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# Clongowes Wood College

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## News

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- [No Mossies in March](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/03/20/no-mossies-in-march/) - A short Jesuit Lenten campaign to raise money for the purchase of Long-Lasting Insecticide Mosquito Nets to battle malaria gets underway next week, March 25th - 29th.
- [Clongowes 5km Fun Run - March 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/03/18/clongowes-5km-fun-run-2/) - The first ever Clongowes' 5km Fun Run will be held at Clongowes Wood College on Saturday 23rd March at 11.30am.
- [Clongowes 5km Fun Run - March 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/03/23/28291-2/) - The first ever Clongowes' 5km Fun Run was held at Clongowes Wood College on Saturday 23rd March at 11.30am.
- [Duck Push Concert](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/03/26/duck-push-concert/) - We are approaching an eventful time of year for the Clongowes School Orchestra.
- [Lenten Reconciliation](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/03/26/lenten-reconciliation-service-3-2/) - Last Wednesday the entire student body in Clongowes came together in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for a liturgy led by Fr Michael McGuckian SJ to mark our Lenten journey 2019.
- [Physics Masterclass](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/03/29/physics-masterclass/) - Approximately 40 fifth and sixth-year secondary students attended the event.
- [Easter Liturgy](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/01/tenebrae-2/) - This year we are delighted to have the acclaimed Irish soprano, Celine Byrne, who will be the principal featured soloist in our liturgy, along with cellist Jane Hughes joining the Clongowes Schola.
- [Green-Schools Programme](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/02/green-schools-programme/) - The Green-Schools Programme in Clongowes was initiated in January this year by Joey Kennedy (Rudiments), who is chair of the committee.
- [Musical Successes](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/04/musical-successes/) - Congratulations to Sean Lannen (Grammar) who took first place and a gold medal in the ‘Buachaillí’ (boys 8-15)section of the Feis Ceoil in Sligo earlier this month.
- [Bring Out Your Old Vinyl!](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/06/bring-out-your-old-vinyl/) - Vinyl / Cassettes / CDs may be left into the collection box in the concourse or at reception during office hours right up until the end of term.
- [Duck Push Golf Classic - May 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/08/duck-push-golf-classic-3/) - As part of our fund raising campaign for the Clongowes Duck Push the students of Syntax are organising the Duck Push Golf Classic at the K-Club in Straffan Co
- [The Future of Learning](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/09/the-future-of-learning-2/) - The New Third Line Learning EnvironmentThe start of May will see the opening of a radical new learning centre in Clongowes.
- [Clongowes Union Dinner](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/10/clongowes-union-dinner/) - Another busy year for the Clongowes Union was presided over by the energetic President, Conor Daly (OC’85).
- [Easter Morning Prayer 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/12/morning-prayer/) - This morning, Friday 12th April, the Headmaster Mr Lumb led Morning Prayer in the Concourse where he spoke about Holy Week and the hope that Easter time brings for all of us.
- [Clongowes Open Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/04/16/clongowes-open-day/) - The Clongowes Wood College Open Day for First Year boys wishing to join in September 2020 takes place on Saturday May 11th, 2019.
- [Camino Pilgrimage](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/05/03/camino-pilgrimage/) - Tomorrow I shall be heading off with the boys in Syntax and members of staff on our annual Ignatian Camino Pilgrimage.
- [Clongowes at SciFest](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/05/06/clongowes-scientists-perform-at-scifestcollege/) - Clongowes Scientists Perform at SciFest@CollegeOn May 3rd, six Elements students took part in SciFest@DCU which is the next level up to our own SciFest@School fair (See here for more)
- [Fordham Exchange in NY](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/05/10/fordham-exchange-in-ny/) - 2017/2018 saw the launch of our exchange with Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, New York.
- [Futsal Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/05/08/futsal-success/) - With origins in 1930’s Uruguay, ‘futebol de salão’ or Futsal is becoming increasingly popular in Ireland and, for the second successive year, Clongowes entered the FAI Schools Post Primary Schools Futsal Competition under the guidance of Ms Yvonne Nolan, who takes up the tale
- [The Annual Mathematical Modelling](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/05/12/mathematical-modelling/) - The groups met with Mr. O’Hara for an hour every Friday evening to brainstorm and discuss ideas, while Mr. O’Hara dispensed valuable advice and wise guidance.
- [Rhetoric Trad Musicians](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/05/14/rhetoric-trad-musicians/) - Farewell to Rhetoric Trad MusiciansOn Tuesday April 9th the Clongowes Trad group had their final session of this year in Connolly’s of Ballagh.
- [Fr Peter Kenney Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/05/16/fr-peter-kenney-day-2/) - Fr. Rector Michael Sheil SJ OC '56 invites all Old Clongownians who have left Clongowes forty years ago or more and a guest to join him for the annual Fr Peter Kenney Day on Wednesday, 19th June, 2019 from 10am-3pm.
- [Clongowes Life Magazine](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/07/07/clongowes-life-magazine/) - Life as a student in Clongowes is busy and fun!
- [Fr Peter Kenney Day 2023 celebrated in glorious sunshine](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/06/26/fr-peter-kenney-day-2023-celebrated-in-glorious-sunshine/) - Dr Pat McCarthy, Joe Rooney & Antoinette Kelly.
- [Christmas Lunch 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/12/13/christmas-lunch-2019/) - On Monday the 9th of December, the whole Clongowes community joined together in the Ref. for the annual Christmas Lunch.
- [Christmas Morning Prayer 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/12/16/morning-prayer-2/) - Headmaster, Mr Lumb delivered morning prayer in the Concourse this morning ahead of the Christmas break which begins this Wednesday.
- [Cherryfield Orchestra Visit](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/12/18/cherryfield-orchestra-visit/) - Pictured L - R: Philip Thomas, Tommy Ingles OC18, Fr. Michael Sheil, Rory Mac Gabhann, Theresa Thomas, Ben Wilkins, Luke Harrington, Rory O'Meara, Luke McMahon, Sam Reilly, Cillian O'hAimghirin
- [The Clongownian 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/12/18/the-clongownian-2019/) - This week saw the arrival of the much-anticipated latest issue of the annual (and historic) journal The Clongownian in Clongowes Wood College.
- [Invitation to the The Alberto Hurtado Endowment Fund Launch](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/06/invitation-to-the-the-alberto-hurtado-endowment-fund-launch/) - The Alberto Hurtado Endowment Fund Launch Event will take place on Tuesday the 28th of January 2020 at the Merrion Hotel, Dublin 2.
- [The Serpentine Gallery](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/12/20/serpentine-gallery/) - On 12th September 2019, the Archive Office launched the supplement.
- [The Feast of the Epiphany](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/06/the-feast-of-the-epiphany/) - They set out; and there, ahead of them,went the star that they had seen at its rising,until it stopped over the place where the child was.Matthew 2:1-12
- [A Comedy Show for Syntax](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/08/rhetoric-comedy-gig/) - Transition Year students were entertained by Ger Carey, a very successful Irish comedian who performed his hugely popular stand-up comedy act 'Psycho Spaghetti'.
- [Elements Author Visit](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/10/elements-author-visit/) - Yesterday, the author of Dangerous Games, Mr James Butler, visited Clongowes to discuss his very successful novel with our Elements group.
- [Welcome to the New Australian GAP Students](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/13/welcome-to-the-new-australian-gap-students/) - We recently welcomed our GAP students from Sydney, Australia who have travelled half-way across the globe to spend the year immersed in life here at Clongowes.
- [Syntax Forensic Investigation Workshop - Who Shot JFK?](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/17/syntax-forensic-investigation-workshop-who-shot-jfk/) - On Saturday, the 11th of January, the Syntax group participated in a Forensic Workshop which investigated the mysterious case of the assassination of John F.
- [The Academy Considers Psychopaths and Sociopaths](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/15/the-academy-considers-psychopaths-and-sociopaths/) - What is the Academy? The Clongowes Academy was set up by Fr Hilary Lawton, Prefect of Studies, back in the 1950s as a modern-day version of Plato’s Academy from Ancient Greece.
- [Visit of the Tertians to Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/20/visit-of-the-tertians-to-clongowes/) - Whilst the church celebrates the end of Christmas with the ‘Feast of the Epiphany’ and the visit of the three wise men.
- [The Memorial Mass of Fr Philip Fogarty SJ](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/22/the-memorial-mass-of-fr-philip-fogarty-sj/) - A Memorial Mass for Fr Philip Fogarty SJ took place on Sunday, it was altogether fitting to have this during the week of prayer for Christian Unity.
- [The Elements Belfast Tour 2020](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/28/the-elements-belfast-tour-2020/) - Last Monday, the Elements group set out on their traditional Belfast tour which would include a variety of academic, cultural and sporting activities.
- [Farewell to Fr Michael McGuckian SJ](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/24/farewell-to-fr-michael-mcguckian-sj/) - Fr Michael McGuckian SJ grew up in Cloughmills, a small village in Co. Antrim.
- [Alumnus of the Year 2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/29/alumnus-of-the-year-2019/) - Congratulations to Mr Niall Beddy OC ’04 who has been named Alumnus of the Year 2019 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to conservation efforts in Africa.
- [SCT First Round Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/01/31/sct-first-round-2020-success/) - The Clongowes Senior Cup team had their first outing against Terenure College in the Bank of Ireland, Leinster Senior Schools Cup at Donnybrook on Wednesday.
- [Launch of the Alberto Hurtado Endowment Fund](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/02/03/official-launch-of-the-alberto-hurtado-endowment-fund/) - AHP Committee Members: Deputy Headmaster of Clongowes Wood College; Mr. Martin Wallace, Ms. Angela O'Donnell, Ms. Liz Griffin, Mr. Adam McNulty.
- [JCT First Round Victory](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/02/07/jct-first-round-victory/) - Yesterday, our Junior Cup Team kicked off their cup campaign at MU Barnhall RFC, Leixlip where they successfully took on Catholic University School
- [Clongowes Life Magazine](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/06/26/8048/) - 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!
- [Fr Peter Kenney Day 2026 with guest speak Judge Fergal Gaynor OC'89](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/06/25/fr-peter-kenney-day-2026-with-guest-speak-judge-fergal-gaynor-oc89/) - More than 100 Old Clongownians who left Clongowes over 40 years ago gathered at the College on 10 June for the annual Fr Peter Kenney Day celebration. The occasion also provided an opportunity for reunion celebrations, with 14 members of the OC'61 class and 10 members of the OC'56 class in attendance. Guests began arriving
- [Past v Present Tennis](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/09/24/past-v-present-tennis/) - 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.
- [Beckett-Joyce Award](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/05/18/beckett-joyce-award-winner/) - 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,
- [Global Science Win for Zack](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/05/16/global-science-win-for-zack/) - 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
- [New House Leaders](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/05/03/new-house-leaders/) - 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
- [Gravel football at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/12/21/gravel-football-at-clongowes/) - In September 2019, Declan O'Keeffe, College Historian, represented Clongowes at the British Society of Sport History Annual Conference.
- [Two Decades of the Clongowes Foundation](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/03/25/two-decades-of-the-clongowes-foundation/) - Clongowes Wood College has continually evolved since its foundation in 1814, adapting to a changing world while remaining rooted in its core mission. The mission to help each student realise their full potential, guided by the Jesuit ethos and a desire to make a meaningful impact. Since its creation in November 2004 the Clongowes Foundation
- [SciFest for Elements](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/03/08/scifest-for-elements/) - 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
- [SciFest at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/03/13/scifest-at-clongowes-2/) - Elements students took part in their first SciFest in February, displaying their scientific projects to external judges, staff and fellow students
- [Reflections on the Introduction of the iPhone](https://www.clongowes.net/2026/01/12/reflections-on-the-introduction-of-the-iphone/) - 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
- [National Win for Zack!](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/11/26/national-win-for-zack/) - 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
- [‘What can I do for someone on the margins?’](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/09/12/what-can-i-do-for-someone-on-the-margins/) - In early September, our School Captain, James Lee, delivered morning prayer for the whole school. As a Jesuit school, we encourage boys to be reflective and to seek to help those on the margins - as James' says : "Never underestimate the power of doing something nice" We hope you enjoy reading James' morning
- [Peter Kenney Day 2025 Celebrating the Life of Fr Willie Doyle SJ](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/07/02/peter-kenney-day-2025-celebrating-the-life-of-fr-willie-doyle-sj/) - Fr Rector Michael Sheil continued the tradition of Fr Peter Kenney Day on a gloriously sunny Wednesday on June 11th. 80+ OCs had the opportunity to spend time reconnecting with the College and enjoying an engaging discussion on the life of Fr Willie Doyle SJ. Fr John Hogan, Postulator for the Cause of Willie Doyle
- [Clongowes Life Magazine](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/06/27/clongowes-life-magazine-2/) - We're delighted to share the latest issue of Clongowes Life - our annual school magazine! The magazine gives a flavour of all of the wonderful things that students get up to at Clongowes - from sporting achievements, to academic awards, performances and lots of fun!
- [New SCT Coach](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/05/21/new-sct-coach/) - We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Tom McKeown as the new Head Coach of the Clongowes Wood College Senior Cup Team (SCT).
- [Celebrating Vision and Values: Clongowes Foundation Hosts Entrepreneurial Panel](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/05/12/clongowes-foundation-celebrates-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-at-dublin-panel-event/) - Clongowes Foundation welcomed over 70 guests to a panel discussion event celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship on April 3rd at the Merrion Hotel in Dublin. The Foundation greatly valued this opportunity to bring Old Clongownians together to share insights, exchange ideas, and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Clongowes community. The event was an
- [Solar Farm Launch](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/04/23/launch-of-solar-farm/) - At Clongowes, we have taken a major step forward in our commitment to sustainability with the launch of our new ground-mounted solar farm, located just behind the Vinny Murray Park (VMP) astro pitch. This exciting development will provide a significant portion of our electricity needs and stands as a strong symbol of our responsibility to
- [A Typical Day at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/02/20/a-typical-day-at-clongowes/) - One of the most common questions we are asked by parents and boys before they join Clongowes is, "what is a typical day like?". One of the strengths of boarding life is that the day is structured for the most part. We find that boys get into good routines in terms of sleep, exercise, study
- [Jesuit Order Statement](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/02/12/jesuit-order-statement/) - The Order has set up a special page on their Province website where all the documents concerning this naming process can be accessed.
- [Clongowes Foundation celebrates the success of the Alberto Hurtado Endowment Fund on the 5th anniversary of its launch](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/01/27/clongowes-foundation-celebrates-the-success-of-the-alberto-hurtado-endowment-fund-on-the-5th-anniversary-of-its-launch/) - The Endowment Fund was conceived out of a desire to ensure that the Alberto Hurtado Bursary Programme (AHP) would be self-financing into the future.
- [Tennis Courts Refurbishment](https://www.clongowes.net/2025/01/17/tennis-court-refurbishment/) - The tennis courts have undergone fantastic refurbishment!
- [New Arts Building](https://www.clongowes.net/2024/12/19/new-arts-building/) - The Headmaster, Mr Lumb, has announced plans for a new, dedicated Arts Building located in the heart of the school.
- [Clongowes recognises OC Legion d'Honneur recipients on Fr Peter Kenney Day 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/2024/11/13/clongowes-recognises-oc-legion-dhonneur-recipients-on-fr-peter-kenney-day-2024/) - On June 12th, 2024, Clongowes welcomed French Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Mr. Vincent Guérend, for the annual Fr Peter Kenney Day event hosted by Fr Rector Michael Sheil S.J.
- [Faith in One Another](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/09/29/faith-one-another/) - On Wednesday the 21st of September, the boys in Grammar set off on their religious retreat to the monastery in Esker, Co. Galway.
- [Changes in the Foundation](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/02/changes-in-the-foundation/) - After forty-two years of service to Clongowes, the last four of which were as Chair of Fundraising in the Clongowes Foundation, Martin Nugent has announced his retirement and has been replaced in this role by Joseph Rooney (OC’79).
- [Live Life to the Fullest](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/06/live-life-fullest/) - Poetry Parent Day will take place on Sunday 15th October 2017.
- [Cross Country Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/04/25171-2/) - Bouyed and enthused by the success of the Sports Day a few weeks ago, the gentlemen of the Cross Country Team betook themselves to Carlow last week for the first leg of the Three Counties Cross Country on 26th September under the tutelage of their coach, Mr Shane Heslin…
- [From a Land Down Under](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/09/from-a-land-down-under-3/) - This year's Transition Year Clongowes / Riverview Exchange is under way and we have settled in very well and are enjoying finding out about life in Ireland.
- [Directors of Sport and Rugby](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/11/directors-sport-rugby/) - As games in general and rugby in particular continue to grow and develop in Clongowes, the Headmaster has created the new positions of Director of Sport and Director of Rugby, which have been filled by John O’Donoghue and Daryl Maxwell respectively (pictured above with the Headmaster, Chris Lumb - John on the left).
- [The Groves of Academe](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/15/the-groves-of-academe/) - Amid the groves and fountains of an Athenian garden over 300 years before the birth of Christ, the great philosopher, Plato, gathered his disciples in the first meeting of The Academy.
- [Between Jigs and Reels](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/17/between-jigs-and-reels-2/) - On Tuesday 17th of October the Trad group returned to Connolly’s of Ballagh for our annual ‘Trad for Trócaire’ Session.
- [Inter-House Book Quiz](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/19/inter-house-book-quiz/) - Sixty students, from across all the year groups, gathered for the Inter-House Book Quiz on Wednesday night (18th October), where the prize - a silver cup - graced the team table of Sullivan, the 2016 winners…
- [OC and Young Musician](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/21/old-clongownian-young-musician/) - Winner of the Irish Freemasons' Young Musician of the Year 2017.
- [College and Career Exhibition](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/27/college-career-exhibition/) - Last week (Thursday, 19th October) Clongowes held a College and Career Exhibition in the sports hall.
- [The Light Makers](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/29/the-light-makers/) - An enjoyable evening was shared by the Staff and the Parents’ Book Club last Wednesday (25th October) in the company of local poet, author and Aosdána member Mary O’Donnell.
- [Past vs Present Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/31/past-vs-present-debate-2/) - This year's Past vs Present Debate for the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Trophy will take place on Wednesday 8th November in the Music Performance Area in Clongowes at 6pm.
- [Remembrance Day Mass - Clongowes Union](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/10/31/mass-for-the-deceased/) - The autumn season is always rich in colour but as November moves towards its end the very richness of those colours is the sign that nature must face up to the fact that - to regenerate next spring - all growth must fade and die.
- [Games of Thrones](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/02/game-of-thrones-3/) - Contrary to the views of Roy Keane, who never quite managed to represent his school in chess, the scars are still evident- chess is a very physical game, not in the sense that one is likely to incur an injury but in the energy expended and in its competitive intensity.
- [School of the Heart](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/04/school-of-the-heart/) - Elements Parent Day will take place on Sunday 12th November 2017.
- [Duck Push for Mt Everest](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/06/everest-duck-push/) - On the 30th October Karl Hayes (Syntax) flew from Katmandu to Lukla, a small airstrip 2,900m high in the Himalayas.
- [Fictional Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/08/book-character-dress-day/) - Book Character Dress-up Day Buzz Our Inter-House approach to Book Character Dress-Up Day resulted in the best event of its kind to date.
- [Duelling Speakers](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/10/duelling-speakers/) - The ghost of Daniel O’Connell must have been well pleased by the standard of debate that took place for the trophy named in his honour in Clongowes on Wednesday night (8th November) before an audience of some 60 students, staff, parents and Old Clongownians.
- [The Beautiful Game](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/12/the-beautiful-game-3/) - With origins in 1930’s Uruguay, ‘futebol de salão’ or Futsal is becoming increasingly popular in Ireland; for Clongowes it was a new venture into this South American footballing style…
- [Christmas Cards](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/14/duck-push-christmas-cards-2/) - 'Tis the Season... Fabulous Christmas Cards will be available for sale from Saturday 18th November.
- [Duck Push Wine](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/16/duck-push-wine-2/) - We are pleased to let you know that the Duck Push Wine Company has a limited amount of stock ready for sale ahead of the Christmas season.
- [Clongowes Life Magazine 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/2024/07/04/clongowes-life-magazine-2024/) - The 2024 Clongowes Life magazine is a packed round-up of of the busy academic year 2023 - 2024.
- [Spirituality and Mental Health](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/18/spirituality-mental-health/) - RUDIMENTS AND GRAMMAR PARENT DAYRudiments and Grammar Parent Day will take place on Sunday 26th November 2017.
- [Remembrance Day Mass](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/18/mass-for-the-deceased-2/) - Mass for the Deceased Members of the Clongowes Union - Sunday November 19th
- [Remembrance Day 2017](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/20/mass-for-the-deceased-3/) - Mass for the Deceased Members of the Clongowes Union
- [Leinster Schools Squad Reps](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/22/leinster-schools-squad-representatitives/) - Congratulations to the players pictured above who were selected to train as part of the Leinster Schools squad during the summer.Leinster Schools Squad Representatitives Congratulations to the players pictured above who were selected to train as part of the Leinster Schools squad during the summer. They trained three days a week all summer, played an international match against the USA and toured to the UK where they played matches against Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers.
- [Scholarship Boys](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/24/scholarship-boys/) - We are delighted to announce that six of our outstanding students from the Rhetoric graduating class of 2017 have been recognised as UCD Entrance Scholars, while another six have been awarded Entrance Exhibitions in TCD.
- [The Shadow of a Gunman](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/22/the-shadow-of-a-gunman/) - The Clongowes premiere of The Shadow of a Gunman brings together two exciting talents: writer Sean O'Casey (author of The Gigli Concert and Conversations on a Homecoming) and director Tom Carroll, fresh from his recent successes with Drumbelly (2014) and Conversations on a Homecoming (2015) and A Whistle in the Dark (2016).
- [Trad Group Road Trip](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/26/trad-group-road-trip/) - At 10.45 on Friday, November 17th, the Clongowes Trad Group left the grounds of the school, buzzing with excitement in the proudly proclaimed ‘Trad Bus’.
- [Cross Country Medal Haul!](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/28/cross-country-medal-haul/) - The third and final event of the Three Counties Developmental Cross Country League took place in Graiguecullen GAA grounds on a bright but bitterly cold Tuesday, November, 28th.
- [Lifesaving Skills](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/11/30/lifesaving-skills/) - In recent weeks Jack Hilliard has been one of 40 boys, who are taking Lifesaving lessons in our new swimming pool as part of the Transition Year programme of activities.
- [Fine Art Exhibition 2017](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/04/25361-2/) - The Annual Clongowes Fine Art Exhibition will be in situ in the Concourse from Saturday 9th December and will continue until Sunday 17th December.
- [Go Amber for Mental Health](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/06/turning-amber-mental-health/) - The main concourse of the school was awash with forty shades of amber this morning for the launch of the school’s application for the AMBER FLAG.
- [A Time of Expectant Waiting](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/08/time-expectant-waiting-2/) - Yesterday morning, as we drove up the timeless main avenue girt by centuries’ old lime trees and approached the castle squatting snugly in the winter sun, we marveled anew at the wonders of nature and at the handiwork of the Creator.
- [Advent Reconciliation](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/12/advent-reconciliation-service/) - On Wednesday, 6th December we held our annual Advent Reconciliation Service in Clongowes.
- [Finding the Light](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/14/finding-the-light/) - Congratulations to Kieran Clohessy (Poetry) and Ms Louise Dunne (Receptionist) who were the student and staff winners respectively of our recent ‘Mind Your Mental Health’ photography competition.‘Mind Your Mental Health’ Photography Competition. Congratulations to Kieran Clohessy (Poetry) and Ms Louise Dunne (Receptionist) who were the student and staff winners respectively of our recent ‘Mind Your Mental Health’ photography competition. For both winners the outdoors and the power of light featured as their interpretation of the competition’s theme. Kieran’s observant eye caught
- [Many Wolves, One Pack](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/16/many-wolves-one-pack/) - Back in October six Transition Year students embarked for the Antipodes on a four week exchange with our sister college, St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, which was founded in 1880 by Old Clongownian, Fr Joseph Dalton.Transition Year Riverview Exchange Back in October six Transition Year students embarked for the Antipodes on a four week exchange with our sister college, St Ignatius’ College, Riverview, which was founded in 1880 by Old Clongownian, Fr Joseph Dalton. Embedded correspondent, Mikey Mina Ronayne sent us this despatch from behind the lines… “We arrived at
- [Going Back Down Under](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/18/going-back-down-under/) - Last week the five Australian GAP students (or Gappies), who have graced the groves of Clongowes since their arrival here in January, began to make their way back home for a bit of sunshine before embarking on the next stage of their lives at Third Level.
- [A Final Festive Fling](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/22/last-hurrah-christmas/) - The season of Advent, A Time of Expectant Waiting, has been a full one here in Clongowes, with many events in the school ranging from the Advent Service of Reconciliation by way of the joyful Christmas Lunch on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to the annual Christmas Concert last week.
- [And so this is Christmas](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/12/24/and-so-this-is-christmas/) - Clongowes lies silent now.
- [Rhetoric Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/06/rhetoric-parent-day-4/) - Rhetoric Parent Day will take place on next Sunday 14th January 2018 as indicated on the school calendar.
- [Leaning in and Letting Go](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/08/when-the-carols-have-been-stilled/) - This morning our Pastoral Co-Ordinator, Ms Anne Marie Dolan led the first Morning Prayer of 2018...
- [Alumnus of the Year](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/10/alumnus-of-the-year-2/) - The Clongowes Alumnus of the Year Award recognises outstanding Old Clongownians who are one or more of the following:The Clongowes Alumnus of the Year Award recognises outstanding Old Clongownians who are one or more of the following: Inspirational Transformational Socially responsible Innovative Entrepreneurial Outstanding in their chosen area Fr. Peter McVerry SJ (OC ’62) was the inaugural recipient of the Clongowes Alumnus of the Year Award in 2015. Fr McVerry emphasised that he was
- [Living Like the French](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/12/living-like-french/) - Ruairi O'Regan, Finn Adams and Pat Taaffe of Transition Year have just returned to Clongowes following a sojourn in our fellow Jesuit school,
- [John Paul II Awards](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/14/john-paul-ii-awards-2/) - Just before Christmas (Wednesday, 6th December) fifteen 5th Year students attended the John Paul Second awards ceremony in St Peter and Paul's church in Portlaoise.Just before Christmas (Wednesday, 6th December) fifteen 5th Year students attended the John Paul Second awards ceremony in St Peter and Paul's church in Portlaoise. The Pope John Paul II Award encourages participants to take an active part in the life of their Church: in the life of their community and society. It enables young
- [Vinny Murray Pitch](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/16/25528-2/) - There was a lot of emotion and no little joy in Clongowes when our newly laid all-weather pitch was re-opened on Saturday (13th January).There was a lot of emotion and no little joy in Clongowes when our newly laid all-weather pitch was re-opened on Saturday (13th January). The state-of-the-art facility was blessed by the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil SJ before the purple- ribbon was cut by our four most recent rugby internationals, Gordon D’Arcy, Rob and Dave Kearney,
- [New Coaches-in-Charge](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/18/new-coaches-charge/) - In line with our strategic development of Sport in Clongowes, the Headmaster, Mr Lumb has confirmed the appointment of a number of ‘Coaches-in-Charge’ of individual sporting disciplines to new positions of responsibility,In line with our strategic development of Sport in Clongowes, the Headmaster, Mr Lumb has confirmed the appointment of a number of ‘Coaches-in-Charge’ of individual sporting disciplines to new positions of responsibility, working under the direction of our Director of Sport, Mr John O’Donoghue. The new appointees are: Athletics: Mr Shane Heslin Soccer: Mr Noel
- [Finding God in the Mocks](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/20/finding-god-mocks/) - On the morning of the first day of the Mock Exams in Clongowes the Assistant Headmaster,
- [Cycling to Lesotho](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/22/cycling-to-lesotho/) - On Sunday 14th January people passing through the concourse in Clongowes on their way to Mass may have been surprised to see two cyclists on the road in their midst.
- [Christmas Day At Sea](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/24/christmas-day-sea/) - Christmas Day At Sea: Capsizing, And Rowing The Atlantic
- [Crossing Barriers](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/26/crossing-barriers-3/) - As part of the annual Christian Unity week celebrations, Clongowes was delighted to take part in a bilateral celebration of the Christian faith with The King's Hospital, Palmerstown on Sunday, January 21st.
- [Fr Provincial’s Visitation](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/01/28/fr-provincials-visitation-2/) - Fr Leonard Moloney, Irish Jesuit Provincial and erstwhile Headmaster of Clongowes (2004-2015) visited the college for three days last week
- [CWC Rugby App](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/06/cwc-rugby-app/) - At Clongowes we're big on sport, especially rugby. Learn about our CWC rugby app here.
- [JCT just fall short](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/07/relentless-clongowes-fall-short/) - The Clongowes JCT drew something of a short straw when faced with favourites Blackrock in their first outing last Friday
- [Headmaster/Headmistress](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/09/hmrole/) - Click here for more on the headmaster/headmistress
- [Black-Tie Event](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/09/black-tie-event-2/) - Tickets on Sale February 10th for The Bicentenary Celebration
- [SCT hold on in cracker](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/10/sct-hold-on-in-cracker-2/) - For three heart-stopping minutes and forty nail-biting seconds yesterday, the spellbound crowd in Donnybrook watched as wave after wave of St Michael’s players broke on the Clongowes line, only to be repulsed time after time by the the defence.
- [Writes of Passage](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/10/writes-of-passage/) - Came across this great list of reads today for young adults on the World Book Day website.
- [John Paul II Awards](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/11/john-paul-ii-award/) - Last week, four students from Poetry along with the Rector, Fr. Michael Sheil sj and our Pastoral Coordinator, Ms Anne Marie Dolan travelled to the Seven Oaks' Hotel, Carlow to be recipients at the John Paul II Award Ceremony.
- [How Many....?](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/11/how-many/) - How many students get to meet the author of their Leaving Certificate text? Very few, one would say.
- [Champion Jack O'Leary](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/14/champion-jack-oleary/) - Major congratulations are due to Jack O'Leary (Poetry), who won the Leinster Senior Cross Country title in Santry last Wednesday
- [Fr Moloney leaving CWC](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/15/fr-moloney-moving-on/) - Last Tuesday (10th February), Fr Leonard Moloney SJ announced that he would be stepping down as Headmaster of Clongowes Wood College in August, after eleven years in the position. In a letter to parents Fr Moloney said:
- [Head Master/Mistress Appointment Brochure](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/17/hmbrochure/) - Headmaster/ Headmistress Appointment Brochure
- [Visit of Papal Nuncio](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/25/visit-of-papal-nuncio/) - On Sunday, 8th February 2015 we were privileged to have the Papal Nuncio, His Excellency The Most Rev Charles John Brown come to visit and celebrate Sunday Eucharist with us, in another landmark occasion for our Bicentenary year.
- [How Many Miles to CWC?](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/23/how-many-miles-to-cwc/) - Not many students get to meet the author of their Leaving Certificate text but just before the Mid-Term Break 31 members of Rhetoric were present to hear Jennifer Johnston, author of How Many Miles to Babylon?
- [Fr. John Sullivan's Baptismal Font](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/09/fr-john-sullivans-baptismal-font/) - Fr John Sullivan has gifted the school a wonderful piece of memorabilia. Learn more about it here.
- [Games: Wednesday 10th October '12](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/10/games-wednesday-10th-october-12/) - Details of games organised for the 10th October 2012.
- [Sunday Surf Safari](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/11/sunday-surf-safari/) - The Sunday Surf Safari is a great time for students to get involved in activities straight after Early Mass.
- [Jack Wins Prestigious STEM Awards at ISEF](https://www.clongowes.net/2024/05/21/jack-wins-prestigious-stem-awards-at-isef/) - In November 2023, Jack Shannon Rhetoric (6th Year) was crowed the National Winner of SciFest, booking his place as the only Irish representative at the Regeneron ISEF.
- [Explore Our Virtual Tour](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/10/01/explore-our-virtual-tour/) - Step inside and explore Clongowes with our new 360 virtual tour. View the virtual tour on this page, the tour is best enjoyed with sound on - enjoy!
- [Fordham Prep Exchange](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/11/15/fordham-prep-exchange/) - Six students from Fordham Preparatory School arrived at Clongowes last Friday the 8th of November as part of the annual Global Exchange Programme which is now in its second year.
- [Niall de Burca - Performance Storytelling](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/11/19/niall-de-burca-performance-storytelling/) - Niall de Burca made his annual appearance at Clongowes’ James Joyce Library on the evening of Wednesday the 13th of November.
- [November - The Month of Remembrance](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/11/20/november-the-month-of-remembrance/) - November is a month of remembrance and a month to reflect.
- [TY Forensic Science Workshop](https://www.clongowes.net/2019/11/21/ty-forensic-science-workshop/) - The Transition Year (TY) group attended a Science Workshop on Saturday.
- [And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown”.](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/01/19/and-i-said-to-the-man-who-stood-at-the-gate-of-the-year-give-me-a-light-that-i-may-tread-safely-into-the-unknown/) - The King’s Speech is a very well-known film which was a huge success when first produced in 2010.
- [Jesus at the Forty-Foot](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/02/17/jesus-at-the-forty-foot/) - To-day sees us arrive at Ash Wednesday - the beginning of Lent.
- [Model UN](https://www.clongowes.net/2024/03/22/model-un/) - In February a group of Transition Year students took part in the Model UN event at Wesley College, Dublin.
- [Juniors Back In Action](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/02/25/cup-teams-advance-2-2/) - The cup season is well and truly upon us and the Junior campaign continues apace as they reach the quarterfinal stage...
- [Courage and Determination](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/02/27/courage-and-determination/) - The highest decoration given on Union Day in Clongowes is the Aloysius Award, named in honour of our patron, St Aloysius Gonzaga.
- [Cake Sale Deferred](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/01/cake-for-crumlin/) - Due to the adverse weather conditions, the cake sale planned for next, Sunday 4th March, has been deferred until Sunday 22nd April, when a number of students from Syntax will host a cake sale with a difference after Sunday Mass in the Concourse area.
- [Pool Launch Delayed](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/01/launching-the-pool-2/) - DUE TO THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, IT HAS BEEN DECIDED TO CANCEL THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE POOL THIS COMING SATURDAY (MARCH 3RD).
- [Hope Springs Eternal](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/01/hope-springs-eternal/) - Later this month (on Thursday 15th March) seven Transition Year students along with Mr Noel Murray and Old Clongownian, Pyers O’Connor Nash (OC’69) will set off for Kolkata ‘The City of Joy’ as part of the HOPE Foundation trip.
- [A Champion at the Front](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/03/a-champion-at-the-front/) - Although Fr Willie Doyle SJ (1873-1917) was not educated at Clongowes Wood College, he was distinctly Clongownian in nature.
- [The Dead of Winter](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/03/the-dead-of-winter/) - ‘Yes, the newspapers were right: snow was general all over Ireland.’
- [Latest News on Reopening](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/05/strom-arrangements/) - LATEST INFORMATIONThe roads around Clongowes are passable but it is difficult to travel from Sallins to the school.
- [Macbeth Reimagined](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/05/macbeth-reimagined/) - Just before the snows came and made our best-laid schemes ‘gang agley’, Poetry visited the Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin for a production of Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy Macbeth, courtesy of generous sponsorship from the Parents’ Association
- [John Redmond (1856-1918)](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/07/john-redmond-1856-1918-oc-1874/) - By far the most famous Old Clongownian in 1914, when the school was a mere century old, was John Redmond MP, who died 100 years ago on March 6th 1918.
- [450 Years Young](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/09/450-years-young/) - The highest decoration given on Union Day in Clongowes is the Aloysius Award, named in honour of our patron saint, St Aloysius Gonzaga.
- [Má tá Gaeilge agat…](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/11/25889-2/) - Beidh Seachtain na Gaeilge á cheiliúradh againn i gColáiste Choill Chluana Gabhann an tseachtain seo, ón Luan an 12ú go dtí an Aoine an 16ú.
- [‘Can we talk about Jesus?’](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/13/can-talk-jesus/) - Over 120 Jesuit school principals, including our own Mr Chris Lumb, spent four days together discussing the challenges and opportunities that the plurality of religions in Europe pose for them in their roles
- [Passion and Death](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/15/passion-and-death-3/) - Passion and Death in the Sports Hall
- [Igniting the Mission in NYC!](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/15/igniting-the-mission-in-ny/) - Fordham Preparatory School ExchangeThis academic year saw the launch of our exchange with Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, New York.
- [Lenten Reconciliation](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/17/lenten-reconciliation-service-3/) - On Wednesday of last week March 7th, the entire student body in Clongowes came together for a liturgy in preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for Lent 2018 led by Fr Barney McGuckian SJ.
- [Leadership Series](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/19/leadership-series-3/) - The Clongowes Foundation invites you and a guest to join us for theLEADERSHIP SERIES 2018‘Before we lead others we must lead ourselves’JACK KAVANAGH
- [UK Leadership Series](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/19/25933-2/) - The Clongowes Foundation invites you and a guest to join us for theUK LEADERSHIP SERIES‘Understanding the Changing Economic and Political Landscape
- [Shadows and Darkness](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/21/shadows-and-darkness/) - Tonight (Wednesday 21st March) saw this year’s Tenebrae Service staged in The Sports Hall at 21.00 for the entire school.
- [Easter Greetings](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/03/23/easter-greetings/) - The vernal equinox has come and gone, the days have begun to outstrip the nights and, as Clongowes closes its doors for the Easter Holidays and we draw breath after a busy second term, we do well to reflect on all that has befallen us since Christmas.
- [Duck Push Vinyl](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/06/duck-push-vinyl/) - This April while you are doing your usual Spring clean we are asking people young and old to leave in any old vinyl records or CDs they are not using to Reception at Clongowes.
- [Senior Soccer Final](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/06/the-beautiful-game-in-clongowes/) - Best of luck to the Senior Soccer Team and coaches Mr Noel Mason and Mr Liam McAuley in the Joe McGrath Shield Final tomorrow (or today if you’re reading this tomorrow…), Wednesday, April 11th, v Belvedere College SJ.
- [Set the World on Fire](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/08/set-the-world-on-fire/) - The vernal equinox has come and gone and the days have begun to outstrip the nights as we return to school for the final eight weeks before the Summer Vacation.
- [The Happy Wall](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/10/happy-wall-day/) - Before the Easter break we celebrated the International Day of Happiness.
- [Representative Rugby from Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/12/representative-rugby/) - Clongowes has a long tradition of pupils and past pupils playing representative rugby at provincial and international level (including selections for the Lions).
- [Table Quiz](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/14/26033-2/) - Clongowes Ladies Association, Table QuizThursday 19th April, 7 pmThe RefectoryCalling all Mums, Dads, Guardians, Teachers, Prefects and All Staff.All Welcome.
- [Duck Push Cake Sale](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/14/cake-for-crumlin-2/) - On Sunday 22nd April a number of students from Syntax will host a cake sale with a difference after Sunday Mass in the Concourse area.
- [Senior Soccer Final](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/16/senior-soccer-final/) - Last Wednesday reigning champions Belvedere College retained the Joe McGrath Shield after a keenly contested final on a bitingly cold mid-April afternoon. Having defeated last year’s finalist Blackrock College in a penalty shoot-out at the semi-final stage, Noel Mason’s team was hoping to take two steps forward, but had to settle for one.
- [UK Leadership Series](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/18/uk-leadership-series/) - Pictured above are the Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb; Professor Neary; Chair of the Clongowes Foundation, Joe Rooney and President of the Clongowes Union, Joe McVeigh (OC'96)
- [The Flipped Classroom](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/20/the-flipped-classroom/) - Junior Cycle Science FairAre animals affected by coloured light?Do scrum caps actually work?Butter or Olive Oil
- [Peace and Tranquillity](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/22/peace-and-tranquillity/) - A wonderful sunny day welcomed the group of twenty-seven Clongowes parents (including the Headmaster, Mr Lumb) and three members of staff to Glendalough last Friday (20th April).
- [Leadership Series 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/22/leadership-series-3-2/) - The Clongowes Foundation invites you and a guest to join us for theLEADERSHIP SERIES 2018‘Before we lead others we must lead ourselves’JACK KAVANAGH
- [Remembering and Reconciling](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/24/remembrance-and-reconciliation/) - On Sunday April 15th a unique event took place in the Church of Ireland Cathedral dedicated to St Macartin in Enniskillen, to commemorate the beatification of Blessed John Sullivan SJ….
