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Friday 14th May, 2010Parents Association Golf Classic
The Golf Classic organised by the Parents Association was a great success. It was held at Rossmore Golf Club and was very well supported by parents and the local community. Funds raised will help fi... more
Monday 10th May, 2010On The Right Track
      Thirty four students from the junior cycle learning support classes had a great day of Go - Karting action in Newry with Ms. Teague and Mr. Mc Geough. T... more
Friday 30th April, 2010L.C.A. Enterprise Task
Mr. D. Boland and Mr. R. Mallon present a cheque to the representatives of the local branch of St. Vincent de Paul, on behalf of the Leaving Certificate Applied, Year 1, group.  Members of t... more
Tuesday 27th April, 2010Canadian Ambassador Visits
C anadian Ambassador, Mr. Patrick G. Binns visited the college, in the company of Mr. Willie Mc Kenna and Mr. Tony Murphy, to speak to Fifth Year students in the College Theatre. Ambassador Binns s... more
Thursday 22nd April, 2010Golf Classic
The committee is organising a Golf Classic on Friday May 14th. at Rossmore Golf Club. Funds raised will help finance an administration package for the school and a book rental scheme. The o... more
Wednesday 21st April, 2010Intercultural Awareness Programme
Mr. David Mc Cague from Monaghan Education centre facilitated an informative programme for all First Year Classes, emphasising a better understanding and awareness of cultural diversity. Click... more
Monday 19th April, 2010History Trip To Belgium
St. Macartan's, together with students from the Monaghan Collegiate, enjoyed a memorable trip to Belgium at the end of March. The trip was from 23rd.-26th. March and the students were accompanied by... more
Friday 26th March, 2010Internet Safety Week March 23rd, - 26th.
Internet Safety Week and issues concerning Cyberbullying were addressed by all students in SPHE and RE classes. Students were also given the oppurtunity to complete a questionaire to express any ... more
Monday 15th March, 2010BT Inflatable Target Practice
Students had the oppurtunity to test their football shooting ability when the giant inflatable BT Football Shooting Arena visited the school. ... more
Saturday 6th March, 2010All-ireland Maths Quiz Final
On Saturday 6th. March, four sixth year students, Colm Mc Elwain, Cillian Mc Carron, Michael Treanor and Peadar O' Lamhna, travelled to University College Cork with teacher, Mr. E. Mc Cabe to compet... more
Thursday 4th March, 2010World Book day
World book day was a great success again this year on March 4th. due to the enthusiasm of Ms. S. Colreavy and the many students who participated in a variety of events. Display of participan... more
Friday 12th February, 2010Open Night and Enrolment
Open Night and Enrolment for students and parents on Friday February 12th at 7.00 p.m.           ... more
Sunday 7th February, 2010All Ireland Colleges (2nd. Level) Handball Success
Students, Darren Doherty, Terry Mc Elvaney and Christopher Mc Kenna represented St. Macartan's, their clubs and Monaghan with distinction, at the All Ireland Handball Championships held throughout t... more
Friday 22nd January, 2010Non Uniform Day
Second Year groups, Shane and Sean, along with their C.S.P.E. teachers, Ms. D. Brady and Ms. L. Walshe Fitzgerald worked hard to coordinate the Non-Uniform Day as part of their C.S.P.E. Project. All... more
Wednesday 20th January, 2010Guys and Dolls
    For more photographs click on Transition Year in the sidebar menu and then on Guys and Dolls                   ... more
Tuesday 5th January, 2010Class of 1987 Reunion
The class of 1987 had a very happy reunion in the college on December 27th. Smiling faces greeted one another as these past pupils gathered outside the library before wandering around familiar corri... more
Friday 18th December, 2009Nativity Evening
Nativity Evening Under the excellent guidance of Ms. C. Mulhern and Ms. S. O' Hara a very seasonal production of The Nativity Story was performed in the College Chapel on 18th. December. Paren... more
Friday 18th December, 2009St. Vincent de Paul Food Appeal
St. Vincent de Paul Food Appeal Rang Fiachra, Ferdia, Fionnbarra and Fearghus investigated Vocation as part of a community of Faith. An aspect of this project involved interviewing Attracta Mc Niec... more
Wednesday 16th December, 2009Westenra Hotel sponsors Mac Rory Team
  Mr. Frank Mc Eneaney, Westenra Hotel with Mr. R. Mc Hugh, Mr. G. Coyle and members of the Mc Rory panel for 2009 - 20010 ... more
Friday 4th December, 2009Mr. J. Kirke's Farewell Party
Surrounded by his family, his many colleagues and friends from St Macartan's College, warm wishes were extended to Mr. Joe Kirke on the occasion of his retirement from teaching. Warm tributes were e... more
