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30th September 2026

On Union Day, 24th May 2026, our new School Captain was announced – the senior student that will lead the student leadership team in through the school’s 213th year. As Simon Ward took the stage to accept his position, flanked by his Vice Captains Alex Evans and Vincent Hardiman, it was clear that the boys…read article

23rd September 2026

This September, the new school year saw a new face in the busy Refectory kitchen at Clongowes.  Following the retirement of Chef Tommy Corcoran, who led the team for over four decades, our new Head Chef Jason Lelievre, stepped into the role.  As food is so important in Clongowes, we were all excited to meet…read article

26th June 2026

We are delighted to share our latest copy of the Clongowes Life Magazine with you. Celebrating the academic year 2025-2026, the pages are packed full of the student achievements, school events, updates from our Old Clongownians and lots more. We really hope you enjoy  this year’s issue!

18th May 2026

Congratulations James Maguire (Rhetoric) who won 2nd place this year’s Beckett Joyce Award. The literary competition is run jointly with Portora Royal School (now Enniskillen Royal Grammar) and recognises past pupils of both schools – Samuel Beckett (Portora) and James Joyce (Clongowes). Taking his inspiration from both Oscar Wilde and Psalm 130, James’ short story,…read article

16th May 2026

At just 15 years old, Zack O Leary, Grammar, has achieved one of the highest honours in global pre-college STEM competitions, winning first place in the Software Design category at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona. Representing Ireland as the 2025 SciFest STEM Champion, Zack’s victory places him among the…read article

3rd May 2026

Congratulations to our new House Leaders for 2026-2027! At Clongowes, developing leadership skills through the lens of Ignatian values is a central part of the educational experience. Ignatian leadership is grounded in humility, hope, authenticity, discernment, and a deep sense of purpose. The school is organised into ten Houses, each bringing together students from every…read article

8th March 2026

We were delighted to see the posters going up on the walls near the SATS building … it was time for SciFest 2026! The SciFest fair is a highlight of the year with choosing a area of scientific investigation that interests them to present to visiting judges and student leadership. Check out the list of…read article

12th January 2026

On Friday 9th January, Rhetoric students Ollie Worth and Leon Zang Patje led the morning prayer: Today marks the anniversary of the first iPhone. At the time, it was just a new gadget — a sleek device that promised to change the way we communicate. But looking back, it’s hard to think of anything else that…read article

26th November 2025

We are very proud of Zack O’Leary (Grammar) who was crowned SciFest National Champion at the weekend. Zack won with his project ‘M.A.N.T.I.S’ which stands for Muon Analysis for Non-Invasive Tomography and Image Simulation.  Mantis uses geological and hydrological databases with atmospheric measurements to detect underground features remotely. On his inspiration for the project Zack…read article

24th September 2025

The sun came out on Sunday 21st September for the inaugural Fr Percy Winder SJ Perpetual Challenge Cup which saw OCs and current students face each other on the newly refurbished tennis courts at Clongowes! The  competition was intense with both singles and doubles matches.  With all play finished, the teams were level at 6-6. …read article