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Issue 2. 07-08 May 2008News && ViewColáiste Phobal Chloch na gCoillte

TTS @ CCC - Ryan Tubridy takes his cueto go live from Clonakilty Community

College, on his RTÉ Radio Oneprogramme on Wednesday,April 9th.Picture:Tom Doherty (See page 3)

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SPORT in briefFootball leagueThe 2008 football league is well under wayand captains are busy organising theirsquads for this competitive event.

Girls Basketball Training currently underway for a 1st yearleague and an under 14 league which beganin April - both to be held in the college.Seniors had a friendly match againstKanturk recently.

Well doneWell done to all the students involved inFootball, Hurling, Basketball and LadiesSoccer over the past term.A verysuccessful term was had by all in the sportsfields on West Cork.

Garda Commissionerpresents annual awards

A GROUP of students recentlypresented a cheque for €1,140 to ElmaO’Mahony and Richard Jennings from

St. Vincent de Paul, Clonakilty. Thismoney was collected during a Christmascarol service in Wilton.

Cheque presentation to SVDP

THE ‘Time To Shine’ extravaganzaopened its doors on Thursday, 28thFebruary, as part of the transition yearenterprise programme. The transitionyear students worked really hard toprovide a very professional show for thegeneral public of Clonakilty. The 18 actsfrom all years played to a full house. Itwas tremendous success.

There were bands, comedians,gymnasts, beat boxers and dancers.Everyone had a fantastic night. DeirdreArchibold, the ‘You’re A Star’ contestant,made a surprise appearance andperformed a great version of the oldDusty Springfield track ‘Son Of APreacher Man’.

Once all the acts had performed theaudience voted for their favourite act.The audiences favourite were the ‘3Wingers’, who were three students fromRang Phádraig - Kevin O’Dwyer, EoinO’Sullivan and Greg Singleton. Theywooed the audience with their renditionof ‘Irelands Call’. There were also judgesin the audience and their three favouriteacts were Shane Doonan, Chris Hayesand John Kingston. All winners receivedprizes. Many thanks were expressed toteachers and mentors and thecommunity sponsors especially Harte’sEurospar. (See page 2)

TIME TO SHINECollege presents first ever

talent extravaganza

COLÁISTE PHOBALCHLOCH NA gCOILLTE

Clonakilty Community CollegeClonakilty, Co. Cork.

Tel: 023-33877 • Fax: 023-33836

Email: clonccof@eircom.netWeb: www.clonakiltycc.ie

ON Saturday, February 23rd, in FernhillHouse Clonakilty, over 250 peopleattended the annual fundraising concertof St Patrick’s Brass Band, Clonakilty.The band performed with The City ofCork Male Voice Choir, one of the bestchoirs in Munster.

Compliments have been pouring in from allquarters since the concert, and people areastounded by the high musical standard that hasbeen achieved by the band in recent years.

Musical numbers from the band such as ‘MackThe Knife’, ‘Jamaican Calypso’ and music from‘Braveheart’, enabled the band to show what agreat repertoire of music the band nowpossess.

Gerard Condon, Musical Director of St.Patrick’s Brass Band, is the man to thank forthe success of the band to date. Gerard is aVEC outreach tutor from the County CorkSchool of Music and his professionalcommitment to this group of young musicians

is outstanding.A very special thank you to thestudents from the Community College and theother schools in the Clonakilty area, who playwith the band, for the many hours they spendpracticing for such concerts and eventsthroughout the year. Parents and guardians ofband members need to be complimented aswell, for their assistance and support of theband over the last number of years.The band isgoing on tour to Germany in July 2008 and sowe wish them all the best with this venture!

ST PATRICK’S BRASS BAND, CLONAKILTY, IN CONCERTWITH THE CITY OF CORK MALE VOICE CHOIR

Congratulations to Oengus Harding Smith andAndrew Dullea on their involvement in The BTYoung Scientist Exhibition in January 2008.

