Month: March 2016

7th March 2016

CWC 15: St Michael’s 20. Alas the Clongowes Juniors JUST came up short when falling to St Michael’s in a closely contested semi-final at Donnybrook yesterday. Unlike the previous round, the late try scored by Barry Dooley following a trademark break by full back John Maher was not sufficient to allow a determined Clongowes side…read article

6th March 2016

It was appropriate that snow fell on the morning following Jonathan Shackleton’s presentation on his cousin Ernest Shackleton and the Antarctic in the James Joyce Library last week. An audience of parents, students and staff had been captivated by the overview of Antarctic exploration, particularly Ernest Shackleton’s involvement and the incredible survival story that resulted…read article

3rd March 2016

The Novena of Grace is a centuries old tradition and is one of the main Jesuit devotions worldwide. It was first held in Dublin in 1712 and takes place in the days prior to the anniversary of the canonization of Saint Francis and St Ignatius on March 12th. Francis Xavier is hailed as the greatest…read article

3rd March 2016

This Sunday March 6th to mark Mothers Day, we will celebrate in a special way all mothers at our Sunday Eucharist in the Sports Hall at 11 am. Hall. We warmly invite all mothers who can, to join us on this day when they are most celebrated and thanked. Fr Bruce Bradley SJ will lead…read article

2nd March 2016

Roscrea 24 Clongowes 18 Sad to relate the Clongowes’ Senior Team was unable to emulate the last minute heroics of their junior colleagues at Donnybrook yesterday as they made their exit from the cup following a narrow defeat to holder’s Roscrea in a semi final that was in doubt until the last kick of the…read article

2nd March 2016

In celebration of World Book Week, a D.E.A.R (Drop Everything And Read) event was organised by the James Joyce Library here in Clongowes today, when the normal timetable was dropped at 10.20. For forty minutes students and staff read books (or e-books), graphic novels, magazines or newspapers of their choosing. All D.E.A.R. participants also got a…read article