.jpg) |
Pictured here with his three sisters at the awards ceremony we all knew that Eoin deserved to do really well in his Leaving Cert....!! And he did!! He is off to Mary Immaculate College in Limerick to train as a National School teacher. We are all thrilled for him.What a wonderful ambassador for St Brogans College.We wish you only the best Eoin. |
|
.jpg) |
Leaving Cert student Eoghan is seen here with his fabulous construction studies project.He got a well deserved A2 for this. Eoghan is off to UL to study Mechanical Engineering . He is really excited at the prospect of studying in this College as the campus is fantastic .
Eoghan was delighted with his results and had a very wide range of subjects in his leaving cert including higher level Gaeilge.His advise to students coming up along the line is to study hard in 5th year as he says this is the foundation of the Leaving Cert. Wise words Eoghan. |
|
.jpg) |
Leaving Certificate student Thomas Biggs is seen here giving his Construction Studies project the finishing touches. As it turns out it was well worth the effort as Thomas got an A2 in Higher Level as a result of the combination of his project and written paper. His other great interest was in Engineering where he also got an A grade !! He is off to study Mechanical Engineering in CIT.Thomas was an exceptionally hard working young man and we are quite sure he will continue this hard work in CIT. |
|
.jpg) |
Leaving Certificate student Rebecca Lawlor is pictured here with her parents and Mayor of Bandon at St Brogans Awards night in May. Rebecca is off to attend UL to study Science Education. She has always wanted to pursue a career in the field of education. Her subjects will be Biology,Chemistry,Agricultural Science and Maths so that degree will certainly open a path into many areas for her. Rebecca was a very diligent student in Brogans and always so cheerful and had time for everybody. All of us in the College wish her the best of luck in her studies and when she qualifies the door will always be open for her!!! |
|
.jpg) |
Stephen Murphy has a very a very happy smile after he gets his results .All in St Brogans agree it could not happen to a nicer guy who of course also worked very hard. He is going off to study Physics and Maths in UCC. No doubt in years to come we will hear more about this exceptional young man. To add a balance to this fantastic result all the staff remember how much Stephen has worked during his time in Brogans in a wide range of activites especially in transition year. We wish him the very best in his career. |
|
.jpg) |
|
|
.jpg) |
|
|
5/6/10
.jpg) |
Second years at PE with their Summer colours reflect this time of year when all the students want to enjoy the long days.Hopefully we will all get lovely days such as this one.Enjoy the holidays!!! |
|
31/5/10
.jpg) |
The photos of Oysterhaven taken on the First Year outing organised by Year Head Mrs Brid Murphy depict a truly great day out. Both students and teachers remarked on the excellent centre that thought of everything to make the day a memorable one. Here we see some students pulling their boat up the slipway after a fun event. |
|
.jpg) |
What a hectic week it has been in St Brogans!!Three graduations..Junior Cert Schools Programme graduation..Transition Year Graduation...Leaving Certificate mass and Graduation...Sports Day...Orienteering events..First Years all participated in a public speaking event . This picture reflects the great fun students had.Pictures of these events are in the picture gallery. |
|
|
|
|
13/5/10
.jpg) |
The Annual Awards ceremony took place in St Brogans on Thursday 13th of May. Mr Eddie Goggin,Editor of 'The Opinion' was the guest speaker and presented the awards on the night. He is seen here with Eoin O'Shea who got the Principals award and Fiona Waugh who received an award to acknowledge her artistic talent and dedication. It was a great occasion and Mr Goggin delivered a wonderful speech which spoke of the need for young people to have hope in these recessionary times. He added great humour to the evening by telling many incidents he recalled from his own life that struck a note with many on the occasion.This evening is a very important one on the school calendar as it gives the opportunity to acknowledge all the hard work and excellence of the pupils in St Brogans.
