News Page 2005.

Email:
Leon Lynch (Web Master)............stpatscavan@eircom.net

 

 

We remember Ronan Galligan

Ronan, 1982 - 2005

Ronan Galligan who was a pupil of our college from 1997 to 2002 died
as a result of a traffic accident on 16th December.this year.
Ronan came from Poles, Cavan..
News of his sudden death was met with sadness by all who knew him
.
Ronan is sadly missed by his mother Mary, father James, sister Orla,
brother Aidan and and his many friends.

The staff and students of St Patrick's College extend their deepest sympathy to Ronan's family and friends
at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

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Retirement Celebration.

Friday the 16th of December marked another milestone in the history of St Patrick's College. The night brought together all members of the college staff to celebrate the retirement of Mr Patsy Lee (Principal), Mr Raymond Dunne (Careers Councellor), Mrs Frances Galligan (PE Teacher) and Mrs Alice Beirne (College Nurse).

Best wishes to all for a long and enjoyable retirement from all at St Pat's.

Back row left to right; Mr Sean Reilly, (Staff Rep), Dr Liam Mc Niffe, Principal, Mr John O' Shea, Deputy Principal,
Mr Patsy Lee, Retiring Principal, Mr Oliver Galligan, Mr Raymond Dunne, Retiring Careers Councellor,
Front row, left to right; Mrs Ann Lee, Mrs Alice Beirne, Retiring College Nurse,
Mrs frances Galligan Retiring PE Instructor, and Mrs Maura Dunne.

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North Leinster league final success for our Senior Team

Front row: Mr Ray Cullivan (Team Manager), Kevin Smith,Declan Meehan, Martin Dunne, Paddy Brady (Captain), Kieran Greenan, Joshua Hayes, Kyle Duffy, Thomas Flynn,
Middle row: Shane Murphy, Dane O'Dowd, John klusch, Damien O'Reilly, Colm Smith, Danny Anscombe, Declan Mc Kiernan, Killian Monahan, Enda Gaffney, Damien Higgins, Darragh Tighe.
Back row: Brendan Murray, Michael Ward, Daniel Graham, Thomas O'Reilly, James Mc Evoy, Enda Fay, Kevin Lynch, Shane Craig, Philip Moynagh.

St Pat's, Cavan. 2-12, St Pat's, Navan. 0-9.

Congratulations to Mr Cullivan, P.E Instructor and Team Coach and to all members of our College Senior Team on their fantastic win against St Pat's, Navan in the North Leinster Colleges League Final last Friday, Dec 3rd.

Report: Mr Ray Cullivan.
St Patrick's College Cavan senior team created a major shock when they defeated St Patrick's College, Navan in this years North Leinster league final at Kingspan Breffni Park last Friday, Nov 3rd. This was St Pat's Cavan first success at senior colleges level since their famous Hogan Cup victory in 1972.
St Pat's recorded victories over Rockfordbridge, Gormanston and St Mary's Mullingar in the league, before accounting for Community School, Athlone in the semi-final. This was an outstanding display from the Cavan side and should give a major boost to underage football in the county.

St Pat's beat Portlaoise C.B.S. by fourteen points on Wednesday last in the first round of the championship at the Heath in Co Laoise.

The St Pat's Team: D Anscombe, Belturbet, D Higgins, Killeshandra, D Reilly, Belturbet, D Tighe, Killeshandra,
J Hayes, Coothill, T O'Reilly, Killeshandra, C Greenan, Butlersbridge, P Brady, Mullahoran,
D O 'Dowd, Drumbane, C Smith, Coothill, D Mc Kiernan Killeshandra, D Graham, Cavan Gaels,
M Dunne, Cavan Gaels, K Morahan, Drung, E Gaffney, Crosserlough.

Sub Used: S Craig, Cavan Gaels.
Scorers: M Dunne 2-4, C Smith 0-5, D Graham 0-2, K Morahan 0-1.

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Leaving Certificate Fieldtrip to Fermanagh

On the Friday 25th November, twenty four leaving cert students accompanied by their teacher
Ms Gwen Brady, travelled to Derrygonnelly in Co. Fermanagh to complete their geography project. They remained at the Derrygonnelly Field Study Centre for 2 days, studying the river processes of the local River Sillees.
A most productive and enjoyable time was had by all.
Thanks to Mrs Karen Flanagan who was also present during the trip.

