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21st October 2019

Headmaster Mr Lumb delivered morning prayer this morning in the Concourse ahead of Wellness Day this Wednesday. He reflected on the importance of being mindful of our thoughts as they can quite profoundly affect one’s wellbeing.   Morning Prayer On Wednesday we have our Wellness Day.  It is a morning to pause and take some…read article

17th October 2019

A reunion of Old Clongownians who currently reside in North America took place on Saturday the 28th of September at the National Arts Club on Gramercy Park in New York City. The dinner was attended by just short of 50 people of which, 32 were past pupils of the College. The incoming President of the…read article

15th October 2019

On Thursday 10th October, a group of boys from Poetry presented a cheque for €56,000, proceeds from the 2019 Duck Push, to medical staff and members of the fundraising team at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. The equipment is of critical importance in the Hospital’s Radiology Department wherein the region of 8,000 examinations are performed…read article

11th October 2019

This year, the Kairos retreat for Poetry students was held in a new venue; in the beautiful surroundings of the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry. This is the 21st year of the Kairos model whose purpose is to allow the retreatants to see the value of their Christian faith, to reflect on their relationship…read article

11th October 2019

Ms Dolan, Pastoral, Co-Ordinator, delivered morning prayer in the Concourse on Wednesday morning during Mental Health Week; reflecting on the role that Ignatian Spirituality can play in positive mental health and encouraging the boys to give themselves the greatest gift of all: time.   Morning Prayer This week across the country Mental Health Week is…read article

10th October 2019

On September 10th the Syntax group headed north on the annual Outdoor Educational Trip to the East Coast Adventure Centre located in the picturesque village of Rostrevor in Co. Down. The 3-day trip saw the boys living on-site at the Adventure Centre in a variety of accommodation including outdoor ‘Pods’, wooden dome-shaped lodges and a purpose-built…read article

30th September 2019

Earlier this month, a group of five Rhetoric students David Kelly, Chris Martin, Alexandros Papadias, Sam Lumb and Harry Radmall joined the Dublin Arch Diocese pilgrimage to Lourdes with Mrs. Lumb, Mr. Marron, and GAP student Paddy Fuccilli. We asked the boys to reflect on their experiences in Lourdes and tell us a little more…read article

23rd September 2019

To kick off the Rugby World Cup, the boys were treated to ‘A Taste of Japan’, on Thursday evening the 19th September. The event was greatly anticipated and even more so, when the boys arrived to the Refectory and saw the colourful array of Japanese dishes which had been so artistically presented with vibrant garnishes…read article

20th September 2019

The annual Interhouse Sports Day on September 5th was blessed with good weather, allowing the boys to take full advantage of spending the afternoon out of the classroom and on the sports grounds. Sports Day is always greeted with excitement and anticipation as the boys work together as members of their various Houses, vying for…read article

2nd September 2019

The first Headmaster’s Assembly of the year took place on Thursday 29th August, bringing together students and staff in the Boys’ Chapel to mark the start of our 206th academic year in Clongowes. The Headmaster, Mr Lumb, warmly welcomed returning students as well as the many new students who have just taken their first steps…read article