RICE COLLEGE NEWS Connacht colleges Junior (A) football Champions 2014 Connacht Senior “B” Championship

Rice CollegeIssue 62 • April SecondNews Term • 2013-2014 All Ireland scholarship for Conor Remembering Mr. Dennis Carroll Back L-R: Ryan Moran, Adam McDonnell (Capt), Cormac Moran, Message from our Principal Niall Feehan, Sean Brogan, Fergal O’Mahony, Aaron Dunne, James Dennis Carroll, one of the great Dowd, Tom McHale, Ronan Geraghty, Colin Guilfoyle, Keith Moon, educators, sportsmen, and gentlemen to Many thanks to parents who completed our Paul Moran. have journeyed through the Christian uniform survey posted on our website www. Front L-R: Diarmaid McNulty, David Hanley, Sean Barrett, Stephen Brothers’ schools in Westport both ricecollegewestport.ie. The results of the survey Staunton, Darragh Keaveney, Aaron McDermott, Sean Ryder, Ciarán as student and teacher has gone to revealed conclusively that parents want the students to Back L-R: Peter Corcoran, Paul Duffy, Darragh Walsh, Martin Hopkins, Richard O’Malley, Joey Smyth, Stephen Keane, Conor Burke, Zak O’Toole, Diarmaid McGreal. his eternal reward. As a teacher of Mathematics wear a school uniform. It was also clear that it would be Roddy, Patrick O’Malley, Colin Guilfoyle, Jack Hanley, Alan Kennedy, Chris Heanue, Paul Moran, Colm Moran, Rice College 3 - 11; Castlerea CS 2 - 07 and Gaeilge he excelled, but he will always be preferable to have the uniform available in department Conor Madden, Pat Joyce, Shane Conway (Joint Manager), David Blean (Westport GAA). remembered as the great motivator of generations of stores. Over 90% of parents want a crest but do not Front L-R: Martin Connolly (Joint Manager), Stephen O’Malley, Diarmaid McNulty, Brian O’Malley, Paul Rice College had a great start leading Castlerea CS by 2-2 to CBS students in sport, achieving success with CBS mind if our crest is bespoke or not. The majority of Lambert, David Hanley (Capt), Aidan Walsh, Aaron McDermott, Oisín McLaughlin, Paul Doyle, Killian Kilkelly. nil after 15 minutes. The goals came from Diarmuid McGreal and Zak O’Toole and points from Darragh Keaveney and Seán teams in Connacht Colleges’ football and athletics, at parents did not favour designer sportswear, footwear Rice College 5 - 10 expertly set up the chance. Brogan. That was their quota of scores for the 1st half, despite a time when boarding schools had many advantages or a blazer as part of the uniform. Hence, there will be Five minutes before halftime, having a monopoly of the play, leaving the half-time score: 2-2 to in the sporting domain. As a member of the teaching no change to the existing uniform. Colm Moran goaled for staff he was a tower of strength, a font of wisdom to New guidelines on anti-bullying were issued to Summerhill 2 - 04 1-3. We got down to business straight after the restart, scoring 4 Pictured at the presentation L-R: Mr. J. P. McManus, Rice College, which slowed those around him, particularly young teachers finding schools this year. Our new policy is currently being points in as many minutes, virtually closing out the game. scholarship sponsor; Mr. Michael Noonan TD, During a tremendous second half Summerhill’s momentum. their feet. His colleagues always looked forward to circulated to the relevant parties and will be posted David Hanley gave an outstanding performance at midfield Minister for Finance; Conor O’Malley, scholarship display, Rice College gave one of Rice College trailed 2-2 to 2-3 his observations on the “Sunday Game”. Ní bheidh a publically on our website shortly. recipient; Mr. Michael Rabbette, School Pricipal, the finest exhibitions of forward play at the interval. Immediately Rice College 3-11; Ballyhaunis CS 1-09 leithéid arís ann. We extend our deepest sympathy to I want to sincerely thank the dedicated groups of witnessed in the province for many on the restart, Rice College Always looked capable of dealing with Ballyhaunis CS in Conor O’Malley, son of Brendan and Sharon his wife Sheila and family on their great loss. individuals involved on the fundraising committees. a long day. It was a half, in which they scored 3-8, took control of the game. David Hanley at midfield this game. Rice College had wind advantage in the first O’Malley, Liscarney, Westport was awarded an Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal They have been extremely generous