News & Events

Smart Futures – A Career in STEM.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM), are getting a renewed and ever increasing emphasis within the education system. Ms. Gillian Morgan from Janssen Pharmaceuticals, (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), visited Nenagh College on Monday. Gillian, an Associate Scientist in pharmaceutical development gave our Transition Year students a chronological account of her own progression through higher education into her current role. She also provided an overview of how the STEM elements shape our lives and the benefits that can be obtained from working in these environments; with a particular emphasis on Women in STEM. Following her presentation, was a lively discussion with excellent questions and inspiring answers.

National Gallery Art Tour

Thank you to all Art 5th Years who took part in the Annual trip to the National Gallery Dublin on Thursday 16th. The most treasured work of Caravaggio The taking of Christ, with Louis le Brocquys Family, were among the works studied. Students also visited the National History Museum to view The Ardagh Chalice and Derrynaflan Chalice . Students were accompanied by their Art Teacher Ms Beirne.

Art Upcycle Workshop

Regina Egan  and TY Art Teacher Ms Beirne, facilitated an Upcycle Workshop on Wednesday Nov 15th. Shabby Chique Borrisokane supplied decoupage materials while student designed Slates from Portroe. It is hoped that collaboration will take place with the Nenagh Tidy towns project to create planters in the coming weeks Thank you to all involved in this worthwhile endeavor.

Open Evening Tuesday 22nd August

Nenagh College will be open on Tuesday 22nd August for parents of students in 2nd / 3rd / 5th / 6th year from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. to accept payments for lockers / Journals / Practical subject fees and book rental (book rental is available to 2nd and 3rd years only).