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St Patrick's College host Concern Debates

On 17th November , the Concern debates were hosted by St Patrick's College.
St Aidan's Comprehensive Cootehill met Moyne Community School , while the St Pat's debating team met Largy College. The St Pat's team consisting of Michael Hayes, Malachy McKeever, Stephen Hammel and Brian Dooley put forward their points with great confidence and clarity. In spite of the motion being defeated, the St Pat's team were awarded a point for their great efforts. Thanks to all who helped to make it a most successful evening. Best of luck to the team in their next debate in Mid December.

Report; Ms Gwen Brady.

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The St Pat's debating team on left debate with Largy College, Clones.

Mayor of Cavan visits third year C.S.P.E Class

Mr Paddy Conaty, Mayor of Cavan, was the guest of Mr Lavin's third year C.S.P.E. class on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd. He visited the College to talk to the students on his work as Mayor of Cavan and as a public representative over the last 26 years. He also spoke on the Cavan Town Twinning with Jaunay Clan, which he is hoping to reinvigorate, and on how he copes with Parkinson's disease.

Report: c.s.p.e. Class.

Mr Paddy Conaty with Aiden Mc Hugh and class mates.

 

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Third year students visit the sacred site of Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo for their retreat.

Our third year students went to the sacred site of Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo for their retreat. They were facilitated by a professional team led by Fr Frank Fahy. Their programme focused on the human desire to be wanted and accepted for who we are, within an environment which cultivates a positive experience of living faith.
The spiritual side of their nature was exercised by walking Tochair Phaidraig or the "Pilgrim's Walk", a symbol of their faith journey. There was also prayer, reflection and group work.
A truly special experience for all involved.

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Credit Union Poster Competition success for two students.

Cathal Mc Caffrey and Shane Craig attended the prize giving cermony of the Co Cavan Credit Union Poster Competition on Wednesday 16th Nov.
Cathal was awarded second prize in U15 category and Shane's entry won him first prixe in the senior section and a place in the next round of the competition.
Congratulations to both boys on their well deserved success.

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Debating Team have success in first debate.

L-R Brian Dooley, Michael Hayes, Mark Geelan, Malachy Mc Keever.

Before the mid-term break, the College Debating Team won their first debate, defeating St Aiden's Comprehensive, Coothill. The motion for the Concern debate was, that "Overseas aid to the developing countries does more harm than good". The team successfully opposed this.
The debating panel includes: Michael Hayes,
Brian Dooley, Malachy Mc Keever, Mark Geelan, Stephen Hammel and Patrick Kelly.
Teachers involved are Ms Gwen Brady,
Mrs Karen Flanagan and Ms Annmarie Madden.

Report; Ms Gwen Brady.

 

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Fifth Year Students visit College View nursing home.

On Friday last some of our fifth year students visited the residents of College View Nursing Home. They spent the afternoon with the residents, participating in mass, celebrated by Fr John Gilhooly and afterwards they entertained by playing a selection of Traditional Irish music pieces.

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Rannafast Finalists 2005-06

Omagh CBS 2-8, St Patrick's College 0-6.
St Pat's Cavan Rannafast team failed in their effort to regain the cup which the college had last won in 2002. However the Cavan boys can be very proud of their achievement in reaching the final and beating top class opposition on the way.
The St Pat's players played extremely well, giving their all, however the Omagh boys got vital scores at the right time, particularly, the goal after half time. This score put Cavan six points in arrears at this stage and
a well organized Tyrone side defended in numbers from then on, making scores hard to get.
However the Cavan side battled bravely to the end. A number of these players will now join the Senior Squad for the North Leinster League, where hopes are high on reaching the semi-final stage. The senior side will compete in the Leinster Championship, where they will play Portlaoise CBS in early December.

Report: Mr Ray Cullivan.(Team trainer)

(l-r front row) Thomas O' Keeffe, Brian Gurhy, Daniel Graham, Joshua Hayes, Captain,
Damien Kellegher, Patrick Heslin, Darragh Doonan, Donal O' Connor
(l-r centre row) Niall Murray, Brendan Murray, Robert Maloney-Derham, Conor Mc Clarey,
James Mc Evoy, Liam Cooke, Paul Lynch, Darragh Tighe, Mark Kelly, Niall Smith.
(l-r back row) Oisin Henry, Philip Mc Ardle, Conor Mc Entee, Noel Brady, Niall Mc Dermott,
Rory Breslin, Enda Fitzpatrick, Kevin Tierney, Oisin Minagh, Laurence Brady.

