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Jersey Joy!

The St Nathy’s TY group entered an Instagram Future Leaders competition to design a GAA training top for the O Neill’s Sportswear online shop. Transition Year students from across the country could enter and the winning design would be included on the #GAAFutureLeader online @oneillssportswear club shop and available then to buy online. The GAA Future Leaders chose eight jerseys for the Quarter Finals and three students from St. Nathys College were included in the Quarter Finals, Alannah McGreal, Nikita Regan and Conor Walsh. The public then voted on their favourite design. Alannah and Conor were both successful in making it to the semi-final stage with, Nikita just missing out by a narrow margin. Conor's design was successful in making it through to the final where after a nerve-wracking public vote Conor was victorious receiving 62% of the public votes. There was great excitement at St Nathy’s College. Thanks to everyone who voted as well as the local radio stations, Ocean FM and Midwest Radio for backing Conor's design. GAA Future Leaders contacted Conor after the competition to congratulate him and he will receive a Jersey of his own design as well as featuring the design on their O Neill’s sportswear online shop. Very Exciting

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Fun on the Water

On 29/09/2021, the St Nathy’s Transition Years were treated to some paddle boarding on the River Moy in Ballina, Co Mayo. Despite the freezing cold water, they had to brave the water without wetsuits. They started off slowly kneeling down and getting used to rowing and after a few hours, they were able to stand up balance and navigate their boards around tight spaces, while dealing with the flow of the river. Almost everyone eventually fell off and into the freezing cold water. The day was rounded off with a tour of the Jackie Clarke Museum and something to eat. A  fun-filled and educational day out in Ballina! [foogallery id="15036"]

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Gaisce Bulbs for Bees

The St. Nathy’s TY and EAL classes planted bulbs this week. The bulbs are pollinator friendly and were provided by Gaisce to celebrate The All Ireland Pollinator Plan’s 35th Anniversary. To mark this occassion they sent bags of these bulbs to many youth groups and post-primary schools. We were delighted to receive the bulbs and to plant them with Ms Munnelly in the flower beds beside the school’s polytunnel. The bulbs were made up of species like Crocus and Grape Hyacinth, which are very good at providing for hungry pollinators. This is especially for Ireland’s vital bee population which is threatened by extinction in some areas. The TY and EAL groups were glad to be able to do this not only because the flowers will be a great addition to the garden come the spring but they will also help keep the local bee population thriving. [foogallery id="15031"]

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LC Results 2021

Congratulations to the LC Class of 2021 who received their results today. We were delighted to welcome students into the school this afternoon to celebrate their wonderful results. We are so proud of each and every student and we wish them the very best in the future. [foogallery id="15014"]  

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Appointment of New Principal

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Fr Martin Henry as the new Principal of St Nathy’s College. On behalf of the school community, we would like to congratulate him and wish him the very best in his new role. Fr Martin will be taking up his position in October.

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Best Wishes in the LC Exams

As students commence their LC Exams tomorrow, we would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every student the very best over the course of the next few weeks. Our message to every student is - The hard work is done, believe in yourself, stay focused and confident - you are already a success in our eyes! D Dunne & G Gildea

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French Quiz Success

Congratulations to the first year winning team " Les Tortues" in the St. Nathy's leg of The French Teachers Association, Carrick On Shannon Quiz. Well done to Rebecca Doherty, Rebecca Casey, Kate Molloy & Chloe O' Gara. A fun filled, educational morning was had by all the teams. Thanks to Ms Farrell for organising.

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West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon

Last Tuesday the 4th of May, our Transition Year students came together to take part in the 'West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon' raising much needed funds for Pieta House.

Despite the unfavourable weather conditions, the rain held off and the students completed their 10k walk and run around the town of Ballaghadereen and the school pitch.

Prizes were kindly sponsored by Molly’s Chemist and Murphy’s 'Totalhealth' Pharmacy. The winner of the fastest male participant was Oision Bracken. The fastest female and overall fastest time was won by Latisha Beirne.

The TYs would like to thank their sponsors for their very generous gifts and Ms. Gleeson for organising the event and the refreshments.

Well done to the TY’s, Ms. Gleeson and Mr. Brady for completing this very worthy event.