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2nd December 2019

PHILIP FOGARTY R.I.P When Philip Fogarty stepped down as Headmaster of Clongowes in 1987 after eleven years at the helm, his deputy, the late Mr Michael O’Dowd wrote an appreciation of his time in Clongowes (see ‘The Clongownian 1987’, p.3). Now – 32 years later – it has fallen to one of Michael’s successors, Mr…read article

27th November 2019

We regret to inform you that Fr Phillip Fogarty SJ has died in Pittsburgh, USA.  May he Rest in Peace. The funeral and burial will take place in Pittsburgh,  USA.  Fr Philip was Headmaster at Clongowes Wood College from July 1976 – Aug 1987. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

20th November 2019

November is a month of remembrance and a month to reflect. It is a time to remember the sacrifices made by all those who died in the line of duty during the First World War and a time to remember our deceased loved ones. There are many masses and services that take place during the…read article

13th November 2019

This year’s Elements Parent Day took place on Sunday the 10th of November. The day was opened by guest speaker Fr Donal Neary SJ who presented on ‘A Jesuit School – What to Expect?’ He began by sharing a little about his own journey into the Jesuits and his work thereafter. Fr Donal Neary SJ…read article

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

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

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

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

28th May 2019

On May 17th, 2019 we arrived at the Brockagh Resource Centre with our shoulders up and minds full of work and the mundanities, routines, stresses and worries of our everyday lives. Almost immediately as we sat for the Reflection with Anne Marie Dolan, these stresses, strains and worries started to dissipate with a palpable exhalation….read article