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05Feb 2026
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Rang 1B

Ag foghlaim na scèalta faoi Naomh Bríd agus na tradisiúin a bhí ag na Ceiltigh sna seanlaethanta sa rang innè.

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05Feb 2026
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Welcome Grandparents!

Yesterday, St Nathy’s College hosted a special Prayer Service for the grandparents of our 1st-year and TY students. It highlighted the importance of relationships across generations. The visit gave us an opportunity to celebrate grandparents, to honour their role in the lives of our students, and to share together in meaningful prayer and conversation.

The focus of the gathering was the blessing of St Brigid’s crosses, which had been carefully and thoughtfully made by teams of our hardworking students in the days leading up to the event.

As the grandparents gathered with staff and students in the College Chapel, there was a shared sense of gratitude for the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Many of our grandparents remembered making St Brigid’s crosses themselves as children. This moment served as a reminder that faith and culture are often carried forward through simple, meaningful practices shared within families.

St Brigid is one of Ireland’s patron saints and is closely associated with kindness, hospitality, and care for the poor. She is remembered for her generosity and strong faith, as well as for her close connection to nature and the land. St Brigid’s Day, celebrated on the 1st of February, marks the beginning of spring and reminds us of new beginnings. The making and blessing of St Brigid’s crosses continues to be a powerful symbol of these values, and it was fitting that our students and grandparents could come together to honour her legacy.

In addition to the blessing of the St Brigid’s crosses, the prayer service also included the blessing of throats for St Blaise’s Day. This blessing is a long-held tradition within the Church. St Blaise is known as the patron saint of those suffering from throat illnesses, and the blessing is a prayer for good health and protection throughout the year.

St Blaise was a bishop and healer who lived in the fourth century and was known for his care for the sick and suffering. According to tradition, he miraculously cured a child who was choking, which led to his association with throat blessings.

Following the prayers and blessings, grandparents were invited to gather in the school canteen for tea and coffee. This more informal part of the morning was filled with conversation, laughter, and a real sense of connection. It was a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to meet one another, to chat with staff, and to spend time in the school environment that their grandchildren are part of every day. The canteen quickly became a lively and welcoming space, filled with stories being shared and memories being recalled. They also got a sneak preview of our giant billboard, which was filled with photos for our upcoming musical, “Billie,” on March 12th–14th.

Many of the grandparents present were past pupils of St Nathy’s College themselves, which added an extra layer of significance to the occasion. Hearing their stories of school life from years gone by was both interesting and inspiring, and it highlighted the long history of the school within the community. It was touching to see families represented across generations, with grandparents returning to the same halls and spaces, now accompanying their grandchildren.

We are deeply thankful to all the grandparents who took the time to visit us yesterday.

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04Feb 2026
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🌱 The New Green Schools Committee: Growing a Greener Future

🟢 Mr Creaton and Ms Reidy hosted the first green schools meeting of the newly formed committee last week as we embark on our journey to secure our next green flag ‘Litter and Waste - Global Citizenship’. A number of members were absent due to sporting events but plenty to plan with lots of good ideas suggested. Our official roles within the committee will be elected at our next meeting as we start our next initiatives.

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04Feb 2026
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Best wishes to our U19 Girls’ basketball team

Best wishes to our U19 girls' basketball team as they compete in the All-Ireland Semi-Finals tomorrow in Dublin. Reaching this stage is an incredible achievement and reflects the dedication, hard work and spirit shown by this talented group of players throughout the season.
Wishing you the very best of luck tomorrow girls 🏀

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04Feb 2026
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Free Webinar to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge

Sligo Education Centre are hosting a free webinar for parents and guardians, supporting families to engage with their children as we prepare to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge.  The course will highlight Gaeilge resources and supports and lots of information will be discussed during the workshop. All levels of Gaeilge are welcome to attend.
Registration on the link below is required to receive the Zoom link for 7.00pm on February 10th.