with their time holding Summerhill to a solitary point, enabling Rice turned in a star performance, delivering a constant half, leading 1-3 to 0-1 after 12 minutes, the goal coming All Ireland Scholarship (JP McManus) at an and remain so committed to get everyone to Pitch in College to take their first Connacht title in A Div supply of ball to an eager attack that grew in stature from Diarmaid McGreal, after Darragh Keaveney had award giving ceremony in UL last November. The Build Pride Power Futures for our school. The group football in style. as the game progressed. made the incision. James Dowd added another goal two scholarship provides funding of €6,750 per annum Past pupils graduate has worked tirelessly to produce flyers, brochures and Rice College started well with 2 points from Alan In the 3rd quarter Stephen O’Malley supplied four mins later, thanks to a great pass from Ronan Geraghty. for the duration of Conor’s University course. The sponsorship cards along with promoting and securing Kennedy (f) and Stephen O’Malley. But within 5 Rice College led by 2-6 to 0-5 at the interval. Ballyhaunis Lewis Cawley, son of Kathryn and unanswered points, Paul Lambert adding a fourth. pulled back the deficit early in the 2nd half, but Rice scholarship was awarded to him in recognition of Brendan Cawley, Deerpark East, Westport funding through various avenues. I also thank you, the minutes Kyle Cawley (Summerhill) scored a picture Patrick O’Malley’s super reflex save certainly his excellent Leaving Cert results in 2013. Conor, parents, for your support. The sponsored walks have goal. Ronan Sweeney (Summerhill), raised another College responded to the threat with a goal from Darragh was conferred recently with a Degree in helped our momentum. Keaveney, who was the “ Man of the Match”, excellent a past pupil of Rice College, is currently studying Business and Law from UCD and a Masters produced €11,500 to-date. green flag midway through the half. Things looked Summerhill’s resolve was finally broken when from start to finish scoring 1-6. Mathematics at NUI Maynooth. We wish Conor The Parents Council has offered great support and ominous! Then after 17 mins. David Hanley made in Accountancy from Smurfit College. Cillian Kilkelly found the net after Colm Moran We were defeated convincingly in the Connacht Semi continued success in his studies. Lewis is a past pupil of the Quay National continues to work on initiatives on your behalf. an indelible mark on the game when he scored a final by Kiltimagh CS on a scoreline 4-8 to 0-6. Presenting the scholarships in the University of provided the pass. Paul Lambert scored a fine solo School and Rice College, Westport. The school is enjoying unprecedented success in sports sublime goal. He started the move at midfield and goal near the finish to really embellish a very fine U 16 Soccer - Connacht Semi-finalists Limerick were: Mr. JP McManus, who funds the once again this year with our cross-country teams finished to the net, after the outstanding Paul Lambert performance. There was still time for Paul Lambert scholarships; Minister for Finance, Mr. Michael securing All-Ireland Gold & Silver. Rice College Noonan TD; Dr. Stephen Farry, Minister for Gary Keane, son of Gerry and Margo to palm another ball to the net when he was at the Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland. Keane, Fahy, Westport was conferred is the first Connacht school ever to enjoy success at Connacht Schools Senior Rugby end of cross from the left wing. Congrats to all Special guest at the awards ceremony was Ryanair recently with a Bachelor of Business this level. History was made once again in GAA as concerned for a super victory and all the best in the chief executive Mr. Michael O’Leary. Recreation and Leisure Degree from Sligo our Junior Footballers were crowned Connacht “A” All-Ireland Semi-final! Champions. Michael Sheridan, son of Micheál and IT. Gary is a past pupil of Fahy National The NUIG “Man of the Match” award went to our While many individuals showed their talents this Liz Sheridan, Aughagower, Westport School and Rice College, Westport. midfielder and Captain, David Hanley. He was term, I have to mention Jack Carroll’s success in graduated recently with an Hons. majestic in a team where at least six players could music. Jack competed admirably in Claremorris, Degree