More pictures click here >> |
|
21\5\10
.jpg) |
Transition years performed the play 'Ernies Incredible Illucinations' on Friday last. Despite a rocky last few practices Ms Nora Scanlon got them to the great final performance!! They were really excellent and all the audience agreed that they were a talented bunch despite their shyness about performing.The picture shows what a colourful bunch they were. Well done!! |
|
20/5/10
.jpg) |
On Thursday second years went on a fieldtrip to the Bandon water supply. Mr Billy Kearney guided the students through each stage in the supply of clean water to the Bandon area. It was a great insight for the pupils whosaw first hand the great care that is taken to give the area such a high quality supply of clean water. Pupils listened very attentively and all agreed that it was very informative. |
|
18/5/10
.jpg) |
Its that time of year again when Transition years get the opportunity to experience the way the law works in the courtroom.This module is always warmly received as students are coached in various aspects of court procedure and then get the opportunity to act out a court case.Today there was plenty of fun as students got into acting out the characters in a scenario set out by the visiting barristers. |
|
14/5/10
 |
Girls set off on our latest 'Mystery Tour' on Friday after school. What fun we had as the bus arrived at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel to attend the Xpose Live Tour of Ireland.We met the rich and very famous...and have the photos to prove it!! What glamour and buzz was there. We have decided next year we will go but probably it cannot be a Mystery now as we have decided we need to bring some spending money this time!! Nevertheless St Brogans girls proved as usual that they can have a good time just being out together and having the 'craic'.We finished the evening in McDonalds in Douglas.Photos of the glamourous event will go into the Photo gallery soon. |
|
11/5/10
.jpg) |
This happy photo of first years on a recent trip to Gougane Barra shows a very happy lot indeed. With students Laura and Celine from Rang Iosaif, and Mrs Roche and Mrs McCabe they went in search of the source of the River Lee. After a long walk they found it!!They also visited the Church and Cells of the monks.
The editor would like you to look at one of the best photos taken this year which features in the Picture gallery so you can click to enlarge to see that First Years in the beautiful forest in Gougane.It certainly looks like they had a great adventure. |
|
.jpg) |
Well done to the Junior basketballers who did us all proud by playing in the final. |
|
4/5/10
.jpg) |
Getting Leaving Cert students in focus with a few last minute tips. Ms Mary Ward and year head Ms Keohane arranged a visit from two recently qualified graduates to give Leaving Certs the benefit of methods they had used themselves.All the students agreed that the presentation was excellent and the tips were very practical. We hope they will find them useful in the month ahead!! |
|
7/5/10
.jpg) |
Michael is always a very popular visitor to transition year in St Brogans .His objective is 'To instill in the minds of drivers and would-be drivers the limitations and frailties of a motor vehicle and dispel the feeling of 'invicibility' behind the wheel. His funny and entertaining manner adds greatly to his presentation.He arrives to the school grounds with his trailer fully set out with a car inside so students can fully appreciate what happens in accidents etc. We hope that all the young drivers may benefit form his wise words. |
|
14/4/10
.jpg) |
This picture attempts to capture the joy of winning the second place in the prestigious Texaco Childrens Art competition for Ola Fudali (Transition Year student). Ola has long been mentored and encouraged by Ms Mairead Sheahan, her Art teacher in St Brogans.Her pencil drawing would draw a gasp of disbelief to see it as it captures every feature of this girls face. You will all get a chance to see it when it goes on nation wide tour as part of the competition. This morning texts were flying as we heard the winners would feature on Morning Ireland Main news. We all waited with anticipation. At last we heard Ola speaking telling about her entry. Her family are featured in this photo with her. Everyone agrees we look forward to watching Ola as she sets out on her artistic career. We wish her well in all she does.All in the College are so proud of her today and indeed every day. |
|
13/4/10
.jpg) |
First year CSPE class are seen here with their teacher Ms Roisin Walsh after they completed their fundraiser following their fast.They raised 831.24 Euro . This was a great achievement. It is great to see that young people are still willing to deny themselves for a worthy cause. |