Clonakilty College of Further Education host annual awards Science News

Pictured at the recent Clonakilty College of Further Education graduation ceremony at Fernhill HouseHotel, Clonakilty were, seated from left: Margaret Coughlan, Imelda Neville, 2006/2007 Business andComputing ‘Student of the Year’; Niamh Twomey, Business and Computing course co-ordinator and

tutor; Eddie Goggin, guest speaker;Anne Dunne, college principal;Ann Marie Corkery, FETAC and PLCco-ordinator, and Carol Harrington. Back: Catherine O’Callaghan-McCarthy, Jo O’Neill, Stephen

Kearns, Don Hill,Anna Harrington,Anna McCarthy and Julie Deasy. Picture: George Maguire.

Award recipients at the 2008 Clonakilty College of Further Education graduation ceremony.Included are Eddie Goggin, guest speaker and Anne Dunne, college principal. Picture: George Maguire.

Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy returned to his alma mater on Thursday, May 1st where hewas guest of honour at the Clonakilty Community College annual awards. Included, l to r, are the

college's first principal, Kevin McCarthy; current principal,Anne Dunne, and former principal, PaddyDuggan, who retired last year. Picture:Tom Doherty (See four page photo supplement inside)

ON May 6th two teams of students fromfirst year represented the school in theSchools’ Environmental Quiz.

Team B - Colm O’Sullivan, Conor Hayes,David Ryan and Ruairí Courtney - wereplaced joint third, while Team A - SamKingston, James Horan, Seamus Poillot andAndrew Flynn - came in the top ten out of atotal of 45 teams.

Well done to both teams on theirimpressive scores and team performance.

Schools’Environmental

Quiz 2008

Further Education College, Clonakilty isoffering two PLC courses for 2008/2009 in:

1. BUSINESS STUDIES/ COMPUTING2. HAIRDRESSING

The courses are suitable for those • Wishing to return to the workforce• Wishing to learn new skills

or update existing skills• Gap Year students• Wanting to meet new people1. Business Studies/ ComputingRuns daily from 9.30 to 1.30, Mon - Fri. Previous experience of computers and/or business is not

required. Upon successful completion students receive a FETAC Level 5 and an ECDL Certificate.2. Hairdressing• Consists of three days college and two days in a

local salon each week. Certificates from FETAC, City and Guilds and Trades exams.

Information booklets and application forms areavailable from the college by phoning 023/33877.Grants are available to qualifying candidates.

At present the college is investigating the possibilityof running additional course such as Beauty Care andChild Care, anyone interested should contact thecollege.

TY studentAdrian Hanley

performs‘Raphsody ForEuphonium’ atthe Co. Cork

School of Music2008 Showcase

Concert atColáiste Choilm,

Ballincollig onThursday, May22nd. Picture:Tom Doherty

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THE TUBRIDY SHOWPUTS COLLEGE ‘ON AIR’

Members of the audience on The Tubridy Show which was broadcast live from ClonakiltyCommunity College on RTÉ Radio One on Wednesday,April 9th. Picture:Tom Doherty

Staff members of Clonakilty Community College with Ryan Tubridy following his RTÉ RadioOne programme which was broadcast live from the college on April 9th. From left:Theresa

Mathers, Ida Crowley, Conor O'Leary, Fiona Crowley, Mary O'Neill,Tony Crowley, Cathy Walshand Anne Dunne, principal. Picture:Tom Doherty

Ryan Tubridy withtwins Simon andJack Szczeblwke,from Poland, andJohanne andCathrine Johansen,from Denmark,following his livebroadcast livefrom the college.Picture:Tom Doherty

• Visits to local Gaelscoil continue - a very positive benefits for students.

• 20 students availed of a full day programme on Web technology at Tralee IT.

• A very successful week of outdoor pursuits was enjoyed by all TY students abseiling, kayaking,hill-walking and camping were just some of the activities involved. Many memories were made.

• Many students availed of Safe Pass course last term.• An FAI coaching course was organised for April.

The course consisted of 8 hours tuition after which students had to demonstrate skills mastered to obtain the FETAC recognised certificate.

• AIB Build A Bank competition took place on March 11th. Well done to students involved.

• Visits continue to our local district court. Students are accompanied by local solicitor and the proceedings are observed.

• We congratulate our TY students on their successful presentation of ‘Time To Shine’.

• A series of lectures which ran for a week,

beginning 14th April, took place at CIT on Science and Technology. Ten of our TY students participated in this popular and insightful event.

• A UDC organised event began in April whereby 20 students were involved in designing and producing a garden in a designated area in Clonakilty.

