TY Class Learn about Tralee Institute of Technology
TY Class at Desmond College learns about the STEM courses and Opportunities in Tralee Institute of Technology. Pictured with Mr Gerard Corkery and Ms Elish Broderick.
Midwest Vision Sports Inclusion Day
Some of our TY and 3rd-year students taking part in the Midwest vision sports inclusion day at the University of Limerick.
Talk by Limerick Animal Welfare
Congratulations to Nora O’Sullivan for organising a talk for first years delivered by Limerick Animal Welfare.
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.
Irish Society for Autism talk to TYs
TY’s enjoyed a talk from Denis and Noreen Sexton from the Irish Society for Autism.
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…
Brothers of Charity Afternoon
TYs and 5th Years spend an afternoon with the Brothers of Charity #community, #youmatter
Brothers of Charity Fundraiser
TY students helping with the fundraising for the Brothers of Charity NewcastleWest on Friday 6th September #community
Team Building for TYs
TYs enjoying their team building experience in Kenmare, on September 11th, incorporating their Bronze Gaisce task.
Transition Year Graduation
Alanis Leen, Marcelina Krzywdainska, Victoria Brouder, Conor Fox, Cormac Browne and Nathan Wright pictured at their TY Graduation Cian Mason, Nathan Wright, Kayla McMahon and Cian Nolan receiving their Gaisce Award from Ms Culhane Ciara Brouder receiving her Innovation and Enterprise Award from Ms Cregan Conor Fox and Melissa Flaherty…
Teacher Taster Programme
Ten prospective teachers from the Transition Year class visited the University of Limerick to experience a teacher taster workshop. The Desmond College Students were instructed by UL undergraduate students and learned new skills and experienced microteaching sessions. It was a wonderful opportunity organised by the three 3rd level institutions in…
Transition Year Trip to Rome
The TY class trip to Rome was packed full of sightseeing, fun, sunshine and smiles. The group experienced this historical city first hand by enjoying walking tours of the Colosseum, the Pantheon, ‘bones church, Trevi fountain and Spanish steps to name but a few. The typical Italian cuisine (pizzas and…
Limerick Sports Partnership Transition Year VIP Programme
A big congratulations and well done to Aoife Lee and Sarah Cashin, both 3rd Year students in Desmond College who have been selected for The Limerick Sports Partnership Transition Year VIP Programme 2019/2020. With near 300 applicants and 2 rounds of interviews, the girls should be very proud to get…
The Hope Foundation
Six of our Transition Year students – Kayla McMahon, Matthew O’Connor, Shannon Copse, Ciara Brouder, Dylan O’Shea and Shauna O’Sullivan were afforded the unique opportunity to travel to Kolkata for one week during the Easter Holidays. They got to witness, first-hand, the work of HOPE and the extremities of life…
Seachtain na Gaeilge
Congratulations to winners of our TY Seachtain na Gaeilge competitions; Ciara Brouder (best blog); Fiona Kelly and Cian Ó Nualláin (best video on favourite Irish language app), Teacher Ms Murphy. Ciara Brouder (winner best blog) Fiona Kelly and Cian Ó Nualláin (best video on favourite Irish language app) Well done…
Meet the National Safety Challenge Finalists
This week, James Taylor speaks to second two of our four Second Level National Finalists in the ESB Networks National Safety Challenge. The ESB Networks National Safety Challenge is proudly supported by Safe Family Farms, a joint initiative between ESB Networks and The Irish Farmers Journal, to raise awareness and…
Transition Year Fundraiser for Pieta House
Shauna O’Sullivan, Shannon Copse and Chloe Ahern organised a bake sale to raise much needed funds for Pieta House
Student Enterprise 2019
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 & Josh Dore who won 2nd place in the Junior…
Business – TY Academy
The Bank of Ireland TY academy helps students to develop their critical thinking, communication, problem-solving skills and to provide practical guidance using the lean canvas methodology to start up their own business. Desmond College had five transition Years selected to take part in the Limerick/Clare/Tipperary Regional Round of the TY…
Transition Year Adventure Trip to Killarney
On Wednesday 13th March, the Transition Year students along with Ms. O’Mahony and Ms. Corkery travelled to Killarney for an overnight trip to take part in adventure activities including mountain hiking and biking and kayaking. Unfortunately, due to bad weather conditions, the students didn’t kayak. The group stayed in Killarney…
Business Studies Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to Ciara Brouder, Transition Year student in Desmond College who was presented with a Certificate of Achievement at the Business Studies Awards Ceremony hosted by UL’s Kemmy Business School and the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI). The award recognises those who have achieved an A Grade in…
Desmond College Transition Year Students Collect
Much Needed Funds For The Irish Heart Foundation
Billy Cunningham and Daniel O’Sullivan fundraising for the Irish Heart Foundation Marcelina Krzywdainska and Joanne Lai fundraising for the Irish Heart Foundation Victoria Brouder and Cormac Browne fundraising for the Irish Heart Foundation Dan Mocanu and Cian Mason fundraising for the Irish Heart Foundation Cian Nolan and Nathan Wright fundraising…
Paired Maths Initiative
Our Transition Year students spent a class helping our First Years on various measuring activities as part of their Paired Maths Initiative.
Anois Leadership Programme
A number of Transition Year students took part in the Anois Leadership Programme organised by the Diocese of Limerick. The students had a fantastic week and benefited hugely from it. Their leaders described them as “a really talented group that kept us singing and dancing all week”. Melissa Flaherty, Cormac…
Desmond College Finalists in
the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2019
Students involved: Fiona Kelly & Kayla McMahon Year: Transition Year Title of Project: Eye in the Cab Category: Intermediate Technology Group Teachers involved: Mr Donal Enright Details: Agriculture is a huge part of the life of the people of Ireland. The fatality rate in agriculture is far higher than any…
Transition Year learn CPR
The Transition Year students as part of their science module and wellbeing learned how to carry out CPR with the help of Ms.Culhane. Ms Culhane demonstrating to the Transition Year students how to carry our CPR Transition Year students practicing the technique of CPR Transition Year students practicing the technique…
Brothers of Charity Advocacy Conference
Our TY students were at the Brothers of Charity Advocacy Conference. They danced with the Brothers of Charity in front of an audience of over 300 people. They even got a standing ovation!!! So proud. Enjoying a treat after their dance!
LIMERICK LEADER:
“Junior Cert: West Limerick teens receive
hard-earned grades after first state exam”
JUNIOR Cert results day is a “milestone” that deserves to be marked, says principal of Newcastle West’s Desmond College, Vourneen Gavin Barry. The principal was speaking after 68 beaming students opened up their envelopes in the west Limerick school this Wednesday morning (12th September) shortly after 10am. “It’s been a…