Wednesday 25th November, 2009Edvard Munch Exhibition
Edvard Munch Exhibition at the National Gallery The sixth year art class travelled to Dublin to  see  the work of Norwegian printmaker Edvard Munch at the National Gallery . Students were... more
Wednesday 18th November, 2009Irish Science Olympiad
Irish Science Olympiad Darren Mc Mahon and his Physics teacher, Mr. V. Mc Carville pictured after Darren won a bronze medal at the Irish E.U. Science Olympiad competition which was held in D.C.U.... more
Wednesday 14th October, 2009Three World Handball Titles
Congratulations to Darren Doherty and Paraic Mc Kenna who won three World Handball titles in Portland, Oregan. Well done also to Terry Mc Elvaney who also competed but was hampered throughout by a ha... more
Saturday 10th October, 2009Cool Schools
As part of the Cool Schools week Ms. R. Mc Skean co ordinated an Anti Bullying poster competition. The winning  entries were displayed in the library window  and admired by many passers ... more
Friday 9th October, 2009Goal Jersey Day 09
The corridors of the school were brightened by the array of colourful team colours worn by both students and staff on  Jersey Day. The fundraising event was organised by Mr. P. Smith and the ... more
Tuesday 15th September, 2009Best Junior Certificate Results
Mr. R. Mc Hugh, Principal and Ms. B. Carroll, Year Head, with the students who achieved the best Junior Certificate in the school this year.     ... more
Monday 18th May, 2009Presentation To Ms. S. Mc Colgan
Sixth Year Accountancy Presentation The Sixth Year Accountancy Class made a presentation to Ms. S. Mc Colgan in recognition of the six years she has had the group for class. ... more
Monday 18th May, 2009Valedictory Evening
Valedictory Evening 2009 A very pleasant gathering of students, parents and teachers took place in St. Macartan's Cathedral to mark the end of this years Leaving Certificate group in Secondary S... more
Thursday 30th April, 2009St. Macartan's College: ICS Skills Centre (ECDL) of the Year 2009
  St.Macartan’s College ICS Skills Centre (ECDL) won the “ ICS Skills Centre of the Year 2009 ” Award last Thursday, 30 th April 2009 , at the ICS Skills Na... more
Tuesday 28th April, 2009Mini Company Success in All Ireland Finals in Naas
    Success for “Sem” at All Ireland Mini-Company Finals, Naas, Co. Kildare   On the 28 th April the T.Y mini-co “Quench Patrol” partici... more
Thursday 23rd April, 2009G.A.A. 125th. Anniversary Jersey Day
  To mark the school's long association with the Gaelic Athletic Association St. Macartan's celebrated the 125th. anniversary of the organisation by encouraging students to wear their club j... more
Thursday 2nd April, 2009D.C.U. Fitness Testing
Dublin City University Fitness Testing Saint Macartan's College was chosen to participate in a national fitness test on 2nd. and 3rd . April. ... more
Tuesday 24th March, 2009Happy St. Macartan's Day
A very pleasant gathering of the school community took place in the Sportshall to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Macartan. Bishop Joseph Duffy officiated at a very pleasant Mass, while Rev. Dermot Ha... more
Tuesday 24th March, 2009Westside Story
The eagerly anticipated school production of Westside Story opens tonight in the College Theatre at 8 pm. The large cast and orcestra will perform to large audiences each night until the curtain dra... more
Thursday 5th March, 2009Enterprise Class Success
      Great ENTERPRISE   This year Ms. Mc Colgans enterprise class took part in the TY mini-company module in which they needed to set up and run a small business. With... more
Friday 13th February, 2009Enrolment Night 2009
Guided tours and classroom displays were available to families who came to enrol their son in St. Macartan's for the next school year. Many of the displays featured work by students from various subj... more
Saturday 7th February, 2009All Ireland Handball Winners
Padraig Mc Kenna won the All Ireland Junior Handball championship in Roscommon on Saturday 7th. February. Christopher Mc Kenna and Terry Mc Elvaney won the All Ireland Colleges Doubles Championship... more
Tuesday 20th January, 2009St. Macartans College Sports Fund Draw Results
First Prize - Eugene Todd, Killenely Emyvale - €200 voucher for Tithe Alainne Second Prize - Dermot Maguire Scotstown - Hamper Third Prize - Patrick Kierans Threemilehouse- €50 Voucher ... more
Wednesday 14th January, 2009World Science Olympian
    St. Macartan’s  College Transition Year student Darren Mc Mahon brought international recognition to his school, to Co. Monaghan  and his country during his partici... more
Monday 1st December, 2008Official Launch of St. Macartan's College Website
