Open Night [Easter Term] [top]

Risteard Ó hUidhir was chosen to play with Cork Colleges in 2001. They lost the Munster Final against Kerry. It was a very sporting game. We are all very proud of Risteard, he played very well, but the team just didn’t have the luck on the day.

Girls Basketball - Under 18 [Easter Term] [top]

A basketball blitz for Girls Under 18 was held in the Sports Hall in Macroom on Wednesday, 21st February. There were two teams from Baile Mhuirne – The Green Team and the Red Team.

Four teams took part in the competition –Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh, Maigh Chromtha, Baile Mhuirne Green and Baile Mhuirne Red.

The games were played in the following order:

1.     12.00 pm – Beal Atha’n Ghaorthaidh v Baile Mhúirne Glas.

2.     12.30 pm – Maigh Chromtha v Baile Mhúirne Dearg.

3.     01.00 pm – Beal Atha’n Ghaorthaidh v Maigh Chromtha.

4.     01.30 pm – Baile Mhúirne Dearg v Baile Mhúirne Glas.

5.     02.00 pm – Maigh Chromtha v Baile Mhúirne Glas.

6.     02.30 pm – Beal Atha’n Ghaorthaidh v Baile Mhúirne Dearg.

Both teams from Baile Mhuirne played very well. I think that the game between Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh and Baile Mhuirne Dearg was the best. Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh won in the end but we were very proud of the teams from our school.

Sixth Class Visit the College [Easter Term] [top]

On February 28th last, the sixth class pupils from the local National Schools visited our College. They got an opportunity to tour the College during the working school day. A timetable incorporating a variety of rooms/subjects and teachers gave a ‘taste’ of the wide range of subjects available. Pupils were able to use the equipment in specialist rooms such as the Computer Room, Science Room, Woodwork Room and Metalwork Room. The pupils enjoyed their day and were very satisfied going home.    

Christmas Term 2000  [top]

Play Review > Christmas Concert> New Computer Room > Fashion Show > Musicians > Scór na nÓg

Play Review [Christmas Term] [top]

The school visited Siamsa Tíre in Tralee on Tuesday last 7^th November to see a production by Barnstorm theatre Company entitled “Earwigs”.  Here are the reactions of two of the students, Cáit Ní Mhurchú and Laura Ní Cheallacháín, as described by Cáit…

Initially, I thought that it was going to be a terrific play.  Laura had a different view because the setting and atmosphere were not to her satisfaction.  She felt that there was a lack of props and was dissatisfied with the effort put into stage design.  I agree with her on this because I felt that there could have been more imagination put into the kitchen and neighbourhood.

Most of the play is set in the Byrne family’s kitchen.  The main character, Eddie, is a wacky eleven year old who is forced to keep (what he thinks) is a terrible secret from his parents.  He manages to do this for some time but the whole thing soon gets completely out of control.  Eddie’s parents, Joe and Bernie, are highly suspicious of Tony (Eddie’s older brother).  They think he is on drugs because the Mrs Bucket type neighbour has convinced Bernie that Tony is showing all the telltale signs.  The play continues from there and the truth comes out in the end.

I wasn’t impressed with the play because I felt that the contrast between having an angry father to having an understanding priest, using the same actor was imappropriate.  I think that Laura felt the same way about this aspect of the play.

As for a recommendation, this is what Laura had to say about her overall view of the play:  “Overall, I thought this story was realistic.  It could easily happen in reality!  It was interesting, funny and realistic .. I, myself, felt the actors were very impressive.  On the other hand, however, I didn’t really enjoy the play as much as I had hoped.”

Christmas Concert [Christmas Term] [top]

A Christmas Concert was held in the ‘Ionad Cultúrtha’ on Friday 15th December. It was organized by three teachers – Tara Ní Raifeartaigh, Toirdealbhach Ó Lionáird and Fr Buckley.

It started with three first year pupils playing musical instruments – Méadhbh Ní Cheallaigh, Eibhlín Nic Cárthaigh and Ellma Ní Dhuinnín. Caitríona Ní Scanaill sang ‘Mo Ghile Mear’ also. In between the tunes Lalise Ní Chárthaigh, Julie Ni Chríodáin, Deirdre Ní Iarlaithe, Caitríona Ní Chuill and Eibhlín Ní Chlúmháin read some readings from ‘Scéal na Nollag’. 

