School notes - 01/04/2022
Mercy Ballymahon Deputy Principal Gary Kenny pictured with teachers Michaela McGovern and Fiona Noone after being officially presented with the European Digital Schools Award in University College Dublin last week.
Irish Angus
On Friday last our 2019-2022 Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition finalists made the journey to Croke Park for the overall final of the competition. Unfortunately, the team didn’t scoop the overall prize on the day but did receive an award for their outstanding performance throughout the competition. We would like to commend team members Aileen Briody, Ciara Gavigan, Rachel Maguire and Kate Mulvey for all of the work they have put in since beginning the project in Transition Year. A special mention must be given to Ms Murphy for her hard work and commitment while mentoring the group since the initial stages of the competition. Well done to this year’s TY team of Alannah Hannan, Katherine Kilduff and Anna Kelly who also represented the school in the semi-final of the competition on the day.
Easter Raffle
Thank you to everyone who is supporting our annual Easter raffle. Raffle cards have been distributed to all families and there is still plenty of time to fill your card before Friday’s draw. Fantastic prizes to be won. 1st prize: €100 Voucher for Centra, Ballymahon, 2nd prize: €100 Voucher for Cormican’s bookshop, 3rd Prize: €50 Meal Voucher for Jolly Boys Pizza & Grill, 4th, 5th, 6th Prizes: Fabulous Easter Egg Hampers. We appreciate your support.
GAA News
Congratulations to our Senior Boys who faced Lanesboro Community College in the O’Beirne Cup final on Friday last. The game finished on a score of 4-10 to 3-6. Well done to the lads and their coaches Mr Kenny and Mr Jones. Hard luck to our U14 boys and their coaches Mr Farrell and Mr Sammon who lost out to St. Ciaran’s Community School Kells in the Leinster Shield Final last week.
Mercy Ballymahon U16 boys GAA team pictured with their coaches Mr Nerney and Shane Kenny after winning the North Leinster final recently.
TY news
It has been a busy couple of weeks for our TY students. Students enjoyed a day at Dublin Zoo where they participated in a TY animal conservation programme. Furthermore, thank you to Longford Sports Partnership who facilitated a day of kayaking for our students last week. Students also received three certificates last week for CPR, First Aid and Defibrillator training. Thank you to Franky Wright from Lilliput for facilitating. Finally, students participated in the Forensic Fun criminology workshop with Alison Leck last Thursday. Thank you to Mr Seery for organising all these exciting and valuable events.
Careers
Thank you to past-pupil Michael J Harney, class of 2012, who spoke to our career guidance classes this week. Michael gave an open and honest insight into careers in cybercrime, cyber security, criminology, life as a Garda and alternative ways to get to the career you want. Thank you to Ms O'Neill for organising.