• Well done to our HOPE volunteers who travelled to help the street children of Calcutta on 5th April - Kate Wilson, Tanya Flynn, Paul Moore & Luke Read.

• Well done to our new tuck shop team this term - Tanya Flynn, Conor Langfield, Michale O’Driscoll and Ian McDermott.

Transition Year NewsTransition Year News STUDENTCOUNCIL NEWS

THE students met members of SacredHeart Secondary School StudentCouncil on Monday January 14th. Thisproved to be very successful and manyideas were exchanged between councilmembers and a possible jointfundraising event was mentioned forthe future. Refreshments were providedby Leaving Cert Applied class.

Exam time 2008BEST wishes and every success to all ourJunior Certificate and Leaving Certificatestudents in their forthcoming state exams.

‘Time To Shine’ a resounding success

Enterprise Day a huge successON April 30th, transitions year students PeterLane, Colin Smith, Eanna Tyrrell and GarethBoohig organised an enterprise day. This wasa huge success.

It was held in the Quality Hotel andapproximately one hundred students attendedthis event. Six speakers from various locationsin West Cork two of whom were past pupilscame to speak about setting up their ownbusinesses.

• Kieran White (Java Republic Coffee)spoke about staying focused on yourbusiness and they importance of work/lifebalance.• Kevin O’Regan (Kirby Shoes). Kevinspoke about taking over a business and theimportance of bringing your own ideas tothe business.• Mella McAuley (Mella’s Fudge)explained how she has turned a hobbyfrom secondary school into a full timebusiness.• Alan Kingston (Glenilen Farm) told usabout the importance pricing a product anddeveloping your business from year to year.

• Vivian Fogarty (Davidas Bar) explainedthat of her time spent in Spain and her lovefor Spanish culture was the main reasonsshe set up a Spanish tapas bar.• Avril Allshire (Caherbeg Sausages) spokeabout the importance of sourcing your

supplies locally such that customers haveconfidence in your product.

The money that was raised on the day wasdivided between two charities Marie KeatingCancer Foundation and a past student DeclanMurphy’s Just One, a charity based in Nepal.

Attending the Enterprise Day 2008 at the attendance at the Quality Hotel - Kieran White (JavaCoffee),Vivian Fogarty (Davidas Bar), Colin Smith (TY1), Éanna Tyrrell (TY1), Gareth Boohig

(TY1) Peter Lane (TY1),Alan Kingston (Glenilen Foods) and Kevin O’Regan (Kirby Footwear).

THE Green Schools Committee hasbeen very busy in the school this year.The highlight of the year has been theawarding of the school’s third GreenFlag at a ceremony in the Lifetime Labin Cork on Wednesday, March 5th,2008. The flag was presented toEamonn Ryan and Damien Allen, boththird years’ students.

At the ceremony, Teddy Browne whois the litter warden for the West Corkarea, was fulsome in his praise for theschool. He paid particular tribute to thestudents whose efforts at creating abetter environment in the school andthe surrounding areas of Inchydoneyand Owenahincha through their annualcleanup were very much appreciated.

Mr Browne also paid tribute to therole of teachers such as MarianO’Leary and Niall O’Rourke for theirefforts in this regard as well. The factthat the Community College wasreceiving its third flag and had adoptedtwo local beaches won huge applausefrom the large crowd present at theceremony.

An Taisce praised the part thatprincipals in all of the schools play inallowing the development of the Greenschools programme to flourish.

Busy year forGreen Schools

Committee

NEWS in briefTCH QuizA big thank you to the students -Brendan Keohane, Chris Brennan, JackMalone and Charles MacSweeney -involved in the Thomas CrosbieHoldings (TCH) Quiz during the lastterm, for their commitment, time andenthusiasm over the last number ofmonths along with the invaluable help ofsubs.

All Ireland Challenge QuizOn March 4th a group of students fromfourth year represented the school inthe TV3 All-Ireland Challenge Quiz.Welldone to David Harte, Callum Bateson,John McCarthy, Eoin Ryan, ConorO’Callaghan and Gareth Boohig.

ON Monday, May 12th, 23 fifth yearstudents received certificates fortheir involvement as mentors tofirst year students. FormerPrincipal, Mr. Paddy Duggan (right)was guest speaker at the ceremony.

Mentor certs presented