As part of our wellbeing week TY’s had the opportunity to collaborate with Anita O’Sullivan, @Homelandretail Garden Centre Manager and Marc Gaynor Manager of Homeland Ballaghaderreen in the school poly tunnel. Anita explained the importance of preparing the soil before planting then demonstrated how to plant cabbage, lettuce, scallions and onions while the TY Horticulture …
Read MoreThe Green Schools Committee organised a spring clean around the school on Tuesday 28th March. They met up, put on their high viz and collected as much litter as possible. They collected bottle caps, plastic, gum wrappers and an old face mask! Special thanks to all the committee members for getting involved and @AnTaisce and …
Read More2nd year Business students had a clean sweep at the recent student enterprise awards in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon on the 14th March. The ‘Sustainable Sophie’s’ were runners up in the Intermediate category. ‘Ultra Hydration’ won a special prize for Innovation. Triplets Dean, Olivia and Rachel Beirne came 1st place in the Intermediate category …
Read MoreOn Thursday last some of our 5th and 6th year Ag Science students visited Tullamore Farm in association with the Farmers Journal and Agriaware Farm Walk and Talk. Students had the opportunity to hear from experts at the Farmers Journal about all aspects of modern day agriculture in Ireland including farm safety, new technologies and …
Read MoreThere 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 …
Read MoreChloe 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 …
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