|
26/3/10
.jpg) |
Students crowded into the PE hall for a lunchtime display of Afro-Brazilian Capoeira. This is a blend of dance,martial arts,acrobatics and music.The team who displayed held us all entranced as they displayed a wide range of movements to vibrant music. |
|
26/3/10
.jpg) |
Transition Years took part in a number of events to mark National Tree week including planting a tree in the school garden.Despite the rain they chose a position outside the main window where we hope it will add to the magnificent trees St Brogans already has in the grounds.Mr Mawe is seen here with Caoimhe,Daire and Mark. |
|
23/3/10
.jpg) |
Transition Years walked along the Old Kenmare road as part of a sponsored walk this week. All agree that it was a fantastic experience as well as gathering money for their chosen charity,BOP. |
|
26/3/10
.jpg) |
Patrick O'Sullivan ,First Year ,who won the International Open Sparing competition. Seven countries were represented when Patrick won the competition.His next competition is on 11th April in Kinsale. All In St Brogans wish him well and hope he continues to bring home the trophies!! |
|
17/3/10
.jpg) |
Mr Hugh Murphy (Teaching Staff)receiving his award at the Rochestown Park Hotel. Mr Murphy coaches Football teams at both Junior and Senior level in the College. This month however was a very special month for him as he coached the Cork Vocational Schools Football team to victory in the All Ireland.We hope that next Saturday will see him continuing on his winning way as St Brogans battles it out in the All Ireland Junior A Final.Best of luck to Mr Murphy,Mr Palmer and all the team. |
|
12 March 2010
.jpg) |
St Brogans won a tough battle with Gallen College, Ferbane in Bansha, Tipperary on Friday afternoon to secure their place in the All-Ireland Vocational Schools Final. Early goals from Jason Crowley and Eoin Ryan helped settle the side. Gallen college rallied and Brogans led by two points at half time. Conor Nyhan secured another goal early in the second half when he blocked down an attempted clearance fom the Gallen goalkeeper. Jason Crowley netted again late in the game to see captain Gary Farrell's team into the final.
St Brogan's 4-5 Gallen College 1-11 |
|
10/3/10
 |
The news today that St Brogans school bank is through to the All Ireland final in Croke Park was met with great joy . There is absolutely no doubt that the students worked tirelessly for the success of their bank. Both staff , students and the staff of AIB acknowledge this. Every day the students were involved in strategies to enable students save their money and have confidence in the schoolbank!! Today this dedication paid off as the students were pitched against other school banks to be evaluated in the Regional Final in the Sheraton Hotel in Fota.Congratulations too to their mentor Mr Stephen Gilbert who encourages the students in every possible way. |
|
8/3/10
.jpg) |
The second group to qualify for the final are made up of Kim Quin,Julian Toner,James O'Leary and Grace O'Callaghan.Their innovative idea was presented very well and we wish them all the best next Tuesday. Their mentors are Ms Siobhan Daly and Ms Denise Jennings . Everyone agreed that this competition has been a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about how a business works. |
|
8/3/10
.jpg) |
In the Rugby club pavilion tonight the capacity crowd listened to Transition Years from Brogans and the Grammar School present their business ideas to the judges. Two teams from each school will go forward to the final next Tuesday evening. This photo captures the group 'Chinwell' who presented an excellent business plan.Padraig O'Leary,Andrew Shorten,Tomas O Brien,Finbarr O Mahoney and Adam Power form the group. Well done to them for the competition.Their mentor is Ms Sue Brennan. |
|
3/3/10
.jpg) |
As part of their LCVP Students collected for Bothar. This is indeed a very worthy cause as the charity encourages the idea of 'Development' by sponsoring an animal like a pig to a family in a developing country. This livestock programme helps families begin the road to self sufficiency. A pig is particularly useful as a good pig can have up to 20 piglets a year . Pigs also consume waste and provide protein rich meat to help improve a families diet.By sponsoring this gift students learn the true meaning of educating for change. |
|
2/2/10
.jpg) |
Mr Hugh Murphy stands proudly with his St Brogans students who were on the Cork panel who won the All Ireland last Saturday.
Jamie Crowley,Mark Sugrue,Joseph Harrington,Alan O Sullivan and Sean Ryan.
