Colaiste Dun Iascaigh Students Saddle Up for Success
On Sunday last the 22nd of April, over 100 students, teachers and members of the local community took part in a fun cycle to raise funds for the school’s sports teams. The 60k cycle left the school at10am that morning and visited many of the towns that the students and staff live in, visiting Kilcoran, Burncourt, Clogheen, Goatenbridge, Newcastle, Ardfinnan and back to Cahir. While hard and exhausting everybody who completed the mammoth trek enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The cyclists were greeted by many well-wishers as they travelled the highways and byways of the local area.
This was a true community effort and showed the great convivial spirit and togetherness that exists within the school community and between the Colaiste and the local communities. Partaking in the event were many members of the recently victorious Girls’ All-Ireland A football champions who cycled to ensure that the support they got was reciprocated. Many thanks must go to the local Gardaí as well as the Red Cross. Special congratulations go to Mr. Darius Delahunty and Mr. Paul Ryan who put a huge effort into organising the event.
Colaiste All-Ireland A Final Success
The junior girls from Colaiste Dun Iascaigh were crowned All Ireland champions on Saturday with victory over Loreto Omagh in the ladies football schools Junior A final. The Colaiste started well as centre-forward Ashling Moloney put over a free and Laura Dillion scored a long-range, goal. But the Northern side responded well with 1-1 of their own, both scores coming from their dangerous full-forward line. Great tackling by Cahir backs, Maureen Murphy, Emma Corcoran, Megan Heffernan and Claire Walsh resulted in the breakdown of many Omagh attacks. Corner-forward Aoife Nugent rattled the net after fielding a high pass from Kirsty Downey. Despite great saves from Loreto goalkeeper, Grace Quinn, Emma Buckley slotted another goal home. Omagh Stuck a point over but Colaiste Dun Iascaigh ended the half with 3 points on the trot from Roisin Howard and a shot from Nugent was tipped over the bar.
The second half was a much tighter affair.
Ashling Moloney and Emma Buckley were moved out towards the centre of the field, Aoife Corcoran, Laura Dillion and Megan Burke did trojan work and up front Rachel Moloney and Caoimhe Condon started some excellent attacks. Ashling Moloney scored 2 from place kicks before Omagh responded with a goal. The referee awarded Omagh a penalty which they converted closely followed by another Omagh point.
With just a goal between the sides Roisin Howard collected the ball on the `45 before soloing through the defence and guiding the ball into the top corner of the net.
Keeper Lauren Fitzpatrick pulled off top class saves to deny the Loreto on numerous occasions and was very cool under the high ball.
In the dying minutes Roisin Howard added another point to Colaiste`s name. As the referee`s whistle sounded around Hogan Park in Moate, selector Dinnie Whelan almost took flight with delight. Ashling Moloney received the player of the match award after her wonderful display of football. In the dressing room afterwards the Loreto manager complimented the Colaiste girls on their excellent tackling. It was a tremendous achievement from the Cahir girls who won 4-8 to 3-5.
Scorers: Roisin Howard(1-4), Aoife Nugent(1-1), Aisling Moloney(0-3), Emma Buckley(1-0), Laura Dillon (1-0)
Team: Lauren Fitzpatrick(Newcastle); Megan Heffernan(Brian Borus); Emma Corcoran(Cahir); Claire Walsh(Brian Borus); Aoife Corcoran(Cahir); Laura Dillon(Ardfinnan); Maureen Murphy(Brian Borus); Megan Burke(Cahir); Aisling Moloney(do); Caoimhe Condon(Brian Borus); Kristy Downey(Cahir); Rachel Moloney(Galtee Rovers); Aoife Nugent(do); Emma Buckley(Cahir); Roisin Howard(1-4).
Subs: Roisin Costigan(Cahir); Jessica Weste(do);Kayleigh Burke(do), Shauna Burke(do); Derbhla Buckley(do); Kate O’Brien(Brian Borus); Rebecca English(do); Jessica Myers(do);Megan Lambert(Ardfinnan).
Article by Daragh Howard, 2nd year
Junior girls qualify for final
The Coláiste’s junior girls football team have made history again, becoming the first Tipperary team to qualify for the Junior A All-Ireland final, following their heroic vicotry over St. Leo’s of Carlow by a 2 point margin in Waterford yesterday (March 15th). They will now face Loreto Omagh in the final following the Tyrone side’s victory over Glenamaddy in the second semi-final today. Full report to follow.
Best newcomer award for the “Budding Bank”
The hard work of the Coláiste’s bank team was recognised in the Regional finals of the “Build a Bank” competition on Tuesday in the South Court Hotel in Limerick, with the Cahir team emerging as winners of the Best Newcomer Award. The Build a Bank challenge is an enjoyable way for transition year students to run their own bank. The team, led by Manager Maureen Murphy aided by Assistant Manager Sophie O’Dwyer and Auditor Alana Bourke, have been working very hard throughout the year lodging students’ money, setting up promotional campaigns for Valentine’s day and Easter and encouraging internet and phone banking among students.
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Heartbreak for Coláiste in All-Ireland camogie decider
Coláiste Dún Iascaigh’s junior camogie team experienced heartbreak for the second time in the space of twelve months, losing their second All Ireland Final to worthy winners New Ross in the Junior B Final on a score of 5-9 to 3-9.
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Coláiste secures Energy Flag
Coláiste Dún Iascaigh celebrated the news from An Taisce that the Coláiste has secured its second Green Flag – the energy flag. This is just reward for the work put in by all the Coláiste in reducing energy bills and increasing awareness and implementation of conservation initiatives. Particular credit is due to the hard working Green Schools Committee co-ordinated by Mr. Stephen O’Brien and chaired by fifth year student Jessica Rowe, who have initiated and driven the campaign forward. The Green Flag will be presented to the Committee at an An Taisce function shortly, and will later be formally raised at the Coláiste.
Students work to help others
Coláiste Dún Iascaigh in Cahir staged a Fashion Show with a difference on Monday last, February 20th. Organised by a group of fifth year students as part of their Enterprise Plan for the Links Module, the show was attended by almost 230 students and raised €458 for the Cahir Cay Care Centre. Students from first, second, fifth and Transition year joined teachers to model a variety of outfits from shops in the locality.
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Junior camogie team qualify for All-Ireland final
The Coláiste’s Junior camogie team have qualified for the All-Ireland final following their 7-07 to 4-04 win over Antrim side St Killian’s Garron Tower on Saturday February 18th. They will now meet New Ross, who defeated Blackwater Community School Lismore in their semi-final by 6 points. The final is provisionally scheduled for March 24th. Full report will follow.
Junior camogie team in All-Ireland semi-final
The Coláiste’s Junior girls camogie team recovered in the best possible fashion from their narrow defeat in the Munster final to Lismore by defeating the Leinster runners-up Borris in the All-Ireland quarter-final on Saturday last, February 4th. The long journey to Borris certainly proved worthwhile and the Cahir team were simply too strong for the hosts, winning by 2-08 to 1-02. Next up they will face the Ulster champions from Antrim in the All-Ireland semi-final, scheduled for February 18th in Dublin.
Further success for Debating Society
The Coláiste Dún Iascaigh Debating Society was celebrating further success this week following the semi finals of the Munster Schools Debating competition. From an original entry of 240 debaters, sixth year student Maria Doverman has qualified for the finals of the competition, to be held on February 25th.
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