Reporters : Alannah Reid, Siobhan Kilduff
Díospóireacht
Comhghairdeas le foireann shinsearach díospóireachta Mheánscoil na Trócaire agus a múinteoir Ms.Nevin a mbeidh ag dul chun cinn chuig an chéad bhabhta eile i Mí Eanair!
Congratulations to Mercy Ballymahon's senior debating team who won their first Gael Linn debate on Monday December 3rd . The next round is in January.
Basketball
Congratulations to our U16 and U19 girls’ basketball teams who had fantastic victories over Castleblaney in the regional A league finals on December 3rd. U16 won 43-42 and U19 won 35-33. Both teams now progress to the All Ireland playoffs in January. Thanks to their coaches Ms. Coyle, Ms.Walsh and Ms. Carr.
Football
Our senior boys had a comprehensive victory in their first championship game on the 29th November, played in St Lomans Mullingar. It was a fantastic squad effort with 21 players getting valuable gametime in very windy conditions. We play Ballymahon VS in the next round of the North Leinster Championship. Full time score- Mercy Ballymahon 3-14(23) Oldcastle (St Olivers PP) 1-5 (8).
Soccer
Congrats to our U19 boys’ soccer team who won their game against Mercy Kilbeggan 4-0 on December 3rd. They are now through to the West Leinster final. Thanks to their coach Mr. Burke.
Thanks to Ballymahon AFC for the use of their excellent facilities.
Careers
Our 6th years receive excellent talks from various colleges throughout the school year. So far this year we were delighted to host Athlone IT, UCD, Maynooth, GMIT, IT Sligo and we look forward to many more in the coming months. But nothing beats having a past pupil return. Paddy Grogan gave a great insight into the option of an Apprenticeship, he is finishing his final year in Aerospace and has already been offered a permanent job starting in September! We would encourage all our leaving certs to keep all options open by applying to the CAO, Apprenticeships, PLC courses etc.
Transition Year
On Monday 3rd Ms Donoghue brought TY students to St Christopher’s Day Centre Ballymahon where both groups of students connected in a very sociable setting.
On Wednesday 5th December TY students went ice skating in Dundrum. A great day was had by all. Everyone came home safe and sound.
On Thursday 6th TY students attended an AXA Road Safety show in the Backstage. This was organised by Longford County Council. It was a very powerful show. It highlighted the importance of taking care on our roads.
On Thursday 6th and McCarron brought a group of TY students to Thomond Nursing Home carol singing. This was a very sociable gathering which everyone enjoyed.
On Sunday 9th December seven mini company groups sold their wares at the annual Craft Fair in the Rustic Inn Abbeyshrule.
Open Night
Open night proved to be a very enriching experience for our school last week. We were delighted to open the doors of our school to welcome all prospective students who are set to enrol in secondary school for September 2019. There was a great buzz of excitement around the school as present students demonstrated the full range of subjects, our school offers. Our trad group gave a lively introduction to the night and set the atmosphere of excitement and anticipation for our prospective incoming first years. Closing date for Enrolment for 1st year 2019 is 4pm Tuesday December 18th.