St Brogans can be doubly delighted as Mr Murphy trained the Cork team. |
|
1/3/10
.jpg) |
The team produced some tremendous basketball in winning all three matches in the U14A Cork Vocational Schools Final today. See our sports section for the full report. |
|
27/2/10
.jpg) |
Jubiliant players and trainers Mr Hugh Murphy and Mr Paudie Palmer after winning the match in extra time.With the surrounding mountains covered in snow the scene at 7.00pm was set and the crowd who attended were not disappointed with the great sporting match we witnessed.At full time the teams were level 9 points to 1-6. Extra time was then played and St Brogans players rose to the occasion and the Brogans supporters roared with excitement as Matthew McNamara put the ball in the net with a fantastic goal. The match ended 1-12 to Causeway 1-07. St Brogans will now play the Leinster champions in the All Ireland Semi-Final. Date to be finalised. |
|
22/2/10
.jpg) |
St Brogans will play Causeway in Rathmore this Friday @7.00pm.
Reminder:Munster Senior Final replay date has been decided. St Brogans will play Clonakilty CC @7.00 in Clonakilty on March 5th.
Supporters lets get out for the students who have put a lot into training both during and after school!! |
|
22/2/10
.jpg) |
Best wishes to Jamie Crowley,Joseph Harrington,Mark Sugrue,Alan O'Sullivan and Sean Ryan who are members of the Cork Vocational Schools Senior Football panel who will play in Monaghan in the all Ireland Final.
Congratulations also to Staff member Mr Hugh Murphy who is the coach for the Cork team!!! |
|
22/2/10
.jpg) |
On Friday 19th March @8.30pm a table quiz will be held in Bandon GAA Pavilion.Twenty Euro for a table of four.
This has proven to be the perfect event for pupils,parents and friends as all age groups can take part.Everybody who has attended has remarked at the great atmosphere and the spirit of fun which prevailed.The event is of course due to the fantastic planning that goes into it.Questions are found that vary across many areas of interest so that everyone on the team no matter what age can have the answer that matters!!We are happy to see that past pupils and families attend and this adds to the night as well. A table quiz is the perfect family outing!! |
|
12/2/10
.jpg) |
Frank Lyons and Kieran Hurley are seen here with Transition Years involved in the Dragons Den Enterprise competition. Despite a bumpy start the students have risen to the challenge and are now working very hard on their business plans.All involved feel that already they have learned a lot by getting involved.The next stage now is the in school competition. |
|
.jpg) |
The four second level schools in Bandon are represented here at the launch of the competition phase of the competition.ODM will hold intensive workshops with the students to help them get their business plan in order. |
|
12/2/10
.jpg) |
What an exciting game!! Played under lights last night in Clonakilty.The game ended in a draw;Clonakilty 1-9,St Brogans 2-6.
The replay has not been fixed as yet but looks like it will not be played until after Pre Exams.We will keep you informed. |
|
10/2/10
.jpg) |
Steven,Ken and 'Unnamed friend'!! Pictured here.Actually they are fundraising for a very worthy cause. They want everyone to guess how many Jellybabies in the Jar.Ken says he will count all the jelly babies and Steven will double check!!
LCA 6 are following a long association with the 'Childrens Charity Shop' by fundraising for Sr Jesintha. The money will go towards sponsoring a childs education for a year. |
|
10/2/10
.jpg) |
Valentines comes early at St Brogans Bank today.If you lodge Ten Euro you will be entered into a draw for cinema tickets and prizes. Lodge Five Euro and you will get a Valentines Day favourite..Chocolate!.Sign up to internet banking today and you will be entered into a draw for a super prize.Dont forget your copper coins.Make sure you have them counted and you will get a prize.
