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U16 boy's Mile All-Ireland Champion - Tullamore Co. Offaly
Created : 02 Jun 2018, 4:47 PM
Archived : 04 Aug 2018, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to Nkemjika Onwumereh and Seán Donoghue who were competing in the Irish Life Health All Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships in Tullamore this afternoon. It has been a fantastic year for both students. Today, Nkemjika won silver in the U15 boy's 100m sprint final. Seán ran in the U16 boy's mile where he set a new Irish school's record of 4 min 26 secs beating the current record by 5 seconds. Also representing St Dominic's College, Alison Burke was the winner of the senior girls hurdles improving on her 3rd place finish last year. It caps of a great year for all who have represented their schools in athletics, track and field and cross country. Our thanks to Mr Burke who coordinates all our athletes, Mary McKenna from Celtic DCH who is a constant support to the schools and students and to Metro/St Brigid's and all the clubs who are encouraging of so many young athletes. Best wishes to all in their Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations and continued success in athletics throughout the Summer.
Easter Raffle 2018
Created : 19 Mar 2018, 6:04 PM
Archived : 19 May 2018, 12:00 AM
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, during lunch break for the Easter Raffle. The raffle is being organised by the TY Garden Club and all proceeds will go towards garden projects that they have planned for this year. 1st prize is an Easter hamper. 2nd prize a jar of Jelly Beans and 3rd prize is a jar of wine gums. Tickets are priced at €1 each. The draw will take place on Friday.
Parent's Council: Fundraising Event: - Dunnes Stores, Finglas
Created : 08 Dec 2017, 11:49 AM
Archived : 08 Feb 2018, 12:00 AM
Parent's Council: Christmas Raffle - Lots of Prizes to be won
Created : 08 Dec 2017, 11:47 AM
Archived : 08 Feb 2018, 12:00 AM
U15 Hurling Champions - St Thomas Castleknock
Created : 17 Nov 2017, 9:34 AM
Archived : 17 Jan 2018, 12:00 AM
Last weekend St Thomas Castleknock GAA club won the U15 Dublin (A and C) hurling championships. A special word of congratulations to Matthew Byrne (4 Ciaran) who is a member of the team.
European Science Olympiad - IREUSO
Created : 13 Nov 2017, 1:00 PM
Archived : 13 Jan 2018, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to Dónal McGuinness who won the silver medal in Biology at the European Science Olympiad on Saturday in DCU. He now goes into the second round of the competition, with the other 11 medal winners, where the final team of 6 finalists, 2 from each discipline (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) will be selected to represent Ireland in Slovenia in late Spring 2018. A special word of thanks to Dónal's teachers for the encouragement they have given him throughout the years and continue to do so. It is a fantastic achievement for Dónal and brings great pride to his family and school. We wish him continued success in all that he does.
Mid-term Tour - Italy
Created : 06 Nov 2017, 2:28 PM
Archived : 06 Jan 2018, 12:00 AM
79 junior students and accompanying teachers enjoyed a very pleasant four day school tour during the mid-term break. The first day of the tour, following meeting in Dublin airport at 3.40am for their flight, included visits to the Colosseum in Rome, The Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish steps. The second day set the students on their way to visit Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. There was a return to Rome where the wonders of St Peter's square and Vatican city were admired by all on day three. Finally, Gladiator school and some shopping in Parco Leonardo shopping centre rounded off a very successful visit for all concerned. Our thanks to Ms Coyle who organised the tour and all the teachers who were on hand throughout.
Alliance Francaise - French Debating
Created : 06 Nov 2017, 2:09 PM
Archived : 06 Jan 2018, 12:00 AM
Well done to David Phelan, Ben Casey, Jack Curran and Ryan O'Rourke who took part in a French debating competition in the Alliance Francaise on the 24th October. They debated the motion 'Il faudrait interdire les zoos', but unfortunately, were beaten by Blackrock College. Congratulations to Ryan O'Rourke who won the award of 'Meilleur Orateur' on the night.
Christmas Raffle - St Declan's College Parents Council
Created : 23 Oct 2017, 11:57 AM
Archived : 23 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
The Parents Council are running a ‘Christmas Raffle’ as a fundraiser for St. Declan’s College. Would you be in a position to donate a Prize suitable for teenage lads towards the raffle? Or Could you give a donation towards the purchase of suitable prizes? All support is greatly appreciated. Please contact parentscouncil@st.declanscollege.ie
Conferral of Honorary Doctorates - President Bill Clinton
Created : 22 Oct 2017, 4:54 PM
Archived : 22 Dec 2017, 12:00 AM
On Tuesday 17th October a Transition Year student, Dean Ennis, was invited to the Conferral of Honorary Doctorates in the Helix Theatre, DCU. This is where three famous faces would receive honorary degrees in their specific fields from the university. The famous faces were Dr. Martin Naughton KBE, Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy and President Bill Clinton. Professor Patrick Flood started to talk about Dr Martin Naughton's background and how he got to where he is today. Then Dr Martin Naughton received his doctorate and signed his name in the Roll of Honour. Dr Emer Ní Bhrádaigh followed the same procedure with Sr Stanislaus Kennedy and she signed her name into the Roll of Honour. Then Professor Gary Murphy talked about how President Bill Clinton got to where he is today and the President signed his name in the Roll of Honour. After each recipient was conferred with their doctorate they gave a speech about their work for which the honour was bestowed. The ceremony concluded with music as all of the professors and the three recipients left together in orderly procession.