St Patrick's College Rannafast Details.
Line Out. J Mc Evoy, D Kellagher, N Gurhy, O Henry, B Murray, O Minagh, P Lynch, J Hayes,
D Graham, C Mc Entee, N Mc Dermott, T O' Keefe, C Mc Clarey, N Brady, N Murray.

Subs. E Fitzpatrick, M Kelly, K Tierney, T Reilly.

Some Photographs from the game.

 

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Fifth Year Student designs Ramor Theatre Poster for upcoming Christmas Play

Congratulations to Michael Hayes 5th year student on his poster design for the forth coming production of The Snow Child, which will be performed by the Livin Dred Theatre Company in Ramor Theatre from the 9th to the 21st of December.

The play, adapted by Deirdre Kinahan and directed by Padraic Mc Intyre, is based on a Russian folk tale which tells the story of an eldery couple, Aongus and Martha, who always wanted a child and how one day Aongus carves a beautiful girl, Bán from snow. Add in the three gods Sneachta, Gaoithe and Fuair and two friends Liam and Katie and you have a wonderful story of joy, mystery and mischief.

The show is aimed at children aged 5 - 12.

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First Year students celebrate Mass

Parents, students and teachers enjoying a chat in the canteen afterwards.

Our First year students were joined by their parents/guardians and teachers on the occasion of their year mass. The theme of which was "New Beginnings" and was celebrated by our chaplain Fr Loughlain Carolan.
Students took an active role in the mass with readings, offertory and prayers of the faithful. The college choir and band under the directorship of Mr Tackney enhanced the evening with beautiful music.
Afterwards, everyone had a cup of tea and got an opportunity to meet each other and the first year teachers.
Special thanks must go to all who worked behind the scenes, students, care-taking staff, office staff and teachers who made it an enjoyable evening for everyone.

 

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Ms Marie Henry takes over as new Guidance Counsellor.

We welcome Ms Marie Henry as our new Guidance Counsellor. Marie, who has been previously teaching
French, Irish and Maths is pictured accepting the keys to her office from retiring Guidance Counsellor,
Mr Raymond Dunne.
We wish Marie every success in her new position.

Ms Henry can be contacted at 049-4361888 or
e-mail, mariehenry@stpatscavan.com

 

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We remember Anthony Smith

Anthony, 20th August 1984 - 11th September, 2005

Anthony Smith who was a pupil of our college from 1997 to 2002 sadly died as a result of a car accident on 11th Sept.this year.
Anthony came from Castlerahan and was studying Art at Athlone Institute of Technology, having completed his Leaving certificate in 2002. He was a prefect during the year 2001-02 and was involved in fund raising for the Concern fast in that year. News of his sudden death was met with sadness by all of us.
Anthony is sadly missed by his mother Mary, father Tony, and sisters, Helena, Linda, Jolene, Ann Marie and Cathy and his many school friends.

The staff and students of St Patrick's College extend their deepest sympathy to Anthony's family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

 

 

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September 2005 marks yet another new era in the history of St Patrick's College.

The 29th of August marked the retirement of Mr Patsy Lee as Principal of our college and appointment of Dr Liam Mc Niffe as our new Principal.
August also saw the retirement of long standing members of staff, Mr Raymond Dunne, Guidance Councillor, Mrs Frances Galligan, Physical Education Instructor and Mrs Alice Beirne, College Nurse.

Mr Patsy Lee.
Mr Lee joined the college staff in 1967 and over the past thirty-eight years, his dedication to the college, staff and students has been appreciated by all who have had the pleasure of working alongside him and the hundreds of students who have attended his classes. Since that time, he has taught English, Latin, PE, and Art. Apart from his excellent record as a teacher, he trained students in athletics and helped football coaches prepare teams for matches. He was also involved in the production and set design of many musicals and was instrumental in the re-introduction of the student snooker room. Radio broadcasting has been part of Patsy's life for many years, a passion which he passed on to students here in the college, giving them valuable experience in the production of radio programmes and documentaries. He took up the position of Deputy Principal in September 2000 and as Principal in 2004.
We wish Patsy every happiness in his retirement.