Thanks from all the CBN Team. |
|
8/2/10
.jpg) |
It is that time of the year again when Leaving Certificate Geography students begin the fieldwork assignment.Luckily Mr Gilberts class were very lucky with the weather and were able to complete all their research. |
|
5/2/10
.jpg) |
A photo taken early in the morning before school of our football squad after training with Mr Hugh Murphy. It requires great dedication to tog off so early when the rest of the students are only making their way to school.Hopefully the next few matches will give them the victories they deserve. |
|
3/2/10
 |
As a result of St Brogans 2-9 to 2-8 victory against Clonakilty Community College in the Munster Vocational School Junior A Football semi-final played in Ballineen today(Wed 3rd),they have now qualified for 2 Munster Finals.In the Senior A football they will play the much fancied Clonakilty Community College side on Thursday 11th in Clonakilty GAA clubs new complex with throw in at 7.00pm. In the Junior A decider they will meet either MICC,Dunmanway,or Causeway Comprehensive School after the Mid-Term.Regardless of the results it has been a really good season for the Footballers of the College. Well done to all concerned!!!! |
|
28/1/10
.jpg) |
Fifth years went to Cork with two of their English Teachers ,Mrs Brid Murphy and Ms Michelle Ryan.They all agreed that the presentation was very student friendly as the actors interspersed their acting with valuable insights into the scenes they were portraying. |
|
.jpg) |
Sean Ryan ,Newcestown , is seen in action here. Mr Hugh Murphy was quoted as saying he put in a star performance in Brogans win.
St Brogans:1-06,Maria Immaculata Community College:0:07 |
|
.jpg) |
St Brogans girls faced a tough task when they faced Ballingeary but the team put up a brilliant performance.The Game ended Scoil Mhuire Ballingeary:20, St Brogans :12. |
|
28\1\10
.jpg) |
On Thursday 28th a group of TY and 5th year accompanied by their Physics teacher Mr Michael Connern and Mrs Anne Duggan made the annual trip to UCC for the Tyndall Physics lecture. This years topic was "Physics in Action" and was given by Dr Cathal Flynn of DIT. His presentation comprised of lots of enjoyable and fun demonstrations with simple explanations of the underlying physics involved. For some it was their first experience of university life and being in a university lecture theatre. It proved to be a very worthwhile experience. |
|
21/1/10
.jpg) |
St Brogans encounter with Roscrea Community School was pegged as one of the ties of the competition and it did not disappoint.Brogans got off to a great start and at half time deservedly led by two but faced an added challenge of the blinding sun in the second half.Despite a great second half Brogans were narrowly beaten 2:15 to 2:11 |
|
21/1/10
 |
An Enterprise workshop was held in the school on Friday,Jan 21st for St Brogans Transition Years who are participating in the "Dragons Cave" Competition. Sponsored by ODM Accountants,Bandon,the competition aims to allow Transition Years gain valuable insights into the workings of the business world.It focuses on the personal development of the students giving them an opportunity to develop their responsibility,leadership skills,confidence,self-reliance and creativity. |
|
21/1/10
.jpg) |
Mr Frank Lyons and Mr Kieran Hurley(Past Pupil of St Brogans) seen here with competitors in the "Dragons Cave" Competition.Business teachers ,Ms Sue Brennan,Ms Elaine McCarthy along with Ms Carmel McSweeney are very excited about the competition with some innovative and unique entries being put forward by the schools Transition Years. |
|
13/1/10
.jpg) |
Why begin the year with this photo you might ask?Well here we see a group of well groomed students waiting at the door of St Brogans to meet and greet our visitors at the Open Evening.(Front left we have our annual visitor from Don Murrays shop..he is a very well behaved pupil too!!) So tomorrow we are all back after an unexpected long holiday all ready for work and looking just as happy and well groomed as this group are!!.In the middle of the group is the President of the students council Tadhg O Donovan. |
|
10/1/10
.jpg) |
St Brogans will remain closed following the Ministers announcement until Thursday.Snow fell all day Sunday so we are sure all our pupils will have had a great time playing outside!!!!!!We continue to say to take care in these difficult conditions as we know that many of you will be helping out your families and friends. |
|
.jpg) |
Transition years Mairead,Finbarr,Mellisa and William carry on the tradition in St Brogans of packing shoe boxes with gifts for children who may not be as lucky as themselves.This involves collecting donations of small toys and books and putting into a 'gift box' such as a shoe box. The students spent a lot of time carefully packaging them and wrapping them up. These were donated to children in the Bandon area. |