- [Clongowes Wood Open Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/26/clongowes-wood-college-open-day-2/) - The Clongowes Wood College Open Day for First Year boys wishing to join in September 2019 takes place on Saturday May 12th.
- [Wellness Day - April 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/28/wellness-day/) - The main concourse of the school was awash with forty shades of amber last December for the launch of the school’s application for the Amber Flag.
- [Trad Group in Manresa](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/04/30/26095-2/) - Last Thursday saw the Clongowes Trad group travel to the Jesuit Centre of Spirituality in the lovely surroundings of Manresa House overlooking Dublin Bay.
- [Headmaster’s Assembly](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/02/headmasters-assembly-4/) - The Headmaster’s Assembly took place on 18th April to welcome the boys back after the Easter break and to recognise their achievements and participation in the life of the school.
- [Return of the MACSI](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/04/return-of-the-macsi-4/) - On Wednesday 18th April Professor James Gleeson returned for his final visit to the Clongowes physics and applied maths students,
- [African Immersion Experience](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/06/african-immersion-experience/) - Just before Easter 23 young pilgrims from Poetry aided and abetted by their chaperones Ms Alexis Fox and Mr Liam McGovern,
- [Fearless Like A Child](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/08/fearless-like-a-child/) - In 2012, just over a year after leaving Clongowes, Jack Kavanagh (OC’11) sustained a spinal cord injury following a simple windsurfing accident only weeks before entering his second year of Pharmacy in TCD.
- [The Auld Triangle 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/10/the-auld-triangle-4/) - 2018 TRIANGLE RACE The origins of racing ‘The Triangle’ in Clongowes, while hardly lost in the mists of time, are certainly unclear.
- [Higher Line Medal Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/12/higher-line-medal-debate/) - Higher Line Gold Medal Debate It has been almost one hundred and eighty one years since Daniel O’Connell established the Clongowes Debating Society,
- [Following the Way](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/12/following-the-way-2/) - Two weeks ago forty two pilgrims from Clongowes made their ways to the Basque Country in Northern Spain, there to embark on a pilgrimage that would lead them from the birthplace of St Ignatius in Loyola to one of the most important Ignatian sites in Manresa, while also dipping their toes in the Camino de Santiago.
- [Real World Problems](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/14/real-world-problems-6/) - Back in October, any 5 and 4 years who wanted to take part in maths modelling gathered in Mr. O’Hara’s classroom where Professor James Gleeson presented them with three problems they could work on for the next six months
- [Strength in Faith](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/16/strength-in-faith/) - Most Reverend Denis Nulty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin visited Clongowes yesterday (May 15th) to confirm 18 of our pupils and support them in their adult faith journey.
- [Shooting Hoops](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/18/shooting-hoops/) - The evening of the Thursday 24 of April saw several OCs arrive confidently back to the sports hall to take on our current Senior basketball team, in a Past v Present battle.
- [Sky is the Limit for Paddy](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/20/sky-is-the-limit-for-paddy-white/) - Paddy’s entry to the competition, a five-minute flight training video, one of over 150 team entries, secured him one of five precious places in the first ever final.
- [En Garde!](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/22/en-garde/) - Eight teams from four schools contested the 2018 Inaugural Irish Interschools’ Championship hosted by Clongowes Wood College on Saturday 19
- [The Beautiful Game](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/24/the-beautiful-game-4/) - Last week saw 67 Rhetoric students take a break from their books to venture against a very prominent Magistri side in this years annual Staff v Students soccer game.
- [Golf Classic](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/26/golf-classic/) - Duck Push Golf Classic The planning for the 2018 Duck Push Golf Classic started in early January
- [Duck Push Shop](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/26/ready-for-union-day/) - As Union Day 2018 approaches students in Syntax / Transition Year are getting their Duck Push Shop ready.
- [Duck Push Raffle](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/28/duck-push-raffle/) - Union Day Duck Push Raffle Congratulations to the winners of the Union Day Raffle:
- [Union Day 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/05/30/union-day-2018-2/) - Union Day is one of the great traditions that have helped to make Clongowes what it is and has been gracing the grounds of the old Castle Browne for well over a century, ever since the first event on June 5 1898.
- [Foundations of Hope](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/06/04/foundations-of-hope-2/) - Hope Foundation – Kolkata: ‘City Of Joy’ Just before Easter six Transition Year students along with Mr Noel Murray and Old Clongownian, Pyers O’Connor Nash
- [A Farewell to Teaching](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/06/06/a-farewell-to-teaching/) - On Wednesday, 30th May Mr Declan O’Keeffe taught his last class in Clongowes Wood College having taught his first in September 1981.
- [Ducks Hit The Road](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/06/06/kids-helping-kids-5/) - On Wednesday June 6th, while many of their schoolmates commenced the Junior and Leaving Certificate Examinations, some 30 students from Clongowes assembled at Crumlin Children’s Hospital to start pushing two eight foot high yellow ducks from Dublin to Limerick for charity.
- [Reflect and Recharge](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/06/08/26314-2/) - Time to Reflect and Recharge It is high summer here in Clongowes: sunlight streams through the windows and the classrooms and galleries lie silent.
- [An Oldest Clongownian](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/06/12/an-old-clongownian/) - Clongowes Wood College wishes Dr Diarmuid O'Driscoll (pictured in the middle) every happiness on this his 100th birthday.
- [Back to School](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/08/28/back-to-school/) - A day before the new Elements made their first tentative steps in the school and two days in advance of the return of the more seasoned campaigners up the school, the academic and prefecting staff assembled for the first of two staff days to ready themselves for the forthcoming year.
- [Statement from Jesuits Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/2024/02/08/statement-from-jesuits-ireland/) - The following is a statement released on 8th February 2024 by the Irish Jesuit Province:
- [SciFest at Clongowes 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/2024/02/28/scifest-at-clongowes-2024/) - The annual SciFest STEM fair at Clongowes took place on February 22nd in the Science, Art and Technology building.
- [And so it begins...](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/08/30/and-so-it-begins-3/) - On Thursday (30th August) the young gentlemen of Rhetoric 2024 filed into the chapel to take pole position at the front - the 205th Elements class to enter the school in this, our third, century.
- [Rugby Kicks Off](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/01/rugby-kicks-off/) - It’s that time of year again, when the young men of Clongowes begin to don the purple and white to represent the school on the rugby field and there is nothing to quicken the pulse quite so much as the sight of 15 young men striding out on to the pitch ready to give their all for the school in friendly and competitive match alike.
- [New Elements](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/03/new-elements-in-clongowes/) - Elements Opening WeekAt lunchtime on Tuesday 28th of August the corridors of Clongowes Wood College sj became home to the 205th class in the school’s history.
- [Citius, Altius, Fortius](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/05/faster-higher-stronger/) - Legendary American author Damon Runyon may have quipped that, while ‘the race is not always to the swift that's how the smart money bets’ most of the time, but the author of Guys and Dolls, had he been on the playing fields of Clongowes today, would have had to admit that there is often more to schools’ sports than that.
- [Sir William Sargent OC](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/07/sir-william-sargent-oc-2/) - An Old Clongownian and a Knight of the RealmOn Thursday September 6th Clongowes was privileged to be visited by Sir William Sargent (OC’73)
- [60 Years a Jesuit](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/10/60-years-a-jesuit/) - Yesterday, Sunday (September 9th) Fr Bernard ‘Barney’ McGuckian SJ, Vice Rector of Clongowes, concelebrated Mass in the company of his two brothers, Alan (Bishop of Raphoe) and Michael - both Jesuits.
- [Mothers and Others](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/12/mothers-and-others/) - In early 2017, in gale force nine and lashing rain, the car lights appeared down the avenue and out trundled 17 brave and bewildered parents and staff not quite sure what they were getting themselves into
- [Lourdes Pilgrimage](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/14/lourdes-pilgrimage-4/) - On Wednesday (12th) the five Rhetoric students – Brian Gallagher, James Hoey, Hugo O’Donnell, Harry Arkwright and Michéal Beirne (left to right below) – who had travelled to Lourdes as part of the Dublin Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage returned home tired but happy.
- [Canoeing Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/17/canoeing-success/) - Not paddling their own canoes…The ancient and noble sport of canoeing has been rekindled in Clongowes in recent years and last Saturday (15th September)
- [Following Ignatius in Spain](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/21/following-ignatius-in-spain-and-rome/) - Both Martin and Declan are veterans of several of the ‘Footsteps of Ignatius’ pilgrimages that have been organized by the Irish Province over the last decade and were familiar with many of the sites visited in Spain, but this course (which is a three-credit module of the Certificate in Jesuit Studies offered by Boston College) was at a different level to anything they had previously experienced.
- [God’s Time](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/24/gods-time/) - The 20th Annual Clongowes Kairos Retreat for Poetry (fifth year) boys commenced in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth and concluded in the College Chapel in Clongowes four days later.
- [Union Business Lunch](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/26/26695-2/) - The Annual Clongowes Union Business LunchFriday, 19th October 2018 @ 12.30pmConrad Hotel
- [Leaving Myself Behind](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/28/leaving-myself-behind/) - We arrived in the East Coast Adventure Centre in Rostrevor at lunchtime on Tuesday (September 25th) and were shown to our rooms or (in our case) pods outside the main building.
- [Scholarship Award](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/09/30/scholarship-award/) - On Saturday, September 29th, Old Clongownian, Matthew Martin was awarded a Naughton Foundation scholarship worth €20,000 at a ceremony in Trinity College Biomedical Science Institute in Dublin.
- [Representative Rugby - Clongowes' Long History](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/01/representative-rugby-2/) - Clongowes has a long tradition of pupils and past pupils playing representative rugby at provincial and international level (including selections for the Lions)
- [Lyrical Magic](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/03/lyrical-magic/) - The Transition year Social Outreach Programme (see below) was treated to a delightful musical interlude on Wednesday (October 3rd), when the Lyric FM Quartet arrived to sprinkle a little musical magic into our lives.
- [Syntax Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/03/26852-2/) - Champion of the HomelessThis year, the Syntax Parent Day will take place on Sunday 7th October with Fr Peter McVerry S.J. as the guest speaker.
- [The Resurrection Tour](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/05/the-resurrection-tour/) - The Class of 1973, miss each other so much now that they can’t wait ten years for a reunion, but must meet ‘quin-annually’.
- [How are you really?](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/08/how-are-you-really/) - Mental Health Week will be celebrated from the 7th-13th October 2018, with World Mental Health Day taking place on the Wednesday - October 10th.
- [Live Life to the Fullest](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/10/live-life-to-the-fullest/) - Poetry Parent Day will take place on Sunday 14th October 2018, with Mr Finbarr Walsh as the guest speaker.
- [The Great Emu War](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/10/26907-2/) - Last night in the Academy Room in Clongowes Seán Lysaght of Rhetoric opened this year’s season of learned papers with a presentation on the intriguingly titled ‘Great Emu War’…
- [Trad for Trócaire](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/12/trad-for-trocaire-7/) - The Clongowes Trad for Trócaire group will be 'live and kicking' when they hold their annual 'Trad for Trocaire' fundraiser in Connolly's of Ballagh on Tuesday October 17th from 7.30 -9.30 PM and all are welcome to attend.
- [Real World Problems Project - 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/15/real-world-problems-5/) - Clongowes physics and applied maths students are again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick.
- [Kids Helping Kids](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/17/kids-helping-kids-3/) - Last Thursday some 40 Poetry students accompanied by Mr Steven Gray, visited Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin to present a cheque for €67,700 to medical staff and members of the fundraising team at the Children's Medical Research Foundation building.
- [Crossing the Chalkline](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/19/author-visit-jane-mitchell/) - Jane Mitchell, author of 'Chalkline' with members of Rudiments Book Club, comparing covers of English and French versions of the novel.
- [Launching the Pool](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/22/launching-the-pool-3/) - The long awaited new 25 metre, five-lane swimming pool in Clongowes, which quietly entered service before Christmas was officially opened last Wednesday (October 17th) with Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Old Clongownian, Simon Coveney (OC’1990) performing the honours.
- [Re-igniting the Mission](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/23/igniting-the-mission/) - Fordham Prep visit to Clongowes: 13th– 20th October2017/2018 saw the launch of our exchange with Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, New York.
- [All Ears in Third Line](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/10/26/all-ears-in-third-line/) - From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beastiesAnd things that go bump in the night - Good Lord, deliver us!
- [Past vs Present Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/01/past-vs-present-debate-2-2/) - This year's Past vs Present Debate for the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Trophy will take place on Wednesday 7th November in the Music Performance Area in Clongowes at 6pm.
- [Like Toads Put To Pasture](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/03/like-toads-put-out-to-pasture/) - Elements Parent Day will take place on Sunday 11th November 2018, with Fr Eddie Cosgrove sj as the guest speaker and his theme will be:
- [Remembrance Mass November 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/03/mass-for-the-deceased-3-2/) - The autumn season is always rich in colour but as November moves towards its end the very richness of those colours is the sign that nature must face up to the fact that – to regenerate next spring – all growth must fade and die.
- [Remembrance Tree - November 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/05/lest-we-forget/) - There has been a little addition to the concourse this week in the form of a tree.
- [Fictional Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/07/fictional-clongowes-3/) - Book Character Dress-up Day Our second Inter-House Book Character Dress-up Day created some cheer on a wet dreary Wednesday, November 7th.
- [Past v Present Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/08/past-v-present-debate-3/) - The present team was awarded the victory, with Hugo O’Donnell being selected as speaker of the night and John Stokes of the government claiming the highly commended award for the past.
- [Gratitude and Respect](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/09/gratitude-respect-and-admiration/) - November is a month of remembrance. It is a month where we remember those who have gone before us.
- [11th Hour in Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/12/the-11th-hour-in-clongowes/) - In October 2014, a group from the Clongowes Wood College community with some alumni and friends visited Flanders and the Somme to commemorate the contribution of Old Clongownians and Irish Jesuits to World War One.
- [Trad Group Road Trip](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/14/trad-road-trip/) - Continuing what is fast becoming an annual tradition, the Clongowes Trad Group ‘bus rolled out the drive on Friday November 9thin search of a music venue of note to pass a few hours playing and enjoying good music.
- [Science Week: Bricks4Kidz](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/16/science-week-bricks4kidz/) - It fair took us back to a childhood of scrabbling around for different sized LEGO© bricks in a battered biscuit tin, when we walked into the Cooperative Learning Centre on Tuesday morning to see the busy workshop taking place.
- [Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/16/27320-2/) - Rudiments and Grammar Parents are jointly invited to attend the Parent Day that will take place on this Sunday 25th November 2018, when Mr Derek Lahart, Counsellor and Psychotherapist will speak on: ‘Fear of losing my child’.
- [Annual Remembrance Mass 2018](https://www.clongowes.net/2018/11/19/remembrance-mass/) - The autumn season is always rich in colour but as November moves towards its end the very richness of those colours is the sign that nature must face up to the fact that – to regenerate next spring – all growth must fade and die.
- [Frances Kelly's 'Pieta' painting celebrated at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/12/19/frances-kellys-pieta-painting-celebrated-at-clongowes/) - A celebration of those who have given to Clongowes past and present took place on Sunday 10th December.
- [SciFest National Champion 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/12/04/scifest-national-champion-2023/) - Congratulations Jack Shannon (Rhetoric) SciFest National Champion 2023!
- [Rhetoric '93 Return!](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/11/14/rhetoric-93-return/) - On September 2, 2023, the Rhetoric '93 boys drove up the avenue in a Bartons bus.
- [Alberto Hurtado Bursary Programme - Past Pupils tell us their experience](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/10/23/alberto-hurtado-bursary-programme-past-pupils-tell-us-their-experience-of-the-programme/) - The experience I had over the 6 years, the lessons I learned and the ethos that was instilled into me is what changed everything in my life'
- [Outstanding Leaving Certificate Results 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/09/30/outstanding-leaving-certificate-results-2023/) - Huge congratulations to the students of Rhetoric 2023 who recently received a very strong set of Leaving Certificate Results.
- [Lesotho Immersion Experience](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/05/23/lesotho-immersion-experience/) - In late March, we travelled to Lesotho as pilgrims, servants and students.
- [Rudiments on Tour!](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/05/16/rudiments-on-tour/) - The Rudiments tour to Delphi was another huge success this year.
- [Meet Clongowes in Munster](https://www.clongowes.net/2023/05/03/meet-clongowes-in-munster/) - You are invited to an evening event to learn about life at Clongowes.
- [OCs Pave The Way For a Greener Future](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/02/22/filtracycle-interview/) - We caught up with four OCs who graduated from Clongowes in 2017
- [Elements Virtual Art Exhibition](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/02/26/elements-virtual-art-exhibition/) - Our Elements Virtual Art Exhibition is now live and we would like to thank all of those who took part and helped in making it a possibility. The boys were tasked with choosing a tree on the grounds of the College to study and draw. Mrs Brennan, their teacher noted that ‘they paid particular attention
- [SciFest at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/03/03/scifest-at-clongowes/) - On behalf of the Science Department, we are delighted to share the results of our 4th Annual SciFest@Clongowes which featured entries from both Elements and Syntax students. Although the boys are learning from home right now, our science teachers were very keen that students didn't miss out on being part of SciFest this year, so
- [Virtual Open Evening](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/03/11/virtual-open-evening/) - Join us on March 25th at 6.30 pm for a Virtual Open Evening at Clongowes.
- [Duck Push 2021](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/03/12/duck-push-2021-introduction/) - Clongowes Duck Push 2021 is the continuation of a 27-year long tradition of fundraising by the Transition Year students at Clongowes.
- [Standing in the Strength of Silence](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/03/19/standing-in-the-strength-of-silence/) - Next week will see the beginning of the Easter Holidays – and, on this coming Sunday, what used to be called Passiontide begins. It is a period of two weeks leading to the Holy Week Triduum – the three days when the Church celebrates the Last Supper and the Passion and Death of Christ –
- [Cake For Crumlin 2021](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/03/23/cake-for-crumlin-2021/) - Since 2014, Aran Mc Mahon (OC ’88), of Mayo’s Rua Cafe and Delicatessen, has helped the boys of successive TY years put together an annual concourse Bake Sale to raise funds for the Duck Push and Our Lady’s Children's Hospital in Crumlin.
- [You Can Show No Greater Love](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/04/08/you-can-show-no-greater-love/) - The Gospel of the Mass on Holy Thursday, celebrating the Institution of the Eucharist – is St John’s account of the Last Supper.
- [Forty Years A-Twinning](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/04/20/forty-years-a-twinning/) - My family used to go to Donegal for holidays in the years after WWII and we had to pass through Enniskillen on the last stage of the journey from Belfast.
- [Virtual Open Evening](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/04/28/virtual-open-evening-2/) - Join us on May 13th at 6.30 pm for a Virtual Open Evening at Clongowes for entry to First Year (or Elements as it is known in Clongowes) late August 2022.
- [House Leaders 2021/2022](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/04/30/house-leaders-2021-2022/) - We wish to congratulate the following students listed below who have been invited to become House Leaders for the coming Academic Year 2021-22.
- [MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY! St Joseph the Worker](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/04/mayday-mayday-mayday-st-joseph-the-worker/) - Question-time:Q.1 Do you know the origin of the famous Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Call ?If you don’t – well, never mind – for you can find that out soon enough, I promise!
- [Duck Push 5k Run](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/06/duck-push-5k-run/) - The Clongowes 5km / 10km Fun Run in aid of Duck Push 2021 took place on Saturday.
- [Gees Jams](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/10/gees-jams/) - Gees Jams now available from the Duck Push Shop. While in lockdown in Malta I was thinking about how we might raise funds for this year’s Duck Push Project.
- [Lower Line Cricket Match Report](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/11/lower-line-cricket-match-report/) - On Saturday we had the Lower Line (3rd & 4th year) cricket match, this much anticipated clash had the Kildare Strikers facing the Thunder.
- [Duck Push Phone Cases](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/12/duck-push-phone-cases/) - For Mini-Company this year, my group and I have designed and sourced Limited Edition, Eco-Friendly Clongowes-branded phone cases.
- [Amber Flag](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/12/amber-flag/) - We are delighted to announce that Clongowes has been awarded the Amber Flag for 2021!
- [Province Statement](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/13/province-statement/) - Please see below a link to a statement from the Jesuit Order regarding an independent restorative process.
- [James Lambe OC17 Funeral Arrangements](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/19/james-lambe-oc17-funeral-arrangements/) - You will have heard by now the sad news that James bade us farewell Monday afternoon – and we pray that the Lord will bring him safely home.
- [Ignatius 500](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/20/ignatius-500/) - A year-long series of events worldwide is planned to mark the 500th anniversary of ‘the conversion’ moment of St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.
- [Cannonballs and Bombshells](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/20/cannonballs-and-bombshells/) - 0/20 means perfect vision, but we never saw this coming – this year of COVID 19. A world turned upside down.
- [Clongowes Golf Open 2021](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/25/clongowes-golf-open-2021/) - Clongowes Wood Golf Course was a hub of activity as the 2021 Clongowes Golf Open Championship was played.
- [Duck Push 24 Hr Run](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/05/27/duck-push-24-hr-run/) - On Tuesday morning May 25th our Syntax students embarked on a 24hr run with the goal of running an accumulative length of Ireland.
- [My Friend who said YES to God](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/06/17/my-friend-who-said-yes-to-god/) - It should come as no surprise to anyone if I say that the past month has been a very special.
- [Director of Rugby Tomas O'Leary](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/09/04/director-of-rugby-tomas-oleary/) - We are delighted to welcome Tomás O'Leary to Clongowes as our new Director of Rugby. Tomás brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role.
- [RIP: James P ‘Peter’ Neary (OC’67)](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/06/22/rip-james-p-peter-neary-oc67/) - It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Professor J. Peter Neary. Born in Drogheda in 1950, Peter left Clongowes in 1967.
- [Richard Robinson 1920-2019](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/07/09/richard-robinson-1920-2019/) - The Foundation and College are deeply grateful to the late Richard, Robinson who in his will, generously bequeathed a substantial legacy to the Foundation.
- [Information for Past Pupils](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/07/30/information-for-past-pupils/) - Barbara Walshe and Catherine O’Connell have worked extensively both as practitioners and as academics in the advancement of restorative justice processes.
- [Clongowes Life](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/08/13/clongowes-life/) - This year's Clongowes Life Magazine is jam packed full of news and photos! Browse the pages for peek into the varied and vibrant life at our boarding school.
- [Virtual Open Evening](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/10/05/virtual-open-evening-3/) - We welcome students and parents the opportunity to join us on November 4th at 6.30 pm for a Virtual Open Evening at Clongowes.
- [Jesuit Province Statement](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/01/17/jesuit-province-statement/) - STATEMENT OF IRISH JESUIT ORDER RE REDRESS SCHEME - The Irish Jesuit Order has made public a redress scheme for survivors of abuse by Joseph Marmion.
- [Mr Spicebag Visits Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/01/18/mr-spicebag-visits-clongowes/) - Spice bags are not on the Clongowes menu but can be found and smelt in the school some evenings.
- [Academy: A Northern Identity Crisis - a view from a mixed up Ulsterman](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/02/06/academy-a-northern-identity-crisis-a-view-from-a-mixed-up-ulsterman/) - On Tuesday, Henry McCallum took to the Academy stage; the first of the Poetry Academy members this year to present to the assembled staff and students.
- [At School Together in Conmee’s Time](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/02/07/at-school-together-in-conmees-time/) - To mark the 140th anniversary of the birth of James Joyce, Fr Bruce Bradley SJ shares an insight into life at Clongowes during Joyce's time at the school.
- [Academy - Famine: Bengal & Ireland Compared](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/02/13/academy-famine-bengal-ireland-compared/) - On Tuesday 8th March, Georóid Ryan, delivered his Academy presentation entitled: 'Famine:Bengal & Ireland Compared'.
- [National and Regional Senior Applied Maths Success!](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/03/05/national-and-regional-senior-applied-maths-success/) - Our applied maths students, coached by their teacher Mr Steven O’Hara, took part in the National Applied Maths Competition on Thursday, 3rd March.
- [Academy - The Flame of the French Resistance in WW2](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/03/25/academy-the-flame-of-the-french-resistance-in-ww2/) - On Tuesday 22nd March the Academy returned with a very interesting paper from Benoit Clarke (Poetry) entitled: The Flame of the French resistance in WW2.
- [Academy - Centenary of Irish Independence - 100 Years On](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/04/08/academy-centenary-of-irish-independence-100-years-on/) - On Tuesday 5th April, Joey Kennedy (Poetry) delivered his presentation to the Academy with a paper entitled “Centenary of Irish Independence - 100 years on”
- [Academy - “Robert Mugabe: Liberator or Destroyer?”.](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/04/29/academy-robert-mugabe-liberator-or-destroyer/) - On Thursday 7th of April, James Wyse took to the Academy stage with a fascinating and detailed presentation entitled “Robert Mugabe: Liberator or Destroyer?”.
- [Academy - The Military/Political Genius of Napoleon Bonaparte](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/05/06/academy-the-military-political-genius-of-napoleon-bonaparte/) - Toby Griffin delivered the final Academy of the School Year for the period of 21/22. Learn more about this here.
- [Art Students’ Laudato Si Mural](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/05/20/art-students-laudato-si-mural/) - For our transition students, art students have been taking part in the task of making a prestigious mural.
- [Annual Triangle Race](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/05/24/annual-triangle-race/) - This year’s Annual Triangle Race took place on the evening of Tuesday 17th May. Learn more about it on our latest post.
- [House Leaders 2022 / 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/05/27/house-leaders-2022-2023/) - Congratulations to our Poetry students who have been selected as the incoming House Leaders for next academic year 2022-23!
- [Clongowes Life 2022 Edition](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/07/07/clongowes-life-2022-edition/) - We hope you enjoy our latest copy of Clongowes Life. Our school magazine that brings you through some of our events and news from the 2021 -2022 academic year!
- [Old Clongownians enjoy a wonderful Fr Peter Kenney Day 2022](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/07/07/old-clongownians-enjoy-a-wonderful-fr-peter-kenney-day-2022/) - After a 2-year break, June 15th saw the welcome return of the annual Fr Peter Kenney Day where 100+ Old Clongownians and their guests enjoyed the opportunity
- [August 18th Feast of St. Alberto Hurtado](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/08/18/august-18th-feast-of-st-alberto-hurtado/) - August 18th - Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Alberto Hurtado, the modern Chilean, Jesuit saint for whom the Alberto Hurtado Bursary Programme (AHP) at Clongowes Wood College is named. A dedicated scholar, priest, and servant of the poor, Padre Hurtado, as he was popularly known throughout his native Chile grew up in poverty following
- [Clongowes Foundation - Developments Autumn 2022](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/10/18/5604/) - ne of the early Alberto Hurtado Bursary graduates, Seán McMahon (OC’16), entered the Jesuit noviciate in Innsbruck this September.
- [Captivated by Storyteller Niall de Burca!](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/10/23/captivated-by-storyteller-niall-de-burca/) - Renowned storyteller Niall de Burca captivated, thrilled and scared our Third Line students on Thursday evening. Learn more about his visit
- [Virtual Open Evening](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/11/04/virtual-open-evening-4/) - Join us on November 17th for a Virtual Open Evening at Clongowes. Our Virtual Open Evening offers both students and parents the opportunity to learn more.
- [Clongowes Foundation welcomes Elements and Rudiments parents to discuss future development at the College](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/11/11/clongowes-foundation-welcomes-parents-to-discuss-future-development-at-the-college/) - On Friday 28th October, Clongowes Foundation along with the Headmaster Mr Lumb welcomed a group of Elements and Rudiments parents to the College.
- [Plaque to honour Richard Robinson OC’38 and his legacy to Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2022/12/13/plaque-unveiling-to-honour-richard-robinson-oc38-and-his-legacy-to-clongowes/) - Clongowes Foundation hosted a plaque unveiling to honour Richard Robinson OC’38 and his legacy gift to Clongowes.
- [The Return of the Master Storyteller - Niall de Burca](https://www.clongowes.net/2020/10/23/the-return-of-the-master-of-storyteller-niall-de-burca/) - Niall de Burca, Ireland’s foremost traditional storyteller has visited us here at Clongowes since 2009.
- [Welcome Back to School](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/18/welcome-back-to-school/) - A back to school welcome for all of our pupils. We look forward to what this academic year has to bring.
- [Mulled Wine and Mince Pies](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/07/mulled-wine-and-mice-pies/) - Christmas is a joyous time and we want to celebrate it alongside the rest of the Clongowes Wood College family. Learn about this year's festivities here.
- [Talking about Clongowes - Parent of two Students](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/16/talking-about-clongowes-parent-of-two-students/) - Looking to send your child to our college in Kildare? Learn about what parents have to say.
- [Talking about Clongowes - Alumni & Parents](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/talking-about-clongowes-alumni-parents/) - Looking to send your child to our college in Kildare? Explore what our past students and their parents have to say.
- [Talking about Clongowes - 6th Year Student](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/talking-about-clongowes-6th-year-student-3/) - Looking to join our college in Kildare? Learn about the student experience that we have to offer here.
- [Talking about Clongowes - 6th Year Student](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/talking-about-clongowes-6th-year-student-2/) - Are you thinking about joining our college? Learn about the student experience that we have to offer here.
- [Talking about Clongowes - 6th Year Student](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/talking-about-clongowes-6th-year-student/) - Thinking about joining Clongowes Wood College? You can learn about the student experience that we have to offer from our 6th year students here.
- [Talking about Clongowes- 2nd Year Students](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/talking-about-clongowes-2nd-year-students/) - Thinking about joining Clongowes Wood College? You can learn about the student experience that we have to offer from our 2nd year students here.
- [SCT TV Ad](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/sct-tv-ad/) - Find and view our SCT TV Ad here.
- [Welcome to Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/a-day-in-the-life-short-version/) - Clongowes Wood College is a boarding school for boys in Dublin near Clane, County Kildare. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1814 and is surrounded by acres of beautiful surroundings.
- [Clongowes Sport](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/clongowes-sport/) - Sport promotes child development both physically and mentally while also delivering important lessons on teamwork. Learn about our range of sports here.
- [Leadership Series 2015](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/11/leadership-series-2015/) - Leaders help themselves and others to do the right things. They set direction, build an inspiring vision, and create something new. Learn about leadership at Clongowes.
- [Staff vs Students Soccer Match](https://www.clongowes.net/2021/06/17/staff-vs-students-soccer-match/) - On Monday, May 24th we saw the return of the much-anticipated Staff vs Students soccer match.
- [Robert Rocks!](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/13/hello-world/) - Robert Muchamore visited Clongowes Wood College to talk about his writing process, author journey and more.
- [Work In Progress!!](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/13/work-in-progress/) - This website is currently under construction and will be fully functional very shortly. Kind regards, CWC Web Development Team
- [CARDINAL CARLO MARTINI S.J. RIP](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/01/cardinal-carlo-martini-s-j-rip/) - Cardinal Carlo Martini sadly passed away on the 31st August. This is our dedication page for the great.
- [Rhetoric Trip to Lourdes](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/17/rhetoric-trip-to-lourdes/) - Six students had the welcome opportunity to travel to Lourdes in September, alongside a few of the Rhetoric teachers.
- [Strong Clongowes Presence at Leinster Schools & U20s](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/20/strong-clongowes-presence-at-leinster-schools-u20s/) - Clongowes showed up well yesterday who represented the College well at Leinster School.
- [Transition Year Outdoor Pursuits Trip](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/21/transition-year-outdoor-pursuits-trip/) - Transition Year students had plenty of fun exploring to celebrate their Junior Certificate results.
- [Clongowes Trad Group at Titanic Centre Belfast](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/24/clongowes-trad-group-at-titanic-centre-belfast/) - Clongowes Wood recently held a Headmasters Conference and Trad Group organised at the Titanic Centre in Belfast.
- [C.W.C. Academy 2012-13](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/24/c-w-c-academy-2012-13/) - The Academy Paper, read by Ben Osborne of Rhetoric, will be shared with us in the Green Room at 10:00am.
- [C.W.C. Induction Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/09/27/c-w-c-induction-day/) - The C.W.C Induction Day at Clongowes Wood is where our latest students will get to appreciate their new surroundings and get to grips with study life.
- [Games- Wednesday 3rd Oct '12](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/02/games-wednesday-3rd-oct-12/) - Fixtures for the upcoming games as of Wednesday 3rd October 2012.
- [Salve Roma!](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/03/salve-roma/) - Information on our latest trip to Rome from the Rhetoric Latin Class.
- [C.W.C. Trad in Ship Shape](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/04/c-w-c-trad-in-ship-shape/) - New from the Trad group and Headmasters who have been working with delegates.
- [C.W.C. Leadership Series- 9th October](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/04/c-w-c-leadership-series-9th-october/) - The news and the latest from the Clongowes Wood College Leadership Series.
- [It's debatable](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/05/its-debatable/) - Our debating team will be live in action from the College.
- [Rhetoric Parent Day 2012](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/07/rhetoric-parent-day-2012/) - Details from the latest Rhetoric Parents Day held in 2012.
- [Happy New Year! (of Faith)](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/11/happy-new-year-of-faith/) - Happy New Year of Faith! Our ongoing celebrations are underway at the Catholic Church.
- [Welcome to Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/12/welcome-to-clongowes/) - Welcome to our school! Learn more about our induction days.
- [Clongowes Leadership Series](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/15/clongowes-leadership-series/) - News on the upcoming leadership series for Old Clongownians.
- [Games: Wed 17th Oct.](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/16/games-wed-17th-oct/) - Here are the new times and venues for the upcoming Clongowes Wood games.
- [Grammar Retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/19/grammar-retreat/) - A Grammar Retreat was held for Third Year students at the end of the year, which helped their progress their studies further.
- [Game Changes: Wed 17th Oct.](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/17/game-changes-wed-17th-oct/) - Games for the upcoming week of October have been postponed due to heavy rain and weather.
- [Trad for Trócaire](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/18/trad-for-trocaire/) - A live concert featuring all of our favourite students.
- [Transition Year Science Trip](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/22/transition-year-science-trip/) - All about the school trip to Dublin that transition students went on recently.
- [Duck Push Presentation](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/22/duck-push-presentation/) - Duck Push Competition organised through Clongowes Wood College - new events with our students.
- [Fr. Paddy Kennedy, RIP](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/24/fr-paddy-kennedy-rip/) - The death has occurred of Father Paddy Kennedy, Catering, House and Functions Manager in Clongowes, 1978-99. Paddy died suddenly, age 77, on Friday, October 12, 2012 at his residence in Florida. Paddy came to Clongowes in 1978 as Catering, House and Functions Manager, a position he held until 1999 and as which he will be
- [Rhetoric Parent/Teacher Meetings](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/24/rhetoric-parentteacher-meetings/) - Rhetoric Parent/Teacher meetings wil lbe held tomorrow from 3:30pm.
- [C.S.I. Clongowes!](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/25/c-s-i-clongowes/) - The Sydney Police Department came to teach students at Clongowes Wood about their roles and what benefits they bring to communities.
- [Comic Creativity at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/12/comic-creativity-at-clongowes/) - Learn more about the world of comic books from Kev F Sunderland.
- [Science Team Qualify for Nationals](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/18/1481-2/) - Congratulations to our Science Team who have qualified for the Nationals!
- [Seven O.C.s Awarded as U.C.D. Scholars](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/19/seven-o-c-s-awarded-as-u-c-d-scholars/) - UCB Entrance Scholar awards information from the event held on Thursday.
- [Graham Murray Represents C.W.C. in Leinster U18 Golf](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/20/graham-murray-represents-c-w-c-in-leinster-u18-golf/) - Congratulations to Graham Murray who was selected over the mid term to play for the Leinster U18 team.
- [Captain & Vice Captain S.C.T. 2013](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/21/captain-vice-captain-s-c-t-2013/) - The captain and vice captain of Clongowes in the 2013 Senior Cup.
- [Harvey Says Hi](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/10/26/harvey-says-hi/) - Happy Halloween! Here at Clongowes Wood we have Admiral Howling Harvey sending his regards.
- [Welcome Back](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/04/welcome-back/) - Welcome back everyone. All boys to return to school tonight for 8:30 pm. Looking forward to the rest of the term.
- [Choir Competition](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/06/choir-competition/) - On Saturday 20th October the Senior Choir of C.W.C. along with the All Girls' Choir of Loreto Balbriggan, were the Demonstration Choir for the Choir Workshop (S.A.T.B.) directed by Alan Leech at the P.P.M.T.A. (Post Primary Music Teachers' Association) National Music Conference 2012, held in Malahide Dublin. Alan demonstrated several 'best practice' models, on how
- [Congratulations](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/05/congratulations/) - Congratulations to Eoghan McLoughlin & Kento Arrue who have been invited to attend Mathematics Enrichment classes in N.U.I. Maynooth as a result of their excellent Junior Certificate Maths results. Congratulations to their teacher Mr. McNamara also. Well done lads.
- [Dressing Up Clongowes for charity](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/08/dressing-up-clongowes-for-charity/) - Details of the Dressing Up Clongowes for Charity day this year.
- [Annual Past Vs Present Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/09/annual-past-vs-present-debate/) - It's time for the annual past vs present debate! Learn more about what went on here.
- [Christmas Shoebox Appeal](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/09/christmas-shoebox-appeal/) - The annual shoebox appeal is well under way. Join in to learn more about the regular appeal we hold each Christmas.
- [Portora Royal School Visit](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/13/annual-remembrance-portora-royal-school/) - On Friday last, November 9th a group of eight Poetry students* from Clongowes, accompanied Mr Tom Carroll and the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil S.J. travelled to Portora Royal College, Enniskillen, for a Remembrance Day Ceremony. This is an annual visit and one of a number of events that have served to strengthen the links between
- [Rhetoric Drama: Nov 22 - 24th](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/15/rhetoric-drama-nov-22-24th/) - Rhetoric Drama was held between the 22nd and the 24th November. Read about what went on here.
- [Journey's End: Opening Night](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/22/journeys-end-opening-night-2/) - Journey's End - the production from Tom Carroll - is on at the Sports Hall tonight at 7pm.
- [6 O.C.s to Lineout at Leinster 'A' Vs. Connacht 'A' Clash](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/23/5-o-c-s-to-lineout-for-leinster-a/) - Leinster A team will be playing the Connacht A team tonight.
- [Elements Choir: Performance at Drogheda Youth Choral Festival](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/23/elements-choir-performance-at-drogheda-youth-choral-festival/) - News from the Elements Choir that travelled to Drogheda.
- [H.L. Debating narrowly miss Rigby Jones Final](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/23/h-l-debating-narrowly-miss-rigby-jones-final/) - H.L. Debating debating team of Billy O'Regan, Tom Cantillon and Jonathan Inglis have made it to the final round!
- [Transition Year at N.A.C.](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/26/transition-year-at-n-a-c/) - Transition year for students is under way at the National Aquatic Centre.
- [Orchestra Tour to Berlin](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/27/orchestra-tour-to-berlin/) - Details of the recent tour of Berlin with the Orchestra group.
- [Grammar Parent Teacher Meeting](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/28/grammar-parent-teacher-meeting/) - Information on the parent teacher meeting for students of Clongowes Wood College.
- [Enjoy the Break!](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/29/enjoy-the-break/) - Have a great break this November! We will see you all back on Monday evening.
- [MOVEMBER MADNESS {](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/11/28/movember-madness/) - What's happening in Movember this year? Here are some of the events happening among students.
- [Welcome Back](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/03/welcome-back-2/) - A warm welcome back to all of our students from 8:30pm this evening.
- [C.W.C. Christmas Concert- Sunday 9th December](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/04/c-w-c-christmas-concert-sunday-9th-december/) - Christmas Concert will take place in the BOYS' CHAPEL THIS SUNDAY 9th DECEMBER at 5:30pm Please note the time is different to the normal / usual time for these concerts. Hope to see you there.