in Civil Engineering from have won the accolade. Kevin Keane, son of Gerry and Mullingar and then Limerick on successive Sunday Back L-R: Ross Mullin, Emmet Rowley, Darragh GMIT Galway. Michael is a past pupil Margo Keane, Fahy, Westport was Walsh, Killian Kilkelly, Jack Murphy, Patrick nights with thirty fellow Transition Year students of Knockrooskey National School and conferred recently with a B. Sc. Hons. travelling to support him. Also Niall McGovern did O’Malley, Cathal Chambers, Pater Corcoran, Brian Rice College, Westport. in Quantity Surveying from Sligo IT. O’Malley, Christopher Heanue, Pat Joyce extremely well in AILO, The All-Ireland Linguistics Front L-R: Mark Reilly, Cian Dunne, Pat Lambert, Paul Christopher O’Malley, son of Christine Kevin is a past pupil of Fahy National Olympiad. Well done! Doyle (Capt), Eoin Conway, Mickey O’Brien, Robert Wallace O’Malley, The Quay, Westport, graduated School and Rice College Westport. In an effort to keep the community informed of events Back L-R: Tom Tobin, Westport RFC; Brendan McLaughlin, Following their 2-1 victory over St. Muredach’s, recently from NUIG with a Masters of we have extended our communications on a facebook Diarmaid McGreal, Edward Dunning, Jack Cashman, Tom Ballina, Rice College comprehensively beat a brave Marketing Practice. He is a past pupil of All-Ireland Golf Champions 2013 page www.facebook.com/ricecollegewestport and McHale, Ciarán Harrington, Keith Moon, Cillian Browne, Manorhamilton side 4–1 in Milebush . A brace each the CBS and Rice College. Christopher is twitter@ricecollege so log on click and follow us. Joe O’Grady, Westport RFC; Joe Corcoran, Westport RFC. from Killian Kilkelly and Peter Corcoran put the currently employed at the West of Ireland Best wishes and congratulations to our Deputy Front L-R: Martin Connolly, Manager; Brian McCormack, Rice College 6; Garbally College 43 Leitrim side to the sword. The lads are through to a Cardiac Foundation and is training as a Principal, Ms Sinéad McManus, on her recent Steven Cawley, Colm Mannion, Fergal O’Mahoney, Stephen Connacht semi-final against The Bish, Galway where Health and Fitness Instructor. marriage to Mr Paul Ruddy. Staunton, Richard Duffy, Robert Fabby, Zak O’Toole. Rice College led by 6 to 5 at one stage in this game a much sterner test awaits. They are a talented bunch Isaac Brickenden, son of Orla and Rory Brickenden, and were competitive in the first half. Tom McHale and the feeling is that great things beckon. was identified by the State Examinations Commission Calendar of end of year events: Rice College 8; Summerhill 10 kicked intelligently and had the first shot at goal, but Congrats to managers Pat Dunne & Brendan Clarke. as a high achiever in Mathematics in the 2013 Junior was forced into a snap drop kick after the ball came 28th April – 02nd May Rice College- positive living week With 11 mins remaining, Rice College led Summerhill Cert Examination and was invited to participate in the off the tee as he lined up a penalty. The effort went U 15 Soccer squad 29th April TY -Tour Talk at 7pm 8-7 and it looked like there might be a home victory 2013 Irish Beaver Computing Contest (IBCC), which wide, but he landed two more- the first a well-struck 02nd May- Junior Cert Art Exam. at the end of their opening Pool A fixture. Instead, an is the Irish branch of “Bebras International”, an online long-range effort, the second after his garryowen Pictured at the GUI “Champions Dinner” in the Carton 06th, 07th, 08th, 09th May- L.C. Art and Construction injury-time penalty gave the Sligo side victory and international computational thinking challenge for set up a series of decent breaks, one from Cillian House Hotel, Belfast were L-R: Harry Gillivan, Jack Studies Practicals. leaves Rice College with a mountain to climb. students in both primary and secondary schools. After an even first 20 mins which produced few Browne. It was 10 to 6 for Garbally at the break and Healy, Joe Cuddy, Manager of the victorious Rice 06th – 09th May -TY Italy Tour chances, Tom McHale opened our account with a things were to get a whole lot worse in the second half College team, Colin McConway, teacher; Sam Gillivan, 08th May Incoming 1st Year Information Night at 8pm well-struck penalty. The score was 3-0 at the break. as Garbally turned on the style. Joe Hastings, Jack