Hamlet for Leaving Certs
Leaving Certs attending Hamlet on Monday 13th January 2020 with Miss Sara O’Doherty.
Newcastle West Lions Club Christmas Carol Service
Desmond College Choir with Ms Keane, Ms MacCarthy and Claire Sheehan wowed the audience, along with a vast array of local musical talent, at the wonderful Newcastlewest Lions Club Christmas Carol Service
Diversity and Inclusivity Tree
Thanks to Mr Shiels, Art Department and Mr John English for our Diversity and Inclusivity Tree, reflecting our 22 nationalities.
European Erasmus Programme
The Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board hosted a number of teachers from other European Countries as part of the European Erasmus Programme. As part of the teachers’ visit, they were invited to Desmond College to get an insight into the positive atmosphere and the excellent teaching and learning…
Limerick Music Generation
Limerick Music generation facilitators are current holding Composing workshops with our TY music students within the school. These workshops are running over 5 weeks. Students are gaining compositional experiences using various music technologies and methodologies. Some Transition Year students enjoying a Composing Workshop hosted by Limerick Music Generation Facilitators
Desmond College presents Mamma Mia – The Musical
Breda Magner, who played Donna, and Ayla De Barra, who played Sophie, were pictured following the Desmond College production of Our Mamma Mia Story at The Desmond College, Newcastle West The Mortell Family, including Bryan Mortell who played Harry, were pictured following the Desmond College production of Our Mamma Mia…
Desmond College Musical 2018
Tickets for Our Mamma Mia Story are now on sale in the School reception. Show on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th November. Tickets are €10 each. U12s €5. Family of 4 €25. Promises to be a fantastic show!
“Thank you for the Music” – School Musical
Preparations are well underway for our School Musical – “Thank you for the Music”, a show based on the popular movie Mamma Mia! The musical features hit songs from the well-known band – ABBA! Rehearsals are after school Tuesdays and Fridays with Katie Upton, Ms Keane and Ms McCarthy. Excitement…
Leaving Cert Students attend “An Triail” at the Belltable
Our Leaving Cert. students attended a thought-provoking production of An Triail at the Belltable, Limerick. Bhain gach duine sult agus taitneamh as.
Mamma Mia!
An exciting start to the 2018 new academic year with rehearsals and planning underway for our School Musical “Mamma Mia”!!!!! Our first year students have already met the production team and have started learning choreography and lyrics to one of the hit songs! The core cast has been selected and…
School Musical Auditions
Mama Mia auditions taking place on Monday 14th May 2018 in Desmond College
Limerick Music Generation and Transition Year Programme
Our TY class has just completed a 4-week creativity music workshop facilitated by Tony Monahan of Limerick Music Generation. They have had the opportunity to work with various composing applications, music technology devices and recording devices. Some students composed a song, which was recorded and performed by the TY students….
Desmond College Choir Accompany Liam Lawton
The Annual Lions Club Concert with Liam Lawton took place on 30th November in NCW Parish Church. Desmond College Choir accompanied Liam throughout the Concert. Desmond College are so proud of the students who participated in the choir making it such a success and to Ms Keane, Ms McCarthy and…
Desmond College Senior Music Students Attend Performance of
Cantata BWV 78 “Jesu, der du Meine Seele” at
St Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick
Ms.Keane and Ms.O’Brien accompanied senior music students to St Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick where a full analysis and performance of Cantata BWV 78 Jesu, der du Meine Seele by Johann Sebastian Bach was conducted and analysed by Peter Barley. It was performed by Ancor and St Mary’s Cathedral Choir. This…
Lunchtime Trad Session to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Music Teacher Ms Jude Keane joins in the lunchtime Trad Session to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Some of Desmond College’s musicians taking part in the lunchtime Trad Session to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Some of Desmond College’s musicians along with Ms Beehan at the lunchtime Trad Session to…
Music Trip
Desmond College students on a music trip to Cork to see Cork Pops Orchestra 2017 series, conducted by Evelyn Grant. Some of the Music students in Desmond College Cork Pops Orchestra 2017 series, conducted by Evelyn Grant. Ms McCarthy with a number of music students in Desmond College Cork Pops…
“Hairspray!” Photos
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Hairspray!
Exciting times lie ahead for the staff and students of Desmond College, who will proudly present “Hairspray – The Musical”, in association with Over The Rainbow School Of Dance. Preparations are in full swing for this “not to be missed” musical extravaganza. Featuring the style and soundtrack of the swinging…
Hairspray!
Exciting times lie ahead for the staff and students of Desmond College, who will proudly present “Hairspray – The Musical”, in association with Over The Rainbow School Of Dance. Preparations are in full swing for this “not to be missed” musical extravaganza. Featuring the style and soundtrack of the swinging…
Hairspray
Excitement is really building as rehearsals are in full swing for the musical ‘Hairspray’, which takes place Nov 10th and 11th, 2016.
School Musical – Hairspray
The music and dance groups are currently very busy rehearsing under the guidance of Musical Director and past pupil Katie Upton, along with teachers Ms Kelly, Ms McCarthy and Ms Keane for the upcoming School Musical ‘Hairspray’ which takes place this November. Rehearsals in full swing for upcoming musical Hairspray.
Hairspray Auditions
Reminder to all students: Hairspray auditions are being held today, Tuesday 17th May. Casting roles and dance auditions at 11am. Students auditioning for casting roles are required to sing the finale song ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ from the musical. Students involved in dance auditions will need…
Choir Auditions
School choir auditions this week. Times are as follows Tuesday lunchtime 1:00 to 1:30 1st years Wednesday lunchtime 1:00 to 1:30 2nd years Thursday lunchtime 1:00 to 1:30 3rd years
Desmond College Presents …
Hairspray the Musical Auditions are currently open for the following positions involved in the production of the show. If you are interested in any of the positions give your name into reception as soon as possible. Closing date for entries is Friday 15th April 2016. Stage Manager One stage manager…
Leaving Cert Students at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick
Leaving Cert Students at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick following a performance of King Lear as part of their English Syllabus.
The Merchant of Venice
Third Year Students pictured at a performance of The Merchant of Venice at the Lime Theatre Limerick as part of the Junior Cert course.
Desmond College on TV3’s Xposé
Desmond College students Muireann Tobin, Leah Barry and Aine Upton were interviewed on last night’s Xposé.
Desmond College Students Carol Singing in St. Ita’s
Leah Barry, Aine Upton, Clara Danaher, Muireann Tobin, Gary Byrnes and Michael Hogan with some of the residents in St. Itas during their Christmas Carol event. Ryan White, Shane Normoyle and Ronan St. John from Desmond College at their annual Christmas Carol singing in St. Ita’s.