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Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

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Desmond College
Desmond College
Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

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Extra-Curricular | Wellbeing

Lifesaver Demonstration

November 12, 2019November 17, 2019

Desmond College students attending a Lifesaver demonstration today in Limerick.

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Extra-Curricular | Science

CAD Club

October 23, 2019October 18, 2019

Attention all students. There will be a new CAD club running on Thursdays at lunchtime in…

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CSPE | Extra-Curricular | Sports and P.E. | Trips and Tours | Wellbeing

Whole School Walk

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

On September 9th, the 2.8km whole school walk got us ready for the week.

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Extra-Curricular | Gaeilge

Seachtain na Gaeilge activities in Desmond College

March 20, 2019

A number of activities took place through out the week in Irish classes to promote Seachtain…

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Extra-Curricular

Desmond College Chess Club

December 12, 2018December 6, 2018

A chess club is available to all students in Desmond College. It takes place every Wednesday…

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Extra-Curricular

Desmond College Chess Club

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018

A chess club is available to all students in Desmond College. It takes place every Wednesday…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Wellbeing

Healthy Eating Week (January 22nd-26th 2018)

January 22, 2018

There will be a poster competition for 1st and 2nd years. All students will have the…

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Extra-Curricular | News

Fair Trade Christmas Competition 2017

November 28, 2017November 27, 2017

Congratulations to Alan Wallace who was an award winner at the FairTrade awards Competition 2017 on…

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Extra-Curricular | News

Primary Science Fair

November 20, 2017November 17, 2017

Desmond College Science Department are currently working with a number of Primary Schools in West Limerick…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Trips and Tours

Leaving Certificate Geography Trip

October 5, 2017January 28, 2018

The Leaving Cert Geography class went on their Field Trip to the Burren as part of…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Trips and Tours

Leaving Certificate Ecology Trip to Fota Wildlife Park

October 3, 2017December 19, 2017

On Thursday 29th Sept, the Leaving Cert Biology trip along with Ms Fahy and Ms O…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Trips and Tours

Transition Year Adventure Trip to Achill

September 29, 2017January 28, 2018

Ava Cashin and Anna Guina enjoying their adventure trip to Achill. Desmond College Transition Year group…

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Extra-Curricular | First Year | News | Trips and Tours

First Year Physical Education Trip to the Burren

June 13, 2017June 1, 2018

Adam Grimes, John Colins, Conor Mulqueen and Stephen Enright on their PE trip to the Burren….

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Extra-Curricular | News | Way of the Cross

Good Friday 2017, The Way of the Cross

June 12, 2017August 14, 2018

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Extra-Curricular | News

SciFest 2017

May 11, 2017November 27, 2017

A number of students were very successful in the SciFest 2017 Competition held in Limerick Institute…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Trips and Tours

Desmond College Teachers and Students Volunteer in Kolkata

May 10, 2017December 19, 2017

On the 13th of April, a group of five students and two teachers from Desmond College…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Way of the Cross

Way of the Cross

May 9, 2017August 14, 2018

The Way of the Cross is now in its twelfth year. Our pageant over the years…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Student Success

Desmond College Strikes again with outstanding success in Business

April 25, 2017May 1, 2018

Students from Desmond College took part in Student Enterprise Finals and Get Up & Go Enterprise…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Way of the Cross

Desmond College presents “The Way of the Cross 2017”

April 13, 2017August 14, 2018

Desmond College presents “The Way of the Cross 2017” on Friday 14th April 2017 – leaving…

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BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition | Extra-Curricular | News | Student Success

Desmond College Students Celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day in Áras an Uachtaráin

March 29, 2017May 1, 2018

To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the President and his wife Sabrina hosted a celebration at Áras…

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BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition | Extra-Curricular | News

Jack O’Connor, 6th Year Student in Desmond College,
Awarded Best in Ireland

March 16, 2017January 15, 2018

Jack O’Connor, a 6th Year student in Desmond College, took part in the BT Young Scientist…

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BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition | Extra-Curricular | News

Gorta

March 3, 2017January 15, 2018

Jack O’ Connor and Diarmuid Curtin, 6th Year Students in Desmond College, and the 2017 recipients…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Student Success

Transition Year Students set up a School Bank in conjunction with Bank of Ireland

February 20, 2017August 14, 2018

The Bank of Ireland School Bank has been designed to support schools in providing financial education…

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BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition | Extra-Curricular | News

Emily Duffy, youth volunteer from Desmond College has been recognised in the 2017 Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards

February 14, 2017January 15, 2018

For the dedication she has demonstrated in service to her community, Emily Duffy, from Desmond College,…

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BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition | Extra-Curricular | News

The Pramerica Spirit of Community Award

February 7, 2017January 15, 2018

Emily Duffy, 6th Year Student in Desmond College, has been named one of Ireland’s 20 Finalists…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Student Success

Fairtrade Christmas Card Art Competition

December 2, 2016May 1, 2018

Alan Wallace at the presentation function in Savoy hotel for Fairtrade Christmas card art competition in…

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Extra-Curricular | Music and Performance | News

“Hairspray!” Photos

November 30, 2016August 14, 2018

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Extra-Curricular | News | Trips and Tours

Transition Year Adventure Trip to Achill, Co Mayo

October 10, 2016January 28, 2018

Our TY class taking in the sights in Achill. Rhea Crowley, Leona Ni Mhaolalaidh, Amy O…

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Extra-Curricular | News | Sports and P.E.

Living for Sport Project

October 6, 2016December 19, 2017

The Desmond College 5th Year boys are refurbishing the current gym/fitness suite in Desmond College as…

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Extra-Curricular | Music and Performance | News | Past Pupils

School Musical – Hairspray

September 9, 2016October 10, 2019

The music and dance groups are currently very busy rehearsing under the guidance of Musical Director…

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