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Music Society Open Mic - October Session
Created : 06 Nov 2022, 7:34 AM
Archived : 06 Jan 2023, 12:00 AM
The fervour of anticipation was palpable as the stalls of the Dan Donovan theatre filled on what was a grey and languid October Friday afternoon on the Mardyke. To the south of the building the windswept trees subtly whispered a kind of knowing as, on the northern side, the grey river bulged and coiled against the back of the red bricked exterior. The buzz of electricity crackled as Amps awaited their chrome inputs; snare drums hissed amid the ambient flurry and rush of youthful adrenaline. Eighty-eight black and white keys sat at the ready, silently awaiting their youthful masters to bring an alchemy of touch that would fill the bowels of this great establishment. Impassioned youth. Raw talent. Teamwork and collaboration. Poetic words scored with decadent, yet subtle harmonies. Personal monologues that captivated the imagination. An effervescence of song and spoken word filled the auditorium and in the true Pres spirit of fraternal respect, the crowd punctuated the show with the warmth of grateful applause. And suddenly it was over…Bleary eyed and happy, the crowd filled the labyrinthine pockets of the great school to resume their work… till next time! David O’Riordan youtu.be/wp-YAMuhe6A
Cork Sculling Ladder Success
Created : 24 Oct 2022, 9:39 AM
Archived : 24 Dec 2022, 12:00 AM
Sport
The 51st annual Cork Sculling Ladder took place this weekend on the Marina and there were strong performances across all junior categories from Pres RC scullers. Most notably there was a win for Leo Porion who had an outstanding row which saw him clinch first place in the Men's Junior 15 grade. Leo's time also placed him in the top 20 out of nearly 200 competitors, finishing above a number of older junior and senior athletes. Andrew O'Leary also had a strong row and finished 10th overall and second in the Men's Junior 17 grade, only narrowly missing out on top spot by 3 seconds. Well done to Leo and Andy, and to all the rowers who competed on Saturday and put in such positive performances.
Celebrating Hallowe'en with Art
Created : 18 Oct 2022, 4:01 PM
Archived : 18 Dec 2022, 12:00 AM
Ghostly greetings, from 2nd year Art Students, lots of ability among this group, visit their Gallery and enjoy their selection of All Hallows creatures executed in a variety of media.
Library/ Reading Room Report
Created : 04 Oct 2022, 2:11 PM
Archived : 04 Dec 2022, 12:00 AM
This September in the library we welcomed back our old students with a slew of brand new titles and introduced our First Years to the Reading Room BOOK OF THE MONTH The new school year has seen some students picking up classic titles like 'Kidnapped,' 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'Moby Dick.' However, the most popular book of September came from an author a little closer to home. The first in a seven-book series, Gerard Siggins' 'Rugby Spirit' is a 170 page romp aimed at readers aged 11-13, all about the adventures of a young boy at a rugby-mad boarding school who becomes the star of the school team.- with a little help from the ghost of his grandfather, a former champion rugby player. These books will obviously appeal to any young sports fan and it's clear to see why the students here at Pres love these books so much! With 7 of these books to enjoy, fans will have plenty to keep them interested. Readers looking for more of the same may enjoy Tom Palmer's 'Rugby Academy' series while Andrew Smith's novel 'Winger' is a great choice for older readers looking to move on. All of these books and much much more available at the Library. HALLOWEEN WRITING COMPETITION!! Are you the Prime Minister of sinister? The Archduke of Spook?! Can you write a story scary enough to win a Halloween prize? Send your scariest stories/poems/scripts, typed or written to Ms McKenzie, school librarian, before 27th October. WORD OF THE MONTH : ANACHRONISM - anything that is or seems to be out of its proper time in history.
1st Year Rugby Today
Created : 24 Nov 2022, 1:04 PM
Archived : 26 Nov 2022, 12:00 AM
1st Year
Due to inclement weather, training is cancelled today. All first years are to resume again on Saturday morning as per previous notification.
Munster Schools' Combined Events Success!
Created : 27 Oct 2022, 9:11 AM
Archived : 24 Nov 2022, 12:00 AM
Congratulations to Matthew Wilkins (4th Year), Oscar Naughton (3rd Year) and Jack Sheehan (1st Year), who represented PBC in the recent Munster Schools' Combined Events Championships. All athletes performed admirably, with special mention for both Matthew and Oscar, who finished in the top 10 of their respective age groups. In Combined Events competitions all athletes compete in all 5 events (Hurdles, Shot Putt, Long Jump, 200m and 800m) and earn points based on their performance in each individual event. It's extremely challenging as athletes must be technically proficient in a wide variety of disciplines, so well done all!
