Promoting Positivity in our School Community. Ut Sint Unum. One Good School Participant.
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Wishing our colleague and friend James Collins the very best as he leaves us after 20 years as a teacher, year head, coach and then deputy principal. James will be hugely missed as he takes up principalship of @laurelhillsec Our loss is their gain.
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The school community would like to express our sympathies to the family and friends of Niall O’ Brien. We were saddened to learn of the sudden and very sad passing of former student Niall who was a top student, a fine sportsman and a very popular member of our school community.
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Check out our wonderful 6th years today in PE. They even had a little help from a certain Rossie young fella...watch closely.
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Everyone here in Castletroy College is so proud to be able say @sarahlavin_ is one of our own and we wish her the very best in Tokyo.
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Today we remember our former Principal, Martin Wallace R.I.P.,
on the anniversary of his death, Oct 6th 2016.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Our thoughts &/ or prayers, are with his family, friends and former colleagues.
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Castletroy College TY students celebrate Irish Sign Language Awareness Day as part of International Week of the Deaf.
#ISL4ALL #IWDEAF #IDSIGNLANGUAGES
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We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of former student Luke Buckley RIP. Our memories of Luke are of a boy full of character and humour. We think especially of Julie and Michael with their lovely family at this difficult time.
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An emotional day as we said goodbye to many staff members, some travelling or moving schools but two amazing teachers Mary Conlon and Jude O’ Flynn Murphy, retiring. Thank you for your dedication to your students, good humour and exceptional teaching. We will miss you so much ❤️
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Congratulations to Oisin, Stephen and Evan who have been selected to represent the IRFU Schools u18 team. Best of luck boys in your upcoming camp. We are very proud of your achievements.
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5th place in the final for the amazing @sarahlavin_ What an absolute legend. Well done. We are so proud of you.
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Wow Wow Wow Massive congratulations to Sineàd @RoseofTralee_ Delighted for @padflanagan22 and all the family
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Wishing Mr. Collins the very best in his first day as Principal tomorrow of @laurelhillsec We will miss you and we know you will do a great job.
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What a fantastic night we had last night celebrating the retirement of @padflanagan22 There were stories, songs and lots of laughter for our former principal who led us for 13 years. A wonderful turnout for a wonderful man. Thanks to @WoodlandsHouse for a great night.
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Congratulations Sinèad and all the Flanagan Family from all your friends at Castletroy College. @RoseofTralee_ @padflanagan22
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Great scenes in Thomand Park today. Well done to our JC Team and management. Well done also to all our supporters in fine voice.
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So 20 years ago this week our first first year group walked in the door, today, our 20th group arrived.
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Well done @sarahlavin_ on qualifying for the semi final of the World Championships in Budapest this evening with a time of 12.69
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What a lovely day today welcoming our first years. We hope you will always be happy and feel safe in Castletroy College.
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A real milestone moment today in Castletroy College as we welcomed Ethan to our school, 26 years after his grandad Martin Wallace open our doors as our founding principal. I’m sure he would be so proud to see Ethan start his CTC journey today.
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From senior cup captain to Munster Senior team and possibly Munster’s youngest ever debutant in less than a year. What an achievement. CTC very proud. Well done Evan.
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Proud day for Castletroy College and the community as @Munsterrugby announce past pupils Evan O'Connell and Jack Oliver among their six Munster Academy entrants. Well done boys. What an achievement. 👏👏
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Icing on the cake, Man of the Match for Gearòid. So well deserved, what a year he had. A great guy and an amazing role model. So proud of you Gearòid.
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Calling on all parents and guardians to please impress upon your teenagers the importance of social distancing. By meeting up with friends they are being part of the problem not the solution. I’m sure it’s difficult but it’s better than the alternative.
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Congratulations to Stephen Kiely and Evan O Connell who have been selected on Irish U18 Squad for the Nations Cup in Paris. They will play games v Wales, France and Italy. We wish you the best of luck and hope it all goes great for you.
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Congratulations to Stephen Kiely and Evan O'Connell who were selected for the National Talent Squad by the IRFU. Hopefully green jerseys are to follow in the near future.
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Wishing Evan O’ Connell and all the Irish squad the best of luck today as they take on France in the u20 World Cup Final. We’re very proud of you and Jack.
