Sport Ireland is inviting young people aged 12–17 who are involved in sports (now or in the past) to join a focus group called “Young Voices in Sport.” The aim is to listen to their experiences and ideas to help shape youth sports in Ireland. Topics include participation, policy, safeguarding, and more. Interested participants can sign up by scanning the QR code on the poster. Read More >
Well done to our 1st year boys soccer team who were crowned North Munster Champions today, in an exciting 4 – 2 win over Salesians Pallaskenry The boys beat St. Anne’s of Killaloe, St. Caimin’s of Shannon, and SMI Newcastle West twice to reach the final.They look forward to their Munster Cup draw vs. St. Caimin’s next Friday in St. Flannan’s! Read More >
The SFC Parents Association will hold their next meeting online on Tuesday, April 8th, at 8:15 PM. Please see the attached poster for details. The Zoom link will be shared next week. Read More >
Hard luck to a valiant St. Flannans side who were defeated by Ennistymon Community School in the Clare Junior B final today . Playing on a bare Fr. McNamara field, we were unlucky to go into the half-time break 7 points down and only for some fortuitous defending from our opponents, the deficit would have been less. In the second half, the couple of chances we needed to get us back into the game never materialised, and Ennistymon ran out worthy winners. The girls on this panel have been a pleasure to train this year and if they continue to show … Read More >
As part of our Active Schools Week 2025, we are hoping to run a showcase of Activities available in the community – the plan is to have a marketplace type setup, with stands about a broad range of activities/clubs/groups to give students information about the activities and how they could go about getting involved if interested. It’s a great opportunity for us to connect school and community and for clubs & groups to recruit potential new members. If your club/group/activity is interested in being a part of our showcase, please email gary.brennan@stflannanscollege.ie Read More >
Dear Parents/Guardians, Please be advised that the school will close for a half day on Wednesday, April 2nd, to facilitate a Bí Cineálta staff workshop. All students will finish at 1:20 PM on this day. The Bí Cineálta initiative is a new national framework designed to prevent and address bullying in schools. To help you understand the key aspects of Bí Cineálta we have attached a short information video explaining the initiative. Information Video Read More >
Our U/16 Boys Badminton team represented Munster and SFC in the All-Ireland Badminton competition in Gormanston on Wednesday. The boys played two tough competitions against Leinster and Ulster. Unfortunately, they didn’t come out as winners on the day. The boys did the school proud on the day and we will look forward to seeing them play again next year. Ms.Durcan Read More >
On Tuesday, Class 2G had the privilege of visiting The Michael Cusack Heritage Centre at the kind invitation of Tim Madden. During their visit, students participated in a Well-Being Workshop facilitated by Peter Casey, which consisted of two insightful sessions: Session 1 – “Who Am I?”This session encouraged self-reflection and exploration of personal identity.Session 2 – “Bend, Don’t Break” Designed to foster resilience, this session equipped students with valuable coping strategies. In addition to the workshop, students thoroughly enjoyed learning about the rich history of Carran and exploring the cottage where Michael Cusack, founder of the GAA, grew up. The experience was further enriched by fascinating … Read More >
St Flannan’s College 1st year Gaelic football team secured a hard-fought victory over Presentation College Athenry in a thrilling contest, finishing 7-9 to 7-5. The game began at a blistering pace, with St Flannan’s racing into an early lead of 3-1 to 0-1. However, Presentation College Athenry showed great resilience, working their way back into the match. At halftime, St Flannan’s held a narrow advantage, leading 4-3 to 2-4. The second half was a tense affair, with the teams drawing level twice as both sides battled for supremacy. In the closing stages, St Flannan’s found an extra gear, edging ahead to claim … Read More >
Dear Parents and Staff, Our Book Review Meet-up takes place on Zoom this Thursday, 27th March, at 7:30 PM. To join, simply click on the Zoom link posted below. https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87917254822?pwd=GzRXiCbahXtMYrLN6adrrNdwuieukM.1 Meeting ID: 879 1725 4822Passcode: 369148 Here is a list of questions we will be discussing during the session. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and insights. 1. Did you enjoy the book? 2. What was your favourite scene in the book? 3. What do you think will happen when Furlong arrives home with the girl? 4. Do you believe that Ned is Furlong’s father? If so, why do you think Ned never said anything? 5. Why do you … Read More >