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Give Blood, Save Lives!

Please consider giving blood at St. Nathy's College,  on the 8th of May 2025, from 15:50 to 20:00.

Why Should We Give Blood?

1. Saves Lives – Blood donations are crucial for patients undergoing surgeries, cancer treatments, childbirth complications, and accident victims. One donation can save multiple lives.

2. Helps Patients with Medical Conditions – People with conditions like anemia, hemophilia, and severe infections rely on blood transfusions to survive.

3. Supports Emergency Situations – Hospitals need a constant supply of blood for emergencies. Natural disasters, accidents, and surgeries can create sudden demand.

4. Encourages Community Support – Donating blood creates unity and care within communities, ensuring everyone has access to life-saving treatment.

5. Health Benefits for Donors – Regular blood donation can improve heart health, reduce harmful iron levels, and promote the production of new blood cells.

Participating in this blood drive is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference. #EveryOneCounts

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First Year Business Assignment

As part of their First year “Business Studies” assignment, Ms. Hughes’ class did an insightful walk through the town earlier today where they explored and analysed the diverse range of businesses that contribute to our local economy. The purpose of this investigation was to better understand the different types of enterprises operating within a small town in the west of Ireland, and how they cater for the various needs within our community. 

Before heading off, they were tasked with creating a detailed map of Ballaghaderreen. Students had to sketch the town's layout, ensuring that they marked the main streets, the landmarks and the existing business locations. This exercise allowed them to familiarise themselves with the geography of the town, which was crucial for identifying and categorising the various types of businesses they met. This also linked in with cross-curricular subjects such as Geography. 

As they strolled through the town, they observed and discussed the range of businesses. They paid particular attention to the size, scale, and specialisation of each enterprise. After noting these observations, they colour-coded each business type on their maps—helping to visually represent the diversity and spread of the town’s economic landscape. 

This active activity not only helped them gain a practical understanding of the business environment within their local community, but it also allowed them to apply theoretical concepts from their coursework, such as “Market Segmentation” and Business Classification”, and the role of small businesses in supporting regional economies. The exercise proved to be a valuable and engaging way to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. 

 

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Seachtain na Gaeilge

Some images from Seachtain na Gaeilge where we all got into the spirit of things and  embraced our  language and culture.  

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1E teilifís

1E Gaeilge students wrote out scripts during Seachtain na Gaeilge and acted them out for their classmates. A well enjoyed task which focused on all aspects of Gaeilge i.e. Oral, Written and Aural. 

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Huge Congratulations to Ruby Mc Donagh 1st year and Clara Cullinan 2nd year

Congratulations to Ruby Mc Donagh 1st year and Clara Cullinan 2nd year who have qualified to represent Ireland in The dance world cup in Spain next July.

What an amazing achievement!

Best of luck Girls

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Poetry Competition Winners!

Congratulations to our Poetry Competition Winners!A huge congratulations to Saoirse Gaffney, who placed first, Sana Aftab, who placed second, and Ceola McDonagh, who placed third in the First-Year Poetry Competition!The competition’s theme was spring, and our talented first-year students had a week to craft their poems. Well done to everyone who participated—your creativity and effort were truly impressive!A special thank you to Ms. Herr and Ms. O’Boyle for organising this wonderful event. 

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ATU Taster Day

TY students attending the ATU Taster Day. 

Students attended workshops in Engineering, Bio-Science, English Literature and Accounting to mention a few. They had the opportunity to meet lecturers, explore the college campus and experience a little bit of college life!

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Success for St. Nathy’s in Connacht Finals

What an incredible day for St. Nathy’s College at the Connacht Finals today! Our students were just fantastic, their talent and determination shone through.

John Reilly gave a stellar performance in his semi-final, battling fiercely despite a tough loss. Well done John.

A huge congratulations to Sarah Boyle and Grace Corrigan for claiming victory in the Junior Doubles Final, what a game.  Well done.

Cathal Cox and James Boyle triumphed in the First Year Boys’ Doubles Final—well done, Cathal and James.

Senan Johnston shone in the First Year Boys’ Singles, securing a well-deserved win. Congratulations Senan.

We would like to say a sincere "Thank You" to all our outstanding students for representing St. Nathy’s College with pride today.

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Good luck to our past pupils in the East Mayo AC & Special Olympics LipSync Battle

Wishing "The Icebreakers" all the best as they take part in Lipsync Battle with East Mayo AC and Special Olympics on Sat. 29th March.The funds from this event will go directly to the development of a 6 lane floodlit 200m running track with a 5g astro in the centre, long jump, throwing area and new cross country training layout.  The development will transform athletics for our current members and the stars of the future. Best of luck  Anita Dooney, Fiona Mahon, Justine Purcell, Denise MacDonagh and  Michelle Gallagher.

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TY Mass

Some of our TY students wgo attended a beautiful mass in the college Oratory this morning for Lent. They prayed for all of our St Nathy’s family. Some of Ms. Staunton's John Paul II students did readings (James Puncheon and Maeve Deeley) and prayers of the faithful (Nathaniel Cooney, Eilís Taheny, Sinéad Morris and Tegan Madden). This was done in conjunction with their JPII Awards. Picture taken by Leilah O’Toole and Luke McKeon. 

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