O’Donnell, Matthew Golden 13th May Memorial Mass at 2pm -All welcome The Rice College tackling was impressive with Ciarán Harrington for Rice College applied good Rice College All Ireland winning Senior golf team 15th May TY Graduation Mass at 2pm Diarmuid McGreal putting in some big hits. pressure. Robert Fabby halted a big push that brought Back L-R: Travis Harrison, Edward Gannon, Luke Tunney, attended the Golfing Union of Ireland “Champions 21st May Awards Night at 8pm Things got even better for us after the break, as Garbally 20 metres. Second-row Jack Cashman put in Eoin McLoughlin, Louis Hoban, Robert Wallace, Keith dinner” in Carton House Hotel, Belfast. In 23rd May Leaving Certificate End of Year Liturgy at 8pm. hooker Robert Fabby went over in the corner for a a big tackle and full-back Stephen Staunton cleared Joyce, Emmet Rowley, Robbie Harper, James Treacy, Alan attendance were the victorious teams from the State Exams Commence 03rd June 2014 pushover try. Tom McHale failed to convert. We were when possible. Colm Mannion went off injured Mulroy, John McGlynn. various team competitions played in 2013 under the Front L-R: Alex Ó Riain, Daniel McGovern, Aaron Doherty, 8-0 up and playing well. With 10 mins remaining, and with sole replacement, Peter Spellman already auspices of the GUI. introduced for the injured Edward Dunning, Garbally Anakin Keegan, Michael Brady, Pat Lambert, John Ryan, Summerhill got over for a try, which was converted, John Keane, Darragh Fabby, Luca Ó Riain, Cian McAllister. This was the first time a Mayo school came out Michael Rabbette leaving Rice College a point to the good. Ciarán agreed to a seven-man scrum. on top at All Ireland level. Victory was secured School Principal Harrington was unlucky not to have scored a try to Garbally’s tries kept coming as did the conversions. It The U15’s put up a valiant effort in their final game of in the final against De La Salle, Waterford with secure the match in the final minutes. A late penalty was shock-and-awe stuff for much of the second half. the season against St. Enda’s Galway, going down 5-2. Congratulating Isaac on his achievement : the Westport lads winning the top three matches for Summerhill proved decisive. Must do the business It was exhibition rugby at Carrowholly. Rice College It didn’t happen for them this year, but hopefully the Pictured L-R: Mr. Martin Halpin, Maths teacher; resulting in the remaining two matches being called, against Garbally College in the next outing! final game will be against the “The Jes” boys can stick together and achieve success next year. Isaac Brickenden and Mr. Michael Rabbette, Principal giving a 4-1 scoreline. RICE COLLEGE NEWS RICE COLLEGE NEWS Ms. Mannion’s Poetry Competition (1D) All- Ireland Crosscountry Champions Students’ Council 2013-2014 All-Ireland Junior A Semi-finalists Sports Facility Development The winners, Thomas Tunney (L), and Luke Senior Team takes GOLD V Munster Champs Rochestown, Cork Redmond (R). are pictured receiving their prize from launched at Rice College their teacher Ms. Susan Mannion. Due to pressure on Former Rice College students space, Thomas Tunney’s poem doesn’t feature here. and Mayo GAA stars, Lee Please log on to Rice College website and savour the Keegan and Kevin Keane were two poems. Well done boys. on hand to help with the launch of the project, which will see Back L-R: Patrick Heneghan (LCA), Ms. Ríona Prendergast, world-class playing facilities Alex Ó Ríain, Michael Brady (2nd Yr), Mr. Michael Rabbette, Mountbellew Agricultural College which is owned Rice College 1-5; St. Francis 2-8 developed at the school. and managed by the Franciscan Brothers has a mission Principal, Eoin Conway (3rd Yr), Andrew Ferson (3rd Yr), Ms. Westport Rochestown The Rice College Development Sandra Hall, Isaac Brickenden (TY). to provide a comprehensive and competitive range of Committee aims to raise €90,000 to complete two Westport held the upper hand in the opening third Front L-R: Sean Kitterick (5th Yr), Conor O’Hanlon (TY), training programmes for those engaged in Agriculture floodlit Astro Turf pitches, which can become one full- of the game, Alan Kennedy scoring 1-1, the goal Joshua Nueva (5th Yr), Patrick Moran (6th Yr), Dylan Reidy and food related sectors. size pitch, to the front of the school. The other part coming in the 20th minute from a pass