The bounce of an oval shaped ball
Clongowes Wood College 3: Belvedere College 29 As Belvedere pulled away late in the second half to put the final nail in the Clongowes coffin, Sean McCrohan and his side…
Read MoreA most unusual concert
It may not be the Twelfth Night but the musicians will ‘play on’ in Clongowes next Saturday (March 1st) at 19.30, when we host a most unusual concert, which will demonstrate…
Read MoreLords of the ring
Following several weeks of lung-busting training at the National Boxing Stadium on South Circular Road our 30 volunteers are ready! (see YouTube link below) On February 21st at Dandelion on…
Read MoreBack from sabbatical
Back from sabbatical As Belvedere College trudged off the field and out of the Senior Cup for another year, their Clongownian counterparts remained behind to stretch out some weary muscles.…
Read MoreCalling all Lovers
Have you read a good/interesting/unusual book recently? Then don’t be selfish and keep it to yourself. Share the love! With this in mind (and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner)…
Read MoreReturn of the MACSI
Clongowes physics students are once again involved in research projects in collaboration with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI) department of the University of Limerick. Last month…
Read MoreSnatched success
Clongowes Wood College 16: Presentation College, Bray 11 The sweetest of victories always seem to come about the hard way. As the full-time whistle finally shrilled at Wanderers Rugby Club…
Read MoreDancing for the Philippines
In the immediate aftermath of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster in the Philippines the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil SJ, launched an appeal for relief funds from the wider Clongowes family. Just…
Read MoreIs Christ divided?
Last week on Sunday, January 19th Christians throughout the world came together to celebrate Christian Unity Week. In what has become an annual tradition at Clongowes, we were blessed by…
Read MoreWinning in the rain…
Clongowes Wood College 34: Kilkenny College 15 Despite months of relentless toil and commitment, the Clongowes SCT 2014 realised that the hard work was only beginning as they were greeted…
Read MoreLearning to dance in the rain
A Seminar for Parents on Adolescent Mental Health Parents, you are cordially invited to attend a Seminar on Adolescent Mental Health next Monday, 27th January at 19.15 in the Boys’…
Read MorePerpetual debating success
Just before Christmas (Tuesday, December 17th) a team of three Poetry students attended a parliamentary style debate in the Naas County Council building to defend the Liam O’Connell Perpetual Trophy…
Read MoreMore Gaps in the schedule at Clongowes
The start of January saw the arrival of the latest batch of GAP students from a land down under. Mr Tony Egan was swift to ensure that they were warmly…
Read MoreGrammar and road safety
As part of Ms. Dooley’s CSPE class, three Syntax boys, Jeff McCourt (pictured above), David Murtagh (below) and Jack Spicer promoted road safety by taking photos with a person on the…
Read MoreScientists put to the test
On Thursday 14th November, six students from Rhetoric took part in the regional Irish Science Teachers Association quiz in NUI Maynooth. The quiz consisted of eight rounds of six questions and…
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New Foundation for an Old School
Clongowes Wood College Foundation has been re-launched following a short period of inactivity, with a new energetic team. The Foundation’s responsibility is to nurture relationships and secure funding to realise…
Read MoreFrom poetry to poetry in motion
It was a busy first term for Transition Year and Skills Week was no exception. Barry Murphy (Syntax) takes us through it… Steve Murray was back. With a vengeance. We…
Read MoreFighting For Jack
With the New Year in full swing, White Collar Boxing provides its participants with the opportunity to shed some pounds and swap the safety and monotony of the office for…
Read MoreThe Secret Life of Bees and other stories
The indefatigable Roisin O’Connell-Hussey (First Year Ladies Association rep) has been in touch to remind us about the next meeting of the Clongowes Book Club on next Sunday, 12th January,…
Read MoreFr. Jim Corkery S.J. to speak at Grammar Parent Day
This year, the Grammar Parent Day will take place on Sunday 12th January 2014, as indicated on the school calendar. We are very pleased to announce that Fr. Jim Corkery…
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