What a show! A massive well done to everyone who contributed to making this year’s show one of the best in a very long time. 

The show was opened by Student Council vice-chairperson Alannah Mallon who welcomed everyone and encouraged students to get involved as much as possible. Our excellent presenters Elise Davidson and Dan Sheil kept everything running smoothly and had everyone in stitches with their teacher Christmas list segment. 

Shaun Griffin Mowlds opened the show with a brilliant medley of well known tunes on his keyboard. He was followed by Elliott O’Driscoll who mesmerised the audience with card tricks and also with his rubix cube. Aisling and Niamh Kennedy then closed out the first half with their haunting rendition of ‘Piano Man’ complete with harmonica playing from both girls. After the break, 3 Hazel treated the audience to their rendition of the Nativity complete with props and dancing. Molly Hynes, Jessica Murphy and Ros Ó’Tuama did a spectacular version of ‘Stick Season’ which had the whole gym singing along. Our final act was ‘The 12 Steps of Christmas’ which was a 6th year step aerobics/ dance act in conjunction with their PE teachers Mr King, Ms Dermody and Ms Sinnott. Olive Tutty from 6th year then took to the stage and played a video which she had made with the help of some teachers to show everyone how to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in Irish Sign Language (ISL). After practicing a few times, we all got to our feet and signed ‘Happy Christmas’. Well done to Olive.

It then came time to vote and students had 2 votes each which made up 75% of the final decision. Our judges; Ms Finlay, Mr Gleeson, Ms Whelan, Ms Dermody, Ms Moran and Student Council vice-chairperson Alannah Mallon had the remaining 25%. Whilst votes were counted, the audience were entertained by a group of our talented teachers who treated them to a variety of tunes and had the place rocking. Some of our 1st year boys also took to the stage and gave us their interpretation of ‘Gangnam Style’, we looking forward to seeing this as an act next year! 

Finally then came the all important results. Room 36 by 5 Elm won the door decorating competition. Donal Moore won the ‘Best Dressed’ prize with Ben Kelly taking 2nd place. For our acts, ‘Judges Choice’ was Aisling and Aoife Kennedy. 3rd place went to 3 Hazel with Molly, Jessica and Ros taking 2nd place. 

Our winners were ‘The 12 Steps of Christmas’ who were presented with our perpetual trophy ‘Shelley’s Trophy’ in memory of Shelley Behan who passed away in 2016. We were delighted to have Shelley’s mother Denise present the trophy accompanied by her 3 beautiful grandchildren. 

A massive thank you to Mr Somers, Mr McHugh and their team of helpers for the perfect sound and lighting. Thank you to the Parents’ Association for sponsoring the prize money and to Kevin McEvoy for helping with the lighting. Thank you also to 'Kevin the Carrot' for helping with our judges and our spot prizes. 

A special thank you to the students for their excellent attendance and enthusiastic participation and support of all of the acts. Finally, thank you to our Student Council for their organisation of this event. Every single vote was counted and recounted to make sure the result was accurate and this ammounted to a lot of work in a tight time frame.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas.

Well done 1 Laurel who won the base class sticker challenge and who were treated to a pizza party for their efforts. Stickers are awarded to individual students for positive contribution to class/school and for academic achievement. 1 Laurel accumulated the largest number of stickers this term.

Many thanks to their teachers for their involvement with this worthwhile initiative.  

Well done to our under-16 footballers on their third win in the south Leinster championship today against a very good Creagh College, Gorey side. Carnew started the game with the advantage of a strong wind and made full use of it with a half time score line of 2-4 to 2 points. The second half was a very different affair with Carnew spending large portions of it defending. Special mention to the backs and goal keeper for keeping the opposition from scoring a goal while the forwards scored two points against a strong wind. The end score was Coláiste Bhríde 2-6 to 10 points.

Today’s win guarantees top spot in the group after two previous wins against Tullow and Coláiste Chill Mhantáin. These three results give the players a quarter final to look forward to after Christmas. This match was played in very tough conditions and the work rate and determination of the Carnew boys was to be commended. Well done to coach Mr Hegarty and special thanks to Mr Lambert and Mr Fennell for their help.

Coláiste Bhríde vs Heywood CS

Colaiste Bhride 3-11

Heywood 1-12


Coláiste Bhríde Senior Boys Football Team progress to the South Leinster final after an outstanding win over Heywood Community School.


It was excellent game of football played on Heywood’s astroturf pitch as the venue. CBC and Heywood exchanged scores in the opening minutes, with nothing separating the teams. Two goals before half time secured a five point lead for CBC going in at the break.


Heywood started the second half with menace, clawing the game back to a draw. Both teams took turns in taking the lead, with Heywood leading by a point with ten minutes remaining.


The Coláiste Bhríde team showed immense resilience to score 1-3 in the final moments to secure the victory, along with saving a penalty.


This panel of 45 players have dedicated a lot of time outside of school hours to train in various venues. Well done to all panel members involved on the day. Huge thanks must go to the TY future leaders who have contributed hugely to the team.


They now await to play a South Leinster final in January.

Well done to the panel and their coaches Mr Lambert and Mr Fennell

Fifth year students enjoyed a day in Dundrum yeaterday with their pastoral care team. After a busy first term of their Leaving Cert studies, AOLs and Christmas exams, it was a welcome day out together. Many thanks to the team for organising the trip. Their next outing is a theatre trip to the Gaiety to see a production of Sive by John B. Keane on 1st February. Students study this play as part of their Leaving Cert English course.