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Congratulations to Stephen, Evan and Oisin on their Irish Schools squad selections.They will enter camp over the Christmas Break. Fantastic achievement for the boys and the School. We are all very proud. 🙌🙌
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What a fantastic graduation. It was different but still so special. At its peak 594 people were tuned in live to watch out 2020 virtual Graduation. Thanks so much to the graduation committee for all their hard work in getting this production together.
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Massive congratulations to Past pupil @sarahlavin_ on her new national record. We are always so proud of Sarah, a wonderful role model and a beautiful person.
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Congratulations to #BTYSTE 2021 Science for Development award winner, Aronnya Khan Zakaria.
This year's winning project looked at the development of racial prejudice in children. #BeyondLimits
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Cathal O’Mara and James O’Malley, Environmental Protection Agency special prize AND Overall Runner-Up Group. #btyste #lcetbschools
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Artist of the month
Congrats to Kai senior visual art student. This showcases kai’s incredible ability to project realism in his work and is testimony of the hard work and dedication that he has developed and progressed during his time as an art student at Castletroy
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As the Olympics draw to a close we congratulate one amazing past pupil @sarahlavin_ and wish another inspirational former student Tiarnàin O’ Donnell the best representing Team Ireland in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Looking forward to welcoming back all our staff tomorrow for a new year full of challenges, opportunities and learning for everyone.
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Well done to the Junior Cup squad who claimed the Schools City Cup today. A great achievement for the squad and the school.
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Wishing our past pupils @GearoidHegarty @DanMorrissey3 @TomMorrissey96 @barrynash3 & Ciaràin Barry the very best this weekend in the All Ireland Final with @LimerickCLG #luimneachabu
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Our Transition Year classes were inspired by Adam's hug on @RTELateLateShow . We send our virtual hugs to all our school community this Christmas. @DavidKWfd Thank you for the inspiration, Adam. ❤
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Congratulations Evan and Jack. Being capped for your country at U20 level is a wonderful achievement. We are very proud of you both.👏👏👏
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We are very proud of the inspirational Amy who received the Garda Youth Award. Well done Amy @GardaTraffic #inspiration
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Today we say goodbye to our friend and colleague James Collins. 20 years of friendship, teaching and leadership. We will miss you and we wish you all the best as Principal of Laurel Hill.
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Castletroy College would like to wish the best of luck to Lochlainn McHale, Ronan Lyons, Joe Fitzgerald and Darragh Murray who play Minor Hurling and Football for Limerick this Saturday at 1pm.
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Congratulations to Past Pupil Eoin Hayes who was elected to the Dàil by the Dublin South Central constituency. Our first TD from our Alumni.
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Congratulations to past pupils Evan O' Connell and Jack Oliver, who were part of the Ireland squad that beat Australia 30-10 today in the Under 20 Rugby World Cup in South Africa.
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The very best of luck to our Past Pupils tomorrow Dan, Tom, Gearòid, Barry, Lorcan & Andy. We are so proud of ye. #LuimneachAbu
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Wow, just wow. These guys are just amazing. Congratulations Limerick. No more words needed…
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🎶 🎼 🎸 🎤 🎙 So there you go, Castletroy College will present WE WILL ROCK YOU this coming March. Auditions will start soon. We are so excited about this great opportunity for our students and maybe even Mr. Flanagan might audition as a drummer.
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Thanks to @TomMorrissey96 and @GearoidHegarty for coming along to give advice to our visitors @Redhigh1934 in Maguires field @UL today. Looking forward to the game tomorrow.
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Well done @ciara_nev100 7.47 🔥 We are all so proud of you. What an amazing experience for such a young athlete. Big things to come for a great athlete and a lovely person.
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Well done @ciara_nev100 What an amazing athlete and role model
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As the Olympics come to a close we would like to congratulate our former student Grainne Murphy on her comprehensive and informed analysis of all the swimming events. 👏👏👏
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Dara Costelloe who signed for Burnley today on transfer deadline day.
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Massive Congrats to Gearòid, Tom, Dan, Barry and Cian. We are so proud of all you. Such amazing role models and now-Limerick Legends. All Ireland Champions 2020.
