Active SFC

Active SFC

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Many of our teams are finished schools competition for the year but still lots of activity options available in SFC this week! #ActiveSFC #ActiveSchool   Read More >

All Ireland Schools Cross Country

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The Schools Cross Country took place in Galway on Saturday. Our athletes ran on a very fast course and all finished competitively. Huge congrats to our Minor Girls team of Nicole, Sadhbh, Emily, Aoife and Mia who finished with the Silver team medal. Well done to all who competed. Read More >

Debating team trip to Strasbourg

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This week, the Debating Team enjoyed an amazing trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. As well as that, the team visited other notable sites such as, the cities Cathedral and the stunning Heidelberg Castle. A huge thanks to Cllrs. Pat Daly, Paul Murphy and Mary Howard for helping to make this brilliant trip possible. Read More >

History Quiz

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On Wednesday, sixteen third year students took part in the North Munster History teachers Junior cycle quiz. The quiz was won by a team of four; Rioghnaigh Finn Spellissy, Tom FitzPatrick, Daniel Sheils and captain Keelin Coleman. The successful team has now qualified for the All-Ireland final which will be held in Dublin at the end of the month. Congratulations to the winning team and the best of luck to them in the All-Ireland!  Read More >

International Women’s Day 2025

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International Women’s day falls on Saturday March 8th and to celebrate this, we are hosting an IWD event within the school.  All our students will attend a talk from a number of speakers who will discuss their views, successes and challenges experienced in their everyday lives as females:  – Brid Coughlan: Founder and owner of Coffee Rush, Lissycasey and Ennis.  – Ivanna McMahon: Miss Ireland 2022 and Dyslexia Ireland Advocate.  – Laura Linnane: Recently qualified GPA Scholar with a Masters in Sports Psychology.  – Jean McCabe: CEO Excellence Ireland and owner of Willow, Ennis.  – Aisling O’ Connor: Primary Teacher and Clare Rose 2023.  Our female students will … Read More >

Active SFC

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Active SFC is a group of students, parents, and teachers committed to improving physical activity levels in our school community. Today, Active SFC is proud to launch our five-year strategy for promoting physical activity within our school. Our mission is to make SFC a more active environment where everyone feels comfortable and included in exercising. We aim to achieve this by focusing on five key areas each year: School Environment Research Policy Curriculum Extra-Curricular Activities Each school year, we will select actions from these areas that we believe will make a meaningful difference in students’ lives. Our Approach Our strategy is built on five key pillars. Every action we undertake will incorporate elements … Read More >

World Book Day

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World Book Day is taking place on Thursday, 6th March and we would like all teachers, students and staff during the 10.20am class to drop everything and read. All students should bring suitable reading material to class – a book, comic, magazine, newspaper or kindle.    Thank you!     Pdf-1 Read More >

Big Busk for Focus Ireland

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Dear Parent/Guardian, We have some exciting news to share! On Friday, March 7th, students from St. Flannan’s College will participate in the Big Busk for Focus Ireland. Our students will be performing music and singing to raise funds for the homeless in Ireland. They will be busking at Dunnes Stores from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Your generous donation can make a difference in providing essential services for those experiencing homelessness: €5 can provide a nutritious meal at the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop. €25 can offer 4.5 hours of personalized support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker. €50 can fund 14 hours of … Read More >

Explore Engineering

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Explore Engineering Showcase 2025! This annual event brings together students, educators, and industry professionals to celebrate innovation, creativity, and problem-solving in engineering.   Date: 6th March 2025 Location: Shannon Airport (Departures Hall) Time: 5 pm to 9 pm Free Admission & Free Parking   Explore Engineering is an industry-led initiative which has the support of education and training providers. Covering the Mid-West Region, we are dedicated to increasing the quality and quantity of engineering talent available in Ireland. At the Explore Engineering Showcase, students will have the opportunity to: › Meet 60+ engineering companies in the Mid-West › Engage with industry experts and STEM professionals › Discover new pathways in engineering and … Read More >

Half-Day Closure & Bí Cineálta Initiative

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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 As part of our commitment to fostering a positive school culture, we will work closely with the school community to develop and review our Bí Cineálta policy. We value your input and … Read More >