First and Second Year Students run in the World Marathon Challenge
First and second year students that took part in the World Marathon Challenge. They completed the 26.2 miles in a time of 2 hours 24 mins and 16 seconds. Well done to all involved.
World Teachers’ Day celebrated in Desmond College
To celebrate World Teachers Day, all teachers received a bag of essentials..thanks to Miss Enright, Miss McCarthy and Miss Gavin
First Year Science Students build Models of Cells
First-Year Science with models of cells inspired by Miss Corkery and Miss O’Mahony. #cells #modelbuilding #teamwork #collaboration #teamteaching
Junior Cert Results 2019 at Desmond College
All excitement in Desmond College and Gaelcholaiste with students receiving their excellent results last Friday, 4th October 2019.
Camogie
Best of luck to Aoife Corbett and Iris Kenneally who are playing for Newcastle West in the Senior Camogie final on Sunday 13th October 2019.
Desmond College Hurlers
Our hurlers beat Glenstal Abbey comprehensively under the management of Mr John English.
Feohanagh-Castlemahon History Group Scholarship 2019 win
Catherine Cahill winner of the Feohanagh-Castlemahon History Group Scholarship 2019, for her Award Winning Essay ‘Limerick’s Dream Come True’. Sponsored by Michael P.Fleming & Associates, pictured with her former school Principals, Ms. Yvonne Condron Mahoonagh National School and Ms. Vourneen Gavin Barry Desmond College.
Desmond College Past Pupil Addresses the United Nations General Assembly
Well done to Ireland’s UN youth delegate Jack O’Connor (@TheJackOConnor), past pupil of Desmond College, who addressed the United Nations General Assembly on October 2nd 2019 in NYC.
Irish Society for Autism talk to TYs
TY’s enjoyed a talk from Denis and Noreen Sexton from the Irish Society for Autism.
Equestrian Competition Success
Some fantastic performances by Kaliyah Enright on her recent equestrian competitions and congratulations on picking up a new sponsor.
Desmond College Open Night 2019
Our Open Night is on the 9th of October 2019 at 7PM
Desmond College Students representing Ireland at Global Trade Fair in New York
In July 2019, Ciara Brouder and Melissa Flaherty, two transition year students of Desmond College, entered NFTE Global Business Plan competition. Following intense competition and having to pitch their business idea “Safety Harness Attachment” the two students were elated when it was announced that they had been selected to represent…
Information for Parents of Junior Cycle Students
Information for Parents of 2nd Year Junior Cycle Students: (Click to Download PDF) Information for Parents of 3rd Year Junior Cycle Students: (Click to Download PDF)
Diversity and Inclusivity Tree
Thanks to Mr Shiels, Art Department and Mr John English for our Diversity and Inclusivity Tree, reflecting our 22 nationalities.
Languages Week in Desmond College
Well done to all those who took part in Desmond College’s Languages Week!
Desmond College’s 7th Annual
Primary School Blitz 2019
Mr Gearoid Hegarty giving inspirational words to an attentive young audience at Desmond College after Primary School Blitz.
Modern Foreign Languages in Desmond College
French Breakfast Morning 2nd Year students learning how to order a typical French breakfast. French Detective Competition Students battled it out as budding detectives to be the first to solve the mystery of the missing Easter eggs in our French CSI competition. Félicitations to our winners in the Junior…
Regeneron Computers for the Community
Vourneen Gavin Barry (Principal) and Liz Cregan (Deputy) along with student Emma Brennan, are delighted to receive two PCs from Regeneron as part of Regeneron Computers for the Community. #community #digitalliteracy
English Classes for Adults
An initiative from our HSCL department. #english #literacy #communication
U15 Arrabawn Shield
Congratulations to our Eoghan Collins and Limerick on winning U15A Arrabawn Shield on a scoreline of 4-14 to 2-12 beating Wexford.
Students receive certification from the Hope Foundation following their immersion visit to Kolkata, India.
The Weekend Ahead…
Our Kerry teachers preparing for the weekend ahead. #kerry #stopfiveinarow #sammaguire
Limerick Enterprise Board Student Enterprise Awards Competition 2020
Desmond College students help launch Limerick Enterprise Board Student Enterprise Awards Competition 2020. Melissa Flaherty, Ciara Brouder (2019 Limerick Senior Winners) along with Aine Murphy, Lauren Ambrose and Lucy Flaherty (2019 Limerick Intermediate Winners) were invited to assist launch the 2020 Student Enterprise Awards along with Mayor Michael Sheehan and…
Fit for Work and Life
Fit for Work and life : free for Desmond College Parents #wellbeing #fitness
Year 2 of Reusable Water Bottles in Desmond College
Desmond College rolling out Year 2 of Reusable Water Bottles following last years successful pilot initiative with Schfoodco. Great to see so many sister schools joining us #zeroplastic.
New First Years in Desmond College
Our new First Years 2019.
Desmond College Leaving Certificate Students Get Their Results
All smiles in Desmond College with students receiving their excellent results. Congratulations to all.