Dear Parents/Guardians,

Your daughter's Transition Year Graduation will take place this Thursday (15th May) in the school.

It will start at 6:45pm and conclude by 8pm.

We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate your daughter's work and progress this year.

We have moved to a new Facebook page! Our old page will no longer be active after next week, so be sure to follow us at our new home here: Taylor's Hill - Dominican College, Galway

Also, don’t forget to follow our new Instagram for updates and content here: @taylorshillofficial

Stay connected—see you there!

Dear 6th year Parents/Guardians and Students,

We are pleased to share information about the All Ireland Scholarships, a prestigious scholarship scheme established by JP McManus in 2008. This initiative provides financial support to high-achieving students pursuing third-level education.

Each year, 125 scholarships are awarded across the 32 counties of Ireland. Successful recipients in the Republic of Ireland receive €6,750 per year for the duration of their undergraduate studies. To date, 1,924 students have benefitted from this scholarship.

Who is Eligible?

To qualify for an All Ireland Scholarship, students must:
Have attended a non-fee-paying school
Be completing the Leaving Certificate Examination for the first time
Be in receipt of a third-level maintenance grant from SUSI (having applied before the SUSI deadline)
Not be in receipt of any other third-level education scholarship

How to Apply?

There is no application process for this scholarship in the Republic of Ireland. The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science (DFHERIS) works with SUSI and the AIS Trust to identify eligible candidates.

Learn More

We encourage students who may be eligible to watch the videos linked at the end of this post, featuring inspiring stories from past scholarship winners, Sarah Kelly (2021) and Charles Stuart (2009).

For further details, visit allirelandscholarships.com or contact <101>info@allirelandscholarships.com with any questions.

This is an incredible opportunity for students to receive financial support as they embark on their third-level journey. We encourage all eligible students to ensure they meet the criteria and apply for their SUSI grant on time.

Video Links

• All Ireland Scholarship Official Video
• Sarah Kelly 2021 Scholar
• Republic of Ireland Criteria

We look foward to celebrating our 6th Year graduation on Monday.

The details are:

• The graduation mass will start at 4:30pm sharp.
• Due to the limited space available we ask that only two people per student come to the mass.
• There is very little parking space available in the school grounds so those travelling by car will be better parking elsewhere and walking to the school.
• There will be refreshments after the mass.

Well done to the Taylor's chess team who competed in their first chess tournament today.

Twenty-nine schools from the west of Ireland competed and the girls did fantastically on their first competitive outing.

This is a reminder that tomorrow you are all invited to celebrate the diversity of cultures that make up the fabric of our school community.  All students are invited to wear traditional costumes or clothes.  

Dear TY Parent(s)/ Guardian(s),

Your daughter is going on the end of year Transition Year outing to Inis Oírr (Aran Island) on Wednesday 14th May 2025.

The bus will depart school at 9.00am for a 10.30am sailing from Rossaveal to Inis Oírr. The return sailing is at 4.30pm and the bus will return to school at approximately 6.30pm.

Please note if the sailing is cancelled all students will attend a full day at school as normal.

This is a walking tour of the island and will include some beach activities (note: There is no lifeguard on duty on the beach).

All students must be collected from the school upon return at 6.30pm.

If you have any concerns please contact lcreaven@taylorshill.ie

Kind Regards,

Louise Creaven

TY Inis Oírr Trip Organiser

Applications Now Open – Global Ireland Young Leaders Programme 2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs has opened applications for the 2025 Global Ireland Young Leaders programme—an incredible opportunity for Transition Year students across Ireland to explore Ireland’s role in global affairs.

Successful applicants will take part in a three-day immersive programme in Dublin in early May, gaining hands-on experience in diplomacy and international relations. The programme includes interactive workshops, insights into peace and reconciliation efforts, and a visit to an Embassy in Dublin.

How to Apply:

Students can apply by submitting either:

• A written essay (maximum 500 words)
• A video submission (maximum 90 seconds)

This year’s theme: The Importance of Youth Perspectives in Foreign Policy

For full details on the programme, application process, and testimonials from past participants, please click here.