History of Calasanctius College

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Originally a convent established after the Famine, Calasanctius College has provided education for local children since the 19th century.

'All Shook Up' - A Calasanctius College production

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

In October 2025, Calasanctius College students staged their annual musical, ‘All Shook Up’, a high-energy jukebox musical, based on Elvis Presley’s hit songs.

Oranmore Maree GAA One Club

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Last year, 2025, proved to be an extraordinary and historic year for Oranmore Maree GAA One Club, as the club achieved an unprecedented clean sweep of underage silverware across multiple codes.

Creativity Corner - Collection of pieces from Calasanctius College 'The Book 2025'

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Human Nature
By Tadhg Melia

'Our Living Scenes'

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

‘Our Living Scenes’ is an intergenerational initiative that Calasanctius College take great pride in. Each Transition Year group spends eight weeks working and chatting with senior members of the community who join us at school each Thursday.

The sinking of Caisleán Nua

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

On September 4, 1858, Caisleán Nua, a worn, wooden boat, typical of its time set out from Annaghdown with about 30 passengers, cattle and sheep heading for the livestock fair in Fairhill, Galway.

Just over halfway through their journey, in the portion of the river between Glenlo Abbey and Dangan sportsground, a freak accident involving one of the sheep onboard occurred and over two thirds of the passengers perished.

Why Transition Year is more than just the doss year

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

I wasn’t supposed to do Transition Year (TY), but I ended up doing it anyway. I had my mind set on getting out of school as soon as possible, and with the option of skipping TY, it seemed the most appealing choice.

I didn’t want to spend another year in school, but looking back on the year I’ve had, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made.

Deiseanna Suimiúla agus Éagsúla le linn na hIdirbhliana

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Cuireann an Idirbhliain i gColáiste Chroí Mhuire réimse leathan de chúrsaí éagsúla agus tarraingteacha ar fáil a ligeann do dhaltaí rud éigin nua a thriail, a gcuid scileanna agus spéiseanna a fhorbairt, muinín a chothú agus scileanna fíorshaoil a fhoghlaim. Seo roinnt samplaí den obair atá ar bun:

Galway's Continental Drift

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

What events must have taken place for you to be able to kick a pebble down the street? You might think, 'It was the construction guys that laid the gravel down, so it was all thanks to them'.

Exploring STEM in TY

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

My interest in vaccines and science began at a young age. However, it is only now in Transition Year that I have had the chance to explore this interest properly.

‘20th Century Boys’

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Traditional Irish music in the mid-20th century did not enjoy the revered position it now holds in Galway.

Alice Perry - An engineering pioneer

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

The life of Alice Perry, the first woman in Ireland and the United Kingdom to graduate with an engineering degree, is a significant chapter in the history of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

An raibh a fhios agat??

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Teach an Spidéil
Is mainéar stairiúil é Teach an Spidéil atá lonnaithe le taobh Abhainn Bholuisce. Tá baint aige leis an teaghlach mór le rá, na Muirisigh.

Is mainéar stairiúil é Teach an Spidéil atá lonnaithe le taobh Abhainn Bholuisce. Tá baint aige leis an teaghlach mór le rá, na Muirisigh.

A man for every nation but his own

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

William Joyce was born in 1906 in Brooklyn New York to Michael Francis Joyce - a naturalised US citizen - and Gertrude Emily Brooke. However, in 1909 the Joyce family returned to their native Galway.

'I need a hero'

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

It’s a good year to be a superhero fan. You don’t need to be neck deep in the geek swamp to hear about all the new projects that we're being absolutely spoiled with these coming months.

Seapoint - A landmark for generations

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Along the Salthill Prom, Seapoint Casino and Arcade has stood as a landmark of fun and community for generations.

Established in 1949, the original building began as the Seapoint Ballroom and Restaurant, officially opening on July 17, 1949, by Joe Costelloe, the then Mayor of Galway. It was built by Noel Finan, who bought the site and transformed what had once been seawater baths into a grand entertainment venue that helped put Salthill on the map.

An Saol mar a Bhí

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

An Fharraige
le Emma Ní Churraoin

My experience of TY as a student with a learning disability

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Transition Year helps people learn about themselves and to move from one stage to another, whether it’s the stress of the Junior Cycle or not knowing what you want to become in future.

As a student with a learning difficulty, for example dyslexia and autism, TY has helped by challenging me to learn.

Scéalta ón Saol mar a bhí

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

An Chathair agus Coill Rua
le Michael Mac Niocaill

The benefits of youth camps and clubs within local community centres

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Within recent years, children have been spending less time playing with friends outside, and because of advancing technology, children currently over-rely on social media platforms to interact with their friends, much to the detriment of their physical and mental development. Gaps are worryingly appearing in a child’s ability to socialise and communicate with peers and adults.

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