Basketball All Ireland Semi-Final
Thursday April 25th was a momentous occasion in Meán Scoil Mhuire as our First Year Basketball team travelled to the National Basketball Arena for the All Ireland Semi Final. The team had successfully reached the final after three successful wins in the All Ireland playoffs in Belfast the previous week. Hopes were high as the team took to the court to the shouts and cheers of their fifty supporters. The Meán Scoil Mhuire team faced a strong challenge from a powerful Listowel team. Our players were outstanding and despite falling behind in a high intensity second and third quarter, rallied in the final quarter to narrow the gap to 12 points. We are incredibly proud of the achievement of the team and their coaches Ms Hardiman and Ms Jobe. Thank you to the team, their coaches, the supporters and Ms Murtagh and Ms O’ Farrell who accompanied the supporters. Seven out of eight wins in their first year representing the school is an outstanding achievement. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach.- Onwards an upwards.
Go Yellow Day May 1st
Since the launch of the Go Yellow campaign day on the 27th of February, our TY Go Yellow Committee have worked tirelessly to promote their national fundraising initiative for CHI Temple Street and Crumlin and NMH, the National Maternity Hospital. The team have contacted local schools, local businesses and schools nationally to encourage as much participation as possible. They have travelled to Leinster House, at the invitation of Joe Flaherty, T.D. and met with the Minister of Health and the Minister of Education. At the time of going to print, the team had already raised €6000 of their €10,000 euro target. We would like to thank all the local schools and businesses who have assisted the team in their fundraising efforts to date and who have signed up to participate.
National Poetry Day
On Thursday April 25th, three students, accompanied by Ms Reilly, attended a poetry recital in the Athena Gallery. The students, Margel, Olachi and Oluwaseyi recited their own poems in front of a captivated audience. This was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the importance and value of poetry and we would like to congratulate the students for representing the school.
Teagasc Agricultural Science Talk
On Wednesday, April 24th, Ms.Cunningham's Ag.Science students enjoyed a talk from Alan Bohan a Teagasc advisor. Alan spoke about his work and the very many changes the agricultural sector is changing, he also had lots of information on future career paths in this sector. Thanks to Alan for taking time out to speak to our students and to Ms Cunningham for organising this beneficial event.
Bank of Ireland, Fraud Squad Talk
On Wednesday April 24th, members of the Bank of Ireland, Fraud Squad, met with Sixth-Year students to warn them of the dangers of being money mules. They highlighted the increasing incidences of university students being targeted to move money through their accounts. This talk was informative and beneficial and we would like to extend our gratitude to the staff from the Bank of Ireland.
North Connacht Athletics Competition
Congratulations to all our students who participated in the North Connacht Athletics Competition in Sligo on April 18th. Thank you to Ms Killeen and Mr Tynan who accompanied the students on the day.
Weaving Workshop
On the 12th of April, a workshop took place for LCA students. Sandra Coote, a weaver, visited LCA students to hold a three hour long weaving workshop. The aim of the workshop was to develop LCA student's existing weaving skills as part of their Craft and Design module. Students were shown how to use a rigid heddle loom, a peg loom, a nail loom, a spinning wheel, were given an introduction to different types of yarn and wool, along with many other related topics. LCA students will now use their new skills and knowledge to create their finished woven piece