students on Monday. Not only did he give an oversight of all courses on offer in Galway but made some excellent points about how different the 3rd level experience is compared to 2nd level. He give great encouragement to students to give it a go. Thank you to and Lynch for […]

Mr Cummins, Mr Donohoe and the LC students with Minister Simon Harris at the World Skills in the RDS on  Thursday 21st September.  A great day was had by all.