from Oisín Back L-R: Joe Hastings, David Harper, Jack Cashman, (6th Yr), James Dowd (6th Yr). The programmes have the maintenance and of the project will involve developing one of the best McLaughlin after a superb solo run out of defence Sean Flynn, Eoin Long. enhancement of the environment, countryside and playing surfaces and facilities in the county at the rear by the centre back. Stephen O’Malley provided the Front : Diarmaid McNulty, Aichlinn O’Reilly, Con Doherty. Rice College Students’ Council, elected by the rural communities as their major priorities. The of the school. This will be an all-weather, floodlit, point from a 20 metre free. students and staff, comprises twelve members, two college is a private college but joins with Teagasc and international standard, grass playing field, which will After winning the team event in the Senior Boys The Cork school rallied to lead at the interval by 1-4 from each year. The Council, representing the students, GMIT in delivering courses. be used for multiple sports and other events. 6500m race in the Aviva All-Ireland Schools Cross to 1-2. The loss of our capt., David Hanley through suggests ideas to help improve the school. The student Ms. Sharon Costello brought her 5th Yr Ag. Science The good news is that of the overall cost of €300,000 Country Championships which were run in Cork IT, a shoulder injury, just before half time, was a telling council can represent students’ views and can be a Class there on the College “Open Day” on Wed. March required for the project, half of that figure has already Bishopstown. This is the first Connacht team to win factor in the outcome of the game. Rice College was forum for students’ concerns to be addressed. It can air 12th. They were accompanied by Ms. Julie Kennedy. been raised, with more funding pledged. The push is this title. Fergal Macken, congratulating the team, dealt a heavy blow on the 40th minute with a goal “I Saw You ....” students’ difficulties, on behalf of individuals or groups, The boys found the visit very informative. They are now on to raise the remaining €90,000. emphasised that it was a wonderful team effort, from Stephen Kingston. It resulted from a rebound which might not otherwise come to light. It can bring the now well armed with material for their projects. Rice College has not undertaken any significant local giving special credit to the performance of David from a great stop by Patrick O’Malley. views and concerns of students forward to management fundraising initiative since 1991 when the Community I saw you finally all alone Harper who came third, taking Bronze and making TY Law with Sol. Cliona Quinlan Trailing by 2-5 to 1-2, Rice College did not surrender and teachers in a diplomatic way. Gymnasium was built at Rice College. The facility I saw a woman who wanted to be heard the Irish team. David, out of sport all last year due without a fight, three points coming from the boots By Ríona Prendergast & Sandra Hall has been used extensively by the community and in to injury worked his way back to full fitness. Con of Killian Kilkelly, Stephen O’Malley and Paul I saw a man trying to drink his pain away particular by the Westport Youth Activities Club. Doherty also merited special mention, having come Lambert. The Rochestown team was the bigger, The All-Ireland Linguistics Olympiad While the new facilities will benefit the school’s I saw a dog with rage in his eyes 6th and also making the Irish team. stronger and better on the day. The experience will students and will be open to other schools, they will I saw the pup the dog used to be By Ms. Anne Donald-Joyce stand to this team as we go in search of an All-Ireland By Mr. Martin Gill also be available to the wider community, youth and All- Ireland Crosscountry (Guidance Counsellor) next year. The best in Connacht! Take pride. I saw a child that should never have seen The TY students have sports clubs in the area outside of school time. Junior Team takes the SILVER successfully undertaken their law programme over the past Principal, Michael Rabbette said that Rice College what he’d seen Five of our students participated in Greenschools Update I saw a boy who wished he could get a goal few weeks and it was a really educational experience for has a proud and strong tradition in sport, achieving round 1 of “The Problem Solvers’ all