- [Review of Rhetoric Drama](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/04/review-of-rhetoric-drama-by-ms-maria-odonovan/) - ­­­Journey’s End Journey’s End, the little-known, anti-war drama by English playwright R.C. Sherriff, written in 1928 and set in the First World War, was performed by the talented Rhetoric year from 22-24 November 2012 and proved to be a powerful and affecting evening’s entertainment. From the opening strains of the poignant piano accompaniment on arrival
- [Jesuit Week](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/05/jesuit-week/) - Jesuit week has gotten off to a flying start in Clongowes with visits to the school from Raymond O'Connor (Pioneer Association), Debbie Moore (Magis Ireland), Fr. Conall Ó Cuinn S. J. (Director of Vocations) and Ms. Pat Coyle (Jesuit Communications Office. All these people spoke to select classes on the work that they do, inspired
- [JESUIT WEEK – WEDNESDAY](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/06/jesuit-week-wednesday/) - [easyrotator]erf_65_1351094989/erc_65_1354801545[/easyrotator] Yesterday we had Fr. John Guiney S.J. visiting us from the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice. With him was Diana Karua, the Communications Director in Nairobi who has been visiting Ireland for 2 weeks. She returns home today. We wish her every blessing and a safe journey. Mr. Rochford’s Poetry History class was
- [Poetry on the hoof](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/06/poetry-on-the-hoof/) - [easyrotator]erf_65_1351094989/erc_67_1354802888[/easyrotator] The boys from Poetry attended a Ceilí in Mount Sackville Secondary School on Tuesday night (December 4th). The event was held as a fundraiser for the Capuchin day centre for homeless people in Dublin and 75 pupils along with Messrs Damien Carter and Patrick Gorman cut a rug or two in the traditional style.
- [Poetry Debating Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/06/poetry-debating-success/) - Picture from left to right: Peter Stapleton, Tom Cantillon, Mr. Damien Carter, David Redmond Many congratulations are due to Peter Stapleton, Tom Cantillon and David Redmond from Poetry, who emerged victorious from the Liam O'Connell Perpetual Debate Competition last Monday (December 3rd). The three boys did the school proud and were awarded the winners’ trophy
- [C.W.C. Senior Choir play Helix](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/07/c-w-c-senior-choir-to-play-helix/) - CWC Senior Choir participated in the Concert at the Helix on Friday 7th December 2012. There was a long rehearsal in which the boys truly did themselves proud. During the actual concert they gave the 200% they were asked to give and it was truly ‘inspirational’! The high point had to be a ‘Dance Off’
- [Feast of the Immaculate Conception](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/08/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception/) - Christmas Dinner at 1 p.m. followed by a whole school Mass 5.30 p.m. Many Christians around the world, particularly those of the Catholic faith, mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in their diaries and calendars. Church services (or masses) to honor this observance are held on or around December 8. The Feast of the
- [Christmas Concert: Sunday 9th Dec 5:30 pm](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/07/christmas-concert-sunday-9th-dec-530-pm/) - There will be a change in the traditional schedule for the Christmas Concert this Sunday. There will be No School Mass Sunday morning and the Christmas Concert will begin at 5.30 p.m. preceeded by mulled wine and mince pies from 4.30 onwards, sponsored by Parents Association. We hope to see you all there.
- [Jesuit Week Review](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/11/jesuit-week-review/) - Since my last post, we have had a very enriching experience for Jesuit Week. As I write this, I am watching the birds pecking at the feeder that our resident St. Francis of Assisi (Mr. Carroll) has placed on a tree outside my window. This is conveniently a most apt metaphor for Jesuit week -
- [Leinster Schools Senior and Junior Cup Draw 2013](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/11/leinster-schools-senior-and-junior-cup-draw-2013/) - The draws for the Powerade sponsored Leinster Schools Senior and Junior Cups as well as the Vinnie Murray and Fr. Godfrey Cup competitions took place in the Aviva Stadium on Monday evening... Leinster stars Rob Kearney and Brian O’Driscoll – who all come through the Leinster Schools system with Clongowes Wood College SJ and Blackrock
- [Marking Advent](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/12/marking-advent/) - It's that time of year where we celebrate Advent, read the Clongowes Ethos Blog by Aisling English for an insight into the significance of this celebration and a review of activities which take place here in Clongowes to mark the occasion.
- [Schools Cup Dates](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/13/schools-cup-dates/) - Schools Senior Cup Thursday January 31st Clongowes Wood College v Qualifier Templeville Road ko 14.30pm Schools Junior Cup Thursday February 7th Clongowes Wood College v St Michaels College Donnybrook ko 15.00pm
- [Rainbows Program to be Introduced in C.W.C.](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/21/rainbows-program-to-be-introduced-in-cwc/) - Clongowes will offer the Rainbows program from January to support those in need of bereavement advice.
- [Santa Spottings around C.W.C.](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/14/santa-spottings-around-c-w-c/) - Syntax Social Outreach Programme We had a very, very special visitor to Clongowes last Tuesday just as our friends from KARE were arriving. As luck would have it, Santa dropped by. Seeing as all the students here were busy with their exams, he decided to leave them to it. However, he made his way
- [Physics Department hosts visit of world leading Applied Mathematician Professor James Gleeson.](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/13/physics-department-hosts-visit-of-world-leading-applied-mathematician-professor-james-gleeson/) - [easyrotator]erf_20_1355263263/erf_5_1355352911/erc_97_1355352957[/easyrotator] The physics department was delighted to welcome Prof James Gleeson on Monday last the 10th of December. Clongowes physics students are once again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick. The department has linked up with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry to develop mathematical models for four problems this
- [Goodbye Gappies](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/20/goodbye-gappies/) - Last Friday, 14th December saw the departure of this year’s five GAP students, Andrew Ball, Henry Davidson, Timothy Hill, Matthew Kanowski and James Tooth. These five young men contributed much to Clongowes over the last year and before he left James Tooth addressed the school about their time in Clongowes and what it meant to
- [Season’s Greetings from the Headmaster in our 198th Academic Year](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/21/seasons-greetings-from-the-headmaster-in-our-198th-academic-year/) - Season’s Greetings from the Headmaster in our 198th Academic Year As we look to the celebration of Christmas, with Mass on Christmas Eve (at 9 PM, and to which all are warmly invited), we have much to be thankful for. A personal hightlight for me this past term has been the emerging versatility of the new
- [C.W.C. Mini Company- Umbrella](https://www.clongowes.net/2012/12/21/c-w-c-mini-company-umbrella/) - Clongowes Transition Year Mini Company- C.W.C. Branded Umbrellas Perfect for showing your support on those colder, wetter cup games. Only €25 Each, The proceeds are in aid of the Duck Push (Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin). Available in Clongowes now, contact Charlie Carroll at ccarroll09@clongowes.net , Alex Reid at areid09@clongowes.net or Michael Doyle at mdoyle09@clongowes.net
- [C.W.C. Academy: Daniel Giles](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/17/c-w-c-academy-daniel-giles/) - Tonight, Thursday 17th of November, Daniel Giles will present his 2nd C.W.C. Academy paper entitled "The Chance of Life- The 5 Keys of our Universe" in the Green Room at 9:15 p.m. WARNING: Contents of this paper may just blow your mind. As usual all Higher Line, Staff and Parents are invited to attend. Please
- [C.W.C. Academy: Ben Osborne](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/10/c-w-c-academy-ben-osborne/) - Details of the CWC Academy run by Ben Osborne, with his second academic paper on release.
- [G'Day to our new Gappies](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/15/gday-to-our-new-gappies/) - We would like to wish a warm Clongowes welcome in this cold January week to our new batch of Australian Gap Students- Lachlan Moody (Scots College, Warwick), James Quinn (St. Josephs College Sydney), Josh Schwager (St. Josephs College, Sydney) Daniel Sheehan (St. Ignatius College Riverview, Sydney) & Sam Hartwig (St. Ignatius College Riverview, Sydney) Fresh
- [Why Young Adults Need Ignatian Spirituality](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/16/why-young-adults-need-ignatian-spirituality/) - How can a spirituality that was developed in the sixteenth century help young people today to ‘develop a vocabulary of faith’? Tim Muldoon describes the distinctive appeal of the spiritual teachings of St Ignatius Loyola, and suggests that Ignatian spirituality is uniquely placed to meet the needs and questions of today’s young adults. Read on
- [Extreme Elements](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/16/extreme-elements/) - In place of the previously planned tour to Belfast, Monday the 14th of January saw Elements on an extreme excursion to xtreme.ie Adventure Centre in Courtlough, Balbriggan. Messrs. McElwee and Bowen led the charge with the Elements boys enjoying a series of high ropes hi-jinx, rock-climbing and team building tasks. Much fun had by all
- [Weekend break this evening after class](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/18/weekend-break-this-evening-after-class/) - Weekend break for all school at 3:30pm. Parents meeting with management at 2:30 pm. Enjoy the weekend. See you Monday.
- [Grammar Parent Day: Alone and on Foot](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/22/grammar-parent-day-alone-and-on-foot/) - Last Sunday, 13th January, Clongowes hosted the Grammar Parent Day. The focus of the day was a 2008 publication by Fr. Brian Grogan S.J. Alone and On Foot. This is a biography on the life of St. Ignatius. The blurb on the rear of the book accurately states, “[this book] allows Ignatius to tell
- [Book Bingo Reading Challenge](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/29/book-bingo-reading-challenge/) - The Book Bingo Reading Challenge is underway. It has been devised and launched by the James Joyce Library in co-operation with Third Line teachers of English. This literacy initiative is loosely based on the game Bingo. Numbers have been replaced by reading challenges e.g. A novel featuring a lot of science and technology, A novel
- [SYNTAX PARENT DAY](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/29/syntax-parent-day/) - Last Sunday, 27th January, parents of Syntax students were treated to an engaging presentation by Fr. Peter McVerry S. J. Fr. Peter is a well-known voice within Irish media, championing the rights of those on the margins of Irish society. Based on his book, The Meaning is in the Shadows, Fr. Peter related stories of
- [CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/30/christian-unity-week/) - As part of our celebrations for Christian Unity Week, we at C.W.C. were delighted to welcome staff and students from The King’s Hospital who came to celebrate mass with us in the Sport’s Hall. Rev. Peter Campion, chaplain at K.H. and Sarah Bill, Co-Ordinator of weekend activities, took 9 students with them to Clongowes on
- [Pope John Paul II Award- Aaron Doyle](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/29/pope-john-paul-ii-award-aaron-doyle/) - Last Friday, a student from Clongowes Wood College became the first student from the school to receive the Pope John Paul II Award. Moreover, Aaron Doyle received the highest award – the Gold Award, which was presented to him in the Seven Oaks Hotel by the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. The Awards ceremony was
- [1st Round Leinster Senior Cup](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/01/30/1st-round-leinster-senior-cup/) - A solid performance from Clongowes against a a slightly shell shocked St.Gerard's defence in difficult weather yesterday at Templeville Rd. Final score 30-6. Well done lads. Roll on round 2.
- [Football Poetry](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/03/football-poetry/) - Friday night Poetry soccer- Every Friday night Poetry take to the VMP for what has become a rather competitive soccer tournament since it commenced a few weeks ago. Teams are picked, notices go up, and the prize? Well, bragging rights for the next week! The teams have been pretty evenly matched with the regular soccer
- [Leinster Senior Cup: Quarter Final Draw](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/04/leinster-senior-cup-quarter-final-draw/) - Clongowes have drawn St. Michael's for the quarter final of the Leinster School's Senior Cup. The match will be played on Friday, February 22nd: Clongowes Wood College SJ v St. Michael's College (Donnybrook) View Leinster Rugby Report
- [Clongowes J.C.T. V St. Michael's: Leinster Schools Junior Cup](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/05/clongowes-j-c-t-v-st-michaels-leinster-schools-junior-cup/) - Clongowes J.C.T. to face St. Michael's tomorrow Wed 6th Feb at Donnybrook. K.O. 14:00 The very best of luck men.
- [Grammar Visit Islamic Cultural Centre](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/05/grammar-visit-islamic-cultural-centre/) - On Tuesday, the 29th of January, the students of Grammar travelled to the Islamic Cultural Centre in Clonskeagh, Co. Dublin to research their action project. For the Junior Certificate, each religion class must produce a journal on a certain topic. Topics included: "A profile on the founder of a major world religion" and "features of a
- [Pride to the Fore](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/07/pride-to-the-fore/) - CLONGOWES PRIDE TO THE FORE IN DONNYBROOK The first round of the Junior Cup is a terrific occasion. For any Clongowes team, running out onto Donnybrook’s hallowed turf when faced by all those you represent sets the heart racing and gets the adrenalin pumping. The pitch, the crowds and the striped socks are all novel
- [Cross Country Championships at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/08/cross-country-championships-at-clongowes/) - What better way to start the new year than with a celebration of some of the finest cross country athletes in the province? With over 1200 athletes competing, the South Lenister Schools' Cross Country Championship is one of Lenister’s biggest running events of the year. Runners from over 80 schools, from the budding amateur to
- [Enjoy the Break!](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/08/enjoy-the-break-2/) - Mid-Term Break at the end of class today. Enjoy the rest!
- [Somewhat of a Tradition](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/21/somewhat-of-a-tradition/) - [embedplusvideo height="399" width="660" standard="http://www.youtube.com/v/D4BrfLoIyPw?fs=1" vars="ytid=D4BrfLoIyPw&width=660&height=399&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=&notes=" id="ep6769" /] Once again the Clongowes trad music group entertained the local community in Connolly's of Ballagh on Tuesday evening last. Accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.Heslin, Mr.Noel Mason and Mr.Stephen O'Hara, the group played for over two hours, entertaining the locals and some staff. The trad group have gone from
- [Leinster Senior Cup- Quarter Final](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/02/21/leinster-senior-cup-quarter-final/) - Clongowes face St. Michael's in the quarter final of this year's Leinster Senior Cup at Donnybrook, K.O. 4pm, Friday 22nd Feb.
- [Model United Nations](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/04/model-united-nations/) - Stand back delegates and diplomats of the world here come the Clongowes Wood College Model United Nations delegation. , were poised to take the Wesley College Model United Nations 2013 by storm. The MUN provides an opportunity for young students to represent allocated countries at a forum or setting modelled on the real United Nations
- [Get ready for D.E.A.R – Wed 6th 10.30am](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/04/get-ready-for-d-e-a-r-wed-6th-10-30am/) - In celebration of World Book Week, a D.E.A.R (Drop Everything And Read) event is being organised by the James Joyce Library. On Wed 6th of March the normal timetable will be dropped at 10.30am when students and staff will read books, magazines or newspapers of their own choosing. The success of a similar event last
- [DEAR – Wed 6th of Mar](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/10/dear-wed-6th-of-mar/) - [easyrotator]erf_65_1351094989/erf_75_1359156379/erc_83_1362947060[/easyrotator] In celebration of World Book Week we ran our second ever DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) event on Wed 6th Mar. In addition to teaching staff it was also supported by auxiliary staff who joined Fr Moloney and Mr Shalvey’s Element’s English class in the library. The other students read quietly in their classrooms
- [Window Painting for DEAR](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/10/window-painting-for-dear/) - [easyrotator]erf_65_1351094989/erf_75_1359156379/erc_64_1362949162[/easyrotator] DEAR – Wed 6th of Mar In celebration of World Book Week we ran our second ever DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) event on Wed 6th Mar. In addition to teaching staff it was also supported by auxiliary staff who joined Fr Moloney and Mr Shalvey’s Element’s English class in the library. The other
- [Habemus Papam](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/14/habemus-papam/) - Press Statement The Irish Jesuit Provincial Fr Tom Layden to-night warmly welcomed the news of the election of Pope Francis. Yesterday he wrote to the members of the Irish Province asking them to pray that the Holy Spirit would be with the Cardinals in the conclave. "It was moving for me as a Jesuit when
- [Homily to Mark Election of Pope Francis](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/15/homily-to-mark-election-of-pope-francis/) - Homily for School Mass to Mark the Election of Pope Francis Clongowes Boys' Chapel – Thursday 14th March 2013 Readings: Ephesians 4,11-16; John 17,11-23. We're gathered on an extraordinary occasion. There are many reasons for calling it that and you've probably heard most of them by now. The papacy is, perhaps, the oldest institution in
- [Parents’ Association: Annual Q&A 2013](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/15/the-parents-association-annual-q-a-2013/) - The Parents’ Association Clongowes Wood College SJ Annual Questions & Answers Evening 2013 Date: Wednesday April 17th Time: 7pm Venue: The Refectory, CWC Dear Parents and Guardians, The Parents Association wish to invite you all to attend our Questions and Answers Evening 2013. The topic we have chosen is: ‘The Roller Coaster Ride Of Teenage
- [Clongowes Union Annual Retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/15/the-clongowes-union-annual-retreat/) - This year’s Past Pupil's Retreat will take place in the College on Thursday, 28th March (Holy Thursday) and Friday 29th March (Good Friday). Fr. Michael Paul Gallagher, S.J., will act as the Retreat Director. Once again there is on offer the option of staying in the College overnight on Holy Thursday. The overnight format has
- [New Past Pupils Feature](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/19/new-past-pupils-feature/) - Check out our new weekly feature on notable Old Clongownians. You can find all the stories located under the People drop down menu. First Up, Micheal Byrne (O.C. 2004) Michael Byrne (OC’04) Michael Byrne is currently in his 4th year of a PhD program in Climate Dynamics at MIT in Boston. MIT is widely acknowledged
- [Weekly O.C. Feature- Patrick Mullins](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/25/weekly-o-c-feature-patrick-mullins/) - Patrick Mullins (OC’08) Patrick (Paddy) Mullins has had huge success as an amateur jockey and hit the racing headlines once again on 29th December 2012, when he broke the 97-year-old record of 72 winners in a calendar year in Ireland for an amateur jockey with his 73rd victory of 2012. Standing at 6’2” it is
- [Weekly O.C. Feature- Adrian Gahan (OC’97)](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/02/weekly-o-c-feature-adrian-gahan-oc97/) - Adrian Gahan (OC’97) A former secretary of the school Adrian Gahan was awarded a first class degree in History and Politics from UCD. At the invitation of a fellow Irishman, Professor Brendan Simms, Adrian went to the University of Cambridge in 2002 and took an M.Phil in European Studies. Using the skills he acquired on
- [Jacked- Charity Event for Jack Kavanagh](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/03/25/jacked-charity-event-for-jack-kavanagh/) - On Tuesday March 26th Midnight Events and the Village of Wexford St. will play host to "JACKED" , a charity event in aid of Jack Kavanagh OC 2011. This isn't your regular club night. Jack Kavanagh is a 20 year old pharmacy student in Trinity College Dublin, from Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. He left Clongowes Wood College
- [Weekly OC Feature- Ruairi Lynch (OC’06)](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/08/ruairi-lynch-oc06/) - There are many who have taken the road less travelled upon leaving Clongowes, but perhaps none moreso than Ruairi Lynch (OC’06) In 2007, Ruairi earned a place at Oxford Brookes University where he opted to study Mechanical Engineering . To earn his keep away from home Ruairi worked the usual student jobs before he became
- [Poetry Pilgrimage to Taizé](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/11/poetry-pilgrimage-to-taize/) - Poetry Pilgrimage to Taizé The annual Clongowes Pilgrimage to the ecumenical retreat centre at Taizé took place again at Easter when ten Poetry students, accompanied by their prefect Mr. Tom Carroll and Mr. Cyril Murphy, Director of Liturgy, spent a week together in the middle of France. Students from Poetry have undertaken the Pilgrimage from
- [RETIREMENT OF MR MARTIN NUGENT, ASSISTANT HEADMASTER](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/01/retirement-of-mr-martin-nugent-assistant-headmaster/) - At a Board of Management meeting held last Friday, April 19th Mr Martin Nugent announced that he will be retiring as Assistant Headmaster of Clongowes this summer. On Monday morning, at meetings with staff and also at a special assembly with the boys Mr Nugent informed the school community of the news. At each gathering
- [Weekly OC Feature- Eoin O’Leary (OC’08)](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/15/weekly-featured-oc-eoin-oleary-oc08/) - Established in the early 11th century, the University of Oxford was the first university of the English speaking world and has remained at the forefront of centres of learning, teaching and research to this day. Here, Eoin O’Leary, who read Economics and Management, gives an insight into life at one of the leading educational institutions
- [Elements Gaelic Football Blitz](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/13/elements-gaelic-football-blitz/) - On Thursday, 35 boys from Elements took leave from class to partake in the Kildare section of the Leinster First Year GAA blitz. Held at the St. Mary’s club in Leixlip, the boys’ excitement at having a day off (thanks to Mr. Nugent!) was dealt an early blow when they realised that they would be
- [Storytelling Evening](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/16/storytelling-evening/) - On Wed April 10th storyteller Niall de Burca returned to the school to entertain the Third Line. The event took place in the Higher Line Rec Room where we drew the curtains on the evening light and huddled forward towards de Burca’s enchanting voice. For many present it was their first time to fall under
- [Students and Servants](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/30/servants-students-african-immersion-trip/) - On the 31st of March a group from Clongowes began the school’s sixth Immersion trip to Malealea, Lesotho. Before the flight had even taken off we experienced our first mishap as a passport belonging to one of the boys had mysteriously gone missing only to be found in a bin a very short time before
- [BAREFOOT ON THE REEK](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/04/barefoot-on-the-reek/) - On the 6th of April 2013 eight lads from Transition Year set out to climb Croagh Patrick barefooted in aid of the Duck Push. We were inspired by my uncle who suggested that we should do something challenging and different so we put our heads together and, after ruling out the ideas like skydiving and
- [Liturgy Survey](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/23/liturgy-survey/) - During the academic year 2011/12 the College commissioned a survey on attitudes towards mass from the boys. This was as a result of a perceived negativity around the Sunday mass experience and the obligatory nature of their ‘involvement’ in it. The survey was carried out during March 2012, prior to the move to celebrating Sunday
- [The Rollercoaster Ride of the Teenage Years](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/24/the-rollercoaster-ride-of-the-teenage-years/) - On Wednesday 17th April, the Annual Parents’ Association ‘Question & Answers’ evening took place in the school. This year’s theme was ‘The Rollercoaster Ride of the Teenage Years’ and we were very fortunate to hear two outstanding speakers. Professor Fiona McNicholas, Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, addressed issues of significance during adolescent development and
- [VANBRUGH STRING QUARTET at C.W.C.](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/04/30/vanbrugh-string-quartet-at-c-w-c/) - As the warm April sunshine filtered through the stained glass windows of the Boys' Chapel, the RTE Vanbrugh String Quartet delighted an audience of approximately one hundred music students from the College. The students were treated to an unusually wide and varied programme encompassing almost all genres of the string quartet repertoire. The Vanbrugh Quartet,
- [Retirement of Mr Martin Nugent](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/02/retirement-of-mr-martin-nugent-assistant-headmaster-2/) - At a Board of Management meeting held last Friday, April 19th Mr Martin Nugent announced that he will be retiring as Assistant Headmaster of Clongowes this summer. On Monday morning, at meetings with staff and also at a special assembly with the boys Mr Nugent informed the school community of the news. At each gathering
- [BECKETT-JOYCE AWARD 2013](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/04/beckett-joyce-award-2013/) - Last Friday evening (26th April), in the Jesuit Community Library, members of the Clongowes and Portora Unions, members of staff and, most especially, this year's entrants for the Beckett-Joyce Award assembled to hear the adjudication of Ms. Mary O'Donnell. Mary O’Donnell is the author of six poetry collections and was recently the co-winner of the
- [PARENT RETREAT](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/04/parent-retreat/) - On the 19th April, I was privileged to take a group of CWC parents on a day retreat to Glendalough. I composed the retreat around the theme of the Road to Emmaus. I thought this appropriate, not just because we would be hiking, but we are also still in the Easter Season and this is a
- [QUESTION AND ANSWERS: TABLE QUIZ](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/07/question-and-answers-table-quiz/) - May Day, Wednesday 1st saw we hope the start of a new annual event for the college - The CWC Table Quiz run by The Ladies Association. The evening was a tremendous success in many ways. There were up to 200 highly competitive people in the Boys Ref., including members of the catering and teaching
- [GAEL LINN COMPETITION WINNERS.](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/07/gael-linn-competition-winners/) - Niamh de Burca of Gael Linn visited the school on Tuesday to present Gavin Moore and George O’Brien Kelly of Transition Year with their award as third place prizewinners in the Gael Linn Radio Programme Competition. Their programme ‘Tumoideachas’ came third overall in entries in Category B schools - non-Gaelscoil or Gaeltacht schools. Seventy entries
- [MATHEMATICAL MODELS](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/08/mathematical-models/) - MACSI is a project that is unique to Clongowes and is a fantastic opportunity for us to get involved in real world applications and see how problems in science and industry can be dealt with using physics and mathematics. The project on mathematical modelling was undertaken in conjunction with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science
- [RUDIMENTS RETREAT](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/08/rudiments-retreat/) - This year, Rudiments students went to Cavan for their retreat. There is an ‘Adventure Retreat Centre’ there that I had engaged with before for some retreats so, here in the school, we were somewhat prepared for the boys when they returned! As part of the retreat process, the group in Cavan takes the students out
- [Weekly Featured O.C.- Rob Kearney](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/08/weekly-featured-o-c-rob-kearney/) - Rob Kearney (OC’04) Last month the Clongowes community was delighted to hear that Rob Kearney had been selected to travel on his second British & Irish Lions tour. Rob announced his arrival on the world stage following a series of remarkable performances on the 2009 tour in South Africa. Since then he has overcome serious
- [Weekly Featured O.C. Hugo MacNulty (OC’99)](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/13/weekly-featured-o-c-hugo-macnulty-oc99/) - Throughout its 200 year history, Clongowes has maintained a proud tradition in producing students that embark on careers in a wide variety of disciplines. Hugo MacNulty adds another dimension to that reality. Leaving Clongowes in 1999, Hugo initially opted to follow his CAO preference for Business and Legal Studies in UCD. However, within a few
- [The Auld Triangle 2013](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/08/the-auld-triangle/) - Results of the Triangular Race 2012 Third Line (Record 7.37.73) 1. Daniel Reilly 07.55.03 2. Thomas Connolly 08.01.33 3. Christian Casey 08.04.52 Lower Line (Record 7.19.31) 1. Jack O'Leary 06.54.00 2. Jack Gillespie 07.59.87 3. Stephen Gildea 08.02.37 Higher Line (Record 7.14.24) 1. Conor Ledingham 07.28.22 2. Russell Casey 08.01.28 3. Chris Coakley 08.04.27 Congratulations to all
- [Lovely Lowry](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/09/lovely-lowry/) - Every Wednesday boys from the Third Line, accompanied by Mr. Seamus Aherne, make the short trip to Carton House to enjoy golf lessons from some of Ireland’s top professionals. Today, former Irish Open Champion, Shane Lowry was on hand a share a few tips.
- [CREATIVE TOM CANTILLON](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/09/creative-tom-cantillon/) - The Martin Wills Annual Writing Awards is a competition established in 1992 to commemorate the life of Martin Wills, journalist and amateur jockey, who died that year, aged 39. It promotes creative writing (fact or fiction) centered on a horseracing theme and is open to people residing in both Ireland and the UK. Tom Cantillon
- [The Science Behind a Forward Pass](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/14/the-science-behind-a-forward-pass/) - Thanks to Ms. Edith Kearney for alerting us to this video. "A nice co-curricular link!"
- [Surfing the Strand](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/15/surfing-the-strand/) - On Sunday last, a group of boys from Third Line appeared to be oblivious to the wintry conditions as they took to the waves in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Having got to grips with the basics back in September, several of the group were determined to hone their skills in anticipation of the summer months that
- [Weekly Featured O.C. - Conor Cronin](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/19/weekly-featured-o-c-conor-cronin/) - Featured May 20th Conor Cronin (OC‘04) Mr. David Nelson has long been in the habit of ensuring that the Headmaster has several artistic types to send down the avenue each year. Some of his former pupils, namely Gearoid Hayes (OC’98) and Harry Durdin Robertson (OC’05) have exhibited throughout the country to widespread acclaim. But Mr.
- [From One Francis to Another](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/19/from-one-francis-to-another/) - Just as one Francis embarks on a new stage of his life, his Clongownian namesake draws the first chapter of his own new adventure to a close. Offering words of wisdom no doubt, Frankie O’Reilly (Elements) took pen to paper and wrote to Pope Francis at his new address. In what was a seminal moment
- [Book Bingo Certificates Presented](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/19/book-bingo-certificates-presented/) - Book Bingo Certificates- Standing. Dan Gannon, Keenan Crutchley, Sean Ojejinmi, Luke Clohessy, Haig Oman, St. John Hall, Brian Murphy. Seated. Colm O'Sullivan, Ms O'Loughlin (Librarian), James Lambe, Fr Moloney S.J., Patrick O'Brien On Wed ten Third Line students were presented with certificates by Fr Moloney for their participation in the Book Bingo reading challenge, launched
- [Mean Machine](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/20/mean-machine/) - The boys watched in stunned silence as Mr. Collins wheeled away in unhindered celebration. After a few uncomfortable moments they trudged off to the refectory in their bare arms, reflecting on what might have been. Behind them, the school authoritarians embarked on another rendition of the conga. It had been a nip and tuck affair
- [Roaming with Lions](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/21/roaming-with-lions/) - The Lions came to town today but it was the boys of Elements who were doing all the roaring. Carton House was the venue for a public training session for the 2013 touring party. Despite missing several players due to their respective club commitments, there were still plenty of world-class internationals being put through their
- [SUMMER CONCERT](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/06/04/summer-concert/) - On a sultry summer afternoon last Sunday (19th) parents, and families of the incoming Elements group were treated to a most sublime concert featuring students from the Music Department from Elements to Rhetoric. Sadly, this was the final concert of the current Rhetoric group, who have given so generously of their unique and diverse musical
- [Love of Food](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/28/love-of-food-richard-banahan-book-launch/) - Last Monday (20th May) in the James Joyce Library the Headmaster Fr Moloney launched the Good Food Cookbook by Richard Banahan (Rhetoric). Richard wrote and designed the book himself and did all the photography at home and in the garden. The book is a joy to hold and read and Richard says that the inspiration and
- [New Assistant Headmaster](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/05/28/appointment-of-mr-martin-wallace-assistant-headmaster/) - On Friday 24th May the Board of Management appointed Mr Martin Wallace as Assistant Headmaster of Clongowes to succeed Mr Martin Nugent, who will step down from the post on August 31st after 13 years. Mr Nugent is taking well-earned retirement after a teaching career of 40 years, the last 38 of which were spent
- [ALL IRELAND SUCCESS FOR JACK AND TURLOUGH](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/06/04/all-ireland-success-for-jack-and-turlough/) - Congratulations to our two fine athletes Jack O'Leary (Grammar) and Turlough Gray (Poetry) who achieved great success at the All Ireland Schools' Athletics Championships held in Tullamore last Saturday, June 1st. In one of the first, and most exciting events of the day, Turlough maintained his pace and composure to secure a richly deserved second
- [AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR VISITS CLONGOWES](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/06/04/australian-ambassador-visits-clongowes/) - On Wednesday 29thMay, we were honoured by a visit from the Australian Ambassador, Dr Ruth Adler. Dr Adler, who only took up her duties in May, had coffee with the staff, toured the school with the five Australian Gap students (Sam Hartwig and Daniel Sheehan from St Ignatius College, Sydney; James Quinn and Josh Schwager
- [WELCOME ELEMENTS 2014](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/08/27/welcome-elements-2014/) - A very warm welcome to our new Elements Class of 2014 who begin their journey through Clongowes this week.
- [Welcome Back](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/08/28/welcome-back-3/) - Thursday August 29th brings about the 200th school year of Clongowes Wood College. Welcome back to all our students and a very special welcome to our new Elements class of 2013-14. The best of luck to all for the year ahead.
- [Leaving Certificate Results](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/08/29/leaving-certificate-results/) - On Wednesday 14th August the boys from Rhetoric 2013 returned the school to collect their Leaving Certificate results. In a letter to the parents the Headmaster Fr Moloney congratulated them on an outstanding performance. "We had high expectations of the boys, which they surpassed by some distance. With a points average of almost 470, the results
- [And so it begins...](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/02/2468-2/) - Last Friday, the school community convened in the Boys Chapel to mark the beginning of the bicentenary year in the life of Clongowes. There was a palpable buzz in the air as Fr. Moloney SJ formally welcomed the 200th class in the school’s history. In the course of his remarks he brought us back to
- [Elements of music](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/03/2490-2/) - As if they hadn’t already announced themselves to the school community, Elements certainly made themselves known with a bang last weekend. Following an impressive introduction to the Clongowes rugby field, the boys gathered outside the refectory to be directed by the whistles of the Ma Samba School instructors. Armed with instruments such as agogô bells,
- [A very special holiday](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/04/a-very-special-holiday/) - Since 1990 Clongowes has hosted a very special holiday in mid July for the special needs pupils of St. Mark's and St. Anne's school in the Curragh. Along with KARE, Clongowes hosts a holiday with a difference. This year the holiday ran from July 14th - 19th and was a terrific time for all. Students
- [Mass for new school year](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/05/mass-for-new-school-year/) - With an Indian summer in full swing, the Sports Hall provided a suitably open and bright environment for the school to celebrate the Opening of the School Year Mass. Led by Fr. Michael Sheil SJ, the school gathered to rejoice in all that Clongowes has to offer. While various groups throughout the country begin to
- [Pilgrimage to Lourdes](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/06/pilgrimage-to-lourdes/) - On Saturday the 7th of September, six of our students: Martin Sutton, Tom Cantillon, Jeff Gibbons, Milo Rooney, Sam Messayeh, Dara Corbett will travel on pilgrimage to Lourdes. They will be accompanied by Mr. Marron and one of our gap students Daniel Sheehan. We keep them all in our prayers at this time and wish
- [Seamus Heaney and Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/09/a-poem-for-seamus-heaney/) - Each year the pupils of Clongowes and Portora Royal School, Enniskillen compete for the Beckett-Joyce award, which honours two of our most famous writers and helps to link the schools which they each attended. In 1997 the late Seamus Heaney was the adjudicator for the prize, which was won that year by Daniel Bennett from
- [Representative rugby honours](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/11/2542-2/) - Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Leinster at Under 19 and Under 18 levels: Under 19 Cillian Burke, Fergal Cleary, Cian O'Donoghue and Stephen McVeigh. Under 18 John Molony, Colm Mulcahy, James Lappin, Will Connors and Alan Hughes.
- [Sean Monaghan at the RDS](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/12/sean-monaghan-at-the-rds/) - During August Sean Monaghan (Rudiments) took part in the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS. Mounted on his horse Ballygawley Braveheart Sean competed very creditably in the event for 138cm ponies. Sean’s presence at the Horse Show was the result of his victory in the Munster Qualifier for the RDS on July 6th in County
- [Junior Cert Results](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/16/junior-cert-results/) - Last Wednesday the Syntax boys received their Junior Cert Results three months after completing the exams and following a few days of nervous anticipation. They had no need to worry as the results were excellent and compared very favourably with those of their predecessors. The Headmaster, Fr Moloney, congratulated them on their performance and also
- [TY Outdoor Education Trip](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/17/ty-outdoor-education-trip/) - On Tuesday the 10th of September, with the Junior Certificate results still looming, the Syntax group of 2013/14 set out on their Outdoor Education Trip to Rostrevor, Co. Down. We stayed in the East Coast Adventure Centre and aside from some cramped living conditions, settled in very well. Having been separated three-ways each group took
- [Grammar Retreat to Emmaus](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/19/grammar-retreat-to-emmaus/) - Grammar Retreat to Emmaus On Friday the 13th (!) of September, the Grammar students, set off to 'Emmaus' in north Dublin on their annual retreat. As an entire group we were brought together to one large room where we were introduced to the team members, who explained to us what a retreat is about. They also told us the importance
- [Conor McCabe: International tennis player](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/20/conor-mccabe-international-tennis-player/) - Meet Conor McCabe from Naas. Last week Conor was in Cardiff where he represented Ireland in the Under 12 category of the Tri Nations Tournament. Although Ireland could only finish as runner-up in the competition proper (which includes U12, U14 & U18), Conor won both his singles and doubles matches in the U12 section to
- [Inter House Sports Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/23/inter-house-sports-day/) - Having been thwarted by inclement weather in the last two years, the students were not to be denied last Friday when the Inter House Sports Day took place in the school. Although the day dawned a little cloudy and cool it soon warmed up when the sun came out and the games commenced. ‘Citius, Altius,
- [Kairos Retreat commences](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/24/kairos-retreat-commences/) - The annual Kairos Retreat commenced on September 24th in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and concludes on the 27th in the Boys' Chapel in Clongowes. This is the 15th year of the Kairos model, which originally took place in Clongowes during the first school break, but for the past three years has chosen St. Patrick's College as its venue.
