March First Friday Mass
On Friday we had our First Friday Mass celebrated by Fr. Áodhan. The theme of the Mass was Friendship and Fr. Áodhan reminded all of the students that a friend is a priceless commodity and how important it is that they support each other.
Fr. Peter Garvey Memorial Lecture
On Wednesday night 27th February 2019 , the Fr. Peter Garvey Memorial Lecture was the latest major event in the school calendar to take place in the Cistercian College Recreation Hall, when the late Abbot of Bolton Abbey and Cistercian College President Fr. Peter was once again commemorated by a moving and impactful guest speaker. […]
Díospóireacht an Phiarsaigh 2019
On Tuesday evening 26th February 2019 , the Cistercian College Senior Irish Debating Team continued our proud public speaking and debating history by securing a well-deserved win in the Díospóireacht an Phiarsaigh 2019 Regional Semi-Final, qualifying through this stage alongside with the girls of Kilkenny College. Our boys were blessed amongst women in this round […]
German Debating
The German debating team took part in the third round of the All-Ireland Debating Competition (the final 16 teams) on Friday 25th January against a very good opposition from CBC Cork. The debate was held in the beautiful Glucksmann Library in the University of Limerick. The CCR team had to oppose the motion Der Ausverkauf […]
Careers’ Morning
The College hosted its Annual Careers Morning in the Recreation Hall today. Past pupils shared their insights into their careers with our senior students during their one to one meetings. This information will help the Leaving Cert students in their course selection when completing their CAO forms next month. A sincere thank you to the […]
Díospóireachta an Phiarsaigh
On Thursday night our Senior Irish Debating Team progressed to the 3rd round of the All-Ireland Competition. Our motion was ‘Sárbhliain a bhí againn in Éirinn anuraidh’ – we had an excellent year in Ireland last year. Luckily we were in favour of the motion and Jacob Faughnan began with the Pope’s visit to Ireland, […]
February Open Day
Open Evening on Friday February 8th from 4 – 7 pm. For Day, 5 Day and 7 Day Boarding
Physics Revision Course
The Leaving Cert Physics class attended a revision course this afternoon in the University of Limerick with their teacher Mr. Grealish. The practical section of the course accounts for 30% of the exam. Students get a hands on experience in the University’s laboratories and complete all 24 experiments. This is a great opportunity for the […]
Top Junior Certificate Student Receives Gold Medal
On Sunday the President of the Past Pupils Union Mr. Fergal Keane presented the PPU Gold Medal to James Dunne. The medal is presented each year to the student who received the highest results in his Junior Cert. Congratulations to James and to his family who joined him for the presentation. James is from Portarlington, Co. […]
Presentation to St. Vincent de Paul
At last Sunday’s Carol service a bucket collection was held outside of the Monastery church in aid of St. Vincent de Paul. Today Conty Cunningham, President of St. Cronan’s Conference, and John Lupton, Regional President of St Vincent de Paul, visited the College and were presented with a cheque of €1750 by Mr. Grealish. Also […]