Mr Raymond Dunne
Ray Dunne is also a past student of the College, leaving with a Mc Rory medal in 1963 and returning to teach Irish, Latin, History and Geography in 1969.Over the past thirty six years Ray has been involved in many school activities ranging from lighting design and technician for musicals, organising our College European Day in 1994 and more recently fundraising for the installation of flood lighting, drainage and an all weather track for senior pitch. 1974 saw the appointment of Ray as Careers/Guidance Councillor to St Pat's. Over the intervening years his door has always been open to all students looking for advice about subject choices and career direction. He is currently preparing the 25th edition of "Applying to College", formerly known as College Guide, which is published nationally and has proved to be an invaluable resource to students countrywide for many years.
We wish Raymond every happiness in his retirement.

Frances Galligan joined our staff in 1972. Since then she has taught Physical Education and Religion. Her commitment to College life has been appreciated on many levels, from her roles in sport, musicals and fundraising for College facilities. Indeed, she first entered St Pat's three years earlier, in 1969 to choreograph for the first musical which was staged in the then new assembly hall. Since that time the overwhelming success of the college musicals has not only been appreciated by the many audiences they enthralled, but also by the hundreds of students - musicians, set builders, dancers, painters, back-stage crews, chorus and main characters, who gained a great sense of achievement from their involvement.

Mrs Frances Galligan visiting Paris with a group of third year students

In all, Frances has been involved in 50 musicals, between Town Hall productions, Pantomimes and St Pat's. She also played a major role in our College European Day and with our fundraising for the all weather soccer pitch, all weather athletics track and drainage on senior pitch. She also travelled to many destinations in Europe with our school tours every Easter. Frances also accompanied students to Luxemburg to choreograph a drama staged for Schools European Day, called "Cassandra's Story".
We wish Frances every happiness in her retirement.

 

Alice Beirne came to St Patrick's College in 1997 to take up the position of College Nurse. Up until 2002 when boarding ceased she provided excellent care to over two hundred boarders and five hundred day-boys. Since 2002 she has run the infirmary on a part-time basis. Alice was always welcoming and interested in the students welfare and her friendly caring nature was often the best tonic needed to cure some ailments.
We wish Alice the very best in her retirement.

 

Dr Liam Mc Niffe
Dr Liam Mc Niffe took up his position as Principal of St Patrick's College on August 29th. He is a native of Ballinamore, Co Leitrim, and like Patsy, is also a past pupil of the college. He sat his Leaving Certificate in 1974, the year of our Centenary celebrations. He has been teaching English and History at Eureka Secondary School, Kells, Co Meath since 1979.
We extend a warm welcome to Dr Mc Niffe and wish him every success with his new position as our School Principal.

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St. Patrick's College Traditional Irish Group win 1st prize.

St. Patrick's College Traditional Irish Group won 1st prize in the Celtic small ensemble competition in the 59th International music Eisteddfod in Llangollen, North Wales.
This music festival was founded in 1947 with the aim of bringing the countries of the world together following the horrors of the second world war. Such is the success of this festival that it was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 by HRH Prince of Wales. This year over fifty countries were represented in the various competitions. The week long festival is a feast of culture and colour as all competitors parade their county's costumes and instruments.

Photo of the winners of the Celtic Small Ensemble at the 59th International Music Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales last Friday. Directed by Ciaran Tackney.
L - R PJ Kennedy, Darryl Dolan, Patrick King, Declan Mc Goldrick, Barry Leonard, and Luke Ward (of the 2004 class) Brian Sheils, Justin Ward, Malachy Mc Keever, Ruairi Crowe and Donal Mc Goldrick

On Tuesday 5th July, members of the Traditional Irish Group and the Jazz band of St. Patrick's College set off with the Irish Variety Ensemble for Llangollen. They undertook a hectic schedule of competitions and concerts until they returned to Ireland the following Sunday. On Friday the Irish Traditional group competed in the Celtic Small Ensemble competition against groups from Scotland, Wales, Asturias and The Isle of man. The group performed very convincingly to the 2000 strong audience and beat the second placed Welsh entry by seven marks with a score of 92%. The group were highly commended by the judging panel for their "very assured technical virtuosity". Their performance also featured on the Channel 4 Wales coverage of the festival.

The Traditional Irish Musicians from St. Pat's celebrate their win in the Celtic Small Ensemble competition

Henry Foster (Clarinet) Brian Sheils (Trumpet), PJ Kennedy & Donal Mc Goldrick (Flute) all Members of the College Jazz Band joined forces with the Irish Variety Ensemble Orchestra where they took third prize in the Celtic Massed Ensemble competition. Gavin Canning, Patrick King (violin),
Mark Geelan (Tin Whistle) and Ruairi Crowe (concertina) also members of the traditional Irish group performed with the Irish Variety Ensemble Dancing Group in a series of concerts and dance competitions throughout the week.

