Category Archives: First Year

Numeracy Week Winner

Posted on January 20, 2020 by eileengavin

Congratulations to Arina Rotari, Rang Liam, who was the overall winner of the ‘Numeracy Moments Record Book’ as part of Numeracy Week.

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Desmond College and Coláiste Open Night

Posted on October 18, 2019 by eileengavin

Jade and Madison shared their experience of 1st Year in Desmond College and Colaiste at Open Night on 9th October 2019.

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Talk by Limerick Animal Welfare

Posted on October 18, 2019 by eileengavin

Congratulations to Nora O’Sullivan for organising a talk for first years delivered by Limerick Animal Welfare.

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First and Second Year Students run in the World Marathon Challenge

Posted on October 12, 2019 by eileengavin

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.

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First Year Science Students build Models of Cells

Posted on October 11, 2019 by eileengavin

First-Year Science with models of cells inspired by Miss Corkery and Miss O’Mahony. #cells #modelbuilding #teamwork #collaboration #teamteaching

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iPad Deployment for First Years

Posted on September 13, 2019 by vourneengavinbarry

On September 6th, the first years in Desmond College received their iPads – Thanks very much to CompuB and Zuludesk.

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New First Years in Desmond College

Posted on August 27, 2019 by eileengavin

Our new First Years 2019.

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Student Awards: First Years

Posted on June 6, 2019 by vourneengavinbarry

Reading challenge. Certs to be presented by Sinead Broderick 1G Katie Kenneth Kevin and Karen Sic fest: certs presented by Aisling Ryan to: Rhys O Connor. Eamon Conlon Leah Quinlan Sarah Hallett Limerick Garda youth award: presented by Ms Broderick … Continue reading →

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First Year PE Trip to the Burren

Posted on May 20, 2019 by eileengavin

The PE department organised an exciting overnight trip to the Burren for the First Year students. The students got to take part in a wide variety of physical activities that helped to develop team building skills and student confidence. The … Continue reading →

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European Action Week Against Racism

Posted on May 16, 2019 by eileengavin

European Action Week Against Racism was the 16th to the 24th of March 2019 as part of CSPE. A poster competition was organised by Ms. Griffin and the CSPE Department to promote Anti-Racism. Winners of anti-racism poster from Rang Katie: … Continue reading →

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Desmond College Literacy Week 2019, April 8th -12th

Posted on April 5, 2019 by eileengavin
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Student Enterprise 2019

Posted on April 3, 2019 by eileengavin

50 different mini-companies from 16 different schools across Limerick City & County descended on the South Court Hotel on March 26th for the annual Limerick Enterprise Office – Student Enterprise Awards. Desmond College was represented by 1st Years, Tara Danaher … Continue reading →

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Seachtain na Gaeilge Activities

Posted on March 27, 2019 by eileengavin

Comhghairdeas mór to the first year students in Ms. O’Leary’s Irish class who took part in a Tráth an gCeist. The winners were Alannah Heaslip, Nora O’Brien, and Iona Collins. Second place went to Leah Fitzpatrick, Patrick Ó’Grady, Josh Dore … Continue reading →

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First Year Boys Soccer

Posted on March 8, 2019 by eileengavin

On Tuesday 26th February Desmond College’s First Year boys under the management of Ms Ryan played Newport away. After a very competitive match, our boys were narrowly defeated. Desmond College First Year Soccer Team

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Ladies Basketball

Posted on February 22, 2019 by eileengavin

On Tuesday 12th Feb Desmond College Ladies basketball teams under the management of Ms Creed played Killmallock in Desmond College. The First Year team had a comprehensive win while the Second Year team showed outstanding teamwork and commitment but were … Continue reading →

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