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Seachtain na Gaeilge

There were lots of activities during last week to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Students enjoyed a chéile in the PE hall with lots of traditional Irish music along with a quiz as Gaeilge with the help of the LC mentors. The week drew to a close with a non uniform day and students donned all shades of green to mark Flag Day on the eve of St Patrick’s Day. Some of our students went all out to show their pride in wearing the green and didn’t settle for just a green jersey, St Patrick himself made an appearance. This non uniform day was organised by the TY students and the funds raised were shared between the Red Cross and the TY Fashion Show that takes place on April 20^th.

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JC Irish – Outstanding Grade Achievement

Chloe Lavin receives her award from Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, NUIG for her outstanding grade achievement ( Distinction ) in her Junior Cert Higher level Exam 2023. This is the first time that NUIG have embarked upon awarding students in Connacht, Donegal and Clare for their achievements in Irish and it is hoped this will be an annual event. Pictured are Chloe's Irish teacher, Mrs. Anne O' Brien and Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh, Deputy President NUIG. ' Beatha teanga í a labhairt'.

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RTE News Report

In case you missed it you can watch the report by Teresa Mannion from St Nathy's College by clicking on the following link.   https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2023/0315/1363403-tech-lessons/ We are very proud of all the staff and students that participated on the day.  

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Chess Tournament

On Tuesday March 3rd a team of students from St.Nathy’s College headed to the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway City to take part in the Connaught Cup. This prestigious tournament hasn't been held since 2019 due to the Covid pandemic. For all of the students taking part it was their first experience of this kind of tournament. The first team comprising Joey Geever, Lorcan Sampey, Gerard Cummins, Flynn Thompson, Henry Black and Ryan Geever performed admirably in the main tournament, winning more than half of their matches with Ryan winning an individual award for his great performance. In the secondary Novice Cup all of our students- Aaron Collins, Aaron Dooney, Henry Lowry, Felipe Bezzerra, Niamh Grady, Roisin Morris, Daniel Anderson and Aaron O'Toole- won at least two games each. Well done to all students involved and to their Teacher, Ms Brunker on organising and preparing the students for the competition with the help of Mr Brady. For any student interested in joining the Chess Club to play or to learn can find out more every Wednesday lunchtime in room 6B. Players of all levels are welcome!  

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RTE News in School

We were delighted to welcome Teresa Mannion from RTE news to the school yesterday. As St Patrick’s Day approaches Teresa met with some students that have recently joined the school to see how they have settled both into school life in St Nathy’s College and life in Ireland. It will be featured on the news2day at 4.20 on RTÉ2 and the Six One News this evening.

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All Ireland Cross Country

A huge congratulations to our senior Boys cross country team who competed in the schools all Ireland finals this past weekend on the grounds of  SETU ,Waterford. The course was extremely tough. The boys ran an unforgiving, 6km race. 4,1.5km laps of a gruesome muddy field with a very steep incline followed by a slow steady  ascent, before dropping downhill to slightly flatter part with what seemed liked never ending turns! The lads held their own in a field of outstanding experienced cross country runners . (Including Jonas Stafford  a European silver medalist, fresh back from competing in Turin on the U20 Irish team!) It was fantastic to have the green and white singlets of St Nathy's in the mix . This was the first ever cross country season for our athletes , and what a fantastic season it was to reach and compete in the all Ireland’s!! Each  of our team members - Jack Dodd, Kieran Taheny , Evan Powell, Maitiu Lavin and Martin Grady ran exceptionally well, they left nothing absolutely nothing behind ! The whole school community is so proud and impressed with your display of resilience and inspiring  efforts.