Transition Year Social Work and Work experience Dates
Created : 23 Sep 2022, 3:05 PM
Archived : 29 Sep 2022, 8:20 AM
4th Year
Firstly Apologies for the late notice. A full calendar of events for 4th year will be published on the app in the coming week. Social work is due to take place from Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 to Friday, Feb 10 and again Monday, Feb 20, 2023 to Friday, Feb 24, 2023 and should take place in 2 separate locations. There is also 2 full weeks allocated to work experience Tuesday March 21 to Friday March 31 and again the boys should look at 2 different locations or a minimum of different experiences within 1 business. We will meet the boys next week to confirm expectations. Is mise le meas, Brian McMahon.
Bronze Medal at the National Rowing Championships
Created : 18 Jul 2022, 8:36 PM
Archived : 18 Sep 2022, 12:00 AM
Sport
The Rowing Ireland National Championships took place at the National Rowing Centre, Inniscarra this past weekend and our junior 18 squad created some Pres rowing history! The crew of Eoghan Aherne, Ben Mullane, Rex O'Sullivan, Andrew O'Leary, Sam Hernan, Adam Hartley, Darragh Buckley, Leo Porion and cox, Noah Giltinan finished third in the Men's Junior 18 Eight final, the first ever podium finish for the club in this highly competitive event. The crew qualified comfortably from their heat to progress to the final where they faced some stiff competition from boats across the country. Pres came home in the bronze medal position ahead of Methodist College, Belfast and Castleconnell BC, Limerick. St. Joseph's College, Galway and Enniskillen Royal BC, two clubs who have traditionally dominated this event, finished first and second respectively. This is an outstanding result for Pres in a race which showcases the best of Irish rowing talent in the Junior 18 category. What makes it even more impressive is that each member of the boat is underage again next season. Well done to the entire crew, the wider squad and all the coaches for finishing off what has been such a successful season with this fantastic result on the biggest stage. Eoghan Aherne, Andrew O'Leary, Rex O'Sullivan, Ben Mullane and Noah Giltinan also managed to reach the final of the Men's Junior 18 Four where they finished 5th in the country, while the B Four of Darragh Buckley, Adam Hartley, Sam Hernan, Leo Porion and Jack Carroll only narrowly missed out on qualification for the final in the same event. Earlier in the weekend, the Men's Junior 16 Quad of Darrach Fanning, Brian O'Leary, John Neville, Cian Timoney and Jack Carroll had a strong row in their event which bodes well for next season for the young crew. The rowers now take a well earned break until September, apart from Andrew O'Leary and Noah Giltinan who travel to Spain on August 5th to represent Ireland at the Coupe de le Jeunesse as part of the Men's Coxed Four crew. We again wish them the very best of luck.
Noah Giltinan and Andrew O'Leary to represent Ireland in Rowing
Created : 07 Jul 2022, 4:09 PM
Archived : 07 Sep 2022, 12:00 AM
Sport
Congrats to Noah Giltinan and Andrew O'Leary on their selection to represent Ireland at the Coupe de le Jeunesse in Spain on August 6th and 7th. This is a huge honour for the lads and thoroughly deserved. All at Pres Rowing are very proud!!!
PBC RUGBY INAUGURAL GOLF CLASSIC - Message from Mr. William O' Keeffe
Created : 28 May 2022, 10:16 AM
Archived : 28 Jul 2022, 12:00 AM
REMINDER: **There are Tee- Times still available to fill or you might be able to sponsor a tee-box or donate a prize. PBC RUGBY INAUGURAL GOLF CLASSIC DATE: THURSDAY 2ND JUNE 2022 VENUE: DOUGLAS GOLF CLUB TEAM OF 3: STABLEFORD COMPETITION €400 with 3 course dinner. TEE SPONSORSHIP: €100 PLEASE CONTACT: William O'Keeffe 087-9973252 FOR TEE TIMES PAYMENT DETAILS: EITHER PAY ON DAY OR ONLINE: Bank of Ireland, Patrick St., Cork. IBAN IE90 BOFI 902813 1002 4321 BIC BOFI IE 2D