involved. First of all they had a full day with Solicitor By Ms. Niamh Hoban success in Gaelic Football, Rugby, Golf and Athletics. I saw that boy’s face when he scored Challenge” (AILO) for the first Cliona Quinlan, who gave the students an insight into the Our students deserve the best facilities possible. time. The All-Ireland Linguistics The Greenschools Committee has been I saw a father who stopped hurting his family Niall McGovern profession and engaged the students interests during the working tirelessly this term in our Rice College is now appealing to parents, businesses, Olympiad is organised by the Centre session. They went through all the many aspects and types the community and past-pupils to pitch in to help I saw a mother who keeps promises to her children for Global Intelligent Content located in DCU. The campaign to make Rice College greener. Recent of law and completed a mock trial. efforts to sustain our greener travel status include push this exciting project over the line in 2014. I saw a girl finally happy with her father key Universities linked with the challenge are DCU, The next part of the course involved a trip to Castlebar The fundraising committee, which includes Mayo UCD, UL and Trinity College Dublin. a ‘We Love Smarter Travel Art Competition’ with I saw you when you left. Courthouse where they were given a tour of the courts Patrick Hastings 2nd Year being awarded 1st. prize; star and former Rice College student, Lee Keegan The various tests were centred about unfamiliar and holding cells. They were allocated some time to go has a programme of activities planned for the coming languages from around the world and the tasks “We Love Smarter Travel “Limerick competition for into the courtroom of Judge Mary Devins who welcomed 1st years; a climate change workshop with TYs and months. It will launch a high-value confined draw and By: Luke Redmond involved recognition of patterns and similarities, so the students and held their attention during proceedings. will actively promote the campaign on social media as to translate words and sentences. Abilities in these 1st Years; and we are currently running the ‘Greenest L-R: Cian McAllister, Eoghan McLaughlin, Ben Several different cases were presented, adjourned, settled Class competition’ with our 1st Years. to connect with students who may be away from areas have direct application to the codes for computer and argued during our time there. home. The Committee will be looking for volunteers Winner of “Open Night” Quiz Walsh, Aaron Doherty, Andrew Currid, Robbie languages and the study of languages generally. Meanwhile, we are also working on our goal to achieve Harper, Michael Brady, Alex Ó Ríain. The final module of the course involved a trip to Castlerea a green flag on the theme of biodiversity. We recently to walk or run the West of Ireland Women’s Mini- Due to commitment to preparation for The Mock Prison. Here the students were brought on a tour of the Marathon for Rice College on May 5th. Exams, students had little time to become acquainted carried out a detailed habitat survey highlighting existing The Junior boys ran excellently in the 3,500m where jail and the control room. They were shown weapons with the nature of the test in advance. Three students plant and tree species within the school grounds, with the they won Silver, deprived of Gold by just 2 points! confiscated from prisoners. Our guide was very helpful Please support the project! from 6th Year: Niall McGovern, Robert Lee and help of Paula Halpin from the Edible Landscape project. They have a bright future in this competition as do the and informative and told the students directly about life on Carmine McGreal took the test, following some gentle We recorded an abundant amount of mature trees as well Minor boys who put in a great effort in their own race. the inside. He explained how the prison was run on a daily (1) Call Rice College on 098-26598 persuasion from teachers Ms. Anne Donald-Joyce and as smaller shrubs and hedgerows – see for yourself the Again special mention for Aaron Doherty who came basis and difficult situations that arise at any given time. It (2) Donate directly at AIB Shop St., Westport: Mr. Richie Britton, as did two students from 3rd. Year: next time you drive in our gates! 