New CCS Photography Club
A new photography club has been formed in CCS under the guidance of Mr Lyons, Ms McMenamin and Mr Cahill. It is hoped that a group of photography enthusiasts across all years can come together every few weeks to develop their interest and skills in all things photography related. New members are welcome, regardless of […]
National success for CCS in ‘Write a Poem Competition
CCS had two winners of the national ‘Write a Poem Competition’ run by the PDST recently. Cian Jefferies (6th year) won 3rd prize in the senior category and Jamie Connell (3rd year) was ‘highly commended’ in the junior category. There were 900 entries so these are worthy achievements. Congratulations to all involved. [Show as slideshow]
TY visit to ‘Fighting Words’ workshop
The 4.5 TY communications class took a trip to Dublin this April. We visited the Roddy Doyle writing centre called ‘Fighting Words’. The students took part in a creative writing workshop facilitated by a small group of writers and post graduate students. Having worked in a group everyone then had the opportunity to write their […]
An Ghaeilge abú i bPobalscoil Charraig Uí Leighin
Chuir Pobalscoil Charraig Uí Leighin isteach ar Ghaelbhratach i mbliana. D’eagraigh coiste ón gceathrú bhliain réimse leathan imeachtaí don scoil go léir chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn i measc na ndaltaí i slí taitneamhach. Choimeád siad fillteán agus chuaigh said faoi agallamh le Conradh na Gaeilge freisin. Is mór an onóir do Roinn […]
Gaisce Trip to Killarney
38 of our fourth and fifth year students spent a few days of their Easter holidays in Killarney as part of their Gaisce Challenges. Both groups climbed Mangerton on friday, saturday 12th of April and just the fifth years climbed Carrauntohill on sunday 13th of April for their respective bronze and silver adventure challenges. Well […]
Fun Walk in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation
On 9th April our second years did a Fun Walk in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation and in memory of their friend Danny Crowley. The lads raised €5385, well done to all [Show as slideshow]
Junior Ladies Football Munster Champions
Munster Champions! On Wed 26th March, the CCS Junior Ladies Football team were crowned Munster champions after a hard fought game held in Glanworth GAA. They beat St Anne’s of Tipperary Town on a score line of 4-8 to 5-3. Ellen Twomey collected the cup on behalf of her elated teammates and Isobelle O Regan […]
All Ireland Basketball Success
All-Ireland Champions!!! A huge congratulations to our U16 boys basketball team who defeated St. Joseph’s of Drogheda 53-51 in a pulsating game of basketball. St. Joseph’s had previously been unbeaten all season and well done to them for a great game! But CCS are now All-Ireland winners. Well done to all involved. You’ve done yourselves, […]
New CCS German and CSPE Websites
German and CSPE have become the latest departments in CCS to launch their own subject sites. They will contain some news, useful tips and resources for CCS students of German and CSPE across all year groups. You can visit the German Website here and CSPE Website here
Young Scientists receive highly commended Ribbon.
Young Scientists receive Highly Commended ribbon. Congratulations to our young scientists who received a highly commended ribbon in the BT Young Scientist competition held in Dublin recently. Their project entitled ” Ireland- A pessimistic nation? ” looked at Ireland’s attitudes to things such as the future of our country, emigration, employment prospects and many other issues. […]