The official launch of the St. Macartan's college website took place at the Board of Management meeting and in the company of the College Trustee, Bishop Joseph Duffy on December 1st. Mr. N. Flynn, w... more
Friday 28th November, 2008W.B.Yeats Exhibition
Ms. S. Colreavy organised a  visit to a visually stunning exhibition, reflecting the life of poet:  W.B. Yeats for Junior and Senior students of the school. The exhibition was hosted by The... more
Friday 28th November, 20081987 Class Reunion
Past Pupil Fabian Murphy and a group from the 1987 Leaving Cert Class are currently organising a reunion for their class group. Follow the link for more detail. ... more
Monday 24th November, 2008Peadar O' Lamhna wins Rotary Youth Leadership Award
  Rotary Youth Leadership Competition The Rotary Youth Leadership Competition is based around an interview with a student between 15-17 years old. This year Peadar O Lamhna was lucky ... more
Wednesday 19th November, 2008St. Macartans mourn the death of former teacher
  Mr. Hugh Hanlon R.I.P. A former teacher in St. Macartan’s College Mr. Hugh Hanlon died on Tuesday November 18th. Mr. Hanlon joined the staff of St. Macartan’s C... more
Sunday 16th November, 2008Anti Bullying Week
A very successful Anti Bullying Week was coordinated by Ms. R. Mc Skeane culminating in an exhibition of Anti Bullying posters in the Library.   ... more
Monday 10th November, 2008St. Macartan's College Science Olympian
    St. Macartan’s College Science Olympian Saturday last saw St. Macartan’s College student Darren Mc Mahon add to his already celebrated academic achievements when he... more
Friday 7th November, 2008We Remember Our Dead
Rev. D. Harkin, College Chaplain, has invited students  and staff to write the names of deceased  family  members and  friends into a book of remberence, We Remember Our Dead and ... more
Tuesday 28th October, 2008College Choir performs in Monaghan Shopping Centre
  The College Choir directed by Ms. C. Mulhern perform  to promote World Mental Health Awareness Day ... more
Thursday 9th October, 2008U 16 Basketball Win
St Macartan’s Basketball Victory By Robert Flynn The St. Macartan’s College team had an impressive win in their first Cup game of the season yesterday, the 9 th of Oc... more
Thursday 9th October, 2008Soccer Day
  " Jonathan Bannon and Justin Mc Phillips showed great organisational skills and maturity in organising every aspect of this event. " Mr. Raymond Mc Hugh, Principal, said today. T... more
Wednesday 8th October, 2008Michael O' Callaghan Represents Ireland in Europe
  Michael O' Callaghan, who will be representing Ireland in the European Youth Parliament in Strasbourg this year, pictured with T.Y. Co-Ordinator, Ms. Geraldine Garvey and Mr. Raymond Mac ... more
Wednesday 8th October, 2008Mr. Frank Mc Eneaney, Westenra Hotel presents Sponsorship Cheque to St. Macartan's College Mac Rory Team
  Pauric Mac Guirk, Mr. Frank Mac Eneaney, Westenra Hotel, Mr. Raymond Mac Hugh, Principal, Mr. Garret Coyle, Team Manager  & Pauric Boyle. ... more
Friday 3rd October, 2008Sem Jersey Day
  Sem Jersey Day raised over €2000 this year !! See more photographs of Sem Jersey Day in the School Events sidebar...click on Sem Jersey Day, 3rd. October and scroll down. &nbs... more
Friday 3rd October, 2008Queens University 7 aside
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Thursday 2nd October, 2008Tuck Shop Survey
Architecture Module Survey   The task of designing and constructing a new front to the tuck shop was designated to this year’s architecture module group. It was decided that h... more
Wednesday 1st October, 2008Corn na nOg Challenge
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Wednesday 1st October, 2008Gaisce Presentation to TY students
  Ms. Mary Yore, President's Award Representative speaking to students in the College Theatre ... more
Tuesday 30th September, 2008MacRory Challenge Match v St. Pats, Maghera
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Monday 29th September, 2008Senior Golf in Lisburn
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Monday 29th September, 2008First Year Mass in Cathedral at 8.00 pm
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Monday 29th September, 2008Study Skills for Donal, Daibheid and Duglas
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Wednesday 17th September, 2008TV3 All Ireland Schools Quiz
Fourth & Fifth Year students recently participated in a recording of  the All Ireland Schools Quiz on TV3. Don't miss October 4th. !!           ... more
Tuesday 16th September, 2008Top Ten Junior Certificate Results 08
Congratulations to the ten students who achieved the ten best results in the Junior Certificate Examinations in the school this year. They are: Egor Kyshtymov, Conor Boyle, Diarmaid Conaty, Shane Mc... more