Cáit Ní Chonchúir welcomed everyone on stage. Deirdre Ní Chéilleachair and Nicola Ní Chriodáin played the fiddle. Katie Ní Mhurchú played the fiddle accompanied by Ellma Ni Dhuinnín on the concertina.

Caitríona Ní Chuill and Sarah May Hamilton sang a ‘sean-nós’ song. They have very good voices! Siobhán Ní Mhurchú and Laoise Ni Chárthaigh performed a dialogue. It was about two girls who were fighting with each other, but at the end they became friends again.

Then, a group danced ‘Ríl Baile Mhuirne’ – Danielle Ní hUidhir, Gráinne Ní Luasa, Eibhlín Ní Chlúmháin, Mairéad Ní Cheallaigh, Muireann Ní Cheallaigh, Caitríona Ní Chuill, Laoise Nic Cárthaigh and Siobhán Ni Mhurchú. Damian Ó Loinsigh played the accordion. They were all excellent!

A mixed choir, put together by the two French teachers, finished off the day. They sang four Christmas songs in French: ‘Joyeux Noel’, ‘Les anges de nos campagnes’, ‘Vive Le Vent’ and ‘Douce Nuit, Sainte Nuit’.

I thought the Concert was excellent. The two French teachers and the priest spent a lot of time organizing it; they did a fantastic job. Everybody enjoyed the concert. Now, we are all looking forward to the next concert next year please God.

Máiréad Ní Cheallaigh    (5ú bliain)

New Computer Room [Christmas Term] [top]

 The official opening of the new computer room took place in the College on 19th October last. Mr Barry O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer of Co Cork VEC was present along with other VEC members. The total cost of the room was £70,000, jointly funded by Co Cork VEC and by the generous sponsorship of local business. The College is very grateful to local business for their sponsorship, without which this venture would not have been possible. The room is equipped with the latest up to date technology. There are thirty Pentium III computers all networked. Connection to the Internet is by way of an ISDN line, which enables all thirty computers to be on line simultaneously. Every pupil has his/her own email address. There is also a projector in the room, which is an excellent teaching aid.

Many people from the local area attend computer night classes. The facilities in the room are in use not only during the day but also every night of the working week – such is the demand for computer tuition. The facilities available in the Computer Room enable students to experience modern technology at it’s best. Each student is assigned his/her own computer, which is a big advantage as it enables maximum ‘hands-on’ experience.

 

Fashion Show [Christmas Term] [top]

A fashion show was held in the Abbey Hotel on 23rd October and a great night was had by all. There were seven professional models present and a few other models who were even better! They modeled clothes from ‘Chic’, ‘Eyecatcher’, ‘Linehans’, ‘Athea Designs’ and ‘Noreens Fashions’.

The ‘Aran Man’, Colmán Ó Tuama, modeled a jumper from ‘Athea Designs’. Then, the football star Micheál Ó Suilleabháin came on the catwalk and the question was – would Jason MacCárthaigh be following in his footsteps? - well down the catwalk anyway. Toirdealbhach walked down the catwalk in true French style. Eimear and Evelyn modeled beautiful dresses and Pádraig looked very professional! 

The night was organised by the Parents Committee in aid of a new school bus. The admittance fee was £5 for adults and £3 for students and there was cheese and wine reception. 

The night was a great success and the College raised between £1,500 and £1,800. We would like to thank everyone who helped organise the night.

Muireann Ni Cheallaigh
Laoise Nic Charthaigh

(Bliain 5)

Musicians [Christmas Term] [top]

A group of traditional musicians visited the College on 1st December. Cran was the name of the group. They played for the staff and students. They played various musical instruments for example the uilinn pipes and the flute. Máire Ní Chéilleachair also sang a few songs. Máire teaches singing here in the College. Everybody enjoyed their visit.

Here is some information about the members of the Group:

Ronan Browne: He plays the uilinn pipes and he is from Dublin. He was a great friend of Séamus Ennis and he met Willie Clancy, the famous piper from Co. Clare.

Seán Corcoran: Seán is the singer in the group. He is very interested in the Scottish songs. He knew Diarmuid Ó Suilleabháin. He also plays the bouzouki.

Desi Wilkinson: He plays the flute and he has a knowledge of flutes from all parts of the world. He brought a few samples of pipes from different countries and he played some of them in Coláiste Ghobnatan. He is from Belfast.