P J Kennedy plays Flute.

Barry Leonard B Acc and Luke Ward Bouzouki.

Darryl Dolan, Barry Leonard, Luke Ward, Declan Mc Goldrick, Justin Ward and Donal Mc Goldrick rehearse in the summer sunshine in Llangollen

Brian Sheils, Bodhran.

The St. Patrick's College group with the Irish Variety Ensemble from Dublin.

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Poetry award for St Pat's Student

Congratulations to Colum Smith, Second Year student, who was presented with a Highly Commended Certificate for his poem at the Cavan Crystal/Windows Poetry Competition, . An Awards ceremony took place in Cavan Crystal Hotel on June 2nd where students were presented with their awards. There were over 2000 entries in the competition.

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First Year Sports Day a great success
The First Year Sports Day took place on Thursday May 26th. A busy day began shortly after 9 with heats in athletics, followed by knockout competitions in soccer, basketball and tug-o-war.
After 11 the novelty events got underway and the challenging obstacle course proved to be the highlight.
The athletics finals were held in the afternoon and the activities drew to a close with the Gaelic final for the Fr. Dan Gallogly Cup. On behalf of the G.A.A. Caroline Crowe presented the Cup and togs and socks to the winning team.
Mr. Lee and Mr. J.J. Reilly presented the other prizes. Killian Brady was presented with a trophy as the overall sports star in First Year. Mr. Lee thanked the teachers who helped to make the occasion such a success and special tribute was paid to the 4th year student's committee who helped organize the event.

Team Captain John Teague receives the
Fr Dan Gallogly Cup from Ms Caroline Crowe,
County GAA Coaching Officer.

A special tribute was paid to the 4th year student's committee who organized the event.
Front:.(left to right) are: Gerard Rudden, Brian Shiels, Patrick Kelly, Danny Flynn, Fionan Reilly, Marc Geelan.
Back Row (left to right)are: Dane O'Dowd, Justin Ward, Bernard Martin,Ronan Farrelly,MichaelHayes,
Mark Maguire and Michael Ward

Brian Grogan leads the pack in the 1500mtrs.
Also in photo (l-r) are Mark O' Reilly, Killian Brady (winner),
Conor Reilly (second place), Samuel Brady, and Donal Mc Goldrick

Ms Marie Henry (sports day co-ordinator), Mr Patsy Lee,
Killian Brady, Sports Person of the day and Mr JJ o'Reilly.
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Celebration Mass with our Fifth Years
Tuesday night last May 24th was a night of celebration for our Fifth Year classes, their teachers and families. Everyone gathered in the Cathedral for mass which was celebrated by Fr Ray Brady. Afterwards there was a special awards ceremony where the students were presented with their awards before we returned to the College for a chat and cup of tea.
Special thank's must go to all the students who participated in the cermony and to their teachers and caretaking staff who helped out with the preparations.
Good luck to you all with your forthcoming exams and life outside St Pat's.

Pictured front are Thomas Flynn, Declan Mc Govern, back: Pauric Tully and Fintan Crowe who were presented with their Student of the Year Awards after their Celebration mass at the Cathedral on Tuesday night.
These awards were sponsored by Cavan Cradit Union.

Pictured at our Leaving Certificate End of Year mass and presentations are this years Prefects receiving their awards. Left to right: Padraig Tully, Ronan Costello, Frank Crowe, Owen Leddy, Gary Mc Enroe.
Mr John O' Shea (Deputy Principal), Derek Hatchett, Thomas Flynn, Niall Galligan, Alvin Galligan,
Fimbar Gurhy and Mr Patsy Lee (Principal).

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An Gaisce, The President's Award.An Gaisce, The President's award has been running in St Patrick's College for a nunber of years. This year fifteen Leaving Certificate students were presented with their medals at their graduation ceremony held on Tuesday in the Cathedral. Four students were awarded with silver medals while there were eleven students presented with bronze.

In photo l-r front: Dallan Mc Cormac, Joseph Moore, Miss Gwen Brady (co-ordinator), Jim Cooney,
Gearoid O' Donoghue.
Back row: Niall Brady, James Mc Nally, Jamie Cross, Shane Craig, Thomas Flynn, James Brown,
Conor Flemming, Niall Galligan and Thomas Sheridan. Absent from photo: Jonathan Clarke.