Monday 1st September, 2008Student Council Training in Castleblayney
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Saturday 30th August, 2008New Term, New School Year
All students except Transition Year have now the first  week of term over....and it's still August !!                   ... more
Friday 30th May, 2008Mr. C. Cahill Retires
The retirement of Mr. C. Cahill was announced at the final staff meeting of the school year. Mr. Cahill commenced his teaching career in St. Macartan's College in 1981 and was a teacher of Gaeilge, G... more
Thursday 29th May, 2008Presentation to Mr. A. Mc Geough
On behalf of the students of the school Pauric Boyle presented Mr A. Mc Geough with a sculpture to mark his retirement from teaching. Pauric thanked Mr. Mc Geough for his years of dedicated service ... more
Tuesday 27th May, 2008Special Friends Visit
A group of special friends visited the school and were presented with a cheque, the proceeds of a fundraising project by Ms. D. Brady's C.S.P.E. class.       ... more
Thursday 22nd May, 2008First Year Presentation of Awards
The first year students were presented with their annual awards at a ceremony in the meeting room of the old school building. They also presented their tutors with tokens of appreciation for the wor... more
Tuesday 20th May, 2008Eanna Ni Lamhna in Peter's Lake
Renowned botanist and media personality Eanna Ni Lamhna was in Peter's Lake as part of a field trip investigation with Ms. M. Smith's Biology class. Eanna also gave a talk in the college theatre and... more
Monday 19th May, 2008Mass of Leaving
The Mass of Leaving for the 2008 year group was concelebrated by Rev S. Mac Caughey and Rev. J. Chester in St. Macartan's Cathedral. Rev. D. Harkin, school chaplain gave the Homily. All present agre... more
Thursday 15th May, 2008Understanding Drugs
Sergeant Noel Harraghy, Crime Prevention Office, and D/Gda. Jim Dalton, members of the Divisional Drugs Unit based in Monaghan Garda Station gave a talk on Drug Awareness to Transition Year students... more
Thursday 15th May, 2008T.Y. Magazine Launched.
This year's Transition Year Magazine was launched today and everyone agrees it is an excellent production. Work began on the magazine in September with students in Ms. F. Griffin's Media and Journal... more
Tuesday 13th May, 2008Young Environmentalist 2008
A group of students did an examination of the schools's carbon footprint for 2008 and presented their findings at the Young Environmentalist 2008 exhibition.        ... more
Monday 12th May, 2008Biology Expedition to Tanagh
Ms. M. Smith's Biology class did an extensive investigation of the flora and fauna around Tanagh with the help of the onsite tutors.         ... more
Monday 12th May, 2008Road Safety, Staying Alive
Members of the local Gardai spoke to the students of the Staying Alive module with regard to road safety recently. The talk and power point presentation proved very interesting and informative. It w... more
Friday 9th May, 2008Mental Health Poster Winners
Three students from the Junior Art classes each recieved €50 for their poster designs in the Mental Health Poster Competition. Mr. N. Flynn accepted €150 on behalf of the school which will... more
Friday 9th May, 2008Enterprise Module Visitor
Mr. Niall Malone, local Halifax Bank Manager  and former pupil , visited the school and gave some financial advice to the Enterprise Module students. The event was co-ordinated by Ms. S. Mc Col... more
Thursday 1st May, 2008A Day In Court.
On Saturday 26th. April sixteen students travelled to the Four Courts in Dublin for the Annual Mock Trial Competition organised by PAL. The team consisted of barristers, Peadar O' Lamhna, Joe Smith, ... more
Wednesday 30th April, 2008Le Petit Dejeneur
Fourth year students were treated to a breakfast of croissants, baguettes and cheese in the library to give them a taste of French cuisine and culture by some of their teachers. Seemed to go dow... more
Monday 28th April, 2008First Year Environmental Poster Competition
      The aim of this competition was to promote energy saving within the classroom and in particular the 1st.Year group. There was a good response and the top prizes went to Mateu... more
Saturday 26th April, 2008Do The Leaving In Libya.
One school outside Ireland offers the Leaving Certificate exam to their students. Since 1997 students at the ISM International school in Tripoli, Libya  take the Leaving Cert, with Arabic being... more
Saturday 26th April, 2008Golf Success at The Point
The school golf team travelled to the County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point on 21st. and 22nd. April to take part in the G.U.I. Schools Championship. They emerged as narrowly beaten semi finalists ... more
Wednesday 23rd April, 2008Do You Know these Cattle?
