Year: 2012

5th October 2012

On Thursday 4th of October Clongowes Higher Line debating team, consisting of Tom Cantillon (Captain), Billy O’Regan and Peter Stapleton took on St.Mary’s, Naas in the first leg of the Michael Rigby Jones Shield, the County Kildare inter-schools competition at Holy Family, Newbridge.  Named after the late industrialist Michael Rigby-Jones, the competition attracts teams from…read article

4th October 2012

As mentioned in last weeks post the C.W.C. Trad group provided a warm welcome for delegates at this years Headmaster’s conference in the Titanic Center, Belfast. It proved to be a a fitting evening of traditional entertainment set against the backdrop of such an historic venue. Well done to all involved and a special mention…read article

4th October 2012

  Clongowes Leadership Series: CLONGOWES WOOD COLLEGE FOUNDATION INVITES YOU TO: Becoming Men for Others Guest Speaker: Barry O’Callaghan (OC’87)  We would be delighted if you and a guest could join us on Tuesday 9th October 2012 from 6.00-8.30pm In R.D.S. Concert Hall, Dublin Please R.S.V.P. by Friday 5th October – e: administrator@clongowes.net – ph:…read article

3rd October 2012

The Rhetoric Latin class took flight to Rome for the duration of the September break, under the guidance of Mr.Martin Wallace, Latin teacher, Mr.Stephen O’Hara and Mr.Tom Carroll.  Over the course of the weekend the group visited the sites associated with ancient Rome.  On Friday morning a visit was organised to the Scavi under St.Peter’s…read article

2nd October 2012

Wednesday 3rd October- All Fixtures Today are Home (at C.W.C.) Please remember: All matches subject to change. For latest updates please see Twitter feed or contact us directly on 045868202   Clongowes Wood College Rugby Fixtures – Wednesday 3rd October 2012 TEAM 15A OPPOSITION vs Newbridge TIME 14.30pm LOCATION C.W.C. PITCH 15A 15B vs Newbridge…read article

27th September 2012

Reminder: Clongowes Wood College S.J. Induction Day Saturday 13th October 2012 from 9:30 a.m. –  4:30 p.m. Elements Students (First Year) For New Students & Brothers of Existing Students. Remember to bring your sports and swimming gear, we look forward to meeting you all ! For more information call 045 868202.

24th September 2012

Monday 24th September 19:00 Ben Osborne of Rhetoric will read the 7th Academy paper of the season this evening in the Green Room at 19:00. His paper is entitled… The Herd-Mentality: When the easiest option is to Follow. All members of Higher Line are welcome. Please be punctual and observe the traditional dress-code.  

24th September 2012

On Tuesday October 2nd the Headmaster’s Conference for U.K. and Ireland will take place in the Titanic Centre, Belfast. Delegates from Britain and Ireland’s top private schools (including our own Fr. Moloney) will be musically welcomed to the conference by none other than the Clongowes Wood College Traditional Music Group. The C.W.C. Traditional Group, a…read article

21st September 2012

Last week Transiton Year students took some time out for an adventure trip to celebrate their Junior Certificate results. Spencer Adamson reports. “On the 11th of September transition year embarked on our Outdoor Pursuit trip to Rostrevor, Co. Down. When we arrived we were welcomed by the staff of East Coast adventure. After our long…read article

20th September 2012

Congratulations to Fergal Cleary and Cian O’Donoghue who represented Clongowes for Leinster Schools yesterday at Donnybrook with a blitzing 61-3 inter-provincial series winning performance against Connacht Schools. Congratulations are also in order to their Leinster/Clongowes coach Noel McNamara. Read the full match report here Leinster Schools V Connacht Schools Congratulations also to the six O.C.’s…read article