Cavan Monaghan U 18 Soccer League Final.

Largy College 2, St Patrick's College,1

Largy College, Clones became Cavan-Monaghan League Champions for the second year running when they defeated St Patrick's College on Tuesday last May 24th.
St Patrick's College were slow to settle into the game, with Largy dominating play in the first half. Largy were 2-0 up by half time, both goals resulting from free-kicks.
St Pat's rallied well in the second half and dominated the play. St Pat's pulled one back when Shane Kelly sent abeautiful diagonal cross-field ball to Enda Gaffney who controlled it perfectly and blasted the ball past the Largy keeper. However, the equaliser never came and Largy held on to take the cup.
St Pat's Team: Terry Smith, James Browne, Garry Sheridan, Patrick Brady, Derrick Hatchett, Enda Gaffney, Michael Higgins (Capt), Shane Craig, Shane Kelly, Paul Urbanski and Ronan Costello.
Subs: Alvin Galligan, Dallan Mc Cormac, Garry Reilly, Cathal Hanley and Dereck Connolly.
(Report: Mr Sean Reilly, Team Coach.)

Fionan's great achievements in the Ulster Schools Track and Field Finals.

Fionan O'Reilly, fourth year student, came fourth in the Ulster Schools Track and Field Finals, 1500 mtrs, on Saturday May 21st. in the Antrim Forum.
This is the highest achievement in atrack and field event since those of past pupil Frank Brady back in the late sixties. Hopefully, as Fionan has another year in St Pat's, his talent in this event will go from strength to strength.
Congratulations Fionan on this magnificant achievement.
(Report Mrs Frances Galligan: P.E Instructor)

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Cavan Schools Junior Badminton Competition winners.The Cavan Schools Junior Badminton Competition was held recently in the Cavan Sports Complex. Over one hundred schools from around the county took part in the competitions. The St Pat's teams coached by Mrs Frances Galligan, did themselves proud throughout the competition. Two members of the team, Darragh Tighe and Thomas Kenny went on to become overall winners.

Left to Right: Darragh Tighe, Stephen Rudden,
Thomas O' Keeffe, Thomas Kenny, Patrick King,
Padraig O' Reilly and Anthony Reilly.
(Absent : Aaron Brady.)

Pictured on right are Darragh Tighe and Thomas Kenny who claimed First Prize in the Cavan Schools Junior Badminton Competition

Dalton Cup, (under Thirteen and a half) Ulster Colleges.

Following St Pat's heroic displays in the Corn na nÓg (under fifteen and a half), Competition, pictured below,it was left to the Dalton team to make an impression in the Ulster Colleges football.
After a shakey start with defeats to St Macartan's, Donaghan and St Pat's, Armagh, the St Pat's boys got back to winning ways with impressive victories over St Piu's, Magherafelt, St Pat's, Dungannon and St Michael's, Enniskillen. This earned them a place in the quarter-final against
Abbey C.B.S.
Despite a sterling performance, St Pat's were defeated by four points.
Hopes are high that they can improve on their performance in next year's Competition.


St. Pat's (Cavan) Corn na nOg team.
Conor Harten (Mullahoran); Killian Brady (Mullahoran), Thomas O'Reilly (Mullahoran), Alan Smith (Ballinagh); Matthew O'Kane (Drumalee), Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels), Marc Leddy (Cavan Gaels); Niall McDermott (Ballinagh) capt., Kevin Tierney (Ballyhaise); Thomas Moore (Ballinagh),
Tomas O'Keeffe (Drumalee), Colm McKenna (Laragh Utd.); Packie Leddy (Redhills), Niall Smith (Cavan Gaels), Michael Brady (Mullahoran).Also in photo is Mr JJ O'Reilly, Team Trainer.

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Senior Soccer League Final
In a hard fought game in the Senior Soccer Final the Third Year team came out worthy winners in the end
by 13 goals to 5 .
The turning point came early on when Paul Urbanski got sent off for a handball offence. The third years then controlled the game and came up with great scores from Martin Dunne, Kevin Smith and Rory Braiden.
Credit is due to the Fifth Year team who battled hard and played sportingly throughout the rest of the game.
It was one of the most sporting and entertaining games of the entire competition.
( Report: Damien Higgins)

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Poetry Awart goes to Second Year Student.Congratulations to Ahmed Asad on securing joint 3rd place in the English Learning Support Service National Poetry Competition, for his poem, "Diamond".
Ahmed was presented with his award at a cermony in Portlaoise on 17th May,
Pictured on right is Ahmed with his presentation and his English teacher, Ms Mary Briody.