- [Kids helping kids: Duck Push 2013](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/25/kids-helping-kids-duck-push-2013/) - With the Clongowes Duck Push marking its twentieth birthday this year we managed to give it a perfect celebration with another successful push in aid of Our Ladies Children's Hospital Crumlin. Having done quite a substantial amount of fundraising prior to the actual push gave us great motivation going towards the main event. Our entire
- [Trad for Trocaire](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/26/trad-for-trocaire-2/) - On Tuesday October 1st the Clongowes Traditional Irish Music Group took part in the annual 'Trad for Trocaire' at Connolly's pub in Ballagh. The event was run in conjunction with the Religion department and further embodied the spirit of 'men for others'. The musicians played a lively selection of jigs and reels to a packed
- [A Portrait in words...](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/09/28/a-portrait-in-words/) - Two lucky students from Rudiments, Jack Dowling and Tadhg Maloney (pictured), will feature in a unique theatrical production of James Joyce's ‘A Portrait of the Artist’, which will be premiered in Brussels. Both Tadhg and Jack recorded the famous 'hell sermon' from Joyce's work, which was partially set in Clongowes. The production is under the guidance
- [Lourdes Pilgrimage](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/01/lourdes-pilgrimage/) - On the 7th of September, six Rhetoric students – Milo Rooney, Tom Cantillon, Martin Sutton, Sam Messayeh, Dara Corbett and Jeff Gibbons (left to right above) travelled to Lourdes as part of the annual Dublin Diocesan pilgrimage. They were accompanied by Mr. Francis Marron (on the right) and GAP student, Daniel Sheehan (left). Here School Secretary, Tom Cantillon (School
- [Rhetoric Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/02/rhetoric-parent-day/) - The Rhetoric Parent Day will take place next Sunday (October 6th) as indicated on the school calendar. We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Gillian O'Brien, Director of Education and Training from Headstrong will be our guest speaker. Headstrong is The National Centre for Youth Mental Health - a non-profit organisation supporting young people's
- [Scientific Olympians](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/04/scientific-olympians/) - Three of our Junior Certificate students, Frank Keating, Sean McMahon and Donnchadh Walsh have been identified by the State Exams Commission as high achievers in Maths and Science. Frank, Sean and Donnchadh have been invited to compete in the Irish European Union Science Olympiad. The Irish European Union Science Olympiad is an individual, subject based
- [The Changing Family](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/05/the-changing-family/) - Yesterday (Friday, 4th October) Clongowes was delighted to welcome Mr David Quinn to give talks to Poetry and Rhetoric. Mr Quinn, Director of the Iona Institute, Irish Independent columnist and regular contributor to a variety of television and radio programmes, spoke on the topic of: The Changing Family: What Christians have to say. In his challenging and thought-provoking
- [Poetry Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/07/poetry-parent-day/) - This year, the Poetry Parent Day will take place on Sunday October 13th 2013 as indicated on the school calendar. We are very pleased to announce that Dr. John Loonam from DCU will be our guest speaker. Dr Loonam is a Lecturer in Management at Dublin City University Business School. He holds a Bachelor
- [Drama classes at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/08/drama-classes-at-clongowes/) - Drama classes in Clongowes will begin on Friday courtesy of Ms Rachel Field and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Classes this year are being extended to one hour taking place between 6:00-10:00 pm on Friday evenings until the end of May. While traditionally drama students who participate in these courses
- [Gold medal for Josh Pim](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/09/gold-medal-for-josh-pim/) - Congratulations are due to Josh Pim (Rhetoric – second from right) who was part of the Irish team that won gold at the European Eventing Championships for Young Riders and Juniors last month. Here’s how he described his experience… ‘On Monday, September 9th My team mates and I flew into France to compete in the
- [Live the Fourth: Poetry Kairos Retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/10/live-the-fourth-poetry-kairos-retreat/) - The annual Kairos Retreat was opened by Fr. Moloney in the Boys’ Chapel on September 24th after which the retreatants continuined on their journey to St. Patrick's College, Maynooth for its duration, before returning to where it all began for the final liturgy and ceremony directed by Fr. Sheil on September 27th. Our Rhetoric leaders
- [From a land down under…](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/11/from-a-land-down-under/) - Meet Nick Duff, Jonah Johnson and Jonathon Condon from Australia who will be with us until Christmas. These young men from St. Ignatius College Riverview will be in Transition Year and have exchanged with Stuart Tyrrell, James Tyrrell and Patrick Nulty who are taking their places in Sydney. Jonah says, they are looking forward to
- [Syntax Parent Day with Fr Peter McVerry](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/14/syntax-parent-day-with-fr-peter-mcverry/) - This year, the Syntax Parent Day will take place on Sunday October 20th as indicated on the school calendar. We are very pleased to announce that Fr. Peter McVerry S.J. will be speaking at the Syntax Parent Day. Fr. McVerry is an Old Clongownian and an Irish Jesuit who needs little introduction to many of
- [Rudiments 'Get on the Ball'](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/15/rudiments-get-on-the-ball/) - Clongowes sign up for Peter McVerry cup The Peter McVerry Trust was set up by Fr Peter McVerry SJ, an Old Clongownian, to reduce homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Last Saturday Fr McVerry invited Ireland’s five Jesuit secondary schools to ‘Get on the Ball’ and battle it out for
- [Lunch with Joe Schmidt and Jack Kavanagh](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/16/lunch-with-joe-schmidt-and-jack-kavanagh/) - Two hundred and seventy people listened raptly to a witty and very frank Joe Schmidt, Ireland Rugby Coach, at the inaugural Clongowes Union Business Lunch, with proceeds in aid of the Jack Kavanagh Trust (www.jackkavanaghtrust.com), which took place on Friday 11th October, 2013 in the Conrad Hotel. Started with a view to increasing the opportunity
- [Cyclone Anti-Bullying Workshop](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/17/cyclone-anti-bullying-workshop/) - Last Thursday (10th October) the celebrated Cyclone Repertory Theatre Company from Cork brought their acclaimed Bullying Prevention Session to The Old Library in Clongowes for the boys of the Lower Line. Hugo Murray (Grammar Year Captain) was our man on the spot and this is how he saw it… The workshop on bullying that the
- [Sunday surfing](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/18/sunday-surfing/) - The first Sunday "Grand Day Out" of the year saw a group of 40 boys head off to Sligo's Strand Hill on a beautiful sunny day (22nd September) with Mr. Steven Gray and Gappie, Dan Sheehan. Sean Brogan (Elements) was there for the CWC website and he filed this report... 'We got Mass at 8.00am, had a hearty breakfast
- [Catching Fire in the library](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/19/catching-fire-in-the-library/) - The James Joyce Library together with the Arts and the English Departments invites Junior Cycle students to participate in a ‘Hunger Games’ themed Art & Literacy competition. Participants are asked to design a new and complete cover for the second book in the trilogy, Catching Fire. The projects have to be submitted to the Library
- [Open Day 2013](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/21/open-day-2013/) - Time never stands still at Clongowes and last week (Saturday 12th October), with Elements well settled and engaged in a host of pursuits, the day had arrived to welcome potential members of the Rhetoric class of 2020. There was a palpable buzz in the air as dormitory neighbours for September 2014 laid eyes on each
- [Let’s Dance for Jack](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/22/lets-dance-for-jack/) - Jack Kavanagh is an Old Clongownian (2011) who had a serious accident last year. He is now wheelchair bound, with a C5 injury, which means that he has no feeling below his upper chest, has limited use of his arms, but no use of his hands or fingers. Since then Jack has consistently achieved beyond
- [Poetry dance for SVP!](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/23/poetry-dance-for-svp/) - Poetry were certainly putting their best foot forward on Tuesday night last when they were invited to Mt. Sackville, Castleknock for a ceilí in aid of St. Vincent De Paul. So, with best formal dress on, dancing shoes polished and a ‘bus filled with enough after shave to fuel a NASA launch, the boys from
- [Find God in All Things: Rhetoric retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/24/find-god-in-all-things-rhetoric-retreat/) - On the 10th of October, 2013, the boys of Rhetoric set out from Clongowes for their annual retreat in four different locations across the country, from Newry, to Roscrea. There were also two groups staying in Dublin, one at Manresa in Clontarf and another at Orlagh House in the Dublin Mountains from where Dillon Hennessy sent this
- [Be afraid, be very afraid...](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/25/be-afraid-be-very-afraid/) - As the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness nears its end and the days begin to shorten appreciably the hardworking pupils and staff of Clongowes prepare to hibernate for a week and gather their collective strength for the very full calendar that awaits them on the other side of Samhain, always mindful of Ghoulies and
- [Shadows and Dust: Erik Vaughan](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/10/29/shadows-and-dust-erik-vaughan/) - Erik Vaughan from Kilgowan, Co. Kildare is an Old Clongownian (2007) making great strides in the musical world. As part of a new and exciting band, Shadows and Dust, Erik (bass, mandolin & vocals) continues to nurture the potential that was first unearthed under the tuition of Mr. Philip Thomas. With a fast growing following,
- [Alone and on Foot: Rudiments Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/04/alone-and-on-foot-rudiments-parent-day/) - This year, the Rudiments Parent Day will take place on Sunday 10th November 2013 as indicated on the school calendar. The focus of the day will be a 2008 publication by Fr. Brian Grogan S.J. Alone and On Foot, a biography on the life of St. Ignatius. The book ‘allows Ignatius to tell his own
- [Entrepreneurs of the Year](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/05/patrick-joy-named-as-ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2013/) - The recent EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards night saw not one, but two winners from among our alumni in the persons of Patrick Joy (OC 1969 - centre) and Brian Hogan (OC 1970 - fourth from right). They received their awards from another successful past pupil, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton
- [Macbeth Scene Studies](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/07/macbeth-scene-studies/) - If there is one thing to be said about Shakespeare, it’s that at times his language can seem a tad… Dated. This can lead many students struggling to understand and connect with his works, and so impair their exam preparation. In order to rectify this, Boil in the Bag Productions visited the school on Tuesday,
- [Christmas Shoebox Appeal.](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/08/2013-christmas-shoebox-appeal/) - Mr. Noel Mason is leading this year’s Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal here at C.W.C. Take a few minutes out to put together a Christmas Box and give a needy child the Christmas they deserve. Follow the instructions below and when you’re ready just drop off your Wrapped Shoebox to Mr. Mason or to his
- [Ms Ann Cooke: Business Manager of the Year](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/09/ms-ann-cooke-business-manager-of-the-year/) - Ms Ann Cooke, the very popular Catering Manager in Clongowes was recently awarded Business Manager of the Year Ireland 2013 by her employers, Sodexo at their Star Awards ceremony… ‘This award recognises a truly outstanding manager who fully demonstrates the best of Sodexo. Ann has demonstrated the highest standard of satisfaction for Clongowes Wood College
- [Remembrance in Enniskillen](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/11/remembrance-in-enniskillen/) - Since 1979 Clongowes has had a proud association with Portora school, Enniskillen. The twinning of both schools represented a very concrete step in promoting understanding and acceptance of both traditions on the island. Every remembrance weekend, Clongowes travels to Portora to attend their annual commemoration service and lay a joint wreath in honour of the
- [Gary Skinner skis for Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/12/gary-skinner-skis-for-ireland/) - My name is Gary Skinner and I ski in The Ski Club of Ireland in Kilternan in Co. Dublin. During the weekend of the 5th and 6th of October I took part in the International Dry Slope Irish Open Ski Championships in the Ski Club of Ireland. Some teams from Britain came to Ireland for
- [For Clongowes, for Leinster, for Ireland…](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/13/3289-2/) - It was as though Joe Schmidt had actually read the script. It was his day but it was also to be Clongowes’ day. When Dave Kearney (OC’07) entered the fray in the 55th minute to make his international bow against Samoa last Saturday, he joined his brother Rob (OC’04), Fergus McFadden (OC’05) and the evergreen
- [Senior Choir at Sligo Choral Festival](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/14/senior-choir-at-sligo-choral-festival/) - Last Friday morning (8th, November) at 7 am, the senior choir accompanied by Ms Keighary and Ms Heslin tip-toed out of the building on their way the 25th annual Sligo Choral Festival. Upon arrival in Sligo, the day began in Summerhill College, with a magnificent choral workshop with 400 students from schools all over the
- [The Camino will provide](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/15/the-camino-will-provide/) - Over the course of the recent mid-term break the Headmaster, Fr Moloney, and some companions commenced the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. On 'the way' he was reminded, in quite a practical manner, of how the Camino and the Lord, will always provide... I will never forget the Spanish village of Uterga. I arrived there
- [Love, Hate and Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/16/love-hate-and-clongowes/) - Love/Hate has a bit of a Marmite taste it would seem. Some would rather watch the Antiques Roadshow but 1.3million others have been glued to RTE every Sunday over the past six weeks. Whatever your views might be, it is undeniable that the antics of Nidge, Fran, Elmo et al. have superseded Chelsea’s recent woes
- [“November Remembrance” Tree](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/18/november-remembrance-tree/) - You may have noticed a little addition to the concourse recently. It is indeed a tree but you will be happy to know NOT a Christmas tree (not just yet!). As the sign indicates, it is a "November Remembrance" Tree. Following on from All Souls day which, we celebrated on November 2nd, traditionally we have
- [For Clongowes, for Leinster, for Ireland…](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/13/for-clongowes-for-leinster-for-ireland/) - It was as though Joe Schmidt had actually read the script. It was his day but it was also to be Clongowes’ day. When Dave Kearney (OC’07) entered the fray in the 55th minute to make his international bow against Samoa last Saturday, he joined his brother Rob (OC’04), Fergus McFadden (OC’05) and the evergreen
- [Grammar in the National Concert Hall](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/19/grammar-in-the-national-concert-hall/) - Ten boys from Grammar attended a concert in the National Concert Hall on Monday 21st Oct to hear a live performance of their set works for Junior Cert. Rian McKeagney sent this report… The day dawned bright but dull, with clouds that promised rain. It was a typical Monday for all students except for eleven
- [Duck Push helping kids](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/20/duck-push-helping-kids/) - 2012-13 saw the Clongowes Duck Push marking its twentieth birthday and we managed to give it a perfect celebration with another successful push in aid of Our Ladies Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Earlier this month a delegation of boys from last year’s push visited the hospital where Jack Gillespie presented a cheque for €73,000 to Dr
- [The smell of the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/21/drama-in-the-vatican-and-clongowes/) - Last night we had the privilege of attending the opening night of the Irish premiere of The Last Confession by Roger Crane, presented by the Rhetoric Players, under the direction of Mr Tom Carroll. A fuller and more reflective review will appear on this site later from the pen of local boy made good (Goodman
- [Mathematical Modelling in Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/22/mathematical-modelling-in-clongowes/) - Clongowes physics students are once again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick and the science department was delighted to welcome Professor James Gleeson to launch this year’s Mathematical Modelling project on Friday 8th November... The department has linked up with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry to develop mathematical models
- [The success of the long distance runners](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/25/cross-country-success-for-clongowes/) - Congratulations to the Clongowes Junior Cross Country team of Daniel Reilly, Greg Reilly, Harry Arkwright and Douglas Oman (pictured above, standing) on winning the Kildare County Cross Country title held in Newbridge College in October. Congratulations also to the Minor team of Stephen McAleese, David Gannon, Nickolas Kennedy and Gavin Larkin, who secured silver (above, kneeling). Individual medalists
- [Remembering Captain Bertie…](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/26/remembering-captain-bertie/) - The hearts of many an Officer, Gentleman, Baggage handler and Villain would have been gladdened yesterday afternoon (Monday 25th, November) when, following an initiative by Mr Frank Kelly, a floor of the Rhetoric block was dedicated to the memory of their erstwhile Captain, the late Fr Joe Brereton S.J., who passed away last year. Addressing
- [Old Clongownians to the fore in Wicklow Hospice Foundation](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/27/o-c-s-to-the-fore-in-wicklow-hospice-foundation/) - Jonathan White (OC1986) writes to tell us how he joined two other Old Clongownians, Brendan Cuddihy (OC 1975 – second from right above) and Eugene Murray (OC1968) to help the cause of the Wicklow Hospice Foundation… “During the late Summer of 2009, while driving between meetings with the car radio on, I tuned in to
- [Tim Pat Coogan visits Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/28/tim-pat-coogan-visits-clongowes/) - When Mr.Rochford told the 6th year history class that we would be receiving a talk by Tim Pat Coogan, the reaction was mixed. Some were amazed that he, being a Blackrock man, would actually come and speak to us, some were looking forward to an enjoyable talk, while others saw it as an opportunity to
- [Elements Choir strike the right note in Drogheda](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/11/29/elements-choir-strike-the-right-note-in-drogheda/) - The Elements Choir, along with their teachers Ms. Anne Conaghan and Ms Elizabeth Keighary, travelled to Co Louth on Wednesday, 20th November to take part in the Drogheda Youth Choral Festival, in an effort to return the Fr. O'Kelly Trophy to Clongowes Wood College, following the success of their Elemental predecessors in 2012. Ms Conaghan takes up
- [Old Clongownians light up the small screen](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/02/old-clongownians-light-up-the-small-screen/) - Following on the extraordinary success of the Rhetoric drama, 'The Last Confession' it seems only fitting that we acknowledge those who have taken their thespian talents beyond the Clongowes theatre. Having considered several past-pupils who appeared throughout RTE’s fine crime drama Love/Hate in recent weeks, we now look beyond our shores and find two Old
- [Nothing to commemorate in 1916?](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/03/nothing-to-commemorate-in-1916/) - Nigh on one hundred and seventy seven years have passed since Daniel O’Connell founded a debating society in Clongowes in an Ireland that had yet to experience the trauma of the Great Famine. John Maher (Elements) had been in the school (in a very different Ireland) for less than three months when he encountered the
- [Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Music!](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/04/mulled-wine-mince-pies-and-music/) - The Parents’ Association cordially invites you to celebrate the Christmas season with mulled wine and mince pies before the Christmas Concert on Sunday 8th December at 17.00 (concert at 18.00). This traditional event has been a feature of the Clongowes calendar for many years and is an opportunity to appreciate the talents and hardwork of
- [Haiyan Disaster Appeal – Philippines](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/06/haiyan-disaster-appeal-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. Fr Sheil writes to say that the response has been staggering with €176,148.84 received to date from a wide variety of contributors. The success of the
- [ZIP-IT!!!](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/07/zip-it/) - On Sunday November 17th , 40 students forsook the late Sunday call and gathered for early-morning Mass and breakfast to allow for a swift 9am departure from the college for a day of adrenaline-filled adventure at Zip-It in Lough Key, Co. Roscommon. Elements students, Theo McGirr & Mark O’Loan take up the story... “Zip-It is
- [A Clongownian’s war on TV3 tonight](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/09/a-clongownians-war-on-tv3-tonight/) - 2014 sees the centenary of the birth of a remarkable Clongownian, Doctor Aidan MacCarthy (OC 1930), from Castletownbere on the Beara peninsula in West Cork. He was remarkable for many reasons - as a doctor, as an Air Commodore in the RAF during the Second World War, as a survivor of the harshest of regimes in
- [Formal education does more harm than good](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/10/formal-education-does-more-harm-than-good/) - On the 21st of November, Conor Murray, Sam Powell, and Louis Gunning (above) from Poetry represented Clongowes in the third round of the ‘Rigby-Jones Memorial’ Debating Competition. Named after the late industrialist Michael Rigby-Jones, the competition attracts teams from all over the county, including Clongowes. This year the event was hosted in Clongowes with three
- [Expectant waiting and preparation](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/11/expectant-waiting-and-preparation/) - Last Wednesday, 4th of December we held our annual Advent Reconciliation Service. Under the careful direction and management of our Liturgical Director, Mr. Cyril Murphy this Advent service proved both prayerful and enjoyable for the students. The Boys’ Chapel was set up in a welcoming manner appropriate to this time of expectant waiting and preparation for
- [Girl on Fire: Suzanne Collins and four talented men](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/12/girl-on-fire-suzanne-collins-and-four-talented-men/) - On Thursday 5th December the Headmaster, Fr Leonard Moloney announced the results of the Catching Fire Literacy and Art Competition, organised by the James Joyce Library in conjunction with the Art and English departments. Participants in the competition designed a new cover for the book Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, which has recently been adapted
- [An Old Clongownian and a Knight of the Realm](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/14/an-old-clongownian-and-a-knight-of-the-realm/) - When William Sargent (on the right above) and a group of like-minded friends established Framestore in 1986, few could have predicted how successful the visual effects company would be. With clients ranging from big Hollywood studios to major brands such as Coca-Cola, Volkswagen and Nokia, Framestore continues to churn out high-end images for high-end clients
- [Going back to a land down under](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/16/going-back-to-land-down-under/) - Last week the five Australian GAP students (or Gappies), who have graced the groves of Clongowes since January, began to make their way back home for a bit of sunshine before embarking on the next stage of their lives at Third Level. James Quinn, Lochlan Moody, Sam Hartwig, Daniel Sheehan and Josh Schwager (left to
- [Collinge an file](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/17/3859-2/) - ‘Is mise Collinge an file’ is not how Mr Declan Collinge, introduced himself to the students of Irish language in Elements, Syntax and (appropriately) Poetry when he addressed them in the James Joyce Library on Monday 25th November - but he might well have. Is file dhá-theangach é Declan Collinge, as Baile Átha Cliath agus tá
- [Orchestral Manouevres in Cherryfield](https://www.clongowes.net/2013/12/18/orchestral-manouevres-in-cherryfield/) - On Sunday last (15th December) a group of orchestral musicians from Poetry travelled to Cherryfield Nursing home for retired Jesuits in Milltown. Our aim was to entertain the residents and to get them into the Christmas spirit. Most of this group of musicians had been to Cherryfield last year and were familiar with the run
- [Making a Mark in music](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/02/making-a-mark-in-music/) - Mark Thomas, Poetry, was recently successful in his Violin audition for the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Ireland. He is currently attending a course in Kilkenny College, where he is rehearsing for 9 hours a day before taking part in a Gala Concert at the National Concert Hall on 4th January under the baton of
- [President Michael Sheil SJ](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/04/president-michael-sheil-sj/) - The Irish Federation of Jesuit Alumni (IFJA) is a representative body for the Past Pupil Unions of Jesuit schools in Ireland. It exists to facilitate communication between Jesuit alumni/ae, both at national and international level. Fr. Michael Sheil SJ, Rector of Clongowes, is the current President, while the Secretary/ Treasurer is Gerard Long (Belvedere). The
- [Fr. Jim Corkery S.J. to speak at Grammar Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/06/fr-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 S.J. will be our guest speaker. Fr. Corkery S.J. is associate Professor of Theology at the Milltown Institute, Dublin. In 2009, he published Joseph Ratzinger’s
- [The Secret Life of Bees and other stories](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/07/the-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, at 18.00 in the usual venue of the lounge beside the ref. This will be the third meeting of the group this year. Roisin has
- [Fighting For Jack](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/08/fight-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 the thrill of the boxing ring. On Monday next, thirty wannabe Tyson’s and Taylor’s will don boxing gloves for the first time as they begin
- [From poetry to poetry in motion](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/10/from-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 knew his style from the poetry workshop we had earlier in the year and he had us laughing and learning from the off. He got
- [New Foundation for an Old School](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/14/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 the agreed development plans of the College and the Alberto Hurtado Bursary Programme. The new team comprises: Martin Nugent Chair
- [Scientists put to the test](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/16/scientists-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 a wide range of knowledge and understanding of the three core sciences studied here in the school would prove essential. Four out of the six
- [Grammar and road safety](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/17/grammar-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 ‘phone in a car. Their action project was based on the concept of law. The class has done many things in this action project like
- [More Gaps in the schedule at Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/20/more-gaps-in-the-schedule-at-clongowes-2/) - 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 welcomed by the college community and they have settled in quickly. We asked the college photographer, Mr David Nelson to provide a snapshot to accompany
- [Perpetual debating success](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/21/perpetual-debating-history/) - 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 and oppose the motion that "This house believes that the future health and wealth of Europe is heavily dependent on the successful development of renewable
- [Learning to dance in the rain](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/23/learning-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’ Chapel. The seminar is timed to coincide with the return to school by boys after their forthcoming weekend break and will consist of a talk
- [Winning in the rain...](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/30/weve-only-just-begun/) - 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 by miserable morning skies on Wednesday (29th, January). However, Fergal Cleary’s troops failed to let the weather dampen their focus ahead of an awkward tie
- [Is Christ divided?](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/01/31/is-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 the presence of some staff and students from The King's Hospital School who joined us for our Sunday mass and spent the day in Clongowes.
- [Dancing for the Philippines](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/04/dancing-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 before Christmas (on the 18th of December) Grammar students met the challenge with one of their own when they hosted a social evening with the
- [Snatched success](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/07/snatched-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 on Thursday, bodies on both JCT sides crashed to the floor. It had been a ferocious contest that belied the ages of those taking part.
- [Return of the MACSI](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/10/return-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 the science department was delighted to welcome back Applied Mathematician Professor James Gleeson, who is a world leader in his field, and who had previously
- [Calling all Lovers](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/11/calling-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) The James Joyce Library is inviting lovers of reading to participate in a book review competition. For more see below and here: World Book Day WHO?
- [Back from sabbatical](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/12/back-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. There was no whooping or hollering from the Clane school to mark the end of a decent outing (save for a simple Cian O’Donoghue wave
- [Lords of the ring](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/13/lords-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 St. Stephen’s Green, they will take to the ring and embody the fight that Jack Kavanagh began in August 2012. Despite paralysis following a C4/C5
- [A most unusual concert](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/24/food-of-love-in-clongowes-on-saturday/) - 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 on a large scale how music brings people together. We have not applied for a place in the next Guinness Book Of Records, but we
- [The bounce of an oval shaped ball](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/02/27/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 could do little but sigh in exasperation. It really was one of those days. With some shuddering early hits and a massive penalty from out-half
- [200 years and still counting…](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/04/200-years-and-still-counting/) - Two hundred years ago today, on 4th March 1814, Fr Peter Kenney, SJ purchased the estate at Castle Browne for £16,000 (approx. €3 million today) with a view to establishing the school we now know as Clongowes Wood College. The monies came from funds, which had been carefully passed from one Irish Jesuit to another,
- [When rugby and history rhyme…](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/06/when-rugby-and-history-rhyme/) - Clongowes Wood College 27, St. Andrew’s 12 Last Tuesday one of the most important milestones in the history of Clongowes, the purchase of the school property for £16,000 by Fr. Peter Kenney SJ in 1814, was marked quietly in the school in advance of the year of celebrations, which will commence in May. Not content
- [Fight for Jack, Cheer for Jack](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/10/fight-for-jack-cheer-for-jack/) - Friday 21st February saw a whole generation of Old Clongownians come together to do their part for the Jack Kavanagh Trust Fund. With ‘Fight For Jack’ having sold out a week previously following a relentless campaign through social media, it lived up to its billing as one of the most hyped charity occasions of the
- [A performance that had everything](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/11/performance/) - Surprisingly, before last Sunday’s final it had been 10 years since the fiercest of Senior Cup rivals last met at this stage of the competition. That day a monstrous forward unit and a Luke Fitzgerald inspired backline eventually wore down a feisty Clongowes challenge fronted by Irish internationals Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden. Many people
- [Ruck on up to Donnybrook](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/26/sticky-post-2/) - Leinster schools rugby players tog out for Jack Kavanagh Trust. Yesterday’s Leinster School’s Senior Cup Final was an extraordinary match and a roller-coaster ride for Clongowes supporters. The day will live long in our collective memory and a fuller account will appear on this website shortly, but in the meantime we have another very important
- [Fight for Jack, Cheer for Jack](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/26/regular-post/) - Friday 21st February saw a whole generation of Old Clongownians come together to do their part for the Jack Kavanagh Trust Fund. With ‘Fight For Jack’ having sold out a week previously following a relentless campaign through social media, it lived up to its billing as one of the most hyped charity occasions of the year
- [SCT Final: Clongowes v Blackrock](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/26/regular-post-2/) - Sunday 16th March, RDS - Kick off 2pm The History: Clongowes Wood College has met Blackrock College in the Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup Final nine times since 1887 (1927, 1928, 1936, 1949, 1953, 1981, 1990, 1995 + 2004) but has always been second best. This year’s team has the potential to make history and become the first ever CWC team to beat Blackrock in
- [SCT Final: Clongowes v Blackrock](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/13/sct-final-clongowes-v-blackrock/) - Sunday 16th March, RDS - Kick off 2pm The History: Clongowes Wood College has met Blackrock College in the Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup Final nine times since 1887 (1927, 1928, 1936, 1949, 1953, 1981, 1990, 1995 + 2004) but has always been second best. This year’s team has the potential to make history and become the first ever CWC team to beat Blackrock in
- [Ruck on up to Donnybrook](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/17/ruck-on-up-to-donnybrook/) - Leinster schools rugby players tog out for Jack Kavanagh Trust. Yesterday’s Leinster School’s Senior Cup Final was an extraordinary match and a roller-coaster ride for Clongowes supporters. The day will live long in our collective memory and a fuller account will appear on this website shortly, but in the meantime we have another very important
- [A performance that had everything](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/20/a-performance-that-had-everything/) - Surprisingly, before last Sunday’s final it had been 10 years since the fiercest of Senior Cup rivals last met at this stage of the competition. That day a monstrous forward unit and a Luke Fitzgerald inspired backline eventually wore down a feisty Clongowes challenge fronted by Irish internationals Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden. Many people
- [Seachtain na Gaeilge](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/24/seachtain-na-gaeilge/) - Beginning on Monday the 24th March we will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge in Coláiste Choill Chluana Gabhann (the college of the wood of the meadow of the blacksmith) for those who may have wondered what Clongowes actually meant. I would like to thank all teachers in advance of this for their cooperation and whatever cúpla focal
- [Peter McVerry – A Free Man at last](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/27/peter-mcverry-a-free-man-at-last/) - Last Saturday in Dublin's Mansion House, when Peter McVerry SJ (OC’62) was given the freedom of the city, he saved the ceremony from becoming too solemn for himself and fellow-freeman Brian O’Driscoll. As The Irish Times reported: “Accepting the award to a standing ovation, he reassured the audience that he would be ‘available at any
- [More Gaps in the schedule at Clongowes.](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/27/more-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 welcomed by the college community and they have settled in quickly. We asked the college photographer, Mr David Nelson to provide a snapshot to accompany
- [The man who married a mountain](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/03/31/the-man-who-married-a-mountain/) - The exotically named (and eccentric) Comte Henry Patrick Marie Russell-Killough (OC 1852), one of our more intriguing Old Clongownians, came from a long lineage associated with Killough Castle in Co Down and was known as the Baron of Ulster. Russell spent several years of his early adulthood travelling extensively around the world before returning to
- [Our friends in the North: Portora return](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/04/02/our-friends-in-the-north-portora-return/) - Before Christmas students and staff from Clongowes visited Portora Royal School in Enniskillen for Remembrance Day (see http://localhost:8080/?p=3250). Last month (March 9th and 10th) Portora returned the favour when a group of staff and students paid a visit down south. Accompanied by Ms Janet Goodall, Ms Sally Rees and Rev Kenny Hall, the celebrations began
- [A positive transition](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/04/04/a-positive-transition/) - Congratulations are due to all involved in the recent Transition Year inspection and most especially to the TY coordinator, Mr. Paul McCormack, who has put so much effort into the management of the programme. Speaking after the conclusion of the inspection, Mr McCormack was quick to acknowledge the debt he (and we) owe to his
- [A Clongownian at Westminster](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/04/10/a-clongownian-at-westminster/) - The hearts of Clongownians worldwide will have beaten a little faster and their pulses quickened last Tuesday as President Michael D Higgins mentioned one of our alumni, Tom Kettle (OC 1897), when he became the first Irish head of state to address members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the
- [A Cultural Symphony](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/04/29/a-cultural-symphony/) - On next Saturday (May 3rd) at 14.30 The Eichendorff School Orchestra from Germany (below), St. Joseph's Senior National School Band under the Ballymun Music Programme with conductor Ron Cooney and The Orchestra of Clongowes Wood College with conductor Philip Thomas will present a cultural symphony in the Boys’ Chapel. The Concert is expected to run
- [A pilgrimage of trust on earth](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/01/a-pilgrimage-of-trust-on-earth/) - The annual Easter pilgrimage to Taizé in France took place over Holy Week, and once again it proved to be a time and place wherein the students from Poetry took the opportunity to deepen their faith and live a life of simplicity, prayer and community along with about 5,000 other young people from all over
- [Drop Everything And Read](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/06/drop-everything-and-read/) - World Book Day It has become a tradition that in order to celebrate World Book Day here in Clongowes we “Drop Everything And Read” (D.E.A.R.). As in previous years students and all staff members were asked to pick a book or magazine of their choice and read for half an hour. Our experienced cheerleaders acted
- [Learning Support](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/learning-support/)
- [Science](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/19/science/)
- [Rolling Back the Years](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/20/rolling-back-the-years/) - Bicentenary Pageant On Wednesday May, 18th 1814, in a country devoid of mechanised forms of transport, young Master James McLorinan from Dublin made the (then) long journey to the plains of Kildare and the newly established Jesuit school, just north of Clane. There he was met and welcomed by Fr Peter Kenney SJ, Rector of
- [Staff v Students in the beautiful game](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/22/staff-v-students-in-the-beautiful-game/) - For Greece and Rome who bravely stood… In one of the greatest encounters of antiquity at Thermopylae, they say that King Leonidas led 300 Spartans to victory over the Persian God-King Xerxes I and his army of one million men. The story has proven to be a topic of cultural inspiration and is renowned as
- [Bicentenary Rugby Festival](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/05/30/bicentenary-rugby-festival/) - Coming to Clongowes this Autumn, 20 of the best schoolboy rugby teams in Ireland, England & Wales. In celebration of our Bi-centenary Clongowes Wood College is hosting a festival of rugby featuring future rugby stars from across the British Isles. This will be the ultimate platform for these players and teams to showcase their talents
- [Bicentenary Event](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/06/11/union-bicentenary-event/) - Union Bicentenary Event (Incorporating Fr. Kenney Day) Saturday 21st June 2014 – Clongowes Wood College As you will now be aware, this year marks the 200th anniversary of your alma mater – Clongowes Wood College. The Rector and Headmaster have kindly offered Clongowes Union use of the school facilities on Saturday 21st June for past pupils
- [Leaving Cert Results](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/08/14/leaving-certificate-results-2/) - Last Wednesday, 13th August, the students from Rhetoric 2014 returned to the school to collect their Leaving Certificate results. We had high expectations of the boys, which they surpassed by some distance. In a letter to the parents the Headmaster Fr Moloney congratulated them on an outstanding performance: “The Leaving Certificate results, which have just come
- [Father Kenney Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/08/28/father-kenney-day/) - The spirit of Fr Peter Kenney SJ, founder of Clongowes Wood College (1814), beamed down on the 650+ guests who attended the old school on Saturday, 21st June to mark the outstanding achievement of the college being at the forefront of education in Ireland for 200 years. They came in their droves from home and
- [Key Elements in Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/08/29/key-elements-in-clongowes/) - At lunchtime on Tuesday 26th August the corridors of Clongowes Wood College became home to the 201st class in the school’s history. While many of Rhetoric 2020 will have been daunted by their new surroundings, the presence of 18 welcoming house-leaders undoubtedly eased some of those anxieties - or at least the burdened climb up
- [Breaking the ice...](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/02/breaking-the-ice/) - On the glorious last day of summer the parents of Elements 2014/15 gathered in the salubrious surroundings of The Lyons Estate at the invitation of the Parents’ Association Committee. The lunch intended to be an icebreaker for the new parents proved to be that and more. Tom Lane (OC’81) father of Peter (Elements) and Daniel
- [Tennis Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/03/tennis-success/) - Congratulations to Michael Silvester (Poetry) and Conor McCabe (Rudiments) who did themselves and the school proud during the summer. Both boys took part in the Donnybrook Junior Open Tennis Tournament, a week long Class 1 competition, where, on Saturday 16th August, Michael won the Under 16's section while young Conor made off with the Under 14 trophy.
