The 2019 Irish Times Higher Options Conference.
Leaving Certs visit The Irish Times Higher Options Conference in Dublin. #careers #choices #options
Leaving Certs Ecology trip to Fota Wildlife Park
The Leaving Certificate students of Desmond College took an Ecology Trip to Fota Wildlife Park. #experiments, #quadrat, #qualitative, #floraandfauna
History Tour to Kilmainham Gaol
On Sept 10th 2019, 5th and 6th Year History students went on a tour of Kilmainham Gaol as part of their preparation for Leaving Cert History. A very insightful and enjoyable tour for all.
Whole School Walk
On September 9th, the 2.8km whole school walk got us ready for the week.
Team Building for TYs
TYs enjoying their team building experience in Kenmare, on September 11th, incorporating their Bronze Gaisce task.
Students receive certification from the Hope Foundation following their immersion visit to Kolkata, India.
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…
First Year PE Trip to the Burren
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 activities included Rock Climbing, Caving, orienteering, group skipping, well throwing,…
2nd Year Tour to Barcelona
On Tuesday May 7th, The day finally arrived that 35 of our Second Year students along with Ms Ryan, Ms Hennessy, Mr O’Leary and Mr Russell would set off to the beautiful city of Barcelona. Our flight departed from Dublin airport before we knew it ,we had arrived!! We were…
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…
Agricultural Science Farm Walk at Pallaskenry Agricultural College
The 5th and 6th Year Agricultural Science students went to Pallaskenry Agricultural College on Wednesday 20th March to carry out a farm walk as part of the Ag Science syllabus. The students got a practical, hands-on insight into life on the farm. Jason Corbett and Bobby Donovan in Pallaskenry Agricultural…
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…
December Events in Desmond College
Ms.Hannon with a number of students who organized a non uniform day to raise money for students going to Lourdes. Ms.O’Mahony and Ms.Hennessy giving prizes to students who completed the Reading Challenge.
Newcastle West Library Art Workshop
Desmond College visits Newcastle West Library for Art Workshop.
TY Students in Farran Woods
TY Students had a fun filled team bonding day at “Zipit – Forrest Adventures” in Farran Woods!
And they are off!!
Second Years start their journey to Barcelona
Self Help Africa: Jack O’Connor and Diarmuid Curtin
2017 Science for Development winners Jack O’Connor and Diarmuid Curtin who received a travel bursary to visit to Malawi. While there, they field tested their award-winning seed planter, and met with students at the country’s leading agricultural research university.
BT Young Scientists : Malawi Trip
“I was amazed by how innovative farmers are in Malawi.” See how the BT Young Scientists Winners got on when field-testing their winning project in Malawi, on the Irish Aid site >>
5th year students went to Dublin
as part of an Irish History and Culture Trip
Some 5th year students went to Dublin on Wednesday (7th March) as part of an Irish History and Culture trip. Students visited Croke Park where they did the museum tour and enjoyed the interactive games room. They also visited Glasnevin Cemetery where they heard stories about the lives and legacies…
Article in Limerick Post
“Two Limerick teenagers return from study visit to Malawi” “Winners of the Irish Aid sponsored ‘Science for Development Award’ at the event, former students of Desmond College, Newcastlewest Jack O’Connor (18) and Diarmuid Curtin (18), together with their teacher Donal Enright travelled to Malawi with a group of 20 Irish…
Desmond College Visits Butlers Chocolates
On Thursday December 14th 2017, students from Desmond College students along with Ms Guiry and Ms Broderick visited Butlers Chocolate Experience in Dublin where they watched chocolate masters at work making chocolate bars, fudge and toffee and also got to sample plenty of them! They finished off by decorating their…
Leaving Certificate Geography Trip
The Leaving Cert Geography class went on their Field Trip to the Burren as part of the Geographical Investigation element of the Leaving Cert course. They analysed bedrock and landscape features of the Karst landscape. They were accompanied by Ms. Keane and Ms. Nash. Leaving Cert Geography students analysing the…