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Coronavirus / Covid-19

As a school, we have been preparing students for this closure for a number of weeks now. All students have received advice from their teachers on learning from home. As a school who use iPads and have embraced technology, we are well prepared to continue with learning and teaching under…

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Rayse the Game Programme

Desmond College was delighted to invite Ray Langan, study skills coach and motivational speaker where he covered key topics relevant to young people including: goal setting, attitude, self-motivation, independent decision making, organisation skills, scheduling, study skills, note-taking, memory techniques, gamification of school work, well-being and stress management. Amy O’Shea and…

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Earth and Space Workshop

On Tuesday 12th December 2017, our 1st 2nd and TY students were involved in an Earth and Space workshop which consisted of hands-on, interactive activities which explored Space and how it affects our life here on Earth. The Solar System, motion of planets and moons, Stars, Rockets, Human Space Exploration,…

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Primary Science Fair

Desmond College are currently working with the Courtenay Boys school along with a number of other Primary Schools in West Limerick to put together a project for the Primary Science Fair taking place in January 2018. Students from the Courtenay Boys School performing experiments in Desmond College in preparation for…

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Limerick’s Science Tradition is Celebrated at BT Launch
(Limerick Leader)

THE 2018 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition was officially launched in Limerick this Monday, as the deadline for entrants approaches. The BTYSTE launch was held in Limerick this year following a significant increase in entrants from the city and county last year. “Limerick has always had a proud history…

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Farm Walk

The 5th Year Agricultural Science students went on their annual Farm Walk to Pallaskenry Agricultural College on Tuesday last. Desmond College students analyse the Milking Parlour system used in Pallaskenry Agricultural College. Muireann Tobin, Caoimhe Danaher and Leah Barry take note on the Breeds of Animals used in Pallaskenry Agricultural…

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iPad Education Success

It’s that time of year again, when our First Year students receive their iPads equipped with the books and apps required for the year ahead. It is no doubt that iPad education has been a tremendous success since we launched the initiative this time last year. Our students have become…

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Home School Community Liaison

Short Courses Available: Enrolling now for September 2015 Free of Charge! Courses Available: Learn to Use an iPad Internet Safety Health & Beauty Woodwork Irish for Beginners Understanding Project Maths Coping with Teens Photography & Digital Media Driver Theory Test Healthy Eating Cookery Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Sewing & Crafts…