7th and also made the Irish team which will compete was an unnerving experience to walk the corridors with all Account No. 03676111 Sort Code: 93-71-69 Damien Doherty and Conal McManus. in Bolton on the 22nd of March in the International the inmates locked up for lunch. It was a fitting end to a “We Love Westport Smarter Travel” (3) Support one of the many upcoming initiatives. 730 students took part nationally, while just 100 schools Cross Country. very educational and exciting programme. qualified for the 2nd Round which takes place in Art Competition Mr. Macken thanked the Principal of Rice College Caillin Joyce, Ballintleva, Clogher, beat off all Trinity College on March 26th. Mayo Stars came to Dinner Michael Rabbette for his help and support, along opposition when he took the winner’s prize in the The school is delighted to announce that one of our with sponsors Portwest, Allergan Pharmaceuticals Forensic Science workshop Quiz for prospective new 1st Years at the recent five participants, Niall McGovern was chosen to go and much appreciated contributions from Alter Ego “Open Night” in Rice College. The Quiz was through to the 2nd. Round. We wish Niall all the best By Mr. Joe Kennedy Beauty Salon and Ger Mc Nulty, Newport. organized by our School Chaplain, Ms. Ríona and we congratulate the other four students who took Lastly, Fergal Macken thanked teachers Pádraig Prendergast. Well done Caillin. the test and who performed very well indeed. Hughes, Pat Mc Namara and in particular Brian Mc Pictured L-R: Ms. Aoife Caffrey and Ms. Heather Manamon for taking on responsibilities during his Christmas Quiz for 1st Years Coleman (teachers), Mr. Michael Joyce, Caillin own absence due to injury. L-R: Oisin O’Rourke (2nd), Patrick Hastings (2nd), Joyce, Mr. Michael Rabbette (School Principal), Ms. Local clubs such as Westport Athletics Club, Westport organised by 5th Year Mentors David Shalvey (TY) and Sean Murray (1st) Sharon Joyce and Ms. Sandra Hall (teacher). Triathlon Club and Westport Covey Wheelers had a huge The Winning team part to play in getting the boys to the level of excellence that Chemistry Olympiad Highly acclaimed performance at they are at through great coaching and training. Mr. Danny McLaughlin, Allergan Westport, along the “Open Night” in Rice College: By Ms. Sharon Costello with Mayo Stars Barry Moran, Aodhán Ó Shea and Remembering Mr. Simon Marshall Science teacher On Tuesday February 4th, the first year group took Alan Dillon, pitched in for Rice College during lunch Teachers and students at Rice College part in a Forensic Science Workshop in the school. break, to encourage and promote sponsored walks and who were privileged to have known The group was given the opportunity to try and solve fundraising efforts by the students in their drive to raise Simon Marshall for some time, were a crime and were given a flavour of some of the Congratulations to Dylan O’Neill (6th Year) who funds for the school’s Sports Facility Development. shocked to learn of his untimely death different areas in crime scene investigation including represented Rice college at the Chemistry Olympiad at the age of 42. He was a gentle and ballistics, fingerprint analysis and DNA profiling. They in DCU on the 15th Feb 2014. Dylan was chosen to Art Competition Winner Patrick Hastings 2nd Yr affable person, hugely popular with Back L-R: Jack Kelly, Sean Kitterick, Adam had to piece together the various clues and figure out represent Rice College due to his outstanding results Pictured with Ms. Hoban the school community. We extend Mulchrone, Sean Flynn, Ciarán Harrington the culprit! The students hopefully benefited from in chemistry throughout his study of chemistry in and our most sincere sympathy to his wife Caroline Front L-R: Ms. Ríona Prendergast, Darragh the experience and it seems to have been enjoyed by senior cycle. Unfortunately Dylan did not qualify L-R: Jack Carroll, Cathal Chambers, Isaac Ms. McManamon (SNA) Brickenden and Joshua Moran. All TY students under and their three young sons on their great loss. McGreal, Darragh Ludden, Michael Knox, Culann most! A special thanks to Alison Leck from Education to represent Ireland in the International Chemistry the direction of teacher Ms. Mary Mulchrone Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal McNally, Ms. Anne Donald-Joyce Interactive who facilitated the workshop. Olympiad Team in Hanoi, Vietnam in July.