The lovely and intimate setting of the College Library provided the canvas for our talented musicians to express themselves in January’s Lunchtime Concert.
Michael Scott again showed his raw talent with a stunning, self penned piece rich with lyrical emotion.
Michael Dan Lucey electrified the room with his dexterity of play on the Fender Stratocaster and lastly, Robbie Labowicz enchanted the audience with his evocative interpretation of a Chopin classic.
A spellbound audience were again treated to a feast of talent all eloquently tied together by our very capable resident Master of Ceremonies, 6th Yr. student Ruairí Ó Donnchadha.
Well done to all!
We look forward to the next showcasing in February.
Congratulations to our cross-country runners who had great success at the south Munsters.
Conor Graham from first year came top ten in the minors!!
The junior team came 1st overall, qualifying for the Munsters with Eoghan Looney coming 4th despite running an age up!! Euan Wolfe came 6th, another great result.
The intermediate team came 3rd overall, and in doing so qualified for the Munsters with Andrew Hinds coming 3rd and Conor Looney coming 9th.
Some great team and individual performances. Well done to all who took part!
We wish our runners the very best of luck as they prepare for the Munsters.
Congratulations to the Presentation Brothers College Chess Team who won the Cork county Post-Primary Chess Competition, held in SMA Wilton.
The Pres. chess team consisted of four 1st Yr. students. This was an amazing achievement considering all the other schools had older students, some even from 5th Yr.!!
This was a great result for Pres. Chess and all in Pres. are very proud of our young team's achievement. We look forward to more success over the next five years from these young Chess players - no pressure!!!
Photo shows (L - R) Ruan van Gendt, Gabriel Amado, Matthew O’Neill and Tom Philip.
Past Pupil Conor McCarthy (class of 1990) was part of the Power of 1 crew that finished 3rd in the Cross Atlantic Challenge Race. This race is referred to as the world’s toughest rowing race.
This race is a 5000km non-stop race from Europe to America. They set off on December 12th 2024.They had traversed the 5,000km from La Gomera in the Canary Islands in 39 days, 14 hours and 31 minutes.
The crew raised funds for the Children’s Heart Centre, Crumlin, and for Heart Children, Ireland. As they finished, over €420,000 had been raised.
Conor is holding the oar on the right of the picture.
Well done to Conor, all in Pres. are very proud of his achievement!
Ian Wallace from UCC paid a visit to the senior cycle students in PBC this week.
He gave a 1 hour presentation about the Law and Business degree programmes at UCC. These courses offer excellent opportunities for students interested in careers in law, finance, commerce and accountancy. Students can explore pathways that combine legal expertise with business acumen, opening doors to a wide range of professions. For more details, visit www.ucc.ie for further information.
We were delighted to welcome two of our past pupils back to the school this week for an informative lecture.
Dr Andrew Pope, now a senior college lecturer in BIS at UCC, was joined by Ruben Skuse, second-year BIS student to share their experiences and insights into the course and career opportunities in Business Information Systems. The session was highly engaging, and the boys showed great interest, asking thoughtful questions and learning a lot about the potential pathways in this field. It was an inspiring visit that highlighted the success and achievements of our former students.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Helene O'Keeffe from UCC for visiting our 4th year students to speak about the Arts and Humanities 3 year degree course. The session was both informative and inspiring, giving our students valuable insights into the opportunities and pathways this programme offers:
We were delighted to welcome Michelle Power from UCC Quercus Talented Students Programme to our school last week to discuss its prestigious scholarship programme. The session provided students with invaluable insights into the range of scholarships available, the application process, and the incredible opportunities these awards offer for academic, sport and personal growth. Students had the chance to ask questions and learn how they can take steps toward earning a scholarship. It was an inspiring and informative visit, highlighting the pathways to success through hard work and dedication.
We would also like to thank Sean Condon, past pupil of PBC and current Quercus scholar, and Tomas O'Leary, Head of UCC rugby for accompanying Michelle on her visit to PBC.