Congratulations to Past Pupils, Ben O'Connor and Danny Sheahan who played important roles in Ireland's hard fought victory over Italy in the U-20's Six Nations at Musgrave Park.

Ben was awarded 'Man of the Match' for his starring role. 

All in Pres. are very proud of both Ben and Danny and we wish them and all the Ireland U-20 squad the very best of luck for the remainder of the Six Nations. 

Cillian for the Oscar? SuperValu Park, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the Athletic Grounds or just the 'The Park'? AI and the classroom? Our transition year students on the podcast have been busy this month compiling Episode 2 of this season's PBC podcast and are delighted to be streaming a brimful and eclectic magazine show for out devoted followers.

We trialled our new ZoomH6 recorder on the streets of Cork as we went downtown to gauge the Cork public's opinons on the controversial renaming of Páirc Uí Chaoimh in a very interesting series of voxpops. It has historic resonance for us here in Pres of course given Pádraig Ó Caoimh once taught in Pres as a young man. We also hear the opinions of some teachers here in the school.

Ali Khan, Pres alumnus of 2009 came into studio to discuss his eventful and enterprising path since leaving the Mardyke - from dental surgeon to investment fund operator and now a podcast creator, writer, actor and current board member of Gaisce Ireland. A very worthwhile listen.

Our computer science expert here in Pres, Martin Garvey and English Coordinator Shane Twomey sat down with Ben Coughlan and Barry O Connor to discuss the evolution of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for both teachers and students. 

We also hear from Principal David Barry about Cillian Murphy's recent accolades in Hollywood and from his former English teacher in Pres, William Wall in an interview with Mick Mulcahy courtesy of RedFM.

All this and more on Season 4, Episode 2 of PBC podast. Click below to listen on Acast, Spotify or Apple:

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A special thanks to Michelle Power, UCC Quercus talented students programme scholarship who came to the college and gave the boys a detailed insight into the application process as well as what its like to be a Quercus student. 

Thanks also to past pupil Michael Bradley UCC rugby, for his insight into what college rugby entails and the requirements placed on students. 

Congratulations to Past Pupil, Peter O'Mahony, who has been named as Ireland captain for the upcoming Six Nations.

Peter has 101 Ireland caps to date and we look forward to him adding to this number!

All in Pres. are very proud of Peter's appointment to the role of Captain and we wish Peter, and all the Ireland team, the very best of luck in the upcoming Six Nations.

Come on Ireland!!

Our 6th Year English students listened to a fascinating talk about pursuing your passion from former Presboy, Ali Khan, class of 2009, in the theatre yesterday before engaging in a very interesting Q and A session. 

Ali studied dentistry in UCC, went on to work as a dental surgeon in Cambridge and in the Children's Hospital Ireland, Crumlin before establishing his private practice in Dublin all the while pursuing an MBA in Trinity College Dublin. He then sold his practice and attended Oxford University for a year, qualifying with an MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy. While at college he wrote an algorithm and founded an Investment Fund, AK Holdings which he now oversees on a part time basis while he pursues his true passion in life - acting and writing. He is on the Gaisce Council (Board of Directors) having won a GAisce Gold Award in 2016. His podcast about inspiration, 'Things That Move Me' is streaming now.

Ali memorably played Gar Private in the Pres school production of 'Philadelphia Here I Come' in 2008. That inital buzz and thrill of being on stage never left him and he outlined the eclectic and riveting path his life has followed since leaving Pres to eventually realising that the thespian life was the only life for him. Ali also recorded an interview with the PBC Podcast crew - that will be available soon on episode 2.

Thanks once again to Ali for coming in and to the 6th Years for making the talk such a success.

Pres. Past Pupils in 3rd Yr. Medicine at UCC at their clinical commencement ceremony held recently in UCC.

Photo L-R Ben Olden, Caomhán Budhlaeir, James Mc Carthy, Illan Wall, Jimmy Coughlan & Luke O’Keeffe (Biotech)