      If you know the owner of these cattle please ask him to collect them in the school office. ... more
Wednesday 23rd April, 2008French Assistant Questioned
A group of Transition Year students had a Question & Answer session with Mr. Pierre Bellamy recently. Pierre is from Aude in France and has been helping junior and senior students with their Fren... more
Wednesday 16th April, 2008Transition Year Enterprise Group Success.
    Enterprise Group Success In Park Hotel, Sligo.   TY enterprise students at St. Macartans win Regional Enterprise Award Students from St. Macartan’s Colle... more
Tuesday 15th April, 2008High Speed Chase Ends Near School
    A Close Encounter for St.Macs       “Armed and Dangerous” On the evening of Tuesday the 15 th o... more
Saturday 5th April, 2008James Greenan Wins U-18 World Dancing Championship
After many years of dedicated training and practice James Greenan from Rang Conleth won the U-18 Irish-Dancing World Championship in Belfast.    James and Mr. R. Mc Hugh with the macn... more
Thursday 3rd April, 2008AAI Star Award.
This year the Waterford Crystal AAI County Monaghan Award went to Cillian Mc Carron. This is in recognition of the terrific athletics season which Cillian has had at provincial and National level. ... more
Thursday 3rd April, 2008International Silver.
International Silver Medal     Congratulations to Caoimhin Kelly who helped Ireland to win a silver medal in the School's Cross Country International event last weekend in Scotland... more
Thursday 3rd April, 2008Basketball Success
Well done to the Second Year basketball team who won the North Eastern Region Basketball Competition in Drogheda. The team is coached by Ms. F. Gallagher and Mr. G. Coyle. They now proceed to the nat... more
Tuesday 1st April, 2008News Flash
A new species of Thrush with yellow and blue tipped wings(similar to the college colours) has been discovered in the woods beside Mr. M. Todd's room. Mr. R. Mc Hugh, Principal, speaking to a rep... more
Thursday 20th March, 2008Goal Jersey Day 2008
There was a great assortment of jerseys on display throughout the college in support of Goal Jersey Day 2008.   ... more
Thursday 20th March, 2008First Year Tree Planting.
The First Year classes planted trees in front of the school to mark St. Macartan's Day 2008   ... more
Thursday 20th March, 2008Saint Macartan's Day 2008
Bishop J. Duffy  and Fr. D. Harkin concelebrated Mass in the Sports Hall on 14th. March to mark St. Macartan's Day 2008.     ... more
Friday 14th March, 2008Eight A1s in Leaving Certificate.
Two students from St. Macartan's College can be justly proud of their Leaving Certificate results in 2007. They were amongst the very best in the country. Tim O Hanrahan was one of only 11 students n... more
Friday 14th March, 2008International Athlete
Congratulations to Caoimhghin Kelly  who has been selected to represent the Irish Schools Athletic Team. Mr. K. Kildea: St. Macartan's College athletics coach, and Caoimhghin Kelly. ... more
Thursday 13th March, 2008Junior Choir Success.
The St. Macartan's College Junior Choir had great success in the Secondary Schools National Choral Festival recently. They participated in the competition in The Briery Gap Cultural Centre, Macr... more
Thursday 28th February, 2008Launch of Cairde Mhic Chairthinn
Cairde Mhic Chairthinn/ Sem Friends was offically launched in the company of friends, past pupils and well wishers in Croke Park. It is hoped it will raise the funds necessary to further develop... more
Friday 1st February, 2008Open Weekend at St. Macartan's College
Friday 8th 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm and Saturday 9th of February 10.00pm - 12.00 Noon ... more
Friday 1st February, 2008St. Macartan’s College launch major fundraising scheme.
  St. Macartan’s College Launch Major Fundraising Scheme.   Bishop Duffy joined members of the St.Macartan’s College Board of Management, members of staff, past pupils, par... more
Tuesday 29th January, 2008Sem out of Corn na nÓg
St. Macartan's went out of this years Corn na nÓg Cup after a narrow defeat at the hands of St. Pat's Dungannon at Armagh. ... more
Saturday 26th January, 2008St. Macartan’s to visit mission in Ethiopia
A group of Transition Year students and teachers Ms. Mc Aree, Ms. O’ Hagan and Mr. Mc Eneaney are currently organising a visit to a mission in Ethiopia run by past-pupil Fr. John Skinneder. Stu... more
Tuesday 30th November, 1999Psycho Spaghetti in Iontas Theatre-TY and LCA students
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