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04Feb 2026
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Congratulations to our First Year and Second Year girls’ basketball teams

Huge congratulations to our First Year and Second Year girls’ basketball teams on their first win of the season on Friday! 🏀🎉 Facing a well organised Castlerea team, both teams showed excellent teamwork and commitment, with everyone playing their part. A well-deserved victory and a brilliant start to the season. Well done to all involved! 👏

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02Feb 2026
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St. Brigid’s Day in St. Nathy’s

A huge “Well done” to all the students who helped to make St. Brigid’s crosses this week. There are too many names to mention, but everyone helped. Some brought in rushes, some wove and crafted, some cleaned up the off‑cuts, and some boxed up the many, many crosses. However, we must say a special “Thank you” to the tireless TY teams and the wonderful LCA students. We are honoured and privileged to know that some of our crosses went to Maynooth University, St. Nathy’s Cathedral (for our local parishioners), and that the remaining ones will be given to the very special grandparents of our TY students to take home next Wednesday, after our TY Grandparents’ Mass. The making of St. Brigid’s crosses is an important tradition in Ireland, especially on St. Brigid’s Day, the 1st of February. This custom has been passed down through generations and is closely connected with Irish Christian and Catholic life. Traditionally, families often gathered together to make the crosses. According to Christian tradition, St. Brigid made the first cross from rushes while visiting a dying pagan chieftain. As she wove the cross, she explained the message of Christ and helped him come to faith before his death. Because of this story, the cross is seen as a symbol of conversion, hope, and God’s love for all people. In Catholic homes, the St. Brigid’s cross is usually blessed and placed above the door or near a window. It is believed to protect the home and bring God’s blessing on the family for the coming year. The cross also reminds people to live a life of kindness, charity, and prayer, just as St. Brigid did. Overall, the making of St. Brigid’s crosses is a meaningful Christian tradition that connects Irish culture with Catholic faith, and we are so proud of all our students who are experts in this domain.
 

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01Feb 2026
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Our JPII students visited Ozanam House for Workshop on making St. Brigid’s crosses.

Our JPII students enjoyed a wonderful morning in Ozanam House where they were given a workshop on making St Brigid's Crosses. Great fun was had by all. Many thanks to Eva and her team.

The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary.

The Award enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church,their Community and their Society.

The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope Saint John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them. The Award was launched by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Most Rev Dr Giuseppe Lazzarotto on 7th November 2006 in the Diocese of Derry, Ireland.

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31Jan 2026
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Get Ready for Billie!

Billie is on the way!

🎶 Journey Back in Time with Billie! 🎶
Our Transition Year students are exceptionally busy as rehearsals are now in full swing for this year’s school musical, Billie, a powerful and moving story set during the Miners’ Strike in England. Get ready for passion, resilience, and unforgettable performances on stage. 📅 Show Dates:
  • Thursday, March 12th
  • Friday, March 13th
  • Saturday, March 14th
✨ Three incredible nights — don’t miss out!

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30Jan 2026
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Irish Junior Maths Competition 2026

Irish Junior Maths Competition 2026
The Irish Junior Maths Competition has been held for first year students around the country since 1994. It is organised by the Irish Maths Teacher Association (IMTA) and consists of students solving multiple-choice brainteasers within a forty-minute class period. This year, there were over 18,500 entries from 280 schools across the country.
First year students of St. Nathy’s College took part in the competition during the second week of January. Congratulations to Abdulrahman Arfan (1D) who scored 100% and was awarded a trophy from the IMTA. He is amongst only 49 other students in the country who scored full marks!
Julien Beliauskas (1E) and Gavin O’Gara (1E) came second and third place in the school and were awarded medals. Other top scorers in first year were:
Manahil Rehman (1B), Áine O’Connor (1E), Katie Cummins (1E), Marijus Mazonas (1D), Aidan Flaherty (1E), Chloe Madden (1E), Jozef Mato (1E) and Emilie Partrick-Winstanley (1C).
Well done to them! We wish all of our first year students continued success in their study of Mathematics.
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