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Well done girls!

A huge thank you to our dedicated PR team for their incredible work in creating signs to promote our musical! These talented ladies put in countless hours, carefully sanding and repurposing last year’s signs to craft environmentaly friendly and sustainable new ones. With great precision, they outlined, painted, and varnished each sign to perfection, ensuring they withstand the weather.

Keep an eye out for their fantastic work around town next week!

We sincerely appreciate all the work that the TY have put into this and are amazed at their creativity. Many hands made light work! and it was a case of all hands on deck. Everyone helped out when they could. However, we must say a  particluar big "Thank You"  to Sinead Morris, Tegan Madden, Leilah Walsh O'Toole, Eilis Taheny, Abby Marren, Leanne Beirne, and Ava O’Brien Thank you! 🎭🎨👏

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For the day that’s in it-“Illegally Blonde”

Happy Valentine's day from the hard working cast of "Illegally Blond". They did not even let the Mock Exams get in the way of their rehearsals this week, moving temporarily to our Ball Alley over in the Sports Complex because in their own words "The Show must go on". Look out for tickets-available soon! Nightly from Thurs. March13th-Sat. March 15th.

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1st Yr Boys’ Football Team

Well done to our First Year Boys who played against Glenamaddy yesterday winning 11 7 to 3 7.

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French trip to The Model Theatre Sligo

Yesterday our two Leaving Cert French classes and our LCA 1 French class had the wonderful opportunity to attend a special screening of the French film Les Trois Fantastiques in The Model Theatre in Sligo. The trip was not only a fun day out but also an invaluable educational experience.  

Watching the movie in its original French, gave us the opportunity to hear authentic pronunciation and conversational French, as well as the chance to see the French landscape and scenery. The film’s storyline provided plenty thought-provoking moments as we lived through the dramatic scenes with Tommie, Max and Vivian.  

Following the trip, we will use the study guide to analyse the film in class. This guide will allow us to break down key scenes, improve our vocabulary, and gain deeper insights into the language and themes of the film. The trip provided a fun and engaging way to enhance our language skills, making it an unforgettable part of our Leaving Cert French journey. This experience has been an invaluable way to connect classroom learning with real-world language use. 

Thank you to Ms. Finan and Ms. Farrell for organising it and as always, a big Thank You to O’ Hara coaches who took us safely door to door. 

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“Illegally Blonde” is on the way

Kevin likes Meagan but does she like him? Find out in St. Nathy's musical "Illegally Blonde". The musical will run from Thurs Mar. 13th to Sat. Mar 15th at 8pm sharp.  Tickets available soon.

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Gaeltacht scholarships

Please see below some information about Gaeltacht scholarships for people who live in Mayo only. Mayo County Council are running a competition and it is for 2^nd year students only at the minute. They are releasing information about grants for other years in the coming weeks.  Mayo County Council is now accepting applications to the 2025 Easter Gaeltacht Scholarship scheme. Two full scholarships are being offered under this scheme to current second year students to attend a Mayo Gaeltacht College this Easter. Students resident in Mayo or attending school in Mayo are eligible to apply. The closing date for applications is Thursday 20th February 2025. Full scheme details and applications form can be found at the following link: https://www.mayo.ie/en-ie/your-council/services/oifig-na-gaeilge/gaeltacht-scholarships

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Congratulations to Ruairí O’Connor

We would like to say a huge congratulations to one of our First Year students Ruairí O’Connor who got 3^rd place in this year’s Credit Union competition with his brilliant drawing depicting ‘The Joys of Life’. What a wonderful achievement to get an award in such a tough competition.

Ruairí is pictured here receiving his certificate and prize at Roscommon Credit Union.

Well done Ruairí from all here in St. Nathy’s.

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St. Nathy’s U14 Girls’ Team

Hard luck to our U14 Girls' team who had their first game against Strokestown on Friday. This time they were not successful but but played well. Well done everyone.

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Congratulations to Aoibhinn Conway

A major congratulations to Aoibhinn Conway of third year representing Mayo FC in U17 and U19 soccer teams. What an amazing achievement for someone so young to be at such a high standard of football! Mr Creaton, Ms Reidy, Mr Brady and Mr Nealon are so proud to have such a great ambassador of the sport within our ranks in St. Nathy’s.

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Happy St. Brigid’s Day -Feb 1st

Saint Brigid’s day ( Feb. 1st)- Lá fhéile Bríde 

Happy St. Brigid’s Day to everyone. St. Brigid’s Day, (Feb. 1st) holds a special place in the hearts of all those who live in Ireland.  An obvious symbol of this Feast Day is the making of St. Brigid’s Day crosses, an ancient Irish tradition.  The history of these crosses is deeply rooted in the life of one of our patron saints, Saint Brigid. 

St. Brigid is associated with various miraculous acts and gestures of immense kindness. St. Brigid wove a cross from rushes while explaining the Christian faith to a dying pagan chieftain. This act is said to have inspired the tradition of making St. Brigid’s crosses. symbolising Faith, Hope, and Protection. These can be seen in every home in Ireland. 

The skill of making St. Brigid’s Day crosses involves using rushes to make a distinctive square shape with arms extending from each corner. The process is both practical and symbolic, reflecting the agricultural traditions of Ireland and the Christian teachings associated with St. Brigid.  We have many talented weavers again this year in TY who are experts. We also have others who were very quick learners and can now make excellent, tightly woven crosses.  We had others who recalled fond memories of National School and making them with their teachers. Well done all, the expert weavers and the expert apprentices.  We are afraid to mention names for fear of leaving anyone out.  It was a busy two week lead up to St. Brigid's day and the TY students were busy juggling a myriad of different projects. So, when not rehearsing for our upcoming musical “Illegally Blonde”, or doing John Paul II (Gaisce Awards) voluntary work or other activities there was a continuous stream of volunteers making the crosses. They have now donated these crosses back to the people of Ballaghaderreen, The Oakwood Nursing home and the Seminary in Maynooth.  

These crosses have been blessed and are in the Cathedral for anyone to take away for free and everyone is welcome to take one home. 

Well done to all our Transition Year students who gave so willingly of their time, even during lunches and breaks. We are so proud of you all.  Hopefully, your crosses will bring joy to all who take one home.  Unfortunately, the loss of our polytunnel due to storm Éowyn was a terrible loss for week two, but the TY students found alternative accommodation and continued production. Where there is a will, there is a way! 

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