- [Rhythm and News](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/05/rhythm-and-news/) - Elements of Rhythm As if they hadn’t already announced themselves to the school community, Elements certainly made themselves known with a bang last weekend. Saturday saw the arrival of the Ma Samba drumming group who instructed the boys on one of the foundation stone of Brazilian culture. Armed with agogô bells, snares, shakers and tambourines
- [Bicentenary Mass](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/09/bicentenary-mass/) - Bicentenary Mass on Sunday, 14th Next Sunday, 14th September, there will be a Mass in the Sports Hall at 11.15 to mark the bicentenary of the foundation of Clongowes in 1814. The Celebration of the Eucharist will be led by Fr Dermot Preston SJ, Provincial of the British Province. The presence of Fr Preston commemorates
- [Lourdes Pilgrimage](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/11/lourdes-pilgrimage-2/) - Last Sunday, 7th September, six Rhetoric students travelled to Lourdes as part of the annual Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage. Spencer Adamson, James Caffrey, Darragh Counihan, Richard Flood, Rowan Osborne and Alex O'Sullivan are working each day with sick or elderly pilgrims in order to try and make it a more enjoyable experience for them. Three of the boys
- [New Foundations](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/16/new-foundations-2/) - At the Parents’ Gathering, which followed the Bicentenary Mass in Clongowes last Sunday (September 14th) the Headmaster, Fr Moloney sj spoke about the tangible excitement resulting from his announcement after Mass the previous week that a couple of important decisions would be announced at the meeting. He wished to clarify that - contrary to the
- [](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/18/5733-2/) - Last Sunday, 14th September, Mass was celebrated in the college to mark the bicentenary of the foundation of Clongowes in 1814. The Celebration of the Eucharist was led by Fr Dermot Preston SJ, Provincial of the British Province. The presence of Fr Preston commemorated the debt the Irish Province owes to its British neighbour, which
- [A Debt of Honour](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/18/a-debt-repaid/) - Last Sunday, 14th September, Mass was celebrated in the college to mark the bicentenary of the foundation of Clongowes in 1814. The Celebration of the Eucharist was led by Fr Dermot Preston SJ, Provincial of the British Province. The presence of Fr Preston commemorated the debt the Irish Province owes to its British neighbour, which
- [Sports Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/23/sports-day/) - Following the welcome arrival of an Indian summer last week, the athletics track was primed in preparation for Sports Day 2014. On Thursday the sun cast the playing fields and pavilions into the spotlight, whetting the physical appetites of 440 athletes. By Friday morning however, the clear skies had opted to take up residence farther
- [Trad for Trócaire](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/09/30/trad-for-trocaire-3/) - Last week, the Clongowes Traditional Irish Music Group was invited to launch ‘Trad for Trócaire’ at its head offices in Maynooth. ‘Trad for Trócaire’ is a national event promoting the use of Irish music sessions as a means of raising money for Trócaire, the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Under
- [Face Book](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/03/face-book/) - Not losing face: gaining Facebook As the Clongowes Facebook page went live last week, Mr. Colm Maloney could be forgiven for shedding a few despairing tears. A vociferous advocate of the telegraph, Maloney struggled to grasp the concept of surfing webs and home pages (surely even a cottage would do?). To save face, he chose
- [Open Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/06/open-day/) - With the new Elements class barely through the first pages of their copybooks, Clongowes is preparing to welcome potential members of the Rhetoric (6th Year) Class of 2021. It will be a memorable and exciting day for both parents and sons alike as they first lay eyes on the faces that will accompany them for
- [Welcome to the Holodeck](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/08/welcome-to-the-holodeck/) - From the Campfire to the Holodeck It is entirely appropriate that the new Cooperative Learning Centre is the result of a collaborative process. Last year, I began by bringing Elements students out of morning study to an under-utilised space with very little to recommend it other than its availability. They needed little encouragement to work
- [Real World Problems](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/10/real-world-problems/) - Physics Department welcomes leading Applied Mathematician Professor James Gleeson to Clongowes. Clongowes physics students are once again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick. The department has linked up once again this year with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry to develop mathematical models for three problems. Professor James Gleeson, a
- [Bicentenary Rugby Festival](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/13/bicentenary-rugby-festival-2/) - At a reception in the college on Monday 6th October, details were announced of the forthcoming Rugby Festival which will take place on the grounds on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October. Current, past and future rugby stars attended the event where representatives of the 20 participating schools (from Ireland north and south, Wales and
- [Mental Health Awareness](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/15/mental-health-awareness/) - This morning (Wednesday 15th October) Simon Tierney (OC '02) spoke to a selection of Higher Line students on the topic of obsessive compulsive disorder and mental well-being as part of his tour of schools and other venues in the Leinster area. In the Library, where he once held an audience spellbound as Juror No. 8
- [WWI Battlefields Trip](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/17/wwi-battlefields-trip/) - They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old… At the end of September, a group from the Clongowes Wood College community with some alumni and friends visited Flanders and the Somme to commemorate the contribution of Old Clongownians and Irish Jesuits to World War One. We flew to Brussels before cockcrow
- [Bicentenary Rugby Festival](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/20/festival-of-rugby/) - It’s that time of year again, when the young men of Clongowes don the purple and white to represent the school on the rugby field. While this has been happening since the boys returned to school last August there is nothing to quicken the pulse quite so much as the sight of 15 young men
- [Live Rugby Feed CWC200](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/23/live-rugby-feed/) - Updated results and fixtures list. [table id=2 /]
- [First Year Rugby](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/22/first-year-rugby/) - As the leaves gather by the roadside, ghastly masks appear at the shop fronts and European Rugby returns to the fixture list, there isn’t a schoolchild in the country that hasn’t cast an eye on the midterm break that is creeping up. Having been eager to make a good impression on their new mentors both
- [Rugby Festival Programme](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/24/rugby-festival-programme/) - To find the times and locations of all the matches in the Bicentenary Rugby Festival as well as profiles of all the teams involved, information about the history of rugby in Clongowes and much, much more check out the complete programme here
- [Rugby Festival: Day 1](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/22/rugby-festival-day-1/) - 3…2…1… and with the sounding of the hooter, two action-packed days of rugby kicked off with gusto. Who would emerge as early frontrunners for the Senior Cup? How would the English and Welsh sides fare? Would the heavily fancied sides from the north perform a smash and grab of sorts, hoping to take the
- [Bicentenary Rugby Festival](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/26/rugby-festival-day-2/) - As the trophy sat proudly beside the new Oval Pitch, it seemed destined to find its long-term residency in the castle behind it. Alas, it was not to be. The spectacular piece will instead make its way to Ailesbury Road, having been clinched by St. Michael’s with a narrow 3-0 victory over close rivals Blackrock
- [Daniel O’Connell Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/27/daniel-oconnell-debate/) - Clongowes Wood College Bicentenary Committee cordially invites Staff, Parents and Past Pupils to the: Daniel O’Connell Memorial Debate A Special Bicentenary Celebration of Debating in Clongowes Past and Present On Friday 7th November 2014. At 6.30 p.m. Chair: Mr John Bruton (Taoiseach, 1994-1997) Motion: “ This House believes that a Jesuit Education is more relevant today
- [Joyce Transition](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/03/joyce-in-transition/) - Transitioning through James Joyce's Dublin As part of Mr Tom Carroll's English class, Transition Year students are studying James Joyce's Dubliners and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, so where better to start than with a day out in Joyce's Dublin? ‘City of paralysis’ it is not as the budding Joyceans discovered
- [The Leadership Series Patrick Joy OC'69](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/10/the-leadership-series-patrick-joy-oc69/) - Clongowes Foundation is delighted to host The Leadership Series with Guest Speaker Patrick Joy OC'69 'How leading with customer focus and product innovation fuels global market penetration and business success' On: Wednesday 5th Nov at 6.00 pm In: The Clyde Court Hotel, Dublin 4 All Welcome RSVP: Aine Burns Tel. 045 902334 Email: administrator@clongowes.net Previous
- [Outstanding Students](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/05/outstanding-students/) - Outstanding Musicians Congratulations to orchestral musicians Jack Savage (viola) in Poetry and Colin Bourke (trumpet) in Syntax. Both received High Achiever Awards from the Royal Irish Academy of Music because of their outstanding results in their grade exams last May. Congratulations also to David Dudeney (percussion) in Rhetoric, who successfully auditioned for the Dublin Symphony
- [Fictional Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/07/book-character-dress-up-day/) - Book Character Dress-up Day A joint literacy and ‘Men for Others’ initiative saw the staff and students of Clongowes raise in excess of €650 for the Irish Red Cross Ebola Appeal on Book Character Dress-up Day last Wednesday (5th, November). The day was the brain child of College Librarian, Ms Jane O’Loughlin (a.k.a. The Snow
- [Leadership Series 2014](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/10/leadership-series/) - Clongowes Foundation Leadership Series The Clongowes Foundation Leadership Series re-emerged following a hiatus since 2012 with an inspiring and humble delivery by Patrick Joy (OC ‘69). EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2013, Patrick is founder of Suretank Ltd, the world’s largest manufacturer of offshore transport tanks for the oil exploration industry. A globally recognised leader
- [Venerable John Sullivan](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/12/venerable-john-sullivan/) - Venerable John Sullivan, S.J. On Friday November 7th Pope Francis approved the recommendation of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints that the Servant of God, Father John Sullivan, S.J., be declared Venerable. This is a cause for much rejoicing here at Clongowes among his fellow-Jesuits, the teaching Staff and students of the College, where
- [Mass for Deceased Old Clongownians](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/14/mass-for-deceased-old-clogownians/) - Mass for the Deceased Members of the Clongowes Union The autumn season is always rich in colour - but as November moves towards its end - the very richness of those colours is the sign that nature must face up to the fact that - to regenerate next spring - all growth must fade and
- [Christmas Concert](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/10/28/christmas-concert/) - Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Music! One of the highlights of the festive calendar in Clongowes is the Christmas Concert, which this year takes place on Sunday 7th December from 15.00 to 17.00 (both times sharp, unlike the music, which will also include flats...). This traditional event has been a feature of the Clongowes calendar for many
- [The 11th Hour](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/14/the-11th-hour/) - Remembrance Day Trip to Portora Royal School, Enniskellen At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, Steele Hall in the Royal school Portora Enniskillen stood in silence as three wreaths were laid at the historic school's war memorial. Continuing a tradition that dates back many years a Clongowes wreath was among
- [Rhetoric Play](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/17/rhetoric-play/) - DON’T GET GREEDY… IT’S A DEADLY SIN It’s 1969. Man has just set foot on the moon. The streets of Brooklyn are tense. A shaky truce between an Irish gang and the Italian mafia must be upheld. Now $100,000 has gone missing and someone will have to pay. The Clongowes premiere of Drum Belly brings
- [Manresa comes to Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/19/manresa-comes-to-clongowes/) - Last Tuesday Fr Thomas Layden (OC ’75), the Irish Jesuit Provincial, while on his annual visitation to the school, formally opened and blessed our new Prayer Room. This beautiful, tranquil space is located just above the main school concourse in a space that certain generations of Old Clongownians knew as the Lower Line TV Room
- [Rhetoric Play](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/21/rhetoric-play-2/) - Bad Moon Rising There was a bad moon rising over Clongowes last week. It penetrated the fog that (appropriately) shrouded the Sports Hall and cast its baleful, brooding light on the stage within, where the drama in the Rhetoric Play, ‘Drum Belly’ was acted out on an appositely minimalist stage. From the opening soliloquy to
- [Morning Glory](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/24/morning-glory/) - Autumn Photography Competition The winners of our Clongowes - Autumn Glory 2014 photography competition were announced after Morning Prayer on Thursday November 20th: St. John Dundon (Syntax) ‘Rainbow of Autumn’ (Lower Line Category) Michael Moloney (Rhetoric) ‘The Arc of Success’ (Higher Line Category) Mr Steven Gray ‘Midnight Feast’ (Staff Category) We did not forget Third
- [Past v Present Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/26/past-v-present-debate/) - Past pupils, parents, staff and guests attended the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Debate in the new Music Performing Centre on the evening of Friday 7th November 2014. This special bicentenary celebration of debating in Clongowes was contested by two teams each comprised of two O.C.s and two present pupils. Chairing the debate was Mr. John Bruton
- [CWC on RTE](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/27/clongowes-on-nationwide/) - Clongowes on Nationwide last Friday Looking back a over a wealth of history spanning 200 years, Clongowes Wood College in Clane, Co. Kildare is celebrating and reminiscing with a full calendar of events for its bicentenary. Since 1814, it has remained an all boys, 7 day Jesuit boarding school and through the years has produced leaders
- [Kids helping kids](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/11/28/kids-helping-kids-2/) - Kids helping kids: 21 years of pushing ducks… Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin provides care and attention for some of Ireland's sickest children. Taking part in the Duck Push is an essential part of the Transition Year programme here in Clongowes raising much-needed funds for this cause. The entire year group comes together and helps
- [Cross-Country Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/01/cross-country-success/) - Cross Country Update – The Three Counties League The Clongowes athletics team began their exceptional campaign earlier in the year at Knockbeg College. Our valiant squad would be competing in the Three Counties League, where approximately 35 schools from all across Carlow, Kildare and Laois contest to be champions. This annual event allows schools to
- [High Jinks in Study](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/03/the-study-hall/) - One of the boys having succeeded in capturing a cockerel smuggled the bird into evening study... The original Study Hall/Refectory block was built between 1818 and 1820 during the Rectorship of Fr Charles Aylmer, whose family lived nearby at Painstown House. The study hall formed the top storey of a large two-storey building, the ground
- [Knock Youth Gathering 2014](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/04/knock-youth-gathering-2014/) - On Tuesday 7th of October all Syntax students departed CWC for Knock Co. Mayo at the early hour of 7:30 am along with Mr. Paul Mc Cormack, Mr. Tom Carroll and Ms. Anne-Marie Dolan. This journey was part of an extended invitation given to the 26 dioceses in Ireland. The purpose of the KYG was
- [Kairos Retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/04/kairos-retreat/) - Kairos literally speaking comes from one of two Greek words for time: 'Kronos' and 'Kairos'. 'Kronos' referring to chronological/ sequential time, whereas 'Kairos' by its very definition signifies a moment of indeterminate time, in which something special happens and has been adapted in more recent times to mean 'God's time'. It is a peer Ministry
- [When in Rome...](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/05/when-in-rome/) - Discupulos Pontemque Cano: A Journey to Ancient Rome It was 4am on a Friday morning and ten intrepid (if somewhat sleepy) Latin students, led by their magister, Mr. Adam Conry and assisted by Messrs Stephen O'Hara and Tom Carroll, began their long journey to the land of myth and legend: Rome. After arriving in the
- [Christmas Magic](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/09/christmas-magic/) - If, as Forrest Gump suggested, life is like a box of chocolates, then Sunday's Christmas Concert in the Boys' Chapel was a smorgasbord of magical auditory delights (Click on the purple texts below for some highlights). Compacted into a two-hour feast, we were treated to glorious voices, such as the memorable solo performance by Hugo
- [Reading Challenge](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/11/reading-challenge/) - There is a hunger for reading in Elements as shown by the number of students who were presented with a Reading Challenge Certificate yesterday morning by the Headmaster, Fr Moloney S.J. Over half of Elements students took on a challenge to read four books by four different authors. From a reading list that included titles
- [Brendan Campbell RIP](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/15/brendan-campbell-rip/) - We have just heard the sad news of the death of Brendan Campbell, former Physics teacher in Clongowes (1955-1996) following a long illness. Brendan will be remembered fondly by several generations of Old Clongownians as an inspirational teacher and thorough gentleman. Brendan (or ‘Bolly’ as he was known to his charges) took pride in being
- [Rugby Festival Highlights](https://www.clongowes.net/2014/12/16/rugby-festival-highlights/) - As the trophy sat proudly beside the new Oval Pitch, it seemed destined to find its long-term residency in the castle behind it. Alas, it was not to be. The spectacular piece will instead make its way to Ailesbury Road, having been clinched by St. Michael’s with a narrow 3-0 victory over close rivals Blackrock
- [Grammar Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/05/grammar-parent-day/) - Creating Resilience in Families This year, the Grammar Parent Day will take place next Sunday 11th January 2015. Dr Fergus Heffernan a Clinical Psychologist, with an MSc in Family Therapies, and a PHD in Neuro Science (pictured here speaking at the Kilkenny Campus of NUI Maynooth) will be our speaker. Dr Heffernan has spent almost 35
- [Rolling back the years video](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/04/rolling-back-the-years-2/) - Last May, exactly two hundred years after the arrival of the first student in Clongowes, a host of students, parents, staff, members of the Jesuit Community, past pupils and guests – many in period dress - assembled before the castle to witness and participate in a pageant to commemorate the arrival of the first Jesuits
- [Clongowes Young Scientists](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/07/clongowes-young-scientists/) - Following on from last year's mathematical modelling project Tim Burke and Daniel Kilmartin (Poetry) decided to enter the BT Young Scientist Competition with a mathematical modelling solution to the problem of optimising airline-overbooking strategies. Tim and Daniel have produced a very elegant solution to this problem, which establishes precisely the percentage of seats by which
- [Parent Pilgrimage to Spain](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/09/parent-pilgrimage-to-spain/) - You are invited to take part in the “Footsteps of Ignatius Pilgrimage” which will take place in Spain in May 2015. The trip will begin in Ignatius’ birthplace, Loyola and much time will be spent in places of significance to Ignatius. These will include the Franciscan Shrine at Arantzazu in the Basque Country, as well
- [Orchestral Manoeuvres](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/12/orchestral-ensemble-in-cherryfield/) - Mark Thomas, Sang Gyu Park, Darren Cormican, Conor Breslin, Robbie White, Mrs. Theresa Thomas, Cormac Hegarty, James Collins Caffrey, Marcus Jankola, Mr. Philip Thomas (behind), Rhys Hylle, Cathal Duffy (behind), Mr. Niall Leahy, Mr. Noel Mason. On Tuesday the 6th of January eight Rhetoric Orchestral musicians and two Elements Schola singers, accompanied by Mr and
- [Another Milestone for Jack](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/14/another-milestone-for-jack/) - The European Cross Country Championships held in the Bulgarian mountain resort of Sarakov last month marked another milestone in the promising athletic career of Poetry student Jack O'Leary. Following a medal winning performance at the All Ireland Club Cross Country in November (pictured above), Jack secured his berth on the Irish team. What makes this
- [Quizmasters](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/16/quizmasters/) - Inter-schools 5th Year Library Quiz Five students from Poetry did an excellent job representing the school at the Inter-school Library Quiz held at Sandford Park on Jan 15th. This is an annual event for 5th year students, initiated originally by Ms Aileen Ivory, Librarian at Alexandra College. Over the years a number of personalities have
- [Connacht Alumni Gathering](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/19/connacht-alumni-gathering/) - Friday January 30th, 2015 at 7.30pm; The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.
- [Senior Cup Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/19/senior-cup-success/) - Although soccer in Clongowes is now one of the little brothers of the oval ball game, there was a time when it reigned supreme. It was first introduced to the school shortly after the amalgamation with Tullabeg in 1886 and notable participants included Oliver St John Gogarty (the Buck Mulligan of James Joyce’s Ulysses) and
- [Under the Influence](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/20/under-the-influence/) - Learning to Love the World as God Does A lecture by Dr David Tuohy SJ on Jesuit Humanism in Education and a major exhibition entitled In the Spirit of the Saints: the Jesuit Influence on Baroque Art will mark the end of a series of events to mark the Jesuit Restoration (1814-2014) organised by the Irish
- [Book Review: 'The Teenage Brain'](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/21/book-review-the-teenage-brain/) - The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Dr. Frances E. Jensen “ Scientists believed for years that the adolescent brain was essentially an adult one- only with fewer miles on it......Motivated by her experience of parenting two teenagers, Dr. Jensen gathers together recent discoveries about adult brain functioning,
- [Gary skis for Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/22/gary-skinner-skies-for-ireland/) - It will come as no surprise to regular readers of this Clongowes Digest and the college website to learn that Gary Skinner (Syntax) has been chosen to be a member of team Ireland taking part in the 2015 Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Vorarlberg (Austria) and Lichtenstein between 24th and 31st January 2015. Gary
- [Parent Retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/25/parent-retreat-in-glendalough/) - Parent Retreat in Glendalough There has been such a positive response to this experience in recent years that this year we are offering two dates: 1. Friday 24th of April (THIS DATE IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED) 2. Friday 22nd of May Please secure your place by sending a non refundable cheque for €50 made
- [Elements go North](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/26/elements-go-northabout/) - Elements Belfast Tour On a cold and icy Monday morning just last week 65 Elements boys awoke from our slumbers at dawn, buzzing with the excitement of the week to come. As we gathered for Morning Prayer the rest of the school looked down with envy on us as we prepared to depart for Belfast.
- [Called to Serve](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/27/called-to-serve/) - Called to serve Last Week we celebrated Christian Unity week which is traditionally observed from the 18th to the 25th January - the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul. Clongowes marked the week with our neighbouring school The King’s Hospital, Dublin when we welcomed their students and staff to share in our Sunday morning Eucharist.
- [A Read on the ‘Rogues’](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/29/a-read-on-the-rogues/) - Ever wondered what the ‘rogues’ did to warrant a place in the Serpentine Gallery? All is revealed in 'Clongownians of Distinction: A Guide to the Serpentine Collection'. The publication was launched on Tuesday evening by one such ‘rogue’ Mr John Bruton OC'65. Written by historian Harman Murtagh OC'62, with the assistance of our college archivist,
- [Australian Alumni](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/28/australian-alumni/) - Bicentenary Celebration Weekend: Sydney - 29th/30th May
- [CWC in the NCH](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/28/cwc-musicians-in-the-nch/) - In the perfect setting of the National Concert Hall, The Dublin Youth Orchestras (DYO) Annual Gala Concert took place on Saturday 10th January from where Michelle Burke, Fundraising & Marketing Manager of the Clongowes Foundation and her cub reporter (and daughter) Nicole Tracey (wise beyond her 13 years) filed this report… Early in January four
- [Possunt quia posse videntur](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/01/30/possunt-quia-posse-videntur/) - SCT v Castleknock College Although he might have assumed that he would quietly slip away into the sunset upon his retirement, the enigmatic Mr. Tony Pierce, erstwhile Latin and Maths teacher, found himself back in the limelight in both capacities as Clongowes took on Castleknock at Donnybrook yesterday. Taking up his usual position on the halfway
- [Awareness Ribbon Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/02/awareness-ribbon-day/) - Fundraising for Cancer Research Next Thursday, 5th February, in conjunction with The Caroline Foundation we are going to have an AWARENESS RIBBON DAY. The Caroline Foundation (a constituent of Prof. John Crown’s Cancer Clinical Research Trust [www.ccrt.ie]) was set up in 2013 in memory of Caroline Dwyer-Hickey, who died aged 35 having lived with cancer for nine years. The focus of
- [Distinguished OCs](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/02/clongownians-of-distinction-2/) - Clongownians of Distinction: A guide to the Serpentine Collection Last Tuesday evening, 27th January, in Clongowes Clongownians of Distinction: A guide to the Serpentine Collection, by Dr Harman Murtagh (on the right in the picture) was launched by Mr John Bruton the President of the Clongowes Union. The Headmaster Fr Leonard Moloney SJ introduced proceedings and the Rector, Fr
- [Bicentenary Mass](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/02/bicentenary-mass-2/) - Bicentenary Mass Next Sunday, 8th February 2015 we are privileged to have the Papal Nuncio, His Excellency The Most Rev Charles John Brown coming to visit us and celebrate Sunday Eucharist in another landmark occasion for our Bicentenary year. The Rector Fr. Michael Sheil SJ has great pleasure in inviting you to this important liturgy
- [A quiet success](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/04/fergus-mcfadden/) - ‘I’ve won Heineken Cups, I’ve played for Ireland, I’ve been to a World Cup; but some of my best rugby memories come from my days in Clongowes. Every kid dreams of playing professionally, I was no different, but back then you’re not playing for personal gain, you’re playing with and for your best mates… and
- [European Youth Parliament](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/06/european-youth-parliament/) - Making the ordinary, extraordinary On the 16th January, six boys from Syntax (Lorcáin O’Shea, Lorcan Barrett, Michael O’Brien, Shane Hogan, Sean Ojejinmi and Conor Galvin) and four boys from Poetry (Jack Savage, Hugh Farrell, Steven-Thomas Gray and Andrew Corrigan) headed to Athlone to the Leinster Session of the European Youth Parliament. The theme of the
- [Lenten Reflection](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/26/lenten-reflection/) - Have you ever thought of Lent as a yearly second chance? Each year the Church gives us six weeks to take a long, loving look at our lives to see if our values and priorities are in line with God’s desires for us. Since most of us find that we’ve wandered from God’s path, Lent
- [All Ireland Athletics at CWC](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/27/all-ireland-athletics-in-cwc/) - All Ireland Schools and Universities Cross Country Championships While cross country running in Clongowes may have its origins in the arcane ‘Paper Chases’ of the Victorian school two centuries ago, in which ‘the most athletic boys’ as Hares led the Hounds a merry dance across the plains of Kildare, athletics as we know it was
- [Staff Book Club - Chapter 1](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/02/27/staff-book-club-chapter-1/) - Today we held the first lunchtime meeting of the Staff Book Club. With ten staff in attendance from various sectors of the school, e.g. administration, finance, and teaching we are an eclectic group promising lively discussion at future meetings. The first two books up for discussion when we regroup are; The Rosie Project by
- [Clongowes v Belvedere](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/02/clongowes-v-belvedere/) - At 4 pm tomorrow (or today if you're reading this tomorrow...), in Donnybrook, the purple and white will line out against the black and white, in the semi-final of the Leinster Schools’ Senior Rugby Cup. It is not the first cup encounter of the sister colleges, and is unlikely to match the drama of the
- [What might have been](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/04/what-might-have-been/) - In a match that bore eerie resemblances to last year's final against Blackrock, the Clongowes SCT almost pulled off one of the great escapes of this (or any other sporting) competition. Trailing by 22 points with a mere 12 minutes remaining on the clock the players contrived to score three tries in nine minutes to
- [Visit of President Higgins](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/09/visit-of-president-higgins-5/) - On March 4th 2015, 201 years to the day after Fr Peter Kenny sj signed the Deed of Purchase for Clongowes Wood, Ireland's First Citizen, Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D Higgins visited the school. In a visit that pointed up how far both the country and the school have travelled in two hundred years he
- [Visit of President Higgins](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/10/visit-of-president-higgins-6/) - On Wed 4th March the James Joyce Library was honoured to welcome two most distinguished guests, his Excellency President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, who were visiting the school in celebration of the school’s bicentenary. Greeted at the door by Elements student Rory O’Meara in the guise of James McLorinan, the first student
- [Drop Everything and Read!](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/10/world-book-day-d-e-a-r-event/) - Even Fr Moloney’s dog Trampas got involved in our whole school D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) event! Students and staff had the freedom to choose to read what they wished. For some it was a magazine, for others a newspaper and
- [Inaugural Inter-House Literary Quiz](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/11/inaugaral-inter-house-literary-quiz/) - We held our first Inter-House Literary Quiz yesterday evening, Mon 11th of March. The ten Houses were each represented by a team of six, one student from each year. Questions were based primarily on the World Book Day Writes of Passage, http://worldbookday.com/writes-of-passage/, fifty of the most popular teen and young adult reads as voted
- [Field of Dreams](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/11/field-of-dreams/) - All Ireland Schools' and Universities' Cross Country Championships If you build it, they will come! As the course for the All Ireland Schools' and Universities' Cross Country Championships started to take shape (under the watchful eye of Mr Heslin - Ed), the excitement around Clongowes began to build. The course designed to test the finest
- [New GAP Students](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/13/new-gap-students/) - New GAP Students in Clongowes Patrick Sunderland, Tim McGrath, Edward Jude, Ben Quinn and Hamish Fuller (left to right above) arrived from the Australian heat to the inviting wind and rain of Ireland just after Christmas and have been quietly making their presence felt ever since. Mr Steven Gray (who has taken over the role
- [Friends Across the Border](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/16/friends-across-the-border/) - Portora return to Clongowes Once again Clongowes hosted our friends and colleagues from the Royal School, Portora, Enniskillen for an overnight return visit to Kildare. It's always like welcoming friends over to stay, and that's been the nature of the relationship between both schools since 1979 who have stood side by side in good times
- [Agents of change in CWC](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/18/agents-of-change-in-clongowes/) - European Confederation of Jesuit Alumni/ae The European Confederation of Jesuit Alumni/ae (ECJA) brings together the Committees of Past Pupils’ Unions from Jesuit schools throughout Europe. The Irish Federation (IFJA) is the umbrella group for the five Irish secondary schools with Fr Michael Sheil (Rector of Clongowes) as current President and Gerard Long (Old Belvedere) as
- [Tá sé ag teacht...](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/22/ta-se-ag-teacht/) - Seachtain na Gaeilge i gColáiste Choill Chluana Gabhann. Last Monday ( 24th March ) we commenced celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in Coláiste Choill Chluana Gabhann (the college of the wood of the vale of the blacksmith for those who may have wondered what Clongowes actually meant). We would like to thank all teachersfor their co operation
- [Guinness Choir in CWC](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/23/guinness-choir-in-cwc-2/) - My Goodness; it's Guinness! As part of our Bicentenary celebrations, we were delighted that the renowned Guinness Choir agreed to perform at our Mass last Sunday, March 22nd. They were accompanied on the organ by David Leigh and the performance was be conducted by their regular conductor David Milne. The Choir, which was established in Dublin in 1951,
- [Return of the Drama Fest](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/23/return-of-the-drama-fest/) - Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller was Tom Carroll's excellent choice for this year's revived Festival of Drama. With seventeen parts, most of them substantial, it offered the perfect vehicle for his committed and talented troupe of actors. It is also a profoundly disturbing play. Set in Vichy France in 1942 during the Nazi occupation,
- [Bicentenary Concert in NCH](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/03/25/bicentenary-concert-in-nch/) - From the first tentative arrival of the shades of Fr Peter Kenney and James McLorinan to the last exultant beat of the impish David Dudeney’s drum the National Concert Hall resounded to the music, song and words that helped give a flavour of the cultural legacy bequeathed by the pupils, alumni and staff of Ireland’s
- [A CWC Day at the Races](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/04/13/a-cwc-day-at-the-races/) - Sunday 19th April 2015 Join us for the Clongowes Wood College SJ Bicentenary Race Day at The Curragh Racecourse. A great day is planned at the Co. Kildare venue with the first of 7 races scheduled for 2.15pm and the last race at 5.30pm. Among the races taking place will be the Clongowes Wood College
- [Third Liners in Donnybrook](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/04/16/third-liners-in-donnybrook/) - ‘It’s an amazing opportunity for these guys to play in Donnybrook,’ noted Rob Kearney as the Third Line League final drew to a conclusion on Wednesday. Beside him Fergus McFadden nodded agreement as he pored over the previous recipients of the historic trophy, one of them being this year’s Senior Cup captain, John Molony. Kearney
- [A CWC Day at the Races](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/04/20/a-cwc-day-at-the-races-2/) - Some 200 boys, many joined by their parents, attended the Curragh last Sunday (19th April), when Ireland’s premier racecourse staged a race to celebrate the bicentenary of Ireland’s premier boarding school. The sun shone to make the occasion perfect and many Old Clongownians made their way to Kildare to enjoy the day. A complimentary coach
- [Unlocking the Door to Learning: Post-Primary Literacy Conference](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/04/22/unlocking-the-door-to-learning-post-primary-literacy-conference/) - On Saturday last, April 18th, accompanied by Ms Frampton (Learning Support Dept) I attended the PDST Literacy event titled Unlocking the Door to Learning: Post-Primary Literacy Conference. In attendance were over 230 delegates from across the country made up of post primary teachers of varying subjects and a number of school librarians. It was a very well
- [Trad Music Session](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/04/27/trad-music-on-tuesday/) - Following on from a magnificent performance in the National Concert Hall last month (here), a great evening of music and song was had in Connolly's Pub, Ballagh last Tuesday night (April 28th) when the Clongowes Wood College Traditional Irish Music group played their last session of the year. The group, led by Catherine Heslin, delighted
- [Road to Emmaus](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/04/28/road-to-emmaus/) - The Road to Emmaus via Glendalough William Henry Davies well-remembered poem, written over a hundred years ago, sprang to mind when mulling over our recent parents’ retreat What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as
- [The Old Triangle](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/05/the-old-triangle/) - The origins of racing ‘The Triangle’ in Clongowes, while hardly lost in the mists of time, are certainly unclear. It is such an obvious course that it is likely that boys ran and possibly raced it as long as boys have run and raced in Clongowes. As regards the modern event, Fr Bruce Bradley, in
- [Higher Line Gold Medal Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/06/higher-line-gold-medal-debate/) - Higher Line Gold Medal Debate It has been almost one hundred and seventy eight years since Daniel O’Connell established the Clongowes Debating Society, which has grown to become an integral part of a Clongowes education. Debating is now held as a core activity for many of the boys throughout the school, with every student being
- [The Beautiful Game](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/07/the-beautiful-game/) - While soccer is something of a Cinderella sport in Clongowes by comparison with its big sisters Senior Rugby and Junior Rugby, it was not always thus and the game, introduced to the school by the newly arrived Tullabeggars in 1886, enjoyed a golden age for some twenty years before it was overtaken by ‘the Rugby
- [Beckett-Joyce Award](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/09/beckett-joyce-award/) - This year's Beckett-Joyce Award ceremony proved to be an historic occasion in more ways than one. Now in its twenty seventh year, the competition and the occasion have become a wonderful shared experience for both Clongowes Wood College and Portora Royal School, Enniskillen. This year's ceremony, held in the Community Library in Clongowes on Tuesday
- [If walls could talk](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/11/if-walls-could-talk/) - 'The Serpentine Speaks' was conceived by Tom Carroll and co-written with Ms. Jane O'Loughlin and Ms. Ger Dillon. The play, co-directed by Tom, Ger, Jane and GAP Student, Mr. Paddy Sunderland, marked the welcome return of Third Line drama to the Clongowes calendar. This is a cleverly-conceived play that celebrates the history of Clongowes and its most
- [Staff v Students Soccer](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/13/staff-v-students-soccer/) - Last Thursday the annual Staff v Students Soccer match for the Brendan Cullen Perpetual Trophy took place with the masters finally taming the pupils in a tense penalty shoot-out. Our doughty sports reporter (and now it seems, poet), Richard the Rhymer lost the run of himself altogether and submitted this – well – report, we
- [The Reading Path to Empathy – the essence of becoming ‘men for others’](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/15/the-reading-path-to-empathy-the-essence-of-becoming-men-for-others/) - A small selection of our collection that will help to develop empathy. 'The Guardian' recently published Lost for words? How reading can teach children empathy an article by Miranda McKearney and Sarah Mears. It highlights the importance of reading for children in relation to developing empathy. Reading stories allow young people to explore the feelings
- [Swing Voters](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/15/swing-voters/) - Students and staff in Clongowes are well used to Mock Exams but last week they were surprised by the presence of a polling station on the Ref’ corridor complete with returning officers and a polling booth as Ms. Dooley’s second year C.S.P.E class took the temperature of the college to see what way the wind
- [A Game of Thrones](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/18/a-game-of-thrones/) - In legend, Chess was invented by Lugh, God of Light and Inspiration, and was played skillfully by his son, the hero Cúchulainn. Recently the Third Line had the chance to emulate these heroes and prove their own mettle as they were forged in the heat of the war games re-enacted in the college… St. Kevin's School
- [Fine Art Exhibition - May 2015](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/20/fine-art-exhibition/) - The Fine Art Exhibition is now showing in the Concourse at Clongowes and will continue until 5.30pm Union Day Sunday 24th May 2015. This is a Group Exhibition of professional and amateur artists, all with a connection to Clongowes together with present and past students. As usual, there is an eclectic array of subject matter
- [New Headmaster](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/20/new-headmaster-2/) - Shortly after lunch today, Tuesday 19th May, the Headmaster, Fr Moloney gathered the staff to announce the new Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb, who will take up office in mid-August… Chris, who was selected as the first lay Headmaster at Clongowes following a rigorous selection process lasting several months, has much experience as Headmaster in boarding
- [Union Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/21/union-day-2/) - Dear Parents and Guardians, I would like to invite you to join us for the celebration of Union Day in Clongowes on Sunday 24th May. Rhetoric and all parents are invited to Prize Giving, which will take place at 4:15 in the Sports Hall. This will include speeches by the Headmaster and outgoing School Captain.
- [You SHALL go to the Ball!](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/22/you-shall-go-to-the-ball/) - In recent years the Sports Hall has come to embody the growth of Clongowes as it enters it’s 200th year. Doubling as the school chapel to facilitate growing numbers, the building has also shown itself to be a versatile amenity on campus. Yet on Saturday night, its utility beggared belief. May 16th will go down
- [All Ireland Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/05/31/all-ireland-success/) - Major congratulations are due to Jack O'Leary (Poetry), who won Gold at yesterday's (30th May) All Ireland Schools’ Athletics in the Senior 2000m steeplechase. In a pacy and tactical race, he showed great maturity and tenacity to beat a high-class field. News of Jack’s success will come as no surprise to those of us who
- [Father John Sullivan SJ](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/02/father-john-sullivan-sj/) - THE MOST REV’D DR MICHAEL JACKSON ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN AND BISHOP OF GLENDALOUGH AND THE VERY REV’D DERMOT DUNNE DEAN OF CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL ARE PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION TO HONOUR THE LIFE OF FATHER JOHN SULLIVAN SJ 1861-1933 IN CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL ON 14 JUNE 2015 at 3.30p.m. Followed
- [Another Year](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/02/another-year/) - Message from the Headmaster Clongowes Bicentenary year wound to a close last week on Union Day after twelve action-packed months of celebration and commemoration as well as much pause for thought. The Bicentenary was celebrated out of a spirit of gratitude to Fr. Peter Kenney and his companions for their vision back in 1814 when
- [Senior Cup Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/05/senior-cup-success-2/) - The Clongowes Senior team enjoyed their most successful season to date winning four of the five competitions they entered. They suffered just one defeat in twenty-two games, winning nineteen and drawing two. They scored a remarkable eighty-one goals, twenty-eight from the boot of top goalscorer John Garty. Manager, coach and master tactician, NOEL MASON takes
- [Paddle Your Own](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/08/paddle-your-own/) - The ancient and noble sport of canoeing has recently been rekindled in Clongowes Wood College. Previously Clongowes was a Schools’ Canoeing powerhouse especially in 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. Clongowes had many years of friendly rivalry with The King’s Hospital, another stronghold of paddling. Both Schools completed for the Prestigious Peter Storm team trophy and Patrick
- [O'Meara Generations](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/10/omeara-generations/) - Peter O’Meara (OC’88) and his wife Hilary were very proud parents on Union Day when their son Rory (Elements) collected the Clongowes Union medal for Third Line Debating along with an Academic medal. When Rory returned to Mallow he brought the medals to his grandfather Patrick O'Meara who left Clongowes in 1938, the last of
- [Savage Discipline](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/12/savage-discipline/) - Last month Robbie Savage (Rudiments - centre above) and James Coonan (Elements) rode to success on the Irish Tetrathlon Squad at the UK British Regional Competition in Moreton Morrell. Here his brother Jack (Poetry), no mean tetrathlete himself, takes up the tale… Tetrathlon is a team competition organised by Pony Clubs for its members and
- [Bicentenary Concert in NCH](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/17/bicentenary-concert-in-nch-2/) - From the first tentative arrival of the shades of Fr Peter Kenney and James McLorinan to the last exultant beat of the impish David Dudeney’s drum the National Concert Hall resounded to the music, song and words that helped give a flavour of the cultural legacy bequeathed by the pupils, alumni and staff of Ireland’s
- [Another Year](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/06/17/another-year-2/) - Clongowes Bicentenary year wound to a close on Union Day after twelve action-packed months of celebration and commemoration as well as much pause for thought. The Bicentenary was celebrated out of a spirit of gratitude to Fr. Peter Kenney and his companions for their vision back in 1814 when they purchased Castle Browne and the
- [Leaving Cert Results 2015](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/08/12/leaving-certificate-results-2015/) - Congratulations to the Class of 2015 and their mentors on achieving an excellent points-average of just over 432 points in the results issued by the Department of Education earlier this morning. For the record, one third of the class achieved 500 points or more, and half of these achieved 550 or more, including seven students
- [Fr Moloney Departs](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/08/21/fr-moloney-departs-2/) - Last February, after eleven years in the position, Fr Leonard Moloney SJ announced that he would be stepping down as Headmaster of Clongowes Wood College in August and last Wednesday it came to pass… In a letter to parents Fr Moloney said: ‘Having served for almost eleven years, I will be leaving with not a
- [A New Hand On The Tiller](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/08/26/a-new-hand-on-the-tiller/) - Following the departure of Fr Leonard Moloney last week, Mr Chris Lumb, has become the first lay headmaster of Clongowes Wood College… Chris (pictured above with the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil) was selected as headmaster following a rigourous selection process lasting several months, and has much experience in that role in boarding schools and in
- [Headmaster's Address](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/08/28/headmasters-address-to-the-school/) - A very good morning to everyone and welcome back to the College after the long summer break. It is great to be here at last and speaking to you all in this wonderful setting of the Boys’ Chapel as we start this new academic year together. A particularly warm welcome to the 88 boys who
- [Dancing in the Concourse](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/08/31/dancing-in-the-concourse/) - Following the summer break, local residents of Clane and Prosperous will once again return to Clongowes to take part in the Age Action Programme which will re-start on Tuesday September 8th in the James Joyce library with the Transition year students… In September 2014, a group of 18 Transition year boys began preparations for the
- [Key Elements in Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/02/key-elements-in-clongowes-2/) - Last Tuesday heralded the start of a new journey for our incoming first years. While the rain may have helped mothers (and fathers) disguise the tears it certainly didn't dampen the wonderful atmosphere in the dorms and throughout the school. Dropping off their sons for the first time was an eclectic mix of parents, some
- [Savage Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/04/savage-success/) - Last May Robbie Savage (then in Rudiments) and James Coonan (in Elements) rode to success on the Irish Tetrathlon Squad at the UK British Regional Competition in Moreton Morrell. Last month Robbie (pictured above) went back to the UK to compete in the Tetrathlon National and Five Nations’ Competition, where he won the junior competition outright
- ['Harden not your hearts'](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/06/o-that-today-you-would-listen-to-his-voice-harden-not-your-hearts/) - Fr Bruce Bradley SJ celebrated Mass for the whole school this morning (Sunday, 6th September). His homily focused on the tragedy that befell the Kurdi family during the week and his words resonated with the boys and their parents... I think there's really only one thing we should reflect on at Mass this morning. It's the
- [Web Award Nomination](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/08/cwc-nominated-for-web-awards/) - Clongowes Wood College SJ is delighted to have been nominated in the Best Education/Third Level category for this year’s 2015 Web Awards to be held in the RDS on Thursday, 15th October. With over 30 different categories and some serious competition we are delighted to be in such good company in this years finals, where
- [Youth Club to Youth Café](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/12/youth-club-to-youth-cafe/) - Conor Daly (OC'85) writes to tell us that the Clongowes Youth Café - an initiative of the Clongowes Union and the Peter McVerry Trust (PMVT) - is now complete and set to open its' doors on October 7th. The Café close to the Mater Hospital and within 5 minutes walk of O'Connell St, is a
- [Lourdes Pilgrimage](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/14/lourdes-pilgrimage-3/) - On Monday September 7th, five Rhetoric students, Daniel Lane, Michael Stapleton, Conor Slattery, Joseph Martin and Thomas Blake (above), accompanied by Australian GAP student Patrick Sunderland and Mr Francis Marron set off for Lourdes as part of the Dublin Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage. The boys were working with over 170 sixth year students from all over the Dublin diocese
- [A home from home?](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/16/a-home-from-home/) - Following on the eloquent statement of our Christian duty in regard to the present refugee crisis in Europe made by Fr Bradley at the School Mass ten days ago, the challenge was taken a step further this week by Fr Rector. In his homily last Sunday (13th) he recalled the appeal of Pope Francis to
- [Refugee Crisis Response](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/16/refugee-crisis-response/) - Homily on 24th Sunday (B) – CWC – 12.09.15The Gospel of our Mass for the opening of the academic year just over two weeks ago was Matthew's account of what Mark's version which I have just read. In answer to Jesus' question:Who do people say I am ? - the Apostles give the easy answer:
- [Clongownians at the RWC](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/18/clongownians-at-the-rwc/) - The hearts of Clongownians worldwide will have beaten a little faster and their pulses quickened this morning at the news that Rob Kearney (OC’04) and his brother Dave (OC’07) have been selected to play in Ireland’s opening Rugby World Cup match with Canada on Saturday at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 2.30pm) – Rob
- [Grammar Retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/22/grammar-retreat-2/) - On Friday the 18th of September, accompanied by Mr. Corcoran, Ms. Dolan and Mr. Heslin, we left the school for our Grammar retreat to the Dominican centre in Tallaght. The objective of the retreat was to become more connected with ourselves and become more open towards the people around us. We arrived there at around
- [Citius, Altius, Fortius](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/22/sports-day-2/) - Despite the absence of anything even resembling an Indian summer this month, the athletics track and ancillary field event locations were primed in preparation for Sports Day yesterday (Monday, 21st September). By lunchtime, however, the clear skies had opted to take up residence farther afield with local areas subject to flash flooding. Amazingly, Clongowes somehow managed
- [Pat Taaffe and Shergar](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/24/pat-taaffe-and-shergar/) - This Saturday, 26th September Pat Taaffe (Rudiments – pictured above winning the Dingle Derby) will represent his country when ten Irish riders take on their British counterparts in the third running of the Shergar Cup of horse and pony racing in Ashbourne, Co Dublin at 13.15. This news will come as no surprise to those
- [A Match of Two Halves](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/28/a-match-of-two-halves/) - Present v Past Golf The 33rd playing of the Present v Past Golf Challenge for the Union Golf Society Shield took place on the Clongowes Course on Sunday 20th September. Organizer extraordinaire and Captain (OC'78) Ambrose O'Sullivan, with a combination of veteran experience [1963 to 2014] and youth development saw his Past team build up
- [Reading Path to Empathy](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/09/30/the-reading-path-to-empathy-the-essence-of-becoming-men-for-others-2/) - A small selection of our collection that will help to develop empathy. 'The Guardian' recently published Lost for words? How reading can teach children empathy an article by Miranda McKearney and Sarah Mears. It highlights the importance of reading for children in relation to developing empathy. Reading stories allow young people to explore the feelings and
- [Parents'/Ladies' Associations](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/01/parentsladies-associations/) - The AGM of the Parents' Association is scheduled for next Sunday 4th October at 6.15pm. That same afternoon at 4.45pm, Ireland play Italy in the Rugby World Cup and the match will probably not be over until about 6.25pm. In addition - due to Mr. Frank Kelly’s letter circularised to us all by email last
- [Rhetoric Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/01/rhetoric-parent-day-2/) - This year, the Rhetoric Parent Day will take place on Sunday 4th October 2015 as indicated on the school calendar. We are very pleased to announce that Fr. Damian Howard SJ will be the guest speaker. The theme of Fr Damian's presentation will be; "What's going on in the Muslim World?" Fr Damian is a Jesuit
- [Playing for charity](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/02/trad-for-trocaire-5/) - Last Thursday, The Clongowes Trad group, led by Mrs and Mr Heslin, was warmly welcomed to the head offices of Trócaire in Maynooth to participate in the launch of the annual music event for charity 'Trad for Trócaire'. There was a brief presentation by Trocaire's Community fundraising officer, Katie Bolger on the work that that
- [Mr Bowen to the rescue](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/03/mr-bowen-to-the-rescue/) - In the end it came down to the last race on the card and Mr Bowen (something of a dark horse himself) did not disappoint. Steered home by the youthful but talented Pat Taaffe (Rudiments) he secured the win needed by Team Ireland to take victory in the third running of the Shergar Cup of horse and
- [Clean Break from Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/05/clean-break-from-clongowes/) - Clean Break from Clongowes Last Sunday (September 27th) saw the launch of a new crime drama series, Clean Break on RTEI, featuring not one, but two of our past pupils in starring roles: Adam Fergus (OC’98) in the main role of a beleaguered businessman / kidnapper and Damien Molony (OC’02) as the failed boxer turned
- [Open Day 2015](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/05/open-day-2015-7/)
- [Poetry Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/07/poetry-parent-day-3/) - This year, the Poetry Parent Day will take place on Sunday 11th October 2015 as indicated on the school calendar. We are very pleased to announce that Mr. Patrick Boland, Careers & Executive Coach will be the guest speaker. The theme of Patrick's talk will be: 'The process of finding the perfect career for your
- [Real World Problems](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/07/real-world-problems-3/) - Clongowes physics and applied maths students are again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick. The science department has linked up once again this year with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry to develop mathematical models for real world problems. Professor James Gleeson, a world leader in his field, visited Clongowes
- [Kids helping kids](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/09/kids-helping-kids/) - 22 years of pushing ducks. For over twenty years the Transition Year students in Clongowes Wood College have made raising money to buy a piece of life saving equipment for Crumlin Children's Hospital an annual goal. Equipment has included portable ultra sound machines (for use with children with limited mobility) to machines to help diagnose
- [Clongowes vs France](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/04/clongownians-at-the-rwc-2/) - The hearts of Clongownians worldwide will have beaten a little faster and their pulses quickened yesterday (Sunday 11th) as they watched Rob Kearney (OC’04) and his brother Dave (OC’07) represent their country in the D decider against France in the Rugby World Cup – Rob at full back and Dave on the wing. Neither player
- [Rhetoric 2022 check in](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/12/rhetoric-2022-check-in-2/) - Time never stands still at Clongowes and last week (Saturday 10th October), with Elements well settled and engaged in a host of pursuits, the day had arrived to welcome potential members of the Rhetoric class of 2022. There was a palpable buzz in the air as dormitory neighbours for September 2016 laid eyes on each
- [Syntax Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/14/syntax-parent-day-3/) - This year, the Syntax Parent Day will take place on Sunday 18th October 2015 as indicated on the school calendar. We are very pleased to announce that Fr Peter McVerry S.J. will be the guest speaker. Fr McVerry (OC’62) is an Irish Jesuit who needs little introduction to many of us. He is a powerful
- [Reading Path to Empathy](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/14/reading-path-to-empathy/) - A small selection of our collection that will help to develop empathy. 'The Guardian' recently published Lost for words? How reading can teach children empathy an article by Miranda McKearney and Sarah Mears. It highlights the importance of reading for children in relation to developing empathy. Reading stories allow young people to explore the feelings and
- [Peter Gray](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/15/peter-gray/) - Peter Gray was appointed to the role of chairman of the board in March 2015. Peter is a former pupil and school captain (OC'73), and was President of the Clongowes Union in 2013/14. His son David (OC'11) also attended Clongowes. Having studied Law in TCD, Peter qualified as a Chartered Accountant and then pursued a career in industry,
- [Clongowes vs Argentina](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/17/clongownians-vs-argentina/) - As Ireland's odyssey in the Rugby World Cup continues and the team attempts to go where no other Ireland team has done, both Rob Kearney (OC’04) and his brother and Dave (OC’07) continue to be fixtures in the starting XV. Tomorrow (Sunday 16th, 13.00) they will turn out as the team faces their sometime bogey team, Argentina,
- [Sound of Music in CWC](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/19/sound-of-music-in-cwc/) - The walls of our appropriately named Green Room were alive with the sound of music last week (Thursday 15th), as it played host to our recent celebration of that very fine instrument common to all humans globally, namely, the human voice! The boys of Clongowes were highly honoured and privileged to welcome Mr Mark Hindley,
- [China In Their Hands](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/22/china-in-their-hands/) - Here in Clongowes a small group of us study Chinese as an extra subject in the evening time with Mr. Lichao Li of the Confucius Institute. It is very enjoyable because as well as learning the language we study the culture and traditions of China and last summer, a group of us got the opportunity
- [County Champions](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/23/kildare-county-champions/) - The Cross Country teams have been training hard since September in order to regain any speed and stamina lost over a decadent summer and - if recent results are anything to go by - it would seem like they have. At the recent Kildare Country Championships, Clongowes boys won two out of the four races.
