Silver Medal Public Speaking Competition
The Silver Medal Public Speaking competition for 3rd Year students was held last Monday night in the College Library. Five students spoke on the night and each one delivered a very high quality speech on topics such as social media, the COVID pandemic and Donald Trump. It was very evident that each student had done […]
COVID Inspection
Yesterday a Department Inspector visited the College to conduct a full COVID inspection. This included looking at all the systems and resources that we had put in place since the start of the year. It involved checking our PPE store, our isolation area, observing that protocols were being adhered to by both staff and students. […]
6th Year Graduation
Our 6th Year Graduation Mass took place in the Monastery Church last Friday evening. Due to COVID restrictions it was attended by students and staff only, parents were able to watch the Mass on the Monastery webcam. Fr. Malachy, Monastic Superior, celebrated the Mass and Ms. Yvonne O’Rourke, College Chaplain, prepared the students […]
Academic Awards
Our annual Academic Awards ceremony was held yesterday. The recipients of these awards are predominantly students from the 5th year group. “Normally” this event would be attended by the full College community but due to COVID restrictions the attendance was limited to the 5th year students and some staff. Ms. McCormack hosted the event and […]
Leaving Cert Oral and Practical dates during Easter holidays
Irish – Friday 26th and Monday 29th Spanish – Tuesday 30th March German – Monday 5th April French – Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th April Music Practical – Tuesday 6th April Please note that there is no Oral Exam for Portugese
Walk for International Students
Our fifth year international students enjoyed a walk on college grounds this morning, Our college campus gives students the opportunity to live mindfully and embrace the serenity that nature has to offer. We acknowledge the challenge Juan, Pierre and Janssen face being so far away from home during these challenging times but the boys are […]
Virtual Open Day Webinar
Our inaugural Virtual Open Day Webinar is taking place on Zoom from 11am-12pm on Saturday 13th March and with limited places left available, we’re asking our current parents to support us by spreading the word to any family, friends or colleagues that you think might be interested in potentially enrolling their son(s) to start in September […]
Virtual Open Day Webinar, Saturday 13th March 2021
Virtual Open Day Webinar 11am-12pm, Saturday 13th March 2021 For all prospective parents & students considering enrolment at Cistercian College Roscrea The Cistercian College management and staff invite all parents & their sons potentially interested in enrolment entry to the College (particularly in 2021 or 2022) to pre-register for our inaugural Virtual Open Day Webinar, […]
A Message of Thanks
Our return to the College on Sunday night was a very different one, the absence of our good friend and colleague Mr. Gary Halpin RIP was painfully obvious for all. I want to thank all members of our full College community for the many messages of sympathy and support that we received – both personal […]
Gary Halpin RIP
The College community of staff, students, parents and monks were devastated this morning on hearing of the sudden death of our much loved colleague and friend Gary Halpin RIP. Since Gary joined our College as Head of Boarding he brought tremendous energy to his work. He loved the College. He had a formidable presence, a […]