|
 |
Ola Fudali and Elena Balakina seen here with Santa!!All look very very Happy. Seen here on our annual 'Mystery Tour'.Two buses of girls left the school for an evening out together to capture the Christmas spirit!!This year the girls had a gorgeous Christmas Buffet in Vienna Woods Hotel followed by a Disco and Karaoke. With the 'unexpected' arrival of Santa the night was a great success. |
|
 |
Mrs Patricia Warren(co-ordinator) organised a great night to celebrate how well students are doing with the Junior Cert Schools Programme.Students prepare for the Junior Certificate Exam in a very interesting way with lots of targets set which have to be achieved and then we acknowledge that .Parents and pupils came and had a lovely informal evening where the only criteria was that we only talked about all the great work that was being done by students.This programme is going very well in st Brogans . Well done to all the pupils. |
|
6/1/10
 |
St Brogans will be closed until Monday 11th January due to weather conditions.We urge all our students and families to take care as the Artic conditions continue and safe return on Monday!! |
|
18-12-'09
 |
On Saturday 7th November six students took part in a science competition organised by the Cork Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Boston Scientific. They brought forward two entries, one entitled ‘Working to the Rhythm’ and the other ‘Miracle Water’.
The students had been working furiously with their teacher Ms Dinneen for the last number of weeks carrying out experiments and research on their projects. ‘Working to the Rhythm’ completed by David Harrington, David Hurley and Liam O’Donovan was based on the effects of music when studying. They carried out questionnaires on the junior and leaving certificates to ascertain a profile on how students study. They then carried out a class experiment by playing different types of music to students in the background while they were completing verbal reasoning tasks. They repeated the experiment with no music in the background to compare the difference if any. Their results showed that pop music had the most detrimental effect on studying with the overall grades dropping quite substantially. The students concluded that on the whole it is better to work in silence but if you have to work to music study to classical music because it showed the least difference in test results.
The second group comprising of Stephen Bennett, Patrick Connolly and Aaron O’Donoghue worked on ‘Miracle Water’ . Here the students gathered four different water samples, Bandon tap water, Bandon river water, local well water and a bottled water to test their effect on growth on plants. They also analysed the chemical composition of the water samples. Their results showed that the plants watered by the well water grew the best and the plants watered by the bottled water grew the least! Bandon tap water came a very close second indicating a good source of nutrients for the plants.
On the day both groups were under a lot of pressure as there was some stiff competition from other schools. But to our delight ‘Working to the Rhythm’ won first place! ‘Miracle Water’ then got named for the highest commendation. There was great delight and excitement at the announcement as all the hard work had paid off.
|
|
15-12-'09
 |
Brogan's Best 2009 magazine is on sale NOW! This year sees another fine production and is a credit to the editorial team and the Transition Year students. Ms Anne O Donovan, magazine coordinator, said that this years production is selling fast due to the high standard of publication that her students had produced. GET YOUR COPY NOW FOR ONLY €5 ! |
|
02-12-'09
 |
The annual CIT sports bursary awards night was held in The Orial House Hotel on Tuesday 1st December. The awards recognise the achievements of the most outstanding sports people attending the college form first years to fourth years. Three past pupils of St. Brogans College received awards on the night.
Peter Daly, Enniskeane, received a first year Gaelic Football bursary.
Brian Murphy, Enniskeane, received a senior Soccer bursary.
Ross Cashman, Kilbrittain, received a senior Hurling bursary.
|
|
18-11-'09
 |
Clonakilty Community College 1 St Brogan's College 2
The junior St Brogan's team got their campaign up and running at the second time of asking recovering from an opening defeat to Kinsale by edging out Clonakilty with a superb team performance. The junior girl’s school league is for students up to and including the junior cert year. This stellar performance was all the more thrilling when you take into account that 8 of the 13 players in the squad were 1st years.
Full Story... |
|
05-11-'09
 |
Cork County V.E.C. Senior A Football semi-final.
Clonakilty C.C. 1-15 St. Brogan’s College 2-7
St. Brogan’s put up a gallant fight against reigning champions Clonakilty Community College in Ahamilla today.