- [Rudiments Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/10/31/rudiments-parent-day/) - This year, the Rudiments Parent Day will take place on Sunday, 8th November 2015 as indicated on the school calendar. Our guest speaker will be Ms Marguerite Kiely, Clinical Director for Children and Adolescents at Pieta House. Marguerite is also a Clinical Supervisor and continues to practice as a psychotherapist there as well as being
- [Past v Present: Round 2](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/03/past-v-present-golf/) - On a lovely sunny October day (Wednesday 7th) Portmarnock Golf Club had put on its best bib-'n-tucker to welcome OC Members and their Guests for the return-leg of the annual golfing joust between Experience and Youth. The Past Team consisted of OC Members of Portmarnock and the whole event was superbly organized by Ambrose O'Sullivan
- [Leadership Background](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/04/what-is-clongowes-leadership-series/) - Ensuring that our Clongowes profile has a strong presence with alumni, current parents and the wider community is important for our future development goals. We develop relationships with many of our constituents - bringing you all together is an effective way to communicate the ‘bigger picture’ of our extended Clongowes community. An important part of this
- [Fictional Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/04/fictional-clongowes/) - A joint literacy and ‘Men for Others’ initiative saw the staff and students of Clongowes raise in excess of €450 for Barretstown and the Jesuit Refugee Services on Book Character Dress-up Day last Wednesday (4th, November). The day was the brain child of College Librarian, Ms Jane O’Loughlin (a.k.a. Catwoman) who supplied the following report. As ever,
- [Hats on to Hugo!](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/06/hats-on-to-hugo/) - We have to take our hats off (or should that be on?!) to the staff and student body who carried out a simple act of solidarity with one of our students who is battling cancer. Since returning to school after the summer recess, Clongowes has been supporting Hugo Dwyer (Poetry) in his recovery. So a
- [Game of Thrones](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/09/game-of-thrones/) - Chess Challenge While Woody Allen may have quipped that he failed to make the chess team because of his height, the same may not be said of the intellectual giants from Elements and Rudiments who took on the might of St. Kevin's College, Crumlin last month and acquitted themselves with no little distinction… St. Kevin's
- [Remembrance Tree](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/13/lest-we-forget-2/) - Our annual November Remembrance Tree has made an appearance back in the concourse. It will stand in front of the chaplaincy board where students, staff and parents can take the time to remember loved ones who have passed on. All names on the tree will be remembered at morning prayer each morning and also in
- [Mass for Deceased OCs](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/13/mass-for-deceased-ocs/) - Mass for the Deceased Members of the Clongowes Union The autumn season is always rich in colour - but as November moves towards its end - the very richness of those colours is the sign that nature must face up to the fact that - to regenerate next spring - all growth must fade and
- [Quizmasters](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/14/quizmasters-2/) - A total of five teams and fourteen students from Grammar and Rhetoric represented Clongowes in Science and Business last week with varying degrees of success... The tradition of science and mathematics is alive and well in Clongowes Wood and last Thursday, 12th November, the college received another accolade by coming first in the Regional ISTA Senior Science
- [Senior Choir in Sligo](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/15/senior-choir-in-sligo-3/) - The Senior Choir struck the right note at the International Choral Festival held in Sligo this weekend. Performing in front of an audience of some eight hundred people, the students scored an overall 82.5%, with renditions of Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida', and Adele's 'Someone Like You'. The choir is no stranger to this festival (now in its
- [Kieran’s Kildare Leg](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/17/kierans-kildare-leg-2/) - Sligo man Kieran Quinn (OC ’98) is a very able and talented musician who has a large following due to his versatile piano playing and his ability to connect to his audience during his much loved and usually sold-out energetic shows. He is now on a 32 county, 10-week tour in order to showcase his
- [Visit to Portora](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/18/visit-to-portora/) - On Wednesday of last week, November 11th a group of eleven students from Syntax and Poetry, Dan Reilly, David Morrin, Luke MacQuillan, Jonathan Farrington, Jason Smith, Dan Gannon, Ross O'Doherty, Rory Gavigan, Jonathan Donnelly, Michael O'Brien and Conor Keegan accompanied Mr Tom Carroll, Ms Anne-Marie Dolan, Fr Michael Sheil SJ, Rector and Ms Margaret Doyle
- [Richard Thomas on Lyric FM](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/18/richard-thomas-on-lyric-fm/) - The Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year Richard Thomas (OC’13) will be featured on RTE Lyric FM TONIGHT, Wednesday 18th November at 8.00p.m. sharp (he’s first on). His 20 minute repertoire will include Prokofiev: Sonata 1st movement Messiaen: Theme and Variations Saint-Saens: Havanaise Richard is pursuing a BA in Music Performance at the Royal
- [Fr Provincial’s Visitation](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/19/fr-provincials-visitation/) - Fr Tom Layden, Irish Jesuit Provincial and Old Clongownian (1975) visited Clongowes for four days this week (15th-19th) and met with the students and staff. Fr Layden arrived on Sunday 15th and concelebrated Mass for the Deceased Members of the Clongowes Union - a very moving ceremony, held in the Boys’ Chapel. He spent the
- [Elements Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/20/elements-parent-day-2/) - This year, the Elements Parent Day will take place on Sunday, 22nd November 2015. Our 'guest' presenter will be our very own Fr Barney McGuckian. Fr Barney will aim to give you an introduction and background to Ignatian Spirituality and the Jesuit Ethos. The day will begin at 09.30am with refreshments and will end about
- [Rhetoric Play](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/20/rhetoric-play-6/) - On Friday and Saturday (20th and 21st November) the young thespians of Rhetoric brought ‘Translations’ by Brian Friel to the stage in Clongowes with resounding success. This devastatingly gorgeous play about the Ordnance Survey of Ireland in the early 19th century is one of the best, if not the best, of Brian Friel's plays and
- [Syrian Refugees](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/23/syrian-refugees/) - On Wednesday November 11th the Grammar CSPE classes received a visit from Mr. David Moriarty from the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS). Mr. Moriarty spoke to us about the work of the JRS, the Syrian Refugee Crisis and the challenges that it brings to us as Europeans. We began by discussing the terminology relating to this
- [Leadership Series](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/25/leadership-series-5/) - Last week Ms Orlaith Carmody, an international speaker, coach, author of 'Perform as a Leader' and MD of Mediatraining.ie, addressed an audience of Old Clongownians, parents and staff on "The Performance of Leadership". The event, which is part of the ongoing Clongowes Leadership Series organised by the Clongowes Foundation took place in the Clyde Court Hotel and was followed by a lively
- [Third Years in Court](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/11/26/3rd-years-in-court/) - On Thursday the 19th of November, my Civic Social and Political Education class and I travelled to Naas Courthouse for a criminal case in the Circuit Court accompanied by Mr Marron, Mr Bowen and Mr. O'Reilly. Upon arrival at the courthouse we were greeted by the court administrator who brought us into the Family Law
- [Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Music!](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/02/mulled-wine-mince-pies-and-music-2/) - One of the highlights of the festive calendar in Clongowes is the Christmas Concert, which this year takes place on Sunday 13th December from 15.00 to 17.00 (both times sharp, unlike the music, which will also include flats...). This traditional event has been a feature of the Clongowes calendar for many years and is an opportunity to
- [International Honours](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/04/international-honours/) - Congratulations to Oliver Mackle (OC'11), who was recently selected to play rugby for Hungary. Oliver is currently studying in Budapest at Szent István University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, where he is in his fourth year. Oliver (pictured above, right, with his brother Luke, Rhetoric) has been playing with the Budapest Exiles for the last two years and
- [Elements go North](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/03/elements-go-northabout-2/) - For many years now the Elements Tour has been a highlight of the boys first year in the school. Consisting of a wide range of activities, the tour provides a positive focus for the boys upon their return from the Christmas holidays. In the past we have taken groups to London and Cork but following consultation with the Headmaster,
- [Advent Reconciliation](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/07/advent-reconciliation-service-2/) - Immediately following our Penitential Liturgy at the start of Advent (Wednesday 2nd December) there was an extraordinary response from the student body to the new format and offering of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (see below for more). Rhetoric – the most senior students, in the college - were offered the opportunity to make their individual confession
- [When in Rome](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/07/when-in-rome-2/) - At 5.00 a.m. on Friday 27th, November Mr. Conry’s Rhetoric Latin class, along with Mr. O’Hara and Mr. Leahy S.J., assembled in terminal of two of Dublin airport to set off for Rome. The early start was worth it as we were in our hotel, located a mere 300 yards from Marcus Agrippa’s Pantheon, before
- [Congratulations to Jack!](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/11/jack-runs-for-ireland-2/) - Following an excellent third place finish at the National Junior (Under 20) Cross Country Championship in November, Jack O'Leary (Rhetoric) was selected on the Irish national team for the European Cross Country Championships to be held in Hyeres, France last Sunday, December 13th. Jack did very well in a very competitive field (and a very
- [Careers Morning](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/14/careers-morning-2/) - The parents association is pleased to announce that a CAREERS MORNING for Rhetoric and Poetry students has been organised for Saturday, 19th December, 9:30 am - 12:30pm. A variety of alumni and current parents have volunteered to be speakers and will give a talk on their area of expertise, followed by a question and answer session. In total, the sessions
- [All changed, changed utterly](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/16/all-changed-changed-utterly/) - In 1914 many Old Clongownians responded to the urging of John Redmond and played a prominent role in the Irish contribution to the Allied effort in World War I. These men and their peers saw themselves fighting for Ireland as did the Clongownians who took part in the Irish Revolution and the ensuing tragic Civil
- [Supersub Mullan bags three](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/17/super-sub-mullan-bags-himself-a-hat-trick/) - If the man who coaches at the National Aquatic Centre had seen his subjects dive as Adam Mullan did in the dying seconds of Wednesday’s Leinster TY Division II Final, he would have been very happy with his day’s work. He also would have had ample opportunity to critique it. When Mullan crossed the whitewash
- [Clongowes Calendar](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/18/clongowes-calendar/) - The Clongowes Wood College Calendar 2016 produced by Transition Year in support of the Clongowes' Duck Push is now available at Reception for only €10.00.
- [SRPA Christmas Jumpers](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/22/srpa-christmas-jumpers/) - Tapping into Christmas zeitgeist that was everywhere in Clongowes on Monday the Festive Season was given a boost by the proliferation of Christmas Jumpers and other seasonal garb around the school as part of a fund raiser for The Society for the Relief of the Poor and Aged (SRPA), now in its 37th year. The
- [Christmas Greetings](https://www.clongowes.net/2015/12/23/message-from-the-headmaster/) - As I write, the long autumn term is about to come to a close and the Christmas holidays are upon us. My early months in Clongowes have been immensely enjoyable, gaining a sense of what makes the College such a special place. The strength of welcome my wife, Eileen, and I have received from all
- [Mary Collins RIP](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/03/mary-collins-rip/) - As the new term was about to start, we received the sad news of the death of Mary Collins, may she rest in peace. Mary started work here in 1979, just after finishing school, and gave 36 years’ loyal and dedicated service to Clongowes. Mary’s main work involved dealing with parents on all matters relating to
- [Grammar Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/07/grammar-parent-day-2/) - Dr Fergus Heffernan a Clinical Psychologist, with an MSc in Family Therapies, and a PHD in Neuro Science (pictured here speaking at the Kilkenny Campus of NUI Maynooth) will be our speaker. Dr Heffernan has spent most of his 35-year career working with families in the most distressed areas of the world, affected by war, famine,
- [Christian Unity Week in CWC](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/15/christian-unity-week-in-cwc-2/) - The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from the 18th to 25th January - the octave of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The theme chosen for 2016 is ‘Salt of the Earth’, which is inspired by the verses from Peter’s first letter (1 Peter 2:9-10) and Jesus’ metaphors of salt and light. Peter’s
- [Young Tigers](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/18/young-tigers/) - On Monday the 11th of January, Mr. Marron, his CSPE class and Mr. Corcoran set off for Dublin Zoo. We went there to learn more about the white rhino, which is an example of an endangered animal. We chose this topic as our 'Action Project' because it relates to the 'stewardship' section of the CSPE
- [Elements go North](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/18/elements-go-north-3/) - From the moment they awoke on the morning of January 18th the first years were all but uncontainable with excitement at the prospect of the annual trip to Belfast... For many years now the Elements Tour has been a highlight of the boys first year in the school. Consisting of a wide range of activities, the tour provides a positive
- [Mentor Programme Launch](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/18/clongowes-mentor-programme-launches-january-2016/) - The Clongowes Mentor Programme is an opportunity to pair younger alumni with experienced OC mentors who can provide guidance and advice in their career path. Recently qualified graduates setting out on their professional path in Ireland or located internationally can benefit from the value that their more experienced OC’s can offer. Older Clongownians who
- [Sean the Cantabrigian](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/20/sean-mcmahon-cantabrigian/) - Warmest congratulations to Sean McMahon, who has been provisionally accepted to attend Gonville and Caius, the fourth oldest surviving College in the University of Cambridge. Sean, who was awarded one of ten places on offer from a group of three hundred original applications, hopes to study Natural Sciences there. He travelled to Cambridge for interview
- [Marketing Manager](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/22/marketing-manager/) - Clongowes Wood College is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Áine Corcoran to the post of Marketing and Admissions Manager. The Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb (above with Áine), comments: “Áine has significant and highly successful experience in a variety of roles in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors with a broad skill-base ranging from marketing planning,
- [A Doctor’s Sword](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/22/a-doctors-sword/) - On Thursday 14th January, Clongowes celebrated one of its most famous past pupils, Dr Aidan McCarthy (OC 1930), by screening the film of his remarkable life. The Clongowes website was lucky enough to have the services of one of its most famous past teachers, the redoubtable Mr Tony Pierce, a historian in his own right,
- [Real World Problems Project - 2016](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/26/real-world-problems-2/) - Clongowes physics and applied maths students are again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick and will be raising the bar next Tuesday, February 2nd, when Professor James Gleeson returns to the college to work with fifth year pupils. Professor Gleeson, a world leader in his field, last visited Clongowes on Tuesday, 6th October to
- [SCT Clear First Hurdle](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/30/sct-clear-first-hurdle/) - Although 30 minutes of the first-half gave Clongowes a taste of ‘ad infinitum’ –they ultimately prevailed in Donnybrook last Thursday (28th January) with a definition of intelligence honed beyond the schoolbooks - common sense - in action. Clongowes was fortunate to have erstwhile prefect and Old Clongownian turned barrister (and Leinster Schools' Rugby PRO), Richard
- [1916 Remembrance](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/01/30/all-changed-changed-utterly-3/) - Pathetic fallacy abounded as we commenced our 1916 Remembrance last week (31st January) in a blustery Glasnevin Cemetery with an inclusive ceremony that commemorated the lives and deaths of three Old Clongownians, who were involved in the insurrection that year. A large crowd comprising members of staff (past and present), alumni and parents joined the Rector,
- [Welcoming Brother Jeff](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/01/welcoming-br-jeff/) - Last month saw the arrival Brother Jeffrey Pioquinto SJ in Clongowes and he will remain with us until Easter as part of his tertianship. The Rector, Fr Michael Sheil tells us more... Br Jeff is continuing a wonderful tradition of the European Tertianship in Dublin whereby - in the second term - we are privileged
- [Fergus O'Farrell RIP](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/03/fergus-ofarrell-rip/) - In 1981 we arrived in Clongowes straight out of college with wonder in our eyes. We came in from the east and settled and remained there for five wonderful years in wonderful company. One of the second year pupils was an ascetic looking kid named Fergus O’Farrell. Although tiny in stature he was a giant
- [Alumnus of the Year](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/06/alumnus-of-the-year-4/) - Last Friday, February 5th at the Clongowes Union Dinner President of the Union, Owen Binchy (OC’80) had the pleasure of awarding an extraordinary alumnus, James Costello OC’60 with the Clongowes Alumnus of the Year Award for 2015. James was a 15-year-old schoolboy in Clongowes when he contracted polio in 1958. He developed an upper-body paralysis, which severely
- [Cup Teams Progress](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/06/sct-clear-first-hurdle-2/) - What a finish! Goodness what a finish! A game that had ebbed and flowed for 59 action-packed minutes was tied at 26 points apiece at the death and flowing in favour of Monkstown as they neared the Clongowes line with intent. We would be fibbing to say that we wouldn’t have settled for a replay
- [UCD Scholarships](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/07/ucd-scholarships/) - We are delighted to announce that two of our outstanding students from the Rhetoric Graduating class of 2015 have been awarded the prestigious Ad Astra Scholarships at UCD… Matthew Gibbons (top left) is currently reading Medicine and was awarded the Ad Astra Academic Scholarship which rewards highly motivated students who wish to be encouraged to maximise their
- [Elements of Belfast](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/08/elements-of-belfast/) - From the moment they awoke on the morning of January 18th the first years were all but uncontainable with excitement at the prospect of the annual trip to Belfast. Cub reporter Charlie Reilly takes up the story… The excitement was high on Monday 18th January when Peter (our brilliant ‘bus driver) set off with his merry
- [Gary skis for Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/09/gary-skis-for-ireland/) - It will come as no surprise to regular readers of Clongowes Digest to learn that Gary Skinner (Poetry) represented Ireland in February (12th to the 21st) at the Youth Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. In all, 71 nations competed in the Games in over 15 winter sport disciplines. Gary, from Terenure, Dublin - Ireland’s
- [Lunch with Gordon D'Arcy](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/10/lunch-with-gordon-darcy/) - BOOK TICKETS HERE
- [London 'Leadership Series'](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/10/london-leadership-series/) - Clongowes Foundation invites you and a guest to join us for the: London Leadership Series ‘The Business of Creativity on a Global Stage’ Nick Hewer OC’62 interviews William Sargent OC'73 MD Framestore On: Thursday April 7th, 2016 - Refreshments 6.30pm Interview 7.15pm
- [SCT v CBC Monkstown](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/10/scy-v-cbc-monkstown/) - On Tuesday last (February 9th) the Clongowes Senior team showed their junior counterparts the way to the semi finals of the Leinster Cup with a disciplined 27-5 victory over a gritty and determined CBC Monkstown, who never gave up. Richard McElwee (OC’05) Leinster Rugby PRO & Sports Enthusiast was there for 'Clongowes Digest'... A GAME
- [Jack Retains Title](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/11/jack-retains-title/) - Conditions were bright but chilly in Santry last Wednesday (February 10th) for the Leinster Cross Country finals where Jack O'Leary was attempting to retain his senior crown. Although the race was a tactically tight and cagey affair for the first half of the 6,000 meters, Jack made a decisive move at the right time to
- [Old Familiar Faces](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/11/old-familiar-faces-2/) - ‘The Clongowes Union means the desire of Old Clongownians by coming together to be able to renew old memories [and] to see once again old familiar faces’. These words of John Redmond, M.P., (Vice-President) proposing the toast of the Clongowes Union at the second annual dinner, continue to ring true in the ears of Old
- [Retreats / Pilgrimages](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/18/parent-retreats-pilgrimage/) - Parent Retreats: A one-day retreat for Parents / Guardians will take place on Friday 8th or Friday 22nd April in Glendalough Co Wicklow. There will be a hike, prayer and some refreshments afterwards. There will be a planned theme for the day based on a scripture passage and we would hope that the experience would
- [Venerable John Sullivan](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/18/venerable-john-sullivan-s-j/) - The annual Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Servant of God, the Venerable Father John Sullivan SJ, was celebrated in the Church of Saint Francis Xavier, Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, on Saturday 20 February at 11.00am. On Friday November 7th Pope Francis approved the recommendation of the Congregation for the
- [Lenten Reconciliation](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/22/lenten-reconciliation-service/) - On Wednesday, 24th February we held our annual Lenten Reconciliation Service in Clongowes. Led by Mr Niall Leahy SJ the whole school came together in the Sports Hall at 9.15pm for a 30 minute liturgy exploring the nature of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the ‘Why’ of going to Confession. Using the media of film,
- [Return of the MACSI](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/24/return-of-the-macsi-2/) - The Poetry physics and applied maths classes welcomed Professor James Gleeson back to Clongowes for his second visit with this year's mathematical modelling group. The boys have been working since October on the problems which the Professor set for them and he returned with great interest to see what kind of progress had been made on
- [JCT advance to Semis](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/26/jct-victory/) - What a finish! Goodness what a finish! A game that had ebbed and flowed for 59 action-packed minutes was tied at 26 points apiece at the death and flowing in favour of Monkstown as they neared the Clongowes line with intent. We would be fibbing to say that we wouldn’t have settled for a replay
- [Macbeth Unlimited](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/29/macbeth-unlimited/) - Murder, suspense, intrigue, ambition and power? Sound familiar? No, we are not talking about Macbeth as you know it, but ‘Macbeth Unlimited’ adapted by Syntax and to be performed on Thursday and Friday, March 10th and 11th at 19.00 in the Music Performance Area. We are all familiar with Macbeth, the warrior hero who kills
- [Gary skis for Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/02/29/gary-skis-for-ireland-2/) - It will come as no surprise to regular readers of Clongowes Digest to learn that Gary Skinner (Poetry) represented Ireland in February (12th to the 21st) at the Youth Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. He took part in four events, Super-G, Alpine Combined, Giant Slalom and Slalom where he reached speeds of 80 to
- [SCT Bow Out](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/02/sct-bow-out-2/) - 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
- [Drop Everything & Read](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/02/drop-everything-read-2/) - 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
- [Novena of Grace](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/03/novena-of-grace/) - 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
- [Mother's Day Mass](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/03/mothers-day-mass/) - 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
- [Penguins in the Library](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/06/penguins-in-the-library-4/) - 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
- [Juniors Depart](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/07/juniors-depart/) - 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
- [Lunch with Gordon D'Arcy](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/08/lunch-with-gordon-darcy-3/) - BOOK TICKETS HERE
- [John Paul II Awards](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/09/john-paul-ii-awards/) - Congratulations to the five students from Clongowes, who received their Pope John Paul II Awards from Bishop Denis Nulty in Askea Parish Church, Carlow during Catholic Schools Week. They were among 283 other young people from schools and parishes in the Kildare and Leighlin diocese, who completed the award. Pictured above with Ms Anne Marie
- [Trad Group Award](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/10/trad-group-award/) - Clongowes Traditional Irish Music Group Receive Award from Trócaire. The Clongowes Wood College Traditional Irish music group has received a Special Recognition award from Trócaire in appreciation for their fundraising activities. The group has raised almost €1,500 as part of the ‘Trad for Trócaire’ campaign. Traditional Irish music brings people together in a very positive
- [Choral Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/14/choral-success/) - After months of hard work and preparation with Mr David Scott, Ms Anne Conaghan and Ms Catherine Heslin, singers from Clongowes Wood College competed at the Interschool’s Music Festival at Wesley College last week. This is the leading music festival for primary and secondary schools in Leinster. The weekend began in dramatic fashion however, as
- [Flying the Flag](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/14/flying-the-flag/) - On a brisk Monday morning (7th March) Ms Margaret Doyle, Mr Colm Maloney and three representatives from Poetry, Conor Galvin, Brian Murphy and Sean McCrohan, travelled to Croke Park to the National Flag Post-Primary Presentation ceremony, organised by the Thomas Francis Meagher foundation as a part of the 1916 centenary commemorations. The 7th March was
- [Proclamation Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/17/proclamation-day/) - Tuesday March 15th was declared Proclamation Day as part of the national commemoration of the 1916 Rising and we in Clongowes took special pride in the commemorations given our special link with the national flag, courtesy of Old Clongownian, Thomas Francis Meagher… The event was co-ordinated by Clongowes Archivist, Ms Margaret Doyle and took place
- [Swimming with the Tide](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/17/swimming-with-the-tide-2/) - Work on new swimming pool commences. In 1886 Clongowes Wood College amalgamated with its sister Jesuit boarding school in Tullabeg, almost doubling the school population at a stroke and signalling the beginning of an ambitious building programme that would sustain the college for more than a century. Three iconic buildings in the school were constructed,
- [From the Headmaster](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/22/from-the-headmaster/) - In a letter to Clongowes’ Parents and Guardians last month the Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb was pleased to report that his introduction to Clongowes life has continued at a pace during the past term…. “My first experience of the ‘cup season’ has been a most positive one. Our SCT and JCT gallantly bowed out of
- [Parents' Retreat](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/22/parents-retreat/) - There are still some places available on the one-day retreats for Parents / Guardians that will take place on Friday 8th April and Friday 22nd April in Glendalough Co Wicklow. On each day there will be a hike, prayer and some refreshments afterwards. There will be a planned theme for the day based on a
- [Cup Teams Depart](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/03/23/cup-teams-depart/) - Following two distinguished campaigns with many a tense moment and much exciting rugby, both our Senior and Junior Teams were obliged to depart the cup competitions at the semi final stages in matches that were each decided by a single score… Roscrea 24 Clongowes 18 The Seniors were first to depart following a narrow defeat
- [Elements of Dublinia](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/06/elements-of-dublinia/) - Last Monday (4th April) the boys of Elements together with our history teachers Mr Garry Corcoran and Mr Colm Maloney and Mrs Eileen Lumb visited ‘Dublinia’, a history exhibition on Viking and Medieval Dublin... First we went into the area that focused specifically on Viking Dublin, where we saw a viking grave, a house and
- [Trad Group Session](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/07/trad-group-session/) - The Clongowes Trad group will be playing in Connolly's of Ballagh on Tuesday April 12th from 7.30-9.30PM. This promises to be a great night of music and song and provides an opportunity to say thank you and farewell to our two sixth year students who have given such great service over the years. Directions to
- [Golf Classic in K Club](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/07/golf-classic-in-k-club/) - As part of their fund raising campaign for the Clongowes Duck Push the gentlemen of Syntax are organising the Duck Push Golf Classic at the K-Club in Straffan Co. Kildare on Monday, April 25th. The timesheet is almost full but there are a number of places still available and these will be filled on a
- [Grandparents’ Sunday](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/07/grandparents-sunday/) - Next Sunday (April 17th) there will be a special Sunday Eucharist in Clongowes to celebrate all Grandparents of the students and community in the College. We would like to invite any Grandparents who can to come to this special liturgy in their honour. The Mass will take place at 11.am in the Sports Hall and
- [Grammar v Mount Sackville](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/12/grammar-v-mount-sackville/) - On Wednesday last, April 6th, an excited Grammar group hosted fellow third year students from Mount Sackville Secondary School in an annual social held in aid of Clongowes' in house charity, the Duck Push… As 7pm approached the excitement was palpable in the dormitories; shoes were being hectically shone, ties squared perfectly over closed top
- [‘Sullivan’ Win Literary Quiz](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/13/sullivan-win-literary-quiz/) - Headed by their House leader, Michael Stapleton, quiz team ‘Sullivan’ scooped first place in this year’s James Joyce Library Literary Quiz. Stapleton with team mates, Rian McKeagney, Frankie Reilly, Dylan Liddy and Luc Curley scored 46 points out of a possible 50. They were very strong contenders throughout the quiz, their first round kicked off
- [Bully4You](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/15/bully4you-talk/) - Last Wednesday, 13th April, the Parents’ Association arranged a talk for parents by a company called Bully4You represented on the night by Kevin Deering and Jim Harding. Bully4You is a not-for-profit organisation helping schools, parents and teenagers to understand the deep effects of bullying and cyber bullying in particular. With the advent of modern communications
- [Lunch with Gordon D'Arcy](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/18/lunch-with-gordon-darcy-2/) - On Saturday April 9th a crowd of some 250 gathered in the Marker Hotel in Dublin for an event organised by the Clongowes Foundation to pay tribute to Old Clongownian Gordon D’Arcy (OC’98) and raise some money for the Alberto Hurtado Bursary Fund… When the hard-pressed MC, Ambrose O’Sullivan (OC’78) eventually managed to get the
- [Jane Mitchell Author Visit](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/20/jane-mitchell-author-visit/) - ‘Chalkline’ author Jane Mitchell will visit Clongowes this Fri 22nd to deliver a presentation and writing workshop to Elements… Jane last visited the school in 2012 when our current Poetry students were in their first year. ‘Chalkline’ was loved then by the students and remains a popular book. Endorsed by Amnesty International (UK) for contributing
- [The Auld Triangle](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/20/the-auld-triangle-2/) - The origins of racing ‘The Triangle’ in Clongowes, while hardly lost in the mists of time, are certainly unclear. It is such an obvious course that it is likely that boys ran and raced it as long as boys have run and raced in Clongowes. As regards the modern event, Fr Bruce Bradley, in The
- [Headmaster’s Assembly](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/21/headmasters-assembly/) - Before lunch on Wednesday (April 20th) the Boys’ Chapel was packed for the third Headmaster’s Assembly of the year. After the opening prayer by the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil, the Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb took to the podium to recognise some of the achievements of our students in recent weeks. His first task was to
- [Retreating from the World](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/25/retreating-from-the-world-2/) - The sun shone, the skies were blue and the heather was colouring the Wicklow Mountains in a hue of purple, as we arrived at the Hermitage Retreat Centre for the Clongowes Parents’ Retreat, on Friday the 22nd of April. Anne Marie Dolan and Declan O’Keeffe had arranged a wonderful day of reflection and exercise for
- [John Sullivan Beatification](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/27/beatification-of-fr-john-sullivan/) - Glad tidings of great joy indeed as it has been announced that Pope Francis has approved the decree that authenticated a miracle attributed to Fr Sullivan SJ, which will lead to his Beatification. Pope Francis’ approval was given at an audience with Cardinal Angelo Amato, the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
- [United in Music](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/29/united-in-music/) - It is said that ‘music is the great uniter - an incredible force’ and that was well demonstrated when 73 members of the Clongowes orchestra and 80 members of the Holy Family, Newbridge choir, as well as their newly formed orchestra, came together in performance on Tuesday afternoon last, 26th May. Dan Lumb (Poetry) takes
- [Duck Push Golf Classic - April 2016](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/29/duck-push-golf-classic/) - This year as part of their fundraising efforts for Duck Push 2016 a group of boys in Transition Year applied to take responsibility for running the Duck Push classic golf competition in the K Club. James Lambe and Rory McMahon were there… Paddy Culhane, David Hanly, James and Niall McCormick and Darragh Slattery put a
- [Head down, eye on the ball…](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/04/head-down-and-eye-on-the-ball/) - Connor Mulholland (Poetry) recently spent two weeks at the American Golf Academy of Biarritz under the instruction of Michael Magher, a former PGA tour player, who advanced into the top 100 golfers in the world at the peak of his career. Michael's philosophy of the golf swing came directly from Ben Hogan's five fundamentals of
- [Duck Push Wine](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/06/duck-push-wine/) - This year group of Syntax students have come together and decided to raise money for the Duck Push Fund by producing some very nice Clongowes labelled wine… For more than twenty two years the Transition Year students in Clongowes Wood College have made raising money to buy a piece of life saving equipment for Crumlin
- [Darkness into Light 2016](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/16/darkness-light-2016/) - All over the country today, in over 90 locations, people were getting up at ungodly hours to support Pieta House. At Naas Racecourse 70 students along with Mr. Maloney, Mr. Corcoran, Mr. Carroll, Mr. O’Domhnaill, Ms. O’Loughlin and Mr Leahy SJ walked or ran 5 kilometres in the annual ‘Darkness into Light’. Darkness into Light
- [Duck Push Cake Sale](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/16/duck-push-cake-sale-2/) - On Sunday 22nd May in the Concourse after 11.00am Mass a group of boys from Transition Year will host a cake sale and coffee morning as part of our fundraising for ' Duck Push 2016'. We hope to improve our baking skills in the process and Ms Ann Cook, our catering manager, along with Chef
- [Leinster Athletics’ Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/16/leinster-athletics-success-2/) - Congratulations to Jack O'Leary (above, centre), who capped off a great week for Clongowes athletics as he captured the Senior 5000m Leinster schools' title in Santry last Saturday afternoon (May 14th). This gives Jack the impressive double of Leinster Cross Country and Leinster track titles. This was a fine addition to the medals won last Wednesday
- [London Leadership: Business of Global Creativity](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/04/26/london-leadership-business-global-creativity-3/) - The Clongowes Foundation welcomed over sixty OC’s with their guests to Hallam Conference Centre on April 7th last. Nick Hewer OC’62, famous for his role on the BBC's programme The Apprentice, interviewed William Sargent OC’73 – a man typically not interested in accolades or even attention. William arrived to Clongowes at age of tender age of 11,
- [Maths Models](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/16/maths-models-2/) - On Wednesday, 13th of April, James Gleeson, Professor of Industrial and Applied Mathematics at UL and Co-Director of the MACSI Consortium, returned to Clongowes for his last visit, having come twice previously in the year to help us with our mathematical models, which we had developed bit by bit throughout the year as we met
- [John Sullivan Thanksgiving Mass](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/18/john-sullivan-thanksgiving-mass/) - Thanksgiving celebration for soon to be beatified Fr. John Sullivan SJ Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin diocese was the principal celebrant at the annual anniversary Mass in thanksgiving for the soon to be beatified, Venerable Fr. John Sullivan SJ, in Clongowes Wood College on Sunday 8 May. The Boys Chapel in Clongowes was full
- [Fr Kenney Day 2016](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/20/fr-kenney-day-2016/)
- [Sean wins Nations Cup](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/20/sean-monaghan/) - Transition Year student, Sean Monaghan was a member of The Irish Under 16 Pony Show Jumping Team that won the Nations Cup in Odense, Denmark on Saturday, May 21st. Each member of the winning team, including Sean on Orchids Vienna, jumped a clear round to give the Irish team victory on an incredible zero penalty
- [Union Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/20/union-day-5/) - UNION DAY TEDDY BEARS PICNIC COMPETITION Last year at Union Day we had the inaugural Teddy Bears Picnic competition which was a big success. Lots of children participated, setting up some wonderful Teddy Bear picnics. We would like to make this a feature of Union Day, particularly for our younger guests! Entry is €5. The
- [Magic in the Library](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/20/magic-in-the-library/) - ‘Young people can’t listen anymore’ was a remark made recently at a social gathering to storyteller Niall de Burca, who made his annual appearance in Clongowes recently. He didn’t agree and neither do the many students in Clongowes, who have been entertained by his unique brand of storytelling over the years. We were lucky Niall
- [Strong and Perfect Christians](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/22/10096-2/) - Name Faith Friend Eoghan Cumbers Charlie Coonan Luc Curley Seán McCrohan Oisín Devitt
- [Union Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/25/union-day-7/) - Dear Parents and Guardians, I would like to invite you to join us for the celebration of Union Day in Clongowes on Sunday 29th May. Rhetoric and all parents are invited to the Prize Giving, which will take place at 4:15 in the Sports Hall. This will include speeches by the Headmaster and outgoing School
- [Parent & Son Golf](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/25/10110-2/) - Union Day Parent & Son Golf Competition 9 Holes Scotch Foursomes (Stableford Points – ¼ of combined handicap) Both parent and son drive, pick the best drive and then they play alternate shots until the hole is completed. Those boys who do not have an official GUI handicap must play off 18 for the purpose
- [More Choral Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/27/more-choral-success/) - Singers from Clongowes Wood College once again enjoyed success, this time at the Navan Choral Festival. The organisers decided to merge various underage categories into one competition, so Matthew Cassidy from Elements and Hugo O'Donnell from Grammar were competing against each other, as well as seventeen other boys and girls from schools throughout Leinster. This
- [Maths Models](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/26/maths-models/) - The Clongowes Maths Modelling project concluded for this year when the mathematicians of Poetry made their final presentations in the University of Limerick... On Wednesday, 13th of April, James Gleeson, Professor of Industrial and Applied Mathematics at UL and Co-Director of the MACSI Consortium, returned to Clongowes for his last visit, having come twice previously in
- [These days will never come again](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/27/10119-2/) - Last month was a heady time for the gentlemen of Rhetoric as they made the rounds of life in Clongowes for one last time in a series of ‘lasts’ - including the traditional fancy dress. The ‘second last’ Morning Prayer of the year took place on Thursday (May 26th) and the Assistant Headmaster, Mr Martin Wallace
- [Awards Assembly 2016](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/05/27/10131-2/) - A.M.D.G. AWARDS ASSEMBLY 2016. Thursday 26th May 2016 Boys’ Chapel at 11.45 a.m. Order of Ceremony Opening Prayer: Fr Michael Sheil S.J. Introduction by: Frank Kelly Headmasters Address: Mr Chris Lumb. Announcement of new Houseleaders Sacristans: Paddy Dunn, Sean
- [Following the Way](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/06/03/following-the-way/) - Last month forty seven pilgrims from Clongowes made their ways to the Basque Country in Northern Spain, there to embark on a pilgrimage that would lead them from the birthplace of St Ignatius in Loyola to one of the most important Ignatian sites in Manresa while also dipping their toes in the Camino de Santiago.