Mounted in a jewellers window
You seduced my helpless eye,
Capturing my gaze with your clean-cut smile,
Your twinkling wink, dazzling me with your fire,
Your internal inferno.
Paralysed by your beauty,
Wildly entranced by your figure,
I gazed upon your finely cut body
as I blasted out an array of rainbows
Onto the glass separating you and I.
How I would love to hold you as my own.
To me, precious Diamond,
You are much more than just sparkle and stone.

Ahmad Asad.

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Agricultural Science Students visit Ballyhaise College.

Pictured recently at the Ballyhaise Agricultural College open day are the Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science class of 2004-05
with their teacher Mr Edward O' Callaghan,
(on right of photo)

Teachers bow out of Senior Soccer Leagues.

The Third year student team comprised of:
Cyril Reilly,(Captain)
John Lynch, Cormac Donnelly,
Michael Conaty and Niall Ghury.

John Lynch, third year, scores the last goal of the game, minutes before the final whistle. Also in picture are Mr John Ghury and Mr Sean Reilly.

The Teachers team put up a brave fight this week in their quest for a place in the senior soccer leagues final only to be narrowly beaten in what was an evenly contested match. Despite the final score of 3-0, both sides seemed to be evenly matched with quite a few opportunities to score narrowly missed on both sides.

Fourth and Fifth Year students visit IMMA and The National Gallery.

Pictured below are from left to right:
John Coyle, Bobby Brady, Pearse Deevey, James Reilly,
Mr O' Shea, Cathal Hanley, Daniel Sweeney, Simon Sweeney,
Shane Craig, Felix Cropp, Jamie Cross, Finn Keenan,
Hossam Hamada, Edward Mackey, Shane O' Reilly, Michael Hayes, Rory Mc Grath and Barry Mc Hugh.

Fourth and Fifth year students from the Art Department of St Patrick's College, with their Art teacher Mr Leon Lynch and Mr John O' Shea (Deputy Principal) visited The Irish Museum of Modern Art and The National Gallery of Ireland on Wednesday, where they were given a guided tour of the exhibits.
The students found the exhibition at IMMA, by American artist Laurie Anderson very engaging.
Performance artist, musician, poet, writer and visual artist, all rolled into one would best characterise her exhibition, titled "The Record of the Time". It comprised over 80 works, including installation, audio, video and art objects. The work on view in this exhibition was for the main part sculptures married to sound, with violin, and words, playing a major part.

In the afternoon our visit to the National Gallery included works by Yeats, Monet, Picasso and Caravaggio.
Seeing "The Arrest of Christ" by Caravaggio was a real highlight for the students.

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Battle of the Bands at St Pat's.
Four bands battled it out for the a prize fund of €300 in the College Assembly Hall recently. Sound checks were held the previous evening which ensured a night where every performance ran to schedule.
The winning band call themselves "Sid and the Filchers". Their performance showed a group of musicians oosing with talent and a stage presence which rivals that of many professional bands today.

Photo Shows l-r: Joe Moore- lead guitar, Liam Allen-vocals,
Finn Keenan-drums, Dallan Mc Cormack-rythm guitar,
Tom Lennon-bass guitar.

Students visit Munich

This years school tour included visits to Munich, The Deutches Museum, BMW Museum,
Olympic Stadium and Dachau Concentration Camp.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip for all despite the cold weather.

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Junior Soccer final

The SRC Junior Soccer Final was played out last Monday between St Mathew's and St Luke's. It turned out to be a very competitive game especially in the first half. Towards the end of the second half St Mathew's forged ahead with several late goals. Overall it was a very enjoyable game and congratulations must go to both teams and the committee of the SRC for a well organised event.

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Runners Up
Paul Mc Kiernan, Rory Braiden, Killian Gaynor,
Cian Byrd, Patrick Heslin...................................................................Winning Team
..................................................................................................................Jason Donoghue, Barry Mc Ardle, Michael Sexton,
..................................................................................................................Noel Brady, Daniel Graham.
..................................................................................................................Cian Byrd, Patrick Heslin

 

 

Schools Cross Country District U17 Winner.