Full Story... |
|
13-10-'09
 |
Past Pupil, Míchéal Manning, paid a visit to the school to speak to Ms Connolly's 5th and 6th Year Engineering Students about his career as a Formula 1 motor racing engineer.
Full Story... |
|
06-10-'09
 |
On Wednesday, Sept 30th,the Ty 3 students accompanied Mrs. E O’ Mahony on a garden walk in the gardens of the Presentation sisters in Bandon.
Full Story... |
|
06-10-'09
 |
The Brogans Best Magazine team, led by co-ordinator Ms. Ann O Donovan, are busy preparing and editing the 2009 edition of our annual publication.The Brogans Best 2008 Magazine Centre Pages, which features new and old photographs, are now available to view on our website.
Click here to view... |
|
05-10-'09
 |
Tadgh O’Donovan (current student council president) and Daniel Cronin (past student council president) present a cheque to Ed Jordan of the Belarusian Orphanage project on behalf of St. Brogans College.
Full Story... |
|
|
15/09/'09
 |
Last years Brigids 1 and Patricks 1 classes who as a result of winning UCC+ Awards for their outstanding projects in S.P.H.E. and Maths received a prize of a trip to the Blackrork Observatory in Cork
Full Story... |
|
|
14-05-'09
 |
The Minister for Education and Science, Mr Batt O'Keeffe T.D. was the Guest Speaker at our annual Awards' Night 2009 on Thursday, May 14th. He received a very warm welcome from senior management, staff, students and parents and guardians to the special ceremony celebrating student excellence in various fields of activity, sporting, academic, cultural, community, charity, enterprise, etc. Minister O'Keeffe praised the students for their outstanding achievements and remindeded his listeners that 'everyone has talent' and that 'the road to success is always under construction.' Quoting Euripides, he stated that the same man cannot be skilled in everything but that each has a special excellence. He reserved special praise for the recipient of the Community Award, Mr Pat Dooley, whose commendable voluntary service to his local community was exceptional. Among the other guests present were: Rev. Canon G. A. Salter, vice-chairman, County Cork VEC, Mayor of Bandon, Ms Liz O'Brien TC, Fr. Denis O'Leary PP, Bandon, Ms Mary Foley, chairperson, Board of Management, Ms Maureen Power, chairperson, Parents' Association. Jim O'Keeffe T.D. and Christy O'Sullivan T.D. were also in attendance. |
|
26-04-'09
.jpg) |
Forty Leaving Certificate students of St. Brogan's College held a 20th anniversary reunion at the Munster Arms hotel on Wednesday, April 29th, last. A wonderful night was had by all who reminisced about life in St. Brogan's twenty years ago and, no doubt, traded a yarn or two about some of their most memorable moments on the campus. Among the staff who attended were Barry O'Brien, present CEO, Cork County VEC and then principal at St. Brogan's, his successor, Ms Eileen Corkery, and current principal and deputy principal, Paddy Mawe and Caroline Corrigan. Others who made it to the function were Paudie Palmer, Therese O'Mahony, school secretary, and Paddy Duggan, who retired as principal of Clonakilty Community School some time ago. |
|
March 31st, 2009
.jpg) |
The Students' Council has been very active of late in raising much-needed money to aid disabled and disadvantaged children and adults of four Belarussian institutions -Novinki, Ivanyets, Drajna and Viacha. Two students from St. Brogan's College, Daniel Cronin, Enniskeane and Tadhg O'Donovan, Newcestown, are due to go to Minsk next July but, first, must raise a minimum of €1,200 each in order to secure their places on the trip. Donnchadha Collins, Carhue North, and staff member Hugh Murphy took part in a Headshave and students, Tadhg O'Donovan and James Horgan, Lissarda, agreed to do submit themselves to the cruelty of leg waxing in recent weeks. So did staff member John Johnston. The whole process was supervised by Tracey Quinn, a past pupuil, and her colleagues from West Cork College of Beauty Therapy, Bandon. Congratulations to all involved and well done! |
|
March 31st, 2009
.jpg) |
Cork GAA superstar Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and Cork's senior footballer, goalkeeper Alan Quirke, very kindly agreed to participate in the LCA 5th Year's charity 'Penalty Shoot Out' which formed part of the students Vocational Preparation module Enterprise Task on Wednesday, March 11th. 2nd Year students and some staff members 'took on' Seán Óg who bravely substituted for the injury-hit Alan Quirke and he proved a very able deputy indeed. 2Y student Jason Crowley was the outright winner of the shoot out. All proceeds of the shoot out went to 'The Children's Charity Shop', Cork Road, Bandon. The chief organisers of the event were : Stephen Lynch, team leader, David Flynn, Graham Clarke, Miro Hudi, Angelito Quinlan, Dónal Crowley, Kenneth Donlon and James Holland. Staff Members Sue Brennan, Pat Kenneally and Paudie Palmer acted as coordinators to the event.
