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Christina & Aoibhin Win County Feile
Created : 10 Apr 2017, 7:13 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to Christina Boyle and Aoibhin MacDonnell who were on the Barna Gaelic Football team that won the county Feile competition (div2) on 8th Apr.
TYs Volunteer at Galway Bay FM Radiothon
Created : 07 Apr 2017, 3:15 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Well done to our TY students and Ms. Knight who volunteered at the Galway Bay FM Radiothon in aid of Galway Hospice and Cancer Care West.
Young Reporters for the Environment Litter Less Campaign: Irish Residential Litter
Created : 05 Apr 2017, 4:52 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
The following article has been written by 2nd Year student Sarah Agboola as her entry to the Young Reporters for the Environment Competition. Introduction: This article focuses on the litter found in the estate of An Sean Bhaile (situated in Doughiska, Co. Galway) and on the sources of this litter, the impact this litter has on the estate and suggestions and solutions to this problem. Background: The need for such a report arose by participating in the Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) Litter Less Campaign. My main objective is to raise awareness on the effects of debris and waste on our local environment. Methodology: Information was gathered through the observation and recording of the area. More information, opinions and ideas were received in interviews with the residents of the neighbourhood. Based on interviews: the main sources of waste include the following:  Windblown litter from wheelie bins  Dogs and their owners  Children and adults of the estate  Customers of the local pub The negative impact litter has on our neighbourhood includes the following: 1: Danger to public health Litter attracts vermin and is a breeding ground for bacteria. Bacterial diseases such as skin infections and tetanus are the results of inadequate rubbish control. Items such as broken glass are extreme health hazards in public places. Cuts caused by broken glass are easily infected. Workers and students are left sick and injured. This affects economic activity. 2: Clogs drainage systems Plastics and paper clogs sewage and drainage systems. When clogged, these systems will overflow, allowing filthy water to run along the streets. Water borne diseases will spread easily. 3: Damages natural environment If trash is left lying next to a plant, the plant is unable to grow in all directions and may be confined to a small space. As a result the plant will grow deformed. Windblown litter is blown into rivers, lakes and oceans. Suburban litter soon turns into water pollution. The natural wildlife is killed by consuming our waste and our water cannot be reused once polluted in such a devastating way. Pollution in the ocean can spread from sea to sea through ocean currents. This will have a global effect on the sea creatures of the world. 3: It’s filthy Litter attracts litter. Litter sends out a message that people do not care about their area and children might not like to go out playing on a filthy ground. This leads to a lack of social interaction between neighbours. Recommendations: Recommendations provided by the residents and myself include: having more public bins available in the area, arranging special bins for scooping dog waste, holding a regular clean-up day and creating a ‘tidy estate competition’. Reporter: Sarah Agboola Age: 13 School: Dominican College, Taylors Hill
Dominican Cup
Created : 24 Mar 2017, 4:46 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
The sun shone on Friday 24th March for the Dominican Cup competition which was hosted by Taylors this year. This is an annual competition where all the Dominican schools in Ireland come together to compete in hockey. basketball and soccer. The Taylors teams were runners up in both hockey and soccer and semi-finalists in basketball.
La Glas Fundraising Day for Trocaire
Created : 18 Mar 2017, 12:19 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Well done to the Transition Year students and the members of the Green Schools Committee for organising La Glas on 16th March. All students in the school wore green on the day and there were prizes for some of the best dressed. The money raised during the day was donated to the Trocaire Lenten Appeal.
Head Girl Eve in Late Late Show Irish Dancing Flash Mob
Created : 18 Mar 2017, 12:06 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Well done to our Head Girl, Eve Sheridan, who appeared on the Late Late Show on St. Patrick's night as part an Irish dancing flash mob. If the video does not appear automatically, click on the link below:
Trocaire Presentation
Created : 15 Mar 2017, 5:02 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Many thanks to Rachel Bruce from Trocaire who visited the school today and spoke to our students about the work being carried out by Trocaire in developing countries in support of human rights and dignity.
Gaming Workshop
Created : 12 Mar 2017, 8:04 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Many thanks to Brenda Romero for hosting a gaming workshop in the school on Saturday 11th March for students interested in game development and in particular computer game development. Over 20 students attended the workshop and created several games. They learned a great deal about game design.
All Ireland U17 Soccer Finalists
Created : 01 Mar 2017, 9:33 AM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to our U17 soccer team who reached the All-Ireland final. The girls were narrowly beaten on the day by St. Laurence's College, Loughlinstown, Dublin. The score was 2-2 at full time and it remained drawn at the end of extra-time. The match then went to penalties and at the end of the penalties it was drawn. Following that it went to sudden-death penalties and the girls were narrowly beaten. The girls gave their all and were very unlucky to be beaten at the very end. Everyone in the school is very proud of the manner in which they played the match.
Maezza Wins NUIG Literary & Debating Award
Created : 26 Feb 2017, 3:38 PM
Archived : 08 Sep 2017, 5:56 AM
Congratulations to TY student Maezza Brathwaite who recently won the NUIG Literary & Debating Society Award for Best Opinion Piece. Maezza was presented with her award at a ceremony in NUIG.