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Oh what a night. Thank you to everyone for supporting our big 20th Anniversary Celebration. Thank you to all the performers, crew and teachers for a wonderful night that the kids will never forget.
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Best of luck to Evan O’ Connell and the u20 team today vs Figi on a sad and difficult day for all. We are especially thinking of Jack today, with Fiona, Ciara and all the Oliver family. All here in Castletroy College are sending love and best wishes to you all today.
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Huge congratulations to the hugely impressive Cathal and James winning the EPA Special Prize @lcetbschools @BTYSTE #BTYSTE2020
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Massive congratulations to our Senior Rugby squad and their coaches who overcame Bandon Grammar school 18-7 in Cork today in their Senior Cup qualifier. Well done lads.
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Huge congrats to Gandy Malou-Mamel who has been signed to UCONN, one of the top Women's Basketball Colleges in the United States. We are very proud of you well done 👏👏👏
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Congratulations to our 191 inspiring Transition Year students on the last day of their TY journey. Here is a sample of some special moments together. #TY
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Congratulations to our past pupils;all star winners-@DanMorrissey3 @TomMorrissey96 @GearoidHegarty with current colleague @cianlynch1996 So proud of Gearòid taking home Hurler of the Year also. Very well deserved. Honourable mention to @barrynash3 on his first nomination also.
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Huge thanks to Evan O’ Connell and Jack Oliver for visiting today with the u20 6 nations trophy they won by completing the Grand Slam this year. Thanks lads and we wish you continued success.
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Great stuff from our supporters helping leave Thomand Park in the same pristine way we found it. Thanks you Thomand Park
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Well done @sarahlavin_ we are all so proud of you. What an ambassador and role model for all Irish Athletes.
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What an amazing day of giving in the school today where our colours day, raffles, bake sales and much more raised over €7000 for humanitarian aid in Ukraine #WeStandWithUkraine
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Huge congratulations to Past Pupils @DanMorrissey3 @TomMorrissey96 @barrynash3 @GearoidHegarty winning the Munster Hurling Final today with former colleague @cianlynch12 against former fellow student Mike Breen. Well done to all #LuimneachAbu
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The very best of luck to Past Pupil @neilcronin92 playing with @Munsterrugby tomorrow in the Pro 14.
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Congrats to @CastletroyGC and our pupils Darragh, Paddy, Robert and Jack on winning the All-Ireland Foursomes Golf today.
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Delighted to see inspirational Amy is lighting up Limerick this Christmas🎄
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Massive congratulations to Karen Weekes who has just rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic for @LauraLynnHouse @RNLI What an amazing person gofundme.com/f/Help-Karen-ro…
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Congratulations Evan O’ Connell and all the Irish squad including Jack Oliver also on reaching the u20 World Cup Final. We are very proud of you both.
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Massive Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team. We are very proud of you in becoming All Ireland Champions. Commiserations to @ccbsnews and thanks for such a sporting game.
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Our new first year group getting their induction this morning. A real sense of excitement as they begin their new journey with us.
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Class of 2020 congratulations on your graduation. Your school montage will be available to order online next week , a link will be send to you .
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Well done to our past pupils and All-Ireland Champions @GearoidHegarty @TomMorrissey96 @barrynash3 @DanMorrissey3 @Andrew_Cosgrave & Lorcan Lyons We are so proud of you. @LimerickCLG #LuimneachAbú
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Huge congrats and best wishes to our TY student Gandy selected on the Irish schools U17 basketball team .
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Congratulations @GearoidHegarty Man of the Match in todays All Ireland Final. What an amazing role model for all aspiring players.
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Well done to Stephen and Evan on today's victory over Wales. Fantastic achievement.
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Ski Trip 2022 going great in Italy. All home tomorrow. Well done to our wonderfully behaved students representing the school and their families and also thank you so much to the teachers for giving up their personal time to ensure the trip could even take place.
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Congratulations to Past Pupil Josh Stundon who graduated with first class honours last Thursday from @UL with a Masters of Law in Human Rights and Criminal Justice. We’re very proud of this wonderful young man. Well done.
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The show has started with a full house. Everyone is super excited…oh my God I think the cast are about to explode. Thanks so much to @MonaleenNS Doon NS and St. Patrick’s Girls NS for coming today and being so amazing.
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