|
|
March 31st, 2009
.jpg) |
St. Brogan's Parents'Association held a very successful table quiz at the Munster Arms hotel on Friday, March 27th, with all of the proceeds being generously donated to 'School Funds' at the college. A magnificent turn-out of almost fifty teams of four enjoyed a wonderful evening. Paudie Palmer was the popular quizmaster and officers of the Parents' Association with Maureen Power, chairperson, at the forefront did a marvellous job to cater for so many tables on the night. Thanks are due to the business people of Bandon and surrounds for their kind sponsorship of the raffle prizes. The officers of the Parents' Association are: Maureen Power, Chairperson, Georgina Deane, Vice-chairperson, Maria Bellavani, Secretary, Paula Phelan, Treasurer, Eileen Hallahan, P.R.O. |
|
March 19th, 2009
.jpg) |
Fifteen Transition Year students travelled to Kerry on March 12th as part of their 'Two-day Adventure Journey' that forms part of their Bronze Gaisce Awards challenge. The intrepid students walked the very challenging old Kenmare/Killarney road and, following an over-night in Kenmare, did the Kenmare-Templenoe section of 'The Kerry Way' on the following day. Ms Zoe Dinneen reported that the TY students met the challenge head-on and enjoyed it very much. The beautiful terrain traversed featured some of Kerry's finest heather, hills and glens. |
|
March 19, 2009
.jpg) |
The St. Brogan's College Transition Year Build-a-Bank team was recently declared Regional Winners and now go forward to the National Finals that will be held in Croke Park on May 7th. At the regional final held at the Sheraton Park Hotel on March 10th, the team had to make a presentation to the judges on their bank and also orgainse a display. The Build-a-Bank concept involves advertising and promoting bank services to the students and encouraging regular savings and banking. The banking team is: Eoin Harte, Knockavilla, Mark Sugrue, Bandon, Tadhg O'Donovan, Newcestown, Sheryl Deane, Enniskean, James Nyhan, Ballinadee and Patrick Murphy, Kilbrittain. The Build-a-Bank Coordinator is Mr Stephen Gilbert. |
|
March 17th, 2009
.jpg) |
St. Brogan's College received its 2nd Green Flag at a special presentation ceremony at the Lifeline Lab, Lee Road, Cork on Thursday, February 26th in recognition of its energy saving initiatives within the college campus. Pictured are: Ms Nuala Falvey, Green Flag Coordinator, St. Brogan's College, James Wilson, Ornithologist, Sheryl Deane, Enniskean, Aoife O'Mahony, Kilbrittain, Michael Hehir, Repak, Dr. Mary Stack, Environmental Awraeness Officer, Cork County Council.
|
|
February 23rd, 2009
.jpg) |
Twenty students, under the direction of teacher Mr Hugh Murphy, completed the Safe Pass Code which allows them to work on building sites. The 8-hour Safe Pass course was taught by Mr Kenneth Flynn, Barryroe, Safety Officer. All students received the Pass and were introduced to site safety in construction, manual handling of heavy objects and issues relating to driving plant and machinery in the workplace. The Pass is valid for four years. |
|
|
.jpg)