Fionan O'Reilly, fourth year student, came first out of a field of 80 in the under 17 cross country schools district event recently.
This win qualifies Fionan to go forward to the Ulster Schools Cross Country Finals.
Congratulations Fionan on this fine achievement.

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Technology Teachers of Ireland Honour St Pat's Student.

Shane Kelly, 4th Year student with his Technical Graphics teacher Mr Eddie Duffy, pictured at the Technology Teachers of Ireland Conference, Carlow where Shane was presented with a special award for achieving 2nd place in his Junior Certificate Technical Graphics Higher Level Examination, 2004.
Over 15,000 students took part in this examination.
This is the second time in three years that a student from St Patrick's College has earned such an award.

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Traditional Irish Group invited to participate at 59th Music Festival in Wales.

The College Traditional Irish Group have been invited to participate in a competition with the
Irish Variety Ensemble at the 59th Music Festival in Llangollen, North Wales from the 5th to
the 10th July next. This festival is a very established and renowned one. It attracts entries from
many parts of the world including Russia, America and South Africa. .

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Ulster Colleges - Corn na nOg.

St. Patrick's College, Cavan's hopes of reaching this season's Corn na nOg final ended in disappointment on Friday 25th February when they were narrowly defeated by St. Pat's, Dungannon in a high-scoring semi-final played at the Tempo, Co. Fermanagh venue. The final score was 1-13 to 2-8 in favour of the Tyrone college.

It all looked promising for the Cavan college in the opening half and with the wind at their backs they led at the interval by 2-6 to 1-3. Indeed, towards the end of the first quarter the Cavan college looked to be in a commanding position leading by nine points to nil - 2-3 to 0-0 - and completely dominating the game.
Then the Dungannon side got a lifeline when they were awarded a penalty which rebounded off the crossbar but was finished to the net. This gave them the break they needed and they went in at the interval trailing by 2-6 to 1-3.
The Dungannon side tightened up considerably in the second-half and hitting their opponents on the break they slowly but surely reduced the leeway. Indeed, in the closing minutes the sides were level three times, before the Dungannon side pulled away with two late points for a narrow win in injury-time.

Scorers for St. Pat's, Cavan were - Niall Smith 1-1, Kevin Tierney 1-1, Tomas O'Keeffe 0-3, Niall McDermott,
Colm McKenna and Packie Leddy 0-1 each.

St. Pat's (Cavan)
Conor Harten (Mullahoran); Killian Brady (Mullahoran), Thomas O'Reilly (Mullahoran), Alan Smith (Ballinagh); Matthew O'Kane (Drumalee), Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels), Marc Leddy (Cavan Gaels); Niall McDermott (Ballinagh) capt., Kevin Tierney (Ballyhaise); Thomas Moore (Ballinagh), Tomas O'Keeffe (Drumalee), Colm McKenna (Laragh Utd.); Packie Leddy (Redhills), Niall Smith (Cavan Gaels), Michael Brady (Mullahoran).
Also in photo is Mr JJ O'Reilly, Team Trainer.

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Fourth Year student Luke Hennessy wins trip to European Parliament in Strasburg.

Congratulations go to Luke Hennessy, a fourth year student at St Patrick's College who has won a trip to the European Parliament in Strasburg. He is to participate in Euro Scola, a Youth Parliament while there.

Luke took part in The Graduate online information quiz. Not only did he win his trip, but Luke's success is further shared by the college, who will recieve €500 worth of Dell computer equiptment, sponsored by the National Children's Office.

This competition runs until the end of April at www.graduate.ie

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€2,500 raised for Tsunami Appeal.

Students of the college held a No Uniform day recently in aid of the Tsunami Disaster Appeal. The event was organised by Miss Gwen Brady
with the support of teachers, Prefects and Class Seniors.

€2,500 was donated by the students to UNICEF

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The students suggested that an extra euro would be donated if some of the teachers came into school in the uniform. This generous suggestion was taken up by nine of the staff and provided a good opportunity for students to "check our school uniforms".

Front l-r : Ms Derval Carolan, Miss Annmarie Madden, Miss Gwen Brady, Mr Leon Lynch.
Back l-r:: Mr Shane Carthy, Ms Marie Henry,
Mr Eoghan Mullooly, Ms Karen Gornall,
Mr Edward O'Callaghan.

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