News & Events

Nenagh & District Mental Health Association

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Ms O Keeffe would like to thank the TY students who volunteered to fund raise for Nenagh & District Mental Health Association.   The following students: Kayleigh McAuliffe, Angela Boldescu, Ruari O’Dwyer, Daire Boland, Zoe Parker, Blanca Wrona, Killian Lane and Jack Quinlivan rattled the buckets and helped raise money for a worthy cause. Thanks to everyone who contributed. 

Killary Adventure Centre

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On Tuesday 06/05/2025, Transition year students and our 5th Spanish exchange students visited Killary Adventure Centre in Leenane, Co. Galway. The overnight trip was a perfect way to highlight what has been achieved this year! What a trip it was! The sun was shining and this added to the amazing experience. It was truly one of the high points of the Transition Year 2024/2025 experience, thus far. Students participated in activities that included the Turf Challenge, Gorge Walking, Climbing Tower and going up the Giant Swing. The experience at Killary is something that the students will remember and talk about for years to come.

Second Year Fast Fashion Awareness

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Our 2nd year students thoroughly enjoyed  their recent visit to the St. Vincent De Paul Fulfilment Centre in Nenagh, bringing with them the items donated from our school community.  For their CSPE CBA they decided to raise awareness about Fast Fashion and its impact on our environment and show how charities such as SVP are helping with a solution by appealing to the sustainable shopper. They even found some great bargain buys.
 Thank you to Pat Carrol and Suzanne McNamara from SVP for their very informative presentations.

Oil Painting Workshop

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Our transition year students enjoyed an oil painting workshop with landscape artist Ann Daly .
They learned new skills such as how to use a palette knife, lifting out and layering using washes. 

Senior and Junior Girls soccer

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Well done to both our senior and junior girls soccer team who played the final league game of the season against two very strong teams from Clonmel.
Both Mr. Heffernan and Ms. Byrne were very proud of how the girls played through out the year and are looking forward to next year already!

Junior Girls Blitz

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Well done to our junior girls’ soccer team who had an incredible run in Tuesday’s blitz!  They played through 5 tough games against Coláiste Mhuire, Newport, and Tipp Town – showing serious skill, determination, and teamwork every step of the way.

They made it all the way to the final, where they narrowly missed out in a penalty shootout against Tipp Town.

We’re so proud of the effort and spirit they showed throughout the day — well done girls!

Nenagh College Young SVP

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Nenagh College Young SVP members had an unforgettable day on the 10th April 2025 at the Youth Day in the Radisson Blu, Limerick. The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the incredible work being done by young people across the region.
From interactive activities and creative competitions to powerful performances and thought-provoking conversations, it was a day filled with inspiration and positive energy. Well done to everyone involved especially to the Nenagh College SVP team:
Daire Boland, President, Blanca Wrona, Deputy President,
Angela Boldescu, Secretary, Xander Gregan, Treasurer, Thomas Ryan, PRO.
Committee members: Killian Lane and Boris Viter, RuairĂ­ O Dwyer.
A huge thank you to Clodagh Lenihan and St. Vincent de Paul for organizing such a meaningful event and to the Radisson Blu for hosting us. Ms O Keeffe would like to congratulate our students for their enthusiasm and dedication to making a difference

University College Cork and Cork City

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Transition Year students and our Spanish exchange students in 5th year visited and took a campus tour of University College Cork and Cork City.
After completing their Career Investigations in class, meeting with visitors in school from  Higher Education Institutions, a trip to tour University College Cork  campus was arranged.
Why are college visits important?
Visiting college campuses  is an essential step in students college search process. Not only will it help students become familiar with the colleges , but it will also help them get a better understanding of what types of college are the best fit their unique needs.
For example, after touring a college in a large city, they might decide that they  prefer smaller college , like a Technological University or a Further Education and Training College. Students may visit a  small college only to realise that they might prefer an institution with a larger student body. In either case, touring a variety of colleges will help students hone in on the qualities that matter to them most.
With this insight, students will be able clarify what they are looking for in a college, as well as decide which institutions are aligned with their goals and needs.