- [All Ireland victory for Jack](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/06/05/leinster-athletics-success/) - Jack O'Leary (Rhetoric) is one of the most talented athletes to have ever passed through Clongowes and last Saturday he ended his schools' athletics career in some style in the All Ireland Track and Field Finals in Tullamore. Jack, the current Leinster champion was hoping to go one stage better and capture the prestigious Darcy
- [Wellread National Award](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/06/14/clongowes-receive-wellread-national-award/) - Clongowes will be among the first schools in the country to receive a Wellread National Award recognising the value that we place on encouraging boys to read as part of their personal and academic development. The PDST Wellread National Award is a national initiative designed and organised by the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).
- [The drive for five](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/06/20/the-drive-for-five/) - Unprecedented. Impossible. Preposterous. Unthinkable. Unobtainable. Yet, by the end of sixty gruelling minutes in this years Staff. vs. Students soccer match, played in honour of former teacher and soccer enthusiast Mr. Brendan Cullen, the magistri of Clongowes Wood College had bravely gone to the brink and succeeded where no football team in the history of
- [Leaving Cert Results](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/08/19/leaving-cert-results/) - We welcomed back the students of Rhetoric 2016 on Wednesday as they came to collect their Leaving Cert Results. It can be a tense time for both students and parents alike so it was heartening to see so many relieved and smiling faces once the envelopes had been opened. The Leaving Cert results this year
- [And so it begins...](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/08/27/and-so-it-begins/) - As they tucked themselves into the front rows of the Boys’ Chapel on Friday, it probably didn’t occur to the young gentlemen of Rhetoric 2022 that the year they will graduate from Clongowes will see the nation celebrate its centenary. It probably didn’t occur to them as they were far too intent on creating their
- [Pupils for a Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/08/31/pupils-for-a-day/) - Table Tennis or Basketball? Former headmaster and world renowned educational consultant, Graham Powell certainly had an unusual way about him on the Staff Day as he turned the Music Performance Area into a classroom and the teaching staff into pupils for a day in order to challenge their perceptions of teaching and focus instead on
- [Lourdes Pilgrimage](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/07/10333-2/) - Lourdes Pilgrimage On Wednesday the 7th of September, five Rhetoric students - Charles Coonan, Conor Galvin, Sean McCrohan, Daniel Lumb and Ben Messayeh - will travel to Lourdes as part of the Dublin Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage. They will be accompanied by Mr Francis Marron, Fr Dermot Murray SJ, Mrs Eileen Lumb and one of our
- [Morning Glory](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/05/morning-glory-2/) - Last Thursday School Captain, Conor Galvin (pictured above with his predecessor, Conor Slattery) delivered a Morning Prayer in which he mused on the true nature of tragedy in our world… When I began to research what I would speak about at this Morning Prayer, I was flicking through pages on the Internet when I saw
- [Tribute to Tom Kettle (OC 1897)](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/05/tribute-to-tom-kettle-oc-1897/) - Irish Times readers will have been alerted by this morning’s ‘Irishman’s Diary’ (Monday, September 5th) that the centenary of the death of Old Clongownian Tom Kettle will take place on next Friday, September 9th. Kettle’s life and death have already been remembered at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme in the last
- [Senior Choir at the Races](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/08/10356-2/) - The Clongowes Senior Choir has been invited to perform this Sunday, September 11th at the prestigious Irish Champions Weekend at the Curragh Racecourse. The choir will deliver three performances on the day: 3pm: The Irish National Anthem performed with the Army Band on the enclosure stage. 3.45pm: A recital in the garden behind the Champagne Bar. 6pm: A
- [60 years and counting](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/08/60-years-and-counting/) - It may have crossed Fr Michael Sheil’s mind yesterday morning as the gentlemen of Rhetoric applauded him along the corridor of the 1966 Building to the Concourse where the school community had assembled to surprise him, that neither building had existed in 1956, the year that he left Clongowes and – three months later –
- [Representative Honours](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/12/representative-honours-2/) - Conrad Daly, Cathal Duff, Dan Sheehan, Ronan Hannon, Liam El Sibai and Joe Murphy, who have received representative honours in rugby. Congratulations to the following boys on their selection for Provincial and International age grade representative sides Conrad Daly (Leinster Schools) Ronan Hannon (Leinster Schools) Cathal Duff (Leinster u19) Dan Sheehan (Leinster u19)
- [Trad for Trócaire](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/14/trad-for-trocaire-4/) - On Tuesday, September 27th, the Clongowes Trad group, led by Ms Catherine and Mr Shane Heslin, will travel to the head offices of Trócaire in Maynooth, where they will play a session to launch the annual 'Trad for Trócaire' Fundraiser. ‘Trad for Trócaire’ is a national event promoting the use of Irish music sessions as
- [A View from the Basement](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/15/a-view-from-the-basement/) - Last week RTÉ1 Television broadcast a documentary on the life and work of Peter McVerry SJ. The title is ‘Peter McVerry: A view from the basement’. Including extensive interviews with Peter himself and with many people whom he has helped, the documentary traces his story from his boarding days in Clongowes Wood College, to his days in
- [Open Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/15/open-day-2/) - The Clongowes Wood College Open Day for First Year boys wishing to join in September 2017 takes place on Saturday October 8th. If you are interested in learning more about what makes Clongowes such a special place please contact our Admissions Office on +353 (0)45 838 258 or email admissions@clongowes.net Places at the Open Day
- [Irish patriot: British soldier](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/16/an-irish-patriot-and-british-soldier/) - Old Clongownian, Thomas Kettle was a renowned Irish poet, statesman and soldier who died during the Battle of the Somme, 9th September 1916. Hundreds of past pupils of Clongowes took part in WWI, and ninety-five perished including Lieutenant Thomas Kettle (OC 1897). His life and death were both remembered at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing
- [Golfing or Farming?](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/04/golfing-or-farming/) - The sterling efforts of Mikey Mina Ronayne (see below) in the recent Leinster Under 15 matchplay final and the imminent Past v Present Golf Match in this - the 50th anniversary of the opening of the current Clongowes Golf Course - set us reminiscing about the history of the game in Clongowes and also what
- [Pilgrims' Progress](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/20/pilgrims-progress-3/) - On Wednesday the 7th of September, four Rhetoric students - Conor Galvin, Ben Messayeh, Sean McCrohan and Daniel Lumb (left to right above) - travelled to Lourdes as part of the Dublin Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage. They were accompanied by Fr Dermot Murray SJ, Mr Francis Marron, Mrs Eileen Lumb and one of our GAP students
- [Senior Choir at the Races!](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/20/senior-choir-at-the-races-2/) - It certainly was a race to the finishing line, as our Choral Clongownians were put to the pin of their collar to muster up a repertoire with only two weeks’ preparation time, following a refreshing summer vacation. From late August the Music Room was a hive of choral activity on Mondays and Thursdays, as boys
- [Sailing for Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/22/sailing-for-clongowes/) - Well done to Luke Johnston (Rudiments) and Harry Browne (Elements) who represented Clongowes at the 41st All Ireland Inter Schools Sailing Regatta at Sutton Dinghy Club last Saturday and Sunday (17th and 18th September). There were over 100 boats on the start line so the competition for space was tough. Luke (on the right above)
- [Trad for Trócaire](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/28/trad-for-trocaire-6/) - On Monday the Clongowes Trad group travelled to the head offices of Trócaire in Maynooth to help launch the annual 'Trad for Trócaire' campaign. The group was introduced by Trócaire’s Community fundraising officer, Katie Bolger who gave a presentation and spoke on the importance of the campaign as a major fundraiser. Katie told of the
- [Leadership Series](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/28/leadership-series-2/)
- [Real World Problems](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/30/real-world-problems-4/) - Clongowes physics and applied maths students are again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick. This will be the fifth year that the science department will linked up with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry to develop mathematical models for real world problems. Professor James Gleeson, a world leader in his
- [Comical Allies](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/09/30/quick-draw/) - Comic artist, Kev F Sutherland will make a return visit to Clongowes next Thursday (October 6th) to present a workshop to art students in Rudiments and Elements. Using his unique humour Kev will guide the students through the art of drawing and storytelling for comics. By the end of the session the boys will have
- [Ministers of the Eucharist](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/06/ministers-of-the-eucharist/) - ‘As in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.’ Romans 12: 4-5) God begins with the human and brings about ‘the beyond the human’. The miracle of the feeding of the
- [Study Skills Seminar](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/05/study-skills/) - The Grammar year group attended a Study Skills Seminar today (Wednesday October 5th) presented by Geraldine and Jesse from the Study Smart Tuition Centre . The centre was established five years ago to assist and enable students to reach their full potential, achieve improved exam grades and be supported with the subjects they find the
- [Comical Allies](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/07/comical-allies/) - Elements and Rudiments revealed their respective artistic talents at yesterday’s Comic Art Workshop presented by Kev F Sutherland on his much anticipated return to Clongowes. Kev is a Scottish comedian and comic strip creator. He has drawn for a variety of publications, including The Beano where he has been responsible (or not) for The Bash
- [Syntax Jailbirds](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/11/syntax-jailbirds/) - On Monday, October 3rd, the Syntax year group took a trip to Kilmainham Gaol eager to learn about the prison’s history. Clongowes was lucky to have award-winning writer Aaron Clarke embedded in the party from where he filed this report… We arrived at Kilmainham shortly before noon, were introduced to our two guides and the
- [Wellread Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/12/wellread-clongowes/) - It will come as no surprise to visitors to either this website (and the Library Blog in particular) or to the magnificent real world James Joyce Library in the college that the Clongowes reading community was recognised at the Wellread National Award Event on Wednesday, October 12th. Clongowes was among just 33 schools in the
- [Kids Helping Kids](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/08/kids-helping-kids-4/) - For almost twenty five years the Transition Year students in Clongowes have made raising money to buy a piece of life saving equipment for Crumlin Children’s Hospital an annual goal. Equipment to date has included portable ultra sound machines for use with children with limited mobility and machines to help diagnose cancer patients more quickly.
- [Making Good Decisions](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/18/making-good-decisions/) - Rudiments Parent Day will take place on this Sunday 23rd October 2016 as indicated on the school calendar. The day will begin at 10am with Eucharist in the Sports Hall. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Our speakers will be in room 3 at 11.30am, we will finish the day after 1pm with the option of lunch. Our
- [From a Land Down Under](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/18/from-a-land-down-under-2/) - This year's Transition Year Australian Exchange, which takes place from early October to early December, is well under way and all the boys involved have settled in very well and are enjoying finding out about life in the other hemisphere. All of this year’s Australian team are boarders in St. Ignatius College, Riverview and so
- [Between the Jigs and the Reels](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/07/between-jigs-and-reels/) - On last Tuesday, October 3rd the Clongowes Trad Group returned to Connolly's of Ballagh for the annual 'Trad for Trócaire' Session. We were joined on the night by representatives from Trócaire, as well as by staff and parents. As always, the familiar homely feel of Connolly's gave rise to some excellent music and song and
- [Open Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/14/open-day-3/) - As the prospective pupils of Rhetoric 2022 arrived down the autumn clad avenue for their first taste of life in Clongowes Wood College on Saturday last (October 8th) one could sense the anticipation among the boys and indeed, the excitement among prospective parents, both accustomed and unaccustomed, to the school. For a number of those
- [Past v Present Golf](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/20/past-v-present-golf-2/) - In 1978, to mark our success in the Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup, J. Brendan Prendiville (OC’40) presented the Prendiville Plate for annual competition between the Past and the Present. All of these matches have, to date, been played at Portmarnock Golf Club with the addition of a return fixture in Clongowes. This year the Portmarnock
- [Games of Thrones](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/23/game-of-thrones-2/) - While Woody Allen may have quipped that he failed to make the chess team because of his height, the same may not be said of the intellectual giants from Elements and Rudiments who took on the might of St. Kevin's College, Crumlin last Thursday (20th October) and acquitted themselves with no little distinction… St.Kevin’s College,
- [Answer The Call](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/23/answer-the-call/) - Grammar Book Club has been enthusing about The Call written by Peadar Ó Guilín more than piqued their interest. Imagine an Ireland where teenagers everywhere will be ‘called’ by the fairies and will have to do everything in their powers to withstand three minutes of their wrath and brutality. It is the Sídhe’s retribution for
- [Arma virumque cano](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/24/arma-virumque-cano/) - While Virgil’s Aeneid (and its immortal opening phrase that sings of arms and the man) was composed more than two thousand years before Alastair Campbell addressed the Fourth Clongowes Business Lunch in Dublin last Friday, the themes addressed by both men are timeless and have much in common… More than 250 souls - mostly Old
- [Headmaster’s Assembly](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/07/headmasters-assembly-2/) - Before lunch on Wednesday October 27th the Boys’ Chapel was packed for the second Headmaster’s Assembly of the year. After the opening prayer by the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil, the Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb took to the podium to recognise some of the achievements of our students in recent weeks. As the first half term (by
- [Answering The Call](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/02/answering-the-call/) - On the 27th of October we had the great honour of interviewing visiting Old Clongownian and author Peadar Ó Guilín (OC'86). The Call is Peadar’s second book and has become quite popular in the school, particularly among the various book club members. A Young Adult fantasy horror, it is a great book for fans of
- [New Irish Provincial](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/07/new-irish-provincial/) - Fr Leonard Moloney SJ has been named as the next Provincial of the Irish Jesuit Province. The current Provincial, Fr Tom Layden, wrote to Jesuits and colleagues this morning, Monday 7th November, to inform them that the Jesuit Father General, Arturo Sosa, had appointed Leonard Moloney to the position during the work of their General
- [‘A man of vision’](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/10/18/a-man-of-vision/) - The new leader of the Jesuits worldwide is ‘decisive, visionary and has a great sense of humour,’ according to Gerry Whelan SJ, an Irish Jesuit who lectures in the Gregorian University in Rome. Fr Arturo Sosa (on the right above), newly elected Father General of the Jesuits, was until now, Gerry’s Provincial in Rome, and
- [Fictional Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/09/fictional-clongowes-2/) - Book Character Dress-up Day. Thanks to all who got into the spirit and fun of our fourth Book Character Dress-up Day, an event that’s always guaranteed to bring some fun and colour to dull November. Staff embraced it like never before as a variety of characters spilled out onto the corridors and students found that
- [John Vincent Holland OC VC](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/15/john-vincent-holland-oc-vc/) - The hearts of Clongownians worldwide will have beaten a little faster and their pulses quickened last Friday when John Vincent Holland (OC 1909) was amongst those remembered at a wreath laying ceremony in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. The wreaths were laid in an Armistice Day ceremony at the Cross of Sacrifice, to remember the thousands of
- [UCD Entrance Scholars](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/17/ucd-entrance-scholars/) - We are delighted to announce that seven of our outstanding students from the Rhetoric graduating class of 2016 have been recognised as UCD Entrance Scholars. Each year UCD recognises the calibre of its incoming high-achieving students with the award of UCD Entrance Scholar, which are presented to first year students who achieve 560 points or
- [Hope for Christmas](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/19/hope-for-christmas/) - This week some members of our year group helped to check and pack Christmas presents at Team Hope’s Depot at nearby Peamount Hospital in Newcastle. (See info@teamhope.ie for more information on this project). We are all familiar with the annual appeal for shoebox presents for children throughout the country and it was a privilege to
- [Rhetoric Play](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/23/rhetoric-play-3/) - The Clongowes premiere of A Whistle in the Dark brings together two exciting talents: writer Tom Murphy (author of The Gigli Concert and Conversations on a Homecoming) and director Tom Carroll, fresh from his recent successes with Drumbelly (2014) and the aforementioned Conversations on a Homecoming (2015). ‘Tom Murphy’s searing indictment of a distorted Irish masculinity,
- [Grammar Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/21/23441-2/) - GRAMMAR PARENT DAY Grammar Parent Day will take place on this Sunday 27th November 2016 as indicated on the school calendar. The day will begin at 10am with Eucharist in the Sports Hall and will end at 1pm with lunch, which will be provided in the refectory. (Full schedule here) Our presenter will be Mr
- [Foundation Leadership Series](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/21/clongowes-foundation-leadership-series/) - The Clongowes Wood College Foundation welcomed over 350 alumni, current parents along with the Rector, Fr. Michael Sheil SJ and our new Jesuit Provincial Fr. Leonard Moloney SJ to the O’Callaghan’s...
- [Clongowes Golf Balls](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/24/clongowes-golf-balls/) - It has been a good first term for golfers at Clongowes and this has been reflected in the from of senior skipper Conor Mulholland (Rhetoric), who has been on the Leinster under 18 panel for the last two years. Brothers James and Niall McCormick (Poetry) participated in the Ulster U-21 Youth Championship in Royal Belfast
- [Scientific Quizmasters](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/25/scientific-quizmasters/) - The tradition of science and mathematics is alive and well in Clongowes Wood and last Thursday, 17th November, the college received another accolade by coming first in the Regional ISTA Senior Science Quiz… Six students from Rhetoric, accompanied by Mr. Stephen O’Hara and Mr. Kevin Maume travelled to NUI Maynooth to take part, hoping to
- [Past v Present Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/26/past-v-present-debate-2/) - The Music Performance Area was filled to capacity last week (Tuesday 15th, November) for the annual Past versus Present debate. This event has been held in the College each year since 2007 and was first launched by Fr. Conor Harper S.J. and Mr. Anthony Kenny (OC 55). Officially known as the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Debate,
- [Fr Vincent Murphy SJ RIP](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/28/fr-vincent-murphy-sj-rip/) - A member of the community of Clongowes Wood College SJ, Fr. Vincent Murphy SJ, passed away peacefully this morning, in Cherryfield Lodge, Milltown Park; he will be sadly missed. Vincent was born in Ranelagh, Dublin in 1929 and educated in Synge St by the Christian Brothers. He qualified as a Quantity Surveyor and played for Shamrock
- [Duck Push Christmas Cards](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/27/duck-push-christmas-cards/) - Fabulous Christmas Cards are now being sold in aid of the Duck Push, which purchases medical equipment for sick children. Everyone likes to support a charity at Christmas, and this charity is really worth it. Why not buy your cards now so you don't leave it too late!? The high quality Christmas cards feature art
- [Rhetoric Play](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/11/29/rhetoric-play-4/) - Tom Murphy’s 1961 work, ‘A Whistle in the Dark’, is a brave play for any group to put on. Dark, notoriously violent and essentially dismal, it succeeds or fails like few others on on the actors’ individual understandings of the tensions between
- [Mulled Wine, Mince Pies & Music!](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/01/mulled-wine-mince-pies-music/) - One of the highlights of the festive calendar in Clongowes is the Christmas Concert, which this year takes place on Sunday 11th December from 15.00 to 17.00 (both times sharp, unlike the music, which will also include flats...). This traditional event has been a feature of the Clongowes calendar for many years and is an opportunity to
- [ISTA Finalists](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/05/ista-finalists/) - The tradition of science and mathematics is alive and well in Clongowes Wood and on Thursday, 17th November, the college received another accolade by coming first and second in the Regional ISTA Senior Science Quiz. This feat entitled them to attend the National Finals held in Trinity College on Saturday, the 26th November. Conor Galvin
- [Advent Service of Reconciliation](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/07/advent-service-reconciliation/) - On Wednesday, 7th December we will hold our annual Advent Reconciliation Service in Clongowes. Led by Fr Bruce Bradley SJ the whole school will come together in the Sports Hall at 9.15pm for a 40 minute liturgy exploring the nature of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the ‘Why’ of going to Confession. Using the media of
- [Clongowes Choirs on Lyric FM](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/06/clongowes-choirs-lyric-fm/) - Before the weekend break the Elements and Senior Choirs gave their annual performance for the Age Action group in the James Joyce Library. For the Elements choir it was their ‘debut performance’ and they started the concert with ‘Step Back Baby’ and then gave a rousing performance of ‘Consider Yourself’ from the musical ‘Oliver’. This
- [Fine Art Exhibition - December 2016](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/09/fine-art-exhibition-2/) - The Annual Clongowes Fine Art Exhibition is now showing in the Concourse and will continue until Sunday 18th December. The official opening will take place after Mass on Sunday 11th December at 12.15 (approx), when the exhibition will be launched by the Headmaster Mr Chris Lumb. This vibrant exhibition features work by professional and amateur
- [Trad Group in Shannnonbridge](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/11/trad-group-outing-shannnonbridge/) - On Friday, 18th of November, the Clongowes Trad Group headed off for Shannonbridge in County Offaly, for an afternoon of traditional music at its finest. Fred Sargaison from Syntax, who was amongst the merry band of musicians, filed this report… At 11.00am, the group began its journey on what is now known colloquially as ‘The
- [Parents’ Book Club](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/12/parents-book-club/) - This is a reminder that the Parents’ Book Club will be having its Christmas evening out on Wednesday, 14th December, at Vie de Chateau in Naas at 6pm. All are welcome to come along and join us; and if you haven’t joined us before, don’t be shy. Come and find out what the Book Club
- [Latin Lovers](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/14/latin-lovers/) - The Rhetoric Latin class, ten men strong, set off from Dublin Airport at 6 a.m. on Saturday 3rd December accompanied by their guide Dominus Conry and fellow Romanophiles Domini O’Hara et Carroll. Having used the flight time to catch up on some much needed sleep, we taxied to the heart of the ancient city, sweeping
- [It's beginning to feel a lot like...](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/17/beginning-feel-lot-like/) - The season of goodwill is well and truly upon us here in Clongowes and the boys are immersed in the serious business of Christmas exams, all of which must be done, dusted and reported on before their departure next week for more than two weeks of vacation. Christmas is evident everywhere, from the festive trees
- [Orchestral Manouveres in Cherryfield](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/19/orchestral-manouveres-cherryfield/) - Yesterday (Sunday, 18th December) seven Rhetoric orchestral musicians and three choristers from Syntax, accompanied by Mr Philip and Ms Theresa Thomas, their son Mark (OC’15) and of course the indispensable Fr Michael Sheil, undertook their annual journey to Cherryfield, the Jesuit convalescence home in Ranelagh to play the most patient of audiences a range of
- [Macbeth Unlimited ](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/29/macbeth-unlimited-2/) - It’s Shakespeare, Jim - but not as we know it… The ubiquitous Bard of Avon wrote Macbeth around 1609, and since then it has been the most performed of his works - more than any other of the great tragedies. Earlier this year the gentlemen of the Year of Transition 2016 decided to make the
- [Elements of Reading](https://www.clongowes.net/2016/12/27/elements-of-reading/) - Awards to Elements for Diversifying Reading There is a hunger for reading in Elements as shown by the number of students who were presented with a Reading Challenge Certificate recently by the Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb. Twenty four Elements students were presented with the award for completing a reading challenge set by the college librarian,
- [Rhetoric Parent Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/11/rhetoric-parent-day-3/) - Rhetoric Parent Day will take place on next Sunday 15th January 2017 as indicated on the school calendar. The day will begin at 10am and will end after 11.30am Mass. You are invited to lunch in the refectory should you and the boys wish to stay. Our main speaker on Sunday will be Fr Peter Sexton SJ,
- [An Evening with Alan Quinlan](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/14/evening-alan-quinlan/) - The Parents’ Association is delighted to invite ALL parents to attend an evening with rugby star Alan Quinlan in the school on Monday 23rd January. Alan will talk about his battle with anxiety-related depression and how he has learnt to deal with it. The event will commence at 7pm in the Refectory. A dedicated and
- [Crossing Barriers](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/18/crossing-barriers/) - The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from 18th to 25th January – the octave of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The theme chosen for 2017 is ‘Crossing Barriers’ and the resource material was prepared for worldwide use by the churches in Germany based around the verses 2 Corinthians 5:14-20. The text from
- [Knights of the Borrowed Dark](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/18/knights-borrowed-dark/) - Energetic, enthusiastic, engaging, encouraging – all this can be said of author Dave Rudden, based on our evening with him last Tuesday (17th January). Rudden’s novel ‘Knights of the Borrowed Dark’, the first of a trilogy, has captured the imaginations of the Book Club students who were in attendance. College Librarian, Jane O’Loughlin takes up
- [CSI Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/21/csi-clongowes/) - Last Saturday (January 14th), Transition Year was treated to a C.S.I. workshop by a member of the Sydney Police Department. The groups had to solve a murder case presented by the police using the same information that was available to the real police when they had been asked to solve the mystery. Sean Lysaght was
- [Christmas Raffle Results](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/24/christmas-raffle-results/) - Last Thursday (January 19th), a hushed assembly in the concourse waited to hear the names of the lucky winners of the Duck Push Christmas raffle. Luke Molloy, Thristian Hylle, Kieran Clohessy and Hugo O'Donnell have been working tirelessly on the raffle over the last few months. They are pictured above (left to right) with Mr
- [Solving Real World Problems](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/24/solving-real-world-problems/) - The science department was delighted to welcome Professor James Gleeson back to Clongowes on Wednesday last, the 18th of January. Clongowes physics students are once again involved in research projects with the University of Limerick and the department has once again linked up with the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry to develop mathematical
- [SCT: Clongowes 31-Fintan's 29](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/01/turning-points-clongowes-31-st-fintans-29/) - In the autumn of 2014 at the end of the first half of Ireland v New Zealand, Old Clongownian Rob Kearney ran 80 metres to score his team’s third try and give them a 19-0 lead. He was tracked all the way by Kieran Read, whose main aim was to ensure that the score was
- [A Garda's Life For Me](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/01/27/a-gardas-life-for-me/) - On Thursday, the 19th of January, Ms. Dooley's 3rd year CSPE class travelled to The Garda College in Templemore in Co. Tipperary for their Action Project on Law. The aim was to understand An Garda Síochána, and its role in the community. Luke McMahon was there for Clongowes Digest… Upon arrival we were met by
- [Juniors March On](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/06/juniors-march-on/) - Clongowes 40 - Roscrea 0 JCT v Roscrea The Clongowes Junior Cup team followed their senior brethren into the quarterfinals of the cup with an impressive victory at Donnybrook yesterday. Rather remarkably all 40 points came in the first half with two tries from Christopher Grimes (pictured above) and one apiece from George Fitzpatrick, Michael Behan, Barry
- [Crossing Barriers](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/07/crossing-barriers-2/) - As part of the annual Christian Unity week celebrations, Clongowes was delighted to take part in a bilateral celebration of the Christian faith with The King's Hospital in Palmerstown on Sunday, January 29th. Students from King's Hospital arrived in Clongowes for tea and coffee at around 10.30, accompanied by members of staff - Mr. John
- [Liturgical Media in Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/09/liturgical-media-clongowes/) - Last Sunday February 5th, we introduced liturgical media within our celebration of the Eucharist in the Sports Hall. This inaugural liturgy featured the extensive use of twin screens and two laser projectors on either side of the altar to enhance our worship and deepen our understanding of the Eucharistic Liturgy. Speaking to the students at
- [Elements go North](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/12/elements-go-north/) - From the moment they awoke on the morning of January 23rd the First Years were all but uncontainable with excitement at the prospect of the annual trip to Belfast. Cub reporter Fiachra Lamb takes up the story… The excitement was high on Monday 23rd January when our merry band of boys, set off for Belfast, where
- [Reaching for the Stars](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/14/reaching-for-the-stars/) - We are delighted to announce that one of our students from the Rhetoric Graduating class of 2016 has been awarded a prestigious Ad Astra Academic Scholarship at UCD… Donnchadh Walsh (Rhetoric 2016) was awarded the Ad Astra Academic Scholarship at a ceremony held at the O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin, on 2nd February 2017. This scholarship rewards highly
- [Seniors reach the Semis](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/15/seniors-reach-semis/) - Clongowes 24 - St Mary’s 14 Given the day that was in it each side was glad that St Valentine’s Day failed to provide another massacre as Clongowes moved past St Mary's into the semi final of the Leinster Schools’ Senior cup at Donnybrook (Februarys 14th). Lovers there were aplenty at the game – lovers
- [Cheltenham Preview Night](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/24/cheltenham-preview-night-lesotho/) - Eddie O’Leary of Gigginstown House Stud, leading amateur jockey Katie Walsh and Robbie Power, recent winner of the Stan James Irish Gold Cup on Sizing John, were amongst the panel for a Cheltenham Preview Night held last night (Thursday 23rd February) at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co Kildare. The MC for the night was
- [Cup Teams Advance](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/21/cup-teams-advance/) - It’s that time of year again, when the young men of Clongowes don the purple and white to represent the college on the rugby field. While this has been happening since the boys returned to school last August, there is nothing to quicken the pulse quite so much as the sight of 15 young men
- [Juniors Depart](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/28/24323-2/) - Clongowes 14: Belvedere's 15. Alas the Clongowes Juniors JUST came up short when falling to Belvedere by the narrowest of margins in a closely contested Leinster Schools’ Junior Cup quarter-final at Donnybrook yesterday. Having led by two points (14-12) as the game entered the final quarter, Emmet Condron’s charges were obliged to repel attack after
- [Drop. Everything. And. Read!](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/03/drop-everything-read/) - 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 (March 3rd), 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. (Pictured above are Shane
- [Alumnus of the Year 2016](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/02/26/24590-2/) - There was surely a straw or two in the wind for the Rector and quintessential Old Clongownian, Fr Michael Sheil, SJ (OC’56), when he found himself excluded from the deliberations of the Evaluation Committee for the Alumnus of the Year 2016 last February. Fr Sheil had already appeared on the front cover of ‘The Clongownian
- [Parliamentary Debate](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/05/parliamentary-debate/) - Liam O’Connell Annual Schools' Debate Just before the Mid Term Break (Monday, February 6th) a team of three Poetry students attended a parliamentary style debate in the Kildare County Council Buildings in an attempt to regain the Liam O’Connell Perpetual Trophy previously won by Clongowes in 2012 and retained the following year. Jack Dowling recounts
- [Seniors go Down Fighting](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/06/seniors-go-fighting/) - Clongowes Wood College 12 Belvedere College 17 In the end the gap of five points between the teams that had pertained for much of the game proved a bridge too far and the Clongowes senior team was obliged to give best to their confreres from Belvedere College at Donnybrook in the Leinster Schools’ Cup semi
- [Singing Success](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/07/singing-success/) - Singing Success for Clongowes If you have any contact with Sean Lannen (Elements - pictured above) over the next few days, please take the time to congratulate him on being awarded first place in the Wesley College Interschool’s Music Festival, in the U14 Solo Singing competition. You might also spare a word for David Scott,
- [The Beautiful Game](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/10/the-beautiful-game-2/) - Clongowes 1 - Belvedere 3 (after extra time) For the third time in a fortnight Belvedere proved to be the better team in the contest between the confraternal sister colleges. In the inaugural Leinster Schools Shield Tournament they edged Clongowes out of the competition in extra time after a 1-1 final score, but it might
- [Applied Maths Finalists](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/11/applied-maths-victories/) - On Thursday March 2nd, eleven students from Poetry and Rhetoric along with Mr Stephen O’Hara took part in the East Midlands regional competition of the Irish Applied Maths Teachers Association Senior Applied Mathematics quiz. Marc Bollee, Cormac Watson and Conor Galvin finished in first place while Billy Minch, Connell Kennelly and Michael Colivet came in
- [Lenten Reconciliation Service](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/09/lenten-reconciliation-service-2/) - Last night (Wednesday, 8th March) we held our annual Lenten Reconciliation Service in Clongowes. Led by the Rector, Fr Michael Sheil SJ the whole school came together in the Sports Hall at 9.15pm for a 40-minute liturgy exploring the nature of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the need for forgiveness in our lives. Using our newly
- [Seachtain na Gaeilge](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/13/seachtain-na-gaeilge-2/) - Seachtain na Gaeilge i gColáiste Choill Chluana Gabhann Beginning on Monday March 13th we will celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge in Coláiste Choill Chluana Gabhann (the college of the wood of the meadow of the blacksmith for those who may have wondered what Clongowes actually meant). We would like to thank all teachers in advance of this
- [Fr John Sullivan Tournament](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/13/24399-2/) - Fr. John Sullivan SJ U14 Tournament On Saturday 11th March 2017, 11 teams from all over the country travelled to Clongowes for the first annual Fr John Sullivan SJ tournament. Thankfully, the weather was kind to us and the rain managed to stay off for the full day. The teams competed in groups of three
- [Author Visit: Gerard Siggins](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/15/author-visit-gerard-siggins/) - Rugby Spirit Gerard Siggins series of books, Rugby Spirit, are proving very popular with students in Elements and Rudiments for a number of reasons: rugby, boarding school, historical figures and the supernatural. The language is accessible and they are relatively short and so particularly appealing for the more reluctant readers. Yesterday (Tuesday 14th March), the
- [Trad Session on Tuesday](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/01/trad-music-outing/) - The Clongowes Trad group will be playing in Connolly’s of Ballagh on Tuesday, April 4th from 19.30-21.30. This promises to be a great night of music and song and provides an opportunity to say thank you and farewell to our sixth year student, John lappin who has been with us since third year. Started in 2008 by Clongowes
- [Vocal Master Classes](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/17/vocal-master-classes/) - Last week (Friday 10th March) Clongowes held set of vocal master classes given by renowned Irish Tenor Emmanuel Lawler, who is also a lecturer in the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama and the Chairman of Feis Ceoil. Members of the Senior Choir, Schola and members of staff sat in at various times and observed Mr
- [Minding Your Brain](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/19/minding-your-brain/) - Dr Elizabeth Walsh (Clinical Psychiatrist, UCHG), mother of Donnchadh (OC'16) and Richard (Rhetoric) visited Clongowes recently (Thursday, March 9th) to give a talk to Rhetoric entitled ‘Mental Illness and Minding Your Brain’. Dr Walsh touched on the areas of stress and how to manage it as we head towards the Leaving Cert. In a lively discussion
- [American Football](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/21/american-football/) - Clongowes Wood College v Georgetown Prep, Maryland On a chilly Monday afternoon Clongowes hosted fellow Jesuit College, Georgetown Preparatory School from Maryland USA. With the rugby season drawing to a close it was a great opportunity for our boys to have one last game before focussing on our summer term programme. With the short St
- [Festival of Drama](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/27/festival-of-drama/) - This coming Thursday and Friday (30th and 31st March) at 19.00, Third Line and Syntax take to the stage with their dramatic offerings as Clongowes witnesses the long awaited return of its very own Festival of Drama… Ernie's Incredible Illucinations Ernie’s incredible imagination is alarming his parents and they go to the doctor in search
- [Golf Classic in K Club](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/23/golf-classic-k-club/) - As part of their fund raising campaign for the Clongowes Duck Push the gentlemen of Syntax are organising the Duck Push Golf Classic at the K-Club in Straffan Co. Kildare on Wednesday, May 3rd. They are aiming to attract 25 teams, each consisting of 4 golfers, to take part in this special event for which
- [Crossing the ‘Chalkline’](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/25/crossing-the-chalkline/) - Mr Shane Heslin’s English class have been reading Jane Mitchell’s novel ‘Chalkline’ and decided to invite the author, Jane Mitchell, to Clongowes to give them the inside story on her sensational novel. Much to their delight she said yes and ‘Clongowes Digest’ was fortunate to have Harry Browne (from Elements and no mean wordsmith himself)
- [Headmaster’s Assembly](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/29/headmasters-assembly-3/) - The Boys’ Chapel was packed on Wednesday (March 29th) for the Headmaster’s Assembly just ten days before the start of the Easter Vacation. Mr Lumb commenced by congratulating the students in Grammar and Rhetoric on their results in the Mock Exams as they begin their final preparations for their state exams in June. Noting that
- [French Theatre](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/27/french-theatre/) - Tuesday the 21st of March provided an unique day for us. To witness the pure comedy provided by the brilliant French Theatre For Schools was an experience I’ll certainly not forget. It gave the chance for all Poetry French students to take a ‘deserved’ break from the books and to sit back and enjoy the
- [Return of the MACSI](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/03/31/return-of-the-macsi-3/) - Maths Modelling On Friday March 31st, Professor James Gleeson, Professor of Industrial and Applied Mathematics at the University of Limerick (UL) and Co-Director of the Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry (MACSI), returned to Clongowes for his last visit of this academic year. Professor Gleeson had already visited us in October and January to
- [Sean the Cantabrigian](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/06/sean-the-cantabrigian/) - Sean McMahon (OC’16) meets our budding undergraduates Sean McMahon is currently home from the University of Cambridge for his Easter Break. Having now completed two of his three semesters of First Year he was more than happy to come back and share his experiences of college life so far. Sean is studying Science in Gonville
- [Dictum meum pactum](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/08/24506-2/) - Bond Trader Challenge ‘Dictum meum pactum’ (my word is my bond) is the motto of the London Stock Exchange, where bargains are made with no exchange of documents and no written pledges being given. On Wednesday, 29th March, 12 Poetry students departed Clongowes to attend the Kildare County Bond Trader Challenge in the Keadeen Hotel
- [Breaking Good](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/10/breaking-good/) - Crystal Clear Winner We are delighted to report that Kieran Barrett Gomez (Rudiments) was recently announced as a joint winner of the SSPC-iCRAG National Crystal Growing Competition. Kieran won an iPad mini for his efforts and he and his classmates were invited to a prize-giving event in the SSPC centre, University of Limerick on Monday, April
- [Foundations of Hope](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/18/foundations-of-hope/) - Hope Foundation - Kolkata 2017 Last month six Transition Year students, Harry Arkwright, Brian Gallagher, Tom Gilheany, Ross MacGoey, John Maher and Conor Martin along with Mr Noel Murray and Old Clongownian, Pyers O’Connor Nash (OC’69) set off for Kolkata ‘The City of Joy’ as part of the HOPE Foundation trip. As is evident from the
- [Musicians and Illucinations](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/04/24526-2/) - On Thursday and Friday, 30th and 31st March, Third Line and Syntax took to the stage with their dramatic offerings as Clongowes witnessed the long awaited return of its very own Festival of Drama… Ernie's Incredible Illucinations by Alan Ayckbourn Ernie’s incredible imagination is alarming his parents and they go to the doctor in search
- [Fr John Sullivan Beatification](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/20/fr-john-sullivan-beatification/) - Masses for the beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ The date for the beatification ceremony of Blessed John Sullivan elect has been confirmed for Saturday 13th May in Gardiner St Church at 11am (see below). There will also be a Mass of Thanksgiving in Clongowes the following week on Saturday 20th May at 19.00 (not
- [A Pilgrimage of Trust](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/22/a-pilgrimage-of-trust/) - Taizé Pilgrimage Following a gap of two years the Clongowes Easter pilgrimage to Taizé in France resumed this spring during Holy Week. Once again it proved to be a time and place where eight students from Poetry took the opportunity to deepen their faith and live a life of simplicity, prayer and community along with
- [Golf Classic in K Club](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/12/golf-classic-k-club-2/) - As part of their fund raising campaign for the Clongowes Duck Push the gentlemen of Syntax are organising the Duck Push Golf Classic at the K-Club in Straffan Co. Kildare on Wednesday, May 3rd. They are aiming to attract 25 teams, each consisting of 4 golfers, to take part in this special event for which
- [Our Greatness in God’s eyes](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/16/greatness-gods-eyes/) - ‘We are entitled to our greatness in God’s eyes' On Wednesday 5th April, the Pope John Paul II Awards hosted a special day of celebrations at Knock, Co. Mayo to mark ten years of the award and the achievements of more than 20,000 participants from 24 dioceses across the island of Ireland. All current and
- [Victoribus Spolia](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/26/victoribus-spolia/) - Inter Aulas Academiæ! On Tuesday 4th April our Latin class accompanied by Mr Adam Conry headed for Trinity College Dublin to compete in this year’s Latin Poetry Competition. This annual event brings together Junior and Senior Cycle students of Latin, Greek and Classics to read poetry in the vernacular of Ancient Rome. The contestants are
- [Cup Success At Last!](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/28/cup-success-last/) - Forster Cup Final It may have come as something of a (pleasant) surprise to some to note that the cup rugby season for Clongowes had not terminated with the departure of the Senior Cup Team in the semi-finals of their competition. Far from it - the Senior Fourths, under the guidance of Messrs Liam McGovern,
- [Clongowes Links](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/04/30/clongowes-links/) - Earlier this year Jack O'Quigley, Eddie Boland and Hugo O'Donnell, decided that the boys in Clongowes could use a good set of cufflinks to complement their formal dress. They felt that there would be a demand from students who might like a 'keep sake' for the year that was in it as well as demand
- [We Were Blessed](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/02/we-were-blessed/) - Clongowes Parent Retreat ‘We were blessed in every way, a beautiful location, in the company of great people and best of all, super weather!’ So wrote Liz O’Kane after a day spent in and around Glendalough on the 2017 Parent Retreat… At 10.00 last Friday (29th April) 23 parents, including the Headmaster Mr Lumb, arrived with springs
- [London Leadership](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/04/gordon-darcy-reflects/) - Gordon D’Arcy Clongowes London Leadership April 2017 Last Thursday April 27th, the annual Clongowes London Leadership series took place. Seventy plus UK based OC’s accompanied by some very welcome guests were privileged to gain considerable insights into the contemporary world of the professional rugby game. Gordon D’Arcy OC’98 (pictured above with Martin Nugent, Chair of
- [Chateau de Clongowes](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/06/chateau-de-clongowes-2017/) - Clongowes Wine 2017 As part of their fund raising activities for the Duck Push this year three boys in Syntax decided to provide past pupils and parents with a set of good quality European wines with a label, which reflected the history of the College and at a competitive price. Mark Galvin, Ross McGoey and
- [Different Approaches](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/08/more-maths-modelling/) - Last Tuesday, 2nd May, Physics students from Poetry travelled to the University of Limerick with Mr Stephen O’Hara to make their final presentations for the Mathematical Modelling project. This project, which is the only one of its kind in the country, is run by James Gleeson, Professor of Industrial and Applied Mathematics at UL and
- [Pig Push](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/10/pig-push-really/) - Ducks can fly, but pigs…? The Clongowes Duck has migrated and mutated into a pig in New South Wales (NSW), courtesy of Richard Fleming (OC’06) and Justin Fleming (no relation), who visited Clongowes in 2004 as a GAP Exchange student. Richard (on the right) and Justin (on the left) decided to apply the successful Clongowes Duck
- [Clongowes Wood College Open Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/09/clongowes-wood-college-open-day/) - The Clongowes Wood College Open Day for First Year boys wishing to join in September 2018 takes place on Saturday May 20th. If you are interested in learning more about what makes Clongowes such a special place please contact our Admissions Office on +353 (0)45 838 258 or email admissions@clongowes.net Places at the Open Day
- [Cricket Tour](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/12/cricket-tour/) - On the May Bank Holiday Weekend a group of cricketers from Clongowes accompanied by Fr. Michael Sheil SJ, Tom Carroll, Joe Flannery and Niall Black journeyed to Mount St. Mary’s School, Spinkhill, Derbyshire to play two matches. This was a mixed aged group team from first year to transition year. The boys settled in on
- [Beatification Live](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/12/ecumenical-gesture/) - Unprecedented Ecumenical Gesture Fr John Sullivan SJ will be beatified at 11.00 on 13th May, 2017 in St Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner Street and the event will be live-streamed on www.jesuit.ie/beatification. In an unprecedented ecumenical gesture, the request for beatification, which takes place during the Mass, will be made by the Church of Ireland and the
- [A Day For Rejoicing](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/14/a-day-for-rejoicing/) - Blessed John Sullivan SJ beatified The first ever beatification in Ireland - that of Fr John Sullivan SJ - took place at 11.00 on Saturday, 13th May, 2017 in Gardiner Street Church, and it was a truly joyful and moving occasion. The principal celebrant and homilist was Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes
- [In the Mountain Kingdom](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/18/in-the-mountain-kingdom/) - People become people through other people On April 1st 25 pilgrims from Clongowes Wood College set out on this year's African Immersion Experience to Malealea, Lesotho. Having had a hiatus for the past three years, the return of the trip was widely anticipated by all travelling - both staff and student alike. The Poetry boys
- [The Auld Triangle 2017](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/16/the-auld-triangle-3/) - The origins of racing ‘The Triangle’ in Clongowes, while hardly lost in the mists of time, are certainly unclear. It is such an obvious course that it is likely that boys ran and raced it as long as boys have run and raced in Clongowes. As regards the modern event, Fr Bruce Bradley, in The
- [Where do we find the Saints?](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/22/24731-2/) - Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of Fr John Sullivan SJ On Saturday of last week (May 13th) the whole of the Society of Jesus shared in the joy of the Irish Province as we celebrated the Beatification of the Venerable John Sullivan in Gardiner Street Church - a truly joyful and moving occasion. (here).
