We are very proud of our two Transition Year Gaeltacht Scholars, James Lambert and Eadaoin Kinsella O'Neill, who have settled into school and community life at Coláiste Ghobnait on Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands.

The two students initially reported that life was very different from home on the Aran Islands. However, they have thrown themselves into all that school and Island life has to offer including playing in music sessions/ceilidhe, football, camogie, fishing, swimming, home cooking and more.

The Gaeltacht scholarship provides recipients with an invaluble immersive experience 'As Gaeilge'. On their return to fifth year in Carnew, these students will have developed all aspects of their use of the language and this will benefit them in their approach to the subject at Leaving Certiificate. We wish them both well and look forward to further reports during the year. 

Congratulations to Johnny Connors, 6th year, who travelled to Latvia to compete at European level in category A boxing. 
Johnny's opponent from Estonia on Saturday, 16th September provided a great challenge in the semi-final. Nevertheless, Johnny's skill and tenaciousness booked him a place in the final the following day.

Johnny kept his Latvian opponent exactly where he wanted him in the final. This ensured him pole position on the podium at the prize giving.

A worthy and well-deserved win at European level boxing for this talented young man.

On Thursday last, our two TY Horticulture classes travelled to the National Botanical Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin where they were given a guided tour and a workshop. They were educated on the history of the gardens, as well as on various collections of plant species from all over the world, and native cultivars.

The workshop included a visit to a replica Viking Age house built entirely from plant materials, a tour of the impressive glasshouses, and students were allowed to taste some species of fruit, vegetables and spices including peppercorns, native crab apples and quinoa.

A great day was had by all. Thank you to Mr. Gleeson and Ms. Dayna Lancaster for organising and to all the teachers who accompanied the TY group. 

On Monday last our TYs travelled to Kilkenny to see "Ger Carey Live! Psycho Spaghetti" and it was an absolute blast! The show had a fun atmosphere that had (almost) everyone laughing and engaged throughout. Kilkenny, with its picturesque surroundings, added to the charm of the day. It was a fantastic experience inside the teenage mind! Thank you to the TY English department for organising and to those who accompanied the students on the trip.

We are delighted to report that our nearly one-hundred and sixty first-year students have completed their first full week in school.

The students met all of their teachers and experienced many new subjects for the first time. The sixth-year Meitheal leaders had a range of fun and engaging activities prepared for the students today during lunch break.

Most importantly, the students are settling well into school life, are having fun and making new friends. 

We welcomed almost 160 new first year students to the school yesterday and it was an action packed and fun-filled day. 

They started with class induction with the pastoral care team followed by group activities organised by the sixth-year Meitheal leaders.

This was followed with a surprise selection of home baking and treats from the canteen.

The students then left the school with their year-head Mr. Holly, class teachers, and Meitheal leaders to partake in a fun walk in the Tomnafinnogue woods.

We look forward to working with this group of students and their parents and guardians over the coming years. 

A large crowd gathered at the bus park at Coláiste Bhríde this afternoon to wish students, partners and friends well before they departed for the Bridge House in Tullamore, Co. Offaly for their debs. No doubt, they have a fantastic night and morning ahead of them!