Kenmare 2014

On Wednesday the 10th September we received our junior certificate results. Afterwards we headed off on a three day trip to ‘Star Outdoor Pursuit Centre’ in Kenmare Co. Kerry. Mr Kennedy, Mr. Shanahan, Ms. O’Leary and Ms. Casey organised it as a bonding and team building experience for our Transition Year class and also included 5th yr. […]

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Garda Road Safety Course

On the 1 October, TY students travelled to Rockwell College for the Garda Road Safety Course, under the supervision of Mr. Curtin. The aim of this annual course held by Na Gardaí Síochána is to educate the next generation of young drivers on what are the dangers on the road that cause accidents, what can happen […]

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Enterprise Trip to Dublin

On Wednesday the 2nd of April the TYs and 5th years of St.Ailbes school embarked on a trip to Dublin. The bus departed at 8:30. The bus drive was long but extremely enjoyable, after a few stops on the way we finally reached Dublin and proceeded to Croke Park where the first activity of our day awaited […]

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Warhorse

On the 8th April 2014 there was a large exodus of students and teachers from St. Ailbe’s – destination, our Capital. As the numbers were large we split into two groups. The Transition Year group went with the 1st years to visit The Dáil and were given an all exclusive tour. We saw the Dáil […]

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U17 Hurling Championships

On Friday the 21st of March, 2014, St. Ailbe’s and Roscrea played the first match of the U17 Boys’ Hurling Championships. The organising teacher and coach was Mr. Denis Keating. The team arrived in Thurles following a half hour bus ride, and they were out warming up quicker than you can blink. Dark purple clouds loomed […]

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