- [Paddle Your Own](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/20/paddle-your-own-2/) - The Liffey Descent The ancient and noble sport of canoeing has recently been rekindled in Clongowes Wood College, which had a fine record in the sport was in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. We had many years of friendly rivalry with The King’s Hospital, another stronghold of paddling and both Schools completed for the
- [Choral Delights in the Library](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/26/choral-delights-library/) - Last Tuesday (May 22nd) the boys of Transition Year hosted their Social Outreach visitors (and a few lucky members of staff) to a short concert in the James Joyce Library. The music was provided by members of the Clongowes College Choir and featured solo and choral performances of music by composers such as Rutter, Schubert,
- [Union Day 2017](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/26/union-day-6/) - Dear Parents and Guardians, I would like to invite you to join us for the celebration of Union Day in Clongowes on Sunday 28th May. All parents and guests are invited to the Prize Giving, which will take place at 4pm in the Sports Hall. This will include speeches by the Headmaster and outgoing School Captain. Union
- [Open Day 2017](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/24/open-day-2017/) - As the prospective pupils of Rhetoric 2024 arrived down the sun drenched avenue for their first taste of life in Clongowes Wood College on Saturday last (May 20th) one could sense the anticipation among the boys and indeed, the excitement among prospective parents, both accustomed and unaccustomed, to the school. For a number of those
- [Tennis Success!](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/05/30/tennis-success-2/) - Congratulations to the boys of the Clongowes Minor I tennis team who overcame their opponents from St. Gerard's in Castleknock Lawn Tennis Club last week (Monday 22nd May) to win the Minor Division II Cup for the first time since 1999! It was a close fought match that hung in the balance pending the outcome
- [Ready for the Next Phase](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/06/01/ready-next-phase/) - Last Monday the gentlemen of Syntax spent the day in Glendalough on their Annual Retreat, where they reflected on what has been a jam-packed Year of Transition for them. The next day, after their cubicles were cleared and bags packed they and their families assembled in the Boys’ Chapel for their Graduation Ceremony… As the
- [Applied Science](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/06/03/applied-science/) - What to do when you don’t know what to do “ It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” (Charles Darwin, The Origin of the Species”) On Thursday May 18th an audience comprising pupils, teachers and parents gathered in the Music Performance
- [Music Award for Richard](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/06/04/music-award-richard/) - Richard Thomas Wins Top Prize At The 2017 Trench Award Richard Thomas (OC’13) claimed the overall prize at The 2017 Trench Award with a mesmerising performance on violin during the inaugural Birr Festival of Music & Voice at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre last Sunday night (28th May). Now in its fourth year, the Trench Award
- [William (‘Willie’) Redmond](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/06/07/william-willie-redmond/) - Nationalist politician and soldier William (‘Willie’) Hoey Redmond (13th April 1861 – 7th June 1917), nationalist politician and soldier, was born in Liverpool, but grew up in County Wexford. He attended Clongowes in 1873-6. He was the younger brother and close confidant of John Redmond, although much more outgoing in personality. He spent time as a merchant
- [Fr Paddy Crowe RIP](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/07/04/fr-paddy-crowe-rip/) - Paddy Crowe SJ died peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 4th July, at Cherryfield Lodge in Dublin. He reposed at Cherryfield Lodge 14.00 with prayers at 16.00 on Wednesday 5th July. His funeral Mass was celebrated in the old Milltown Park Chapel at 11.00 on Thursday 6th July followed by his burial in
- [Fr Willie Doyle Exhibition](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/07/24/fr-willie-doyle-exhibition/) - An exhibition on Fr Willie Doyle SJ is taking place at Dalkey Library, Dublin from Tuesday, 18th July until Friday, 18th August 2017. Fr Doyle was a Jesuit who taught in Clongowes at the turn of the 19th century, when he also founded and edited ‘The Clongownian’. The exhibition by Irish Jesuit Archives, which was launched
- [From Prefect to Bishop](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/07/13/from-prefect-to-bishop/) - Pope Francis appointed Fr Alan McGuckian SJ as Bishop of Raphoe on Friday 9th June, the Feast of St Columcille. Many Old Clongownians and members of staff have fond memories of Alan as teacher, Third Line Prefect (1980-81) and Lower Line Prefect (1984-88), when he endeared himself to all who knew him in his various roles, not
- [Fr Peter Kenney Day](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/06/16/fr-peter-kenney-day/) - As is now the custom every June, Clongowes Foundation welcomes all Old Clongownians, who have left the College forty years or more, to enjoy Fr. Peter Kenney Day. This year (Wednesday 14th June) was no exception as over OCs, ranging from 1945 to 1972, turned out to enjoy a day of reunion and celebration. The
- [Exceptional LC Results](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/08/17/leaving-cert-2017/) - Exceptional Leaving Certificate Results for Clongowes Students An air of nervous tension was palpable in the Concourse from mid-morning as boys of Rhetoric 2017 arrived with their parents to collect the envelopes containing their Leaving Certificate Results. Some opted to find a quiet corner to open and examine the results whilst others ripped them open
- [And so it begins...](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/09/04/and-so-it-begins-2/) - On Thursday the young gentlemen of Rhetoric 2023 tucked themselves into the front rows of the Boys’ Chapel - the 204th Elements class to enter the school in this, our third, century. Under the benevolent, watchful eye of Mr Frank Kelly, Head of Boarding (and Master of Ceremonies), they looked around in awe and excitement
- [Lourdes Pilgrims](https://www.clongowes.net/2017/09/06/lourdes-pilgrims/) - Making a difference On Thursday the 7th of September, five Rhetoric students - Joe Bullman, Tommy Inglis, Ben Matuschka, Ronan Molony and Paddy White - will travel to Lourdes as part of the Dublin Diocesan Annual Pilgrimage. They will be accompanied by Mr Francis Marron, Fr Dermot Murray SJ, Mrs Eileen Lumb and one of our GAP students, Philip Playoust. While there, the

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- [Welcome to Clongowes Wood College SJ](https://www.clongowes.net/) - Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometers from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside.
- [Alberto Hurtado Bursary Programme and its Endowment Fund](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/alberto-hurtado-bursary-programme-and-endowment-fund/) - A key development in the recent life of Clongowes was the introduction of the Alberto Hurtado Bursary Programme (AHP), in 2007.
- [Parents' Association](https://www.clongowes.net/parents-association/) - The primary function of the Clongowes Parents’ Association is to support and facilitate communication between the parents and the Headmaster on non-pupil specific matters.
- [Legacy Giving - Fr. Peter Kenney SJ Legacy Society](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/fr-peter-kenney-sj-legacy-society/) - Leaving a legacy to Clongowes in your Will To discuss leaving a legacy to Clongowes please call the Foundation office +353 (0)45 902 334 or email Antoinette Kelly at antoinettekelly@clongowes.net or Joe Rooney at jrooney@clongowes.net . Remembering Clongowes in your Will is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy for those who will follow
- [Care & Wellbeing](https://www.clongowes.net/boarding-school-life/care-wellbeing/) - The care and well-being of every student is at the heart of boarding life at Clongowes and is an aspect that we feel sets us apart.
- [Open Morning - Saturday 9th March 24](https://www.clongowes.net/open-morning-saturday-9th-march/) - Date: Saturday 9th March Time: From 9.45am - 1pm Location: Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, W91 DN40 “Boarding School, are you serious? That's what some people said to me. Ignore them. I'm telling you now, some of the best days of your (son's) life will be in those dorms." - 6th Year Student We warmly
- [Open Morning - Saturday 7th October](https://www.clongowes.net/open-morning-saturday-7th-october/) - Date: Saturday 7th October Time: From 9.45am - 1pm Location: Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, W91 DN40 “Boarding School, are you serious? That's what some people said to me. Ignore them. I'm telling you now, some of the best days of your (son's) life will be in those dorms." - 6th Year Student We warmly invite
- [Open Morning - Saturday 7th October 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/open-day-saturday-7th-october-admissions/) - Date: Saturday 7th October Time: From 9.45am - 1pm Location: Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, W91 DN40 “Boarding School, are you serious? That's what some people said to me. Ignore them. I'm telling you now, some of the best days of your (son's) life will be in those dorms." - 6th Year Student We warmly invite
- [Meet Clongowes in Bermuda: 15th & 16th September 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/meet_us_in_bermuda_2023/) - Being in Clongowes is so different from the Caribbean. There are lots more experiences here and more opportunities for learning. - John Fleming, joined us from St Ignatius Catholic School, Cayman. Date: 15th & 16th September 2023 Time: 3.30 - 7pm, and 2 - 6pm Location: BUEA We are looking forward to meeting families at the
- [Clongowes Foundation : Developments since 2004](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/clongowes-foundation-15-active-years/) - Clongowes Wood College Foundation was founded as a separate charitable trust in 2004. As part of the greater Clongowes body, the Foundation works with and supports the College in its mission to educate pupils according to the best traditions and highest standards of Jesuit schooling, so that they may achieve true fulfilment and serve the
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- [Open Days & Visits](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/open-days-visits/) - Our Virtual Admissions page has a host of useful videos designed to give you a strong sense of all that boarding life at Clongowes has to offer your son.
- [Discover Clongowes in Dubai](https://www.clongowes.net/discover-clongowes-in-dubai/) - Clongowes Wood College is the leading boys' boarding school in Ireland. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, we offer a unique experience for boys from 12 to 18 - a warm and nurturing home from home for 440 students. Boarding mirrors the best of family life - full of laughter, support, and values -
- [Fees](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/fees/) - Our fees cover most costs but exclude items such as school books, sports equipment, trips, art supplies, medical expenses, uniforms, laundry, music tuition etc.
- [Vacancies](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/vacancies/) - Clongowes Wood College SJ is one of Ireland’s oldest and most successful 7-day boarding schools for boys.
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- [Board of Management](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/board-of-management/) - The Clongowes Board of Management is comprised of parents, staff and past pupils who give their time generously and who all bring special and unique skills and experience.
- [Useful Documents](https://www.clongowes.net/useful-documents/) - Clongowes Wood College Useful Documents.
- [Admissions](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/) - The main entry points to Clongowes are at first year and senior cycle although we do accept students in other years depending on available spaces.
- [Recent and Upcoming Events](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/upcoming-events/) - 2026 Events Union Day, Sunday 24th May, 2026 Fr Peter Kenney Day, Wednesday 10th June, 2026 Culture Night, Friday 20th September m2026 Mass for Deceased, TBC November, 2026 Benefactors' Mass, Sunday 13th December, 2026 2025 Events April 3rd 2025 - OC Event: Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Clongowes. April 10th 2025 - Clongowes solar Farm Launch.
- [Dubai Admissions for Clongowes Wood College, Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/dubai-admissions-for-clongowes-wood-college-ireland/) - Clongowes Wood College is the leading boys' boarding school in Ireland. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, we offer a unique experience for boys from 12 to 18 - a warm and nurturing home from home for 450 students. Boarding mirrors the best of family life - full of laughter, support, and values - while
- [Recent Correspondence](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/recent-correspondence/) - In a wonderful development for the Jesuit Order and for Clongowes, one of the early Alberto Hurtado Bursary graduates, Seán McMahon (OC’16), entered the Jesuit noviciate in Innsbruck this September.
- [About Us](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/) - Clongowes Wood College SJ is a very special place. We are a leading full boarding school community for boys located in Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland, about 30km from Dublin. Our school is set in 550 acres of countryside with farmland and sports grounds that wrap around our beautiful school buildings. Our Mission and Ethos We
- [Governance](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/governance/) - The Clongowes Wood College Foundation is an independent charity governed by a Trust Deed dated 24th November 2004 which has been supplemented by additional deeds.
- [Making a Gift](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/making-a-gift/) - Thank you for supporting the Clongowes Foundation. Your generosity will have a meaningful and lasting impact on the students of Clongowes Wood College.
- [Clongowes Foundation](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/) - In the early 2000’s a decision was made to create a separate charity to the College. In late 2004, the Foundation was founded. 2019 marked the 15 year anniversary of its creation.
- [Calendar](https://www.clongowes.net/calendar/) - Clongowes Wood College Calendar.
- [Meet Clongowes in Dubai - Sunday 8th March 2026](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-dubai-sunday-8th-march-2026/) - Lunch Event Date: Sunday 8th March 2026 Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Location: Bonnington Hotel, JLT,Cluster J, Dubai Our Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb, warmly invites you and your family to join him for a lunchtime event to discover more about Clongowes Wood College SJ, Ireland. A home-from-home for 450 boys aged 12-18 years, Clongowes is
- [Meet Clongowes in Bahrain - Friday 6th March 2026](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-bahrain/) - Informal Meet & Greet Date: Friday 6th March 2026 Time: 8am - 12 noon Location: Bahrain Rugby Club, Club 634, Road 7119, Block 571, Janabiya, Saar, Bahrain Our Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb, warmly invites you and your family to drop into the Rugby Club to discover more about Clongowes Wood College SJ, Ireland. A home-from-home
- [Open Events](https://www.clongowes.net/open-events-gs/) - Welcome to Clongowes Wood College SJ - A Leading Irish Boarding School "When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere." - Parent Clongowes is a leading boys' boarding school set in beautiful, countryside surroundings, 30 kilometres from Dublin. It offers a warm and nurturing home from home for ages
- [Day In The Life of A Clongowes Boarder](https://www.clongowes.net/day-in-the-life-of-a-clongowes-boarder/) - Day in the Life of a Clongowes Boarder “Even though he is boarding in Clongowes, we get to see him all the time – he is so happy there.” DOWNLOAD THE BOARDING GUIDE A day in the life of a boarder at Clongowes is packed full from 7 am to 10pm. Boys are surrounded by
- [Full Boarding, for a Fuller Life](https://www.clongowes.net/join-us-at-an-open-event-2025-2026/) - Join Us at an Open Event Discover Clongowes Wood College through our Open Events. You and your family can choose to join us at the school for one of our Open Mornings and/or for a Virtual Open Evening webinar. Why Attend a Virtual Open Evening? Our Virtual Open Evenings are a great introduction to
- [Thank you for contacting us](https://www.clongowes.net/thank-you-for_contacting-us_meta/) - Thank you for getting in touch. We will be in contact shortly. Kind regards Áine Corcoran Director of Admissions and Communications If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at admissions@clongowes.net or call +353 (0) 45 868 202
- [Thank you for getting in touch](https://www.clongowes.net/thank-you-for-getting-in-touch/) - Thank you for getting in touch. We will be in contact shortly. Kind regards Áine Corcoran Director of Admissions and Communications If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at admissions@clongowes.net or call +353 (0) 45 868 202
- [Policies](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/policies/) - Clongowes Wood College Policies.
- [UK Admissions for Clongowes Wood College, Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/uk_admissions_for_clongowes_wood_college/) - Looking for a boarding school with UK-level excellence and no VAT? It's time to discover Clongowes Wood College. Clongowes Wood College is the leading boys' boarding school in Ireland. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, we offer a unique experience for boys from 12 to 18 - a warm and nurturing home from home
- [Medical Care](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/medical-care/) - We have a 24 hour infirmary, managed by three Registered Nurses, who are highly experienced in dealing with injuries and illness.
- [Ladies' Association](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/ladies-association/) - The Clongowes Ladies’ Association has been up and running successfully for the last fourteen years.
- [Leavers Destinations](https://www.clongowes.net/teaching-learning/leavers-destinations/) - On this page are the colleges that our students have gone on to attend since their Leaving Certificate and the various courses they are undertaking.
- [Typical Day](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/typical-day/) - Follow a student through their day at Clongowes, from breakfast to lights out, to get a sense of what life is really like at our boarding school.
- [International Students](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/international-students/) - Each year Clongowes welcomes students from all over the world to join our seven day boarding community and we value the cultural diversity that international students bring to life at the college.
- [School Life](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/) - What is Life Like at Clongowes? Life at Clongowes is busy and exciting! As a 7-day boarding school, each day is filled with a mix of classroom based learning, sport, music, debating and many other co-curricular activities. Classes at Clongowes take place on 6 days (Monday to Saturday) with half days on Wednesday and Saturday.
- [Hear from our Students](https://www.clongowes.net/boarding-school-life/hear-from-our-students/) - How the School Year Calendar Works at Clongowes Clongowes is a full boarding school - all boys are full-time boarders with lots of long weekend breaks, with optional Sundays at home each week and regular optional Saturday night leave at home. Clongowes students also have the standard (approximately 16 weeks) school holidays. This allows our
- [Accommodation](https://www.clongowes.net/boarding-school-life/accommodation/) - Dormitory and Single Room Accomodation at Clongowes All of our students board at Clongowes and is one of the great strengths of the school and one that creates a true living and learning community where the bonds of friendship quickly strengthen and grow. At Clongowes, boys live among their peers in Year Groups. From Elements
- [Boarding School Life](https://www.clongowes.net/boarding-school-life/) - Boarding at Clongowes offers your son the opportunity to live in a vibrant, warm and active community where he can fulfil his potential in a supportive environment.
- [Teaching & Learning](https://www.clongowes.net/teaching-learning/) - We aspire to do more, to be better. For us, it is constantly striving for excellence.
- [How to Apply](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/how-to-apply/) - Please contact our Admissions Team if you have any questions about how to apply or when to apply and they will be happy to help.
- [Contact Us](https://www.clongowes.net/contact/) - Contact Clongowes Wood College today!
- [Clongowes Foundation : New Developments 2024 - 2025](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/clongowes-foundation-new-developments-2024/) - The story of Clongowes is one of continual investment and adapting to the changing needs of each generation of students. Academic Year 2024/25 saw a variety of projects come to fruition on campus thanks to the generous support of donors. Solar Farm During the summer break of 2024, the school made a major advancement in
- [Headmaster’s Welcome](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/headmasters-welcome/) - As the Headmaster of Clongowes Wood College SJ, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our website, which I hope will give you a sense of what makes Clongowes an exceptional school.
- [Thank you for Downloading The Guide](https://www.clongowes.net/download-the-guide-ty/) - Thank you for downloading the Guide: Top 5 Reasons Why Full Boarding Could be The Best Choice For Your Son. Click here to access it, and keep an eye on your inbox. In the meantime, watch this video to hear from the boys themselves, exactly why they love full boarding, and how they balance this
- [Open Morning: Sign Up](https://www.clongowes.net/open-morning-sign-up-2025-2026/) - Please complete the form to register for our Open Morning. Please select your chosen event date using the drop-down box in the form. We look forward to meeting you and your son, soon. Open Morning Registration Form 2025/6Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Title *MrsMrMs.MissDrParent's Name *FirstLastParent's Email *Parent's Phone NumberSon's NameFirstLastYour
- [Thank you for Registering](https://www.clongowes.net/thank-you-for-registering-gs/) - Thank you for registering for one of our Open Events. You will soon receive further details via email. We look forward to meeting you and your son, soon. Kind regards, Áine Corcoran Director of Admissions and Communications If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact me on: +353 (0) 45 868 202 acorcoran@clongowes.net
- [Download The Guide](https://www.clongowes.net/download-the-guide/) - You know boarding will be a great experience for your son. But you might be hesitant when it comes to full-time boarding. If you've ever heard or thought the words "I couldn't do that to my son" when it comes to full-time boarding school, this Guide is for you. Includes: First-hand experiences of Mothers and
- [Virtual Open Evening: Sign Up](https://www.clongowes.net/voe-sign-up-20256/) - Please complete the form to register for one of our Virtual Open Evenings. Please select your chosen event date using the drop-down box in the form. We look forward to meeting you and your son, soon. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Title *MrsMrMs.MissDrParent's Name *FirstLastParent's Email *Parent's Phone NumberSon's NameFirstLastYour Son's
- [Clongownians of Distinction](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongownians-of-distinction/) - Since 1814, graduates of Clongowes have gone on to contribute to diverse areas of society including the arts, politics, sports, law, academia and many more. Portraits of notable Old Clongownians and Tullabegians, (a Jesuit College in Co Offaly that merged with Clongowes in 1886) hang in the Serpentine Gallery at Clongowes. The book below provides
- [Thank you for Registering](https://www.clongowes.net/thank-you-for-registering/) - Thank you for registering for our Open Event. You will soon receive further details via email. We look forward to meeting you and your son, soon. Kind regards, Áine Corcoran Director of Admissions and Communications If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact me on: +353 (0) 45 868 202 acorcoran@clongowes.net
- [Virtual Admissions](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/virtual-admissions/) - We hope that the images and videos here give you a sense of our happy and vibrant boarding school.
- [Co-Curricular](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/co-curricular/) - Co-Curricular activities at Clongowes Wood College.
- [Draw](https://www.clongowes.net/draw/) - Enter the Free Draw for Six Nations Tickets with Clongowes Welcome to our free draw to win two tickets to see England v Ireland at the 2026 Six Nations, in Twickenham. To enter please fill out the form below. We have also taken this opportunity to tell you a little about Clongowes. About Clongowes Clongowes
- [Open Morning - Saturday 22nd March 2025](https://www.clongowes.net/open-morning-saturday-22nd-march-2025/) - Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025 Time: From 9.45am - 1pm Location: Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, W91 DN40 “Boarding School, are you serious? That's what some people said to me. Ignore them. I'm telling you now, some of the best days of your (son's) life will be in those dorms." - 6th Year Student We
- [Meet Clongowes in Dubai - 9th March 2025](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-dubai-9th-march-2025/) - Lunch Event Date: Sunday 9th March 2025 Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Location: Bonnington Hotel, JLT,Cluster J, Dubai Our Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb, warmly invites you and your family to join him for a lunchtime event to discover more about Clongowes Wood College SJ, Ireland. Learn about life at Clongowes for your son - which
- [Clongowes' Virtual Open Evening – 13th Feb 2025](https://www.clongowes.net/clongowes-virtual-open-evening-13th_feb_2025/) - Date: Thursday 13th February 2025 Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm IST Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the
- [Meet Clongowes in Dubai - 25th & 26th January 2025](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-dubai-january-2025/) - Lunch Event Date: Sunday 26th January 2025 Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Location: Bonnington Hotel, JLT,Cluster J, Dubai Our Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb, warmly invites you and your family to join him for a lunchtime event to discover more about Clongowes Wood College SJ, Ireland. Learn about life at Clongowes for your son - which
- [Sports Facilities](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/sports-facilities/) - Sport plays an important part in the boys’ life at Clongowes and several of our alumni are currently pursuing successful sporting careers at international level.
- [Clongowes' Virtual Open Evening – 28th November 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/clongowes-virtual-open-evening-28th-november-2024/) - Date: Thursday 28th Nov 2024 Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm IST Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the
- [Clongowes' Virtual Open Evening – 28th Nov 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/clongowes-virtual-open-evening-28th-nov-2024-2/) - Date: Thursday 28th Nov 2024 Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm IST Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the
- [Meet Clongowes in Grand Cayman: 17th November](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-grand-cayman-17th-november/) - "Being in Clongowes is so different from the Caribbean. There are lots more experiences here and more opportunities for learning." - John Fleming, joined us from St Ignatius Catholic School Date: 17th November 2024 Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Location: The Wharf Bar & Restaurant, 43 West Bay Road, Grand Cayman KY1 -1110 Our Headmaster,
- [Meet Clongowes in Grand Cayman: 17th November 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-grand-cayman-17th-november-2024/) - "Being in Clongowes is so different from the Caribbean. There are lots more experiences here and more opportunities for learning." - John Fleming, joined us from St Ignatius Catholic School Date: 17th November 2024 Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Location: The Wharf Bar & Restaurant, 43 West Bay Road, Grand Cayman KY1 -1110 Our Headmaster,
- [OC Bursary Fundraising Initiative](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-foundation/alberto-hurtado-bursary-programme-and-endowment-fund/oc-bursary-initiative/) - The OC Bursary Funding Initiative was pioneered by the OC'85 Year group who collectively pledged to raise 20k annually for 6 years to fund a bursary student through their time at Clongowes.
- [Clongowes History](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/clongowes-history/) - Clongowes Wood College has a long and rich history since its inception in 1814 with the establishment of Ireland’s first Jesuit school.
- [Open Morning - Saturday 5th October 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/open-morning-saturday-5th-october-2024/) - Date: Saturday 5th October Time: From 9.45am - 1pm Location: Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, W91 DN40 “Boarding School, are you serious? That's what some people said to me. Ignore them. I'm telling you now, some of the best days of your (son's) life will be in those dorms." - 6th Year Student We warmly
- [Clongowes' Virtual Open Evening – Thursday 28th November 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/clongowes-virtual-open-evening-28th-nov-2024/) - Date: Thursday 28th Nov 2024 Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm IST Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the
- [Senior Cycle](https://www.clongowes.net/teaching-learning/senior-cycle/) - Clongowes offers a broad range of subjects for Senior Cycle study. Student will study a minimum of 6 subjects for the Leaving Certificate, with most boys taking 7 or 8 subjects. All students will study English, Irish (unless exempt) and Mathematics. A modern language is required by many Third Level Institutions and students can choose
- [AHP Bursary](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/ahp-bursary/) - As a Jesuit school, Clongowes operates a bursary programme that aims to ensure that there are the fewest possible barriers to access.
- [Admissions Policy](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/admissions-policy/) - Clongowes is a Catholic boarding school for boys in the Jesuit tradition.
- [Ireland's Leading Boys' Boarding School](https://www.clongowes.net/irelands-leading-boys-boarding-school/) - Are you Considering School Options for your Son? We know many parents are keen to provide their son with stability throughout his school years. As such, you may currently be evaluating school options for the coming academic year and beyond. We know you’ll want to ensure your son can join a school where he will
- [Clongowes' Virtual Open Evening – Thurs 18th April 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/clongowes-virtual-open-evening-thurs-18th-april-2024/) - Date: Thursday 18th April 2024 Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm IST Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the
- [View Prospectus](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/view-prospectus/) - View teh prospectus for Clongowes Wood College here.
- [Meet Clongowes in Dubai 28th January 2024](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-dubai-28th-january-2024/) - Date: Sunday 28th January Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Location: Voco Bonnington, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Our Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb, warmly invites you and your family to join him for a lunchtime event to discover more about Clongowes Wood College SJ, Ireland. Learn about life at Clongowes for your son - which encompasses varied
- [Clongowes' Virtual Open Evening – Thurs 9th Nov 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/clongowes_virtual-open-evening-thurs-9th-november-2023/) - Date: Thursday 9th November 2023 Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm IST Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the
- [Virtual Open Evening – Thursday 9th November 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/virtual-open-evening-november-2023/) - Date: Thursday 9th November 2023 Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm IST Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the
- [Meet Clongowes in Cork & Limerick: May 18th & 19th](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-cork-limerick-may-18th-19th/) - Dates: Thursday 18th May in Cork, Friday 19th May in Limerick Time: Evening Event, 7 - 8pm Cork Location: The Mayborough Hotel, on 18th May at 7pm Limerick Location: The Strand Hotel, on 19th May at 7pm We warmly invite you and your family to join us for an Evening Event to discover Clongowes Wood College SJ, Ireland.
- [Virtual Open Evening – Thursday 4th May 2023](https://www.clongowes.net/virtual-open-evening-thursday-4th-may-2023/) - Date: Thursday 4th May Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm GMT Location: Online Clongowes Wood College is a leading boarding school set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, Clongowes strives to support students in their growth towards a greater understanding and awareness of
- [So Much More Than a Boarding School](https://www.clongowes.net/so-much-more-than-a-boarding-school/) - Clongowes Wood College is Ireland’s only remaining 7-day boarding school for boys aged 11 - 18. Set in beautiful surroundings, thirty kilometres from Dublin in the heart of the Co. Kildare countryside, we are a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition. Clongowes strives to support students in their growth towards a greater understanding and awareness
- [Our International Community](https://www.clongowes.net/our-international-community/) - We have a well-established community of Irish ex-pat boys who have joined us from all over the world. Below, you will find interviews with 2 of the boys who joined us from the Cayman Islands. Tom and John are current students, and they give you the real scoop on life as a boarder! Tom Byrne,
- [Jesuit Education](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/jesuit-education/) - A Jesuit education helps students to grow and develop in the spirit of Christ in order to become Men for Others, men of Competence, Conscience and Compassion.
- [Nutrition](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/nutrition/) - We aim to serve a tasty, balanced, healthy menu daily to the boys. Only fresh ingredients are used in our homemade meals.
- [Open Morning – Saturday 4th March](https://www.clongowes.net/open-morning-saturday-4th-march/) - Date: Saturday 4th March Time: From 10am Location: Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, W91 DN40 “Boarding School, are you serious? That's what some people said to me. Ignore them. I'm telling you now, some of the best days of your (son's) life will be in those dorms." - 6th Year Student We warmly invite you to
- [Meet Clongowes in Grand Cayman : January 15th](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-the-cayman-islands-january-15th/) - Being in Clongowes is so different from the Caribbean. There are lots more experiences here and more opportunities for learning. - John Fleming, joined us from St Ignatius Catholic School Date: Sunday 15th January 2023 Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Location: The Wharf Bar & Restaurant , 43 West Bay Road, Grand Cayman KY1 -1110
- [Virtual Open Evening – Thursday 17th February](https://www.clongowes.net/virtual-open-evening-thursday-17th-february/) - Date: Thursday 12th May Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm (Irish time) Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” While we are now able to offer private family tours of the school, we are continuing to conduct our open evenings online, as many families have found this helpful. If
- [Virtual Open Evening – Thursday 17th November](https://www.clongowes.net/virtual-open-evening-thursday-17th-november/) - Date: Thursday 17th November Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm GMT Location: Online “Boarding School, are you serious? That’s what some people said to me. Ignore them. I’m telling you now, some of the best days of your (son’s) life will be in those dorms.” – 6th Year Student Clongowes Wood College is Ireland’s only remaining 7-day boarding school
- [Open Morning – Saturday 8th October](https://www.clongowes.net/open-morning-8th-october-22/) - Date: Saturday 8th October Time: From 9.30am Location: Clongowes Wood College SJ, Clane, Co Kildare, W91 DN40 “Boarding School, are you serious? That's what some people said to me. Ignore them. I'm telling you now, some of the best days of your (son's) life will be in those dorms." - 6th Year Student We warmly invite you to
- [Virtual Tour](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/virtual-tour/) - Welcome to our virtual tour. We hope you enjoy your virtual visit through our beautiful school. Please contact our Admissions Office should you wish to learn more about how your son can start his Clongowes journey. Click on the image below to start your tour!
- [Virtual Open Evening – Thursday 12th May](https://www.clongowes.net/virtual-open-evening-thursday-12th-may/) - Date: Thursday 12th May Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm GMT Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” We may not be able to invite you to visit our school at the moment, but we have created this open evening to provide you with as much of a feel for
- [Virtual Open Evening – Tuesday 5th April](https://www.clongowes.net/virtual-open-evening-tuesday-5th-april/) - Date: Tuesday 5th April Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm GMT Location: Online “Choosing Clongowes for our son was honestly the best decision we ever made” - Parent While we are now able to offer private family tours of the school, we are continuing to conduct our open evenings online, as many families have found this helpful. If you
- [Meet Clongowes in Dubai & Abu Dhabi: March 12th & 13th](https://www.clongowes.net/meet-clongowes-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-march-12th-13th/) - Dates: Saturday 12th March in Dubai, Sunday 13th March in Abu Dhabi Time: Lunch Event, 12pm - 2pm Dubai Location: Bonnington Hotel, Jameira Lakes Towers, Cluster J Abu Dhabi Location: Dusit Thani Abi Dhabi, 925 Sultan Bin Zayed The First St Our Headmaster, Mr Chris Lumb, warmly invites you and your family to join him for a lunchtime event to
- [Facilities](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/facilities/) - Facilities for living and learning at Clongowes are second to none. Significant investment in recent years has resulted in the expansion of our learning facilities.
- [The Bellarmine Centre](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/the-bellarmine-centre/) - The Bellarmine Learning Centre opened in May 2019 as a study and homework area for the younger boys in the College, Elements (First Year) and Rudiments (Second Year).
- [Virtual Open Evening – Wednesday 1st December](https://www.clongowes.net/virtual-open-evening-wednesday-1st-december/) - Date: Wednesday 1st December Time: From 6.30pm – 7.30pm GMT Location: Online “When I visited Clongowes, I was blown away by the warm and homely atmosphere” We may not be able to invite you to visit our school at the moment, but we have created this open evening to provide you with as much of a feel for
- [Belfast Trip](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/gallery/belfast-trip/) - Elements Belfast Trip
- [Approach to Teaching & Learning](https://www.clongowes.net/teaching-learning/approach-to-teaching-learning/) - Our dedicated and committed teachers are innovative and ambitious. They work closely with all teams to ensure each student is cared for as an individual and stretched to realise his potential.
- [Streaming Mass](https://www.clongowes.net/streaming-mass/) - Streaming Mass at Clongowes Wood College.
- [Reports](https://www.clongowes.net/reports/) - Clongowes Wood College Reports.
- [Parent Portal](https://www.clongowes.net/parent-portal/) - Clongowes Wood College Parent Portal.
- [Clongowes Foundation News](https://www.clongowes.net/news/clongowes-foundation-news/) - Clongowes Wood College Foundation News.
- [Welcome to our Boarding School](https://www.clongowes.net/boarding-school-life/welcome-to-our-boarding-school/) - Boarding at Clongowes offers your son the opportunity to live in a warm, vibrant and active community where he can fulfil his potential in a supportive environment.
- [Past Pupils Union](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/past-pupils-union/) - Past Pupils Union at Clongowes Wood College.
- [Junior Cycle](https://www.clongowes.net/teaching-learning/junior-cycle/) - The Junior Cycle encompasses the first 3 years at Clongowes, from Elements to Grammar. There are a broad range of subjects studied during the Junior Cycle years – some are mandatory and some are elective. Most subjects are mandatory and studied by all students but some choices are made around subjects such as which modern
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- [Pastoral Care](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/pastoral-care/) - The cornerstone of our approach to pastoral care at Clongowes is that of cura personalis or care of the individual. Each boy in our care is treated with the utmost care as an individual. Each boy has his own story, talents and dreams - our mission is to nurture each individual so he may fulfil
- [Transition Year](https://www.clongowes.net/teaching-learning/transition-year/) - Clongowes was amongst the first schools in Ireland to introduce a Transition Year (TY) between Junior and Senior Cycles.
- [James Joyce Library](https://www.clongowes.net/school-life/facilities/james-joyce-library/) - The James Joyce Library is named after world renowned writer James Joyce, who attended Clongowes from 1888-1891.
- [Order a Prospectus](https://www.clongowes.net/admissions/order-a-prospectus/) - Order a prospectus for Clongowes Wood College.
- [Liturgy](https://www.clongowes.net/about-us/liturgy/) - We have taken an important and innovative step forward for liturgy in Clongowes as we broadcast Mass from the Sports Hall in Clongowes.
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- [UK Admissions for Clongowes Wood College, Co Kildare, Ireland](https://www.clongowes.net/uk-admissions-for-clongowes-wood-college-co-kildare-ireland/) - Looking for a boarding school with UK-level excellence and no VAT? It's time to discover Clongowes Wood College. Clongowes Wood College is the leading boys' boarding school in Ireland. A Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, we offer a unique experience for boys from 12 to 18 - a warm and nurturing home from home

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