Clongowes Stories

20th February 2025

One of the most common questions we are asked by parents and boys before they join Clongowes is, “what is a typical day like?”. One of the strengths of boarding life is that the day is structured for the most part.  We find that boys get into good routines in terms of sleep, exercise, study…read article

27th January 2025

The Endowment Fund was conceived out of a desire to ensure that the Alberto Hurtado Bursary Programme (AHP) would be self-financing into the future. This desire was an ambitious one, but as we celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Fund’s launch that ambition looks to have been justified. From the outset, it had been decided…read article

17th January 2025

The tennis courts have undergone fantastic refurbishment! Working with Emerald Sports Surfaces, all 8 courts were resurfaced with Tiger Turf Advantage Pro carpet which is considered to be the most advanced and durable tennis surface.  The unique yarn used has been designed so that it doesn’t shine when wet, or under floodlights.  Even after heavy use, the surface retains…read article

19th December 2024

The Headmaster, Mr Lumb, has announced plans for a new, dedicated Arts Building located in the heart of the school. The promotion of the Performing Arts – music, drama, public speaking and debating– is a priority for the College.  This will be achieved by increasing opportunities for boys to take part in music and drama…read article

4th July 2024

The 2024 Clongowes Life magazine is a packed round-up of of the busy academic year 2023 – 2024. Browse through the pages that cover the academic, sporting and pastoral life at Clongowes, and much more!  The magazine shares the big events in the school, the boys’ achievements and the small moments that make Clongowes such…read article

21st May 2024

In November 2023, Jack Shannon Rhetoric (6th Year) student was crowed the National Winner of SciFest, booking his place as the only Irish representative at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles this month accompanied by his teacher, Ms Nolan, Scifest STEM Teacher of Excellence 2023.  Jack’s project took first place…read article

22nd March 2024

In February a group of Transition Year students took part in the Model UN event at Wesley College, Dublin.  Student, Jack Reams shared his experiences of the 2 day Model UN. “On the 23rd of February a group of students including myself embarked on a journey we will never forget by attending the annual Model…read article

28th February 2024

The annual SciFest STEM fair at Clongowes took place on February 22nd in the Science, Art and Technology building. Elements students have been working hard on their diverse and very interesting projects so they were keen to showcase their work to students, staff and external judges. Founder and CEO of SciFest, Sheila Porter said: “The…read article

8th February 2024

The following is a statement released on 8th February 2024 by the Irish Jesuit Province: The Irish Jesuit Order has welcomed the publication of a narrative record of the abuse perpetrated by Fr Joseph Marmion SJ on students in Jesuit schools. Fr Joseph Marmion SJ. His abuse, the harm caused and Jesuit accountability: A narrative…read article

19th December 2023

The Importance of Giving A celebration of those who have given to Clongowes past and present took place on Sunday 10th December at Clongowes as part of our annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Benefactors.  The role of giving has always been of great importance in the story of Clongowes allowing the school to develop and…read article