Welcome to St Brendan’s College
St. Brendan’s College has an energetic, expert staff, focused on the provision of a holistic education for all of our students. We enjoy a rich educational heritage, we are housed in an exceptional building, excellently formatted to ensure progressive facilities for a 21st century education. Under the Major Capital Works Programme, we are now planning a €20 million re imagination of these buildings.
We offer a broad curriculum, beginning with a first year taster programme, the Junior Certificate and a breadth of Senior Cycle programmes including Transition Year, Traditional Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate…
PROGRAMMES
At St. Brendan’s we offer comprehensive student centred Junior and Senior Cycle programmes – with a choice of....
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Our school is synonymous with the provision of a breadth of sports and extra activities. Every lunch time...
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The McKeever Sports Super 9s player of the tournament Daragh Keane St. Brendan’s College Killarney – The Sem Kilcummin GAA accepting his award from Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns and our GAA Future Leaders Chairperson Olivier Lata. Daragh showed great skill throughout the tournament. Comhghairdeas
Thanks to Denis Doolin from Killarney Lions Club who presented a cheque to Sean Coffey (Principal) and Eimear Buckley (TY Co-ordinator)this morning. These funds will be used for the Transition year programme.
Our Transition Year students have been attending a Crime Scene investigators workshop this week. 4A, E and D this week and 4B and C next week. This gives the students a chance to analyse past murder cases in Ireland and also looking at the forensics and evidence involved in these cases.
Yesterday of our u15 footballers took part in the inaugural Super 9’s Competition hosted by Tralee CBS. In very wet conditions our lads once again demonstrated their superb camaraderie and work rate throughout the day. Our lads overcame Patrician Newbridge, Hamilton High School Bandon, Mercy Mounthawk, Coláiste Choilm Tullamore and Tralee CBS in the final. A huge thank you to the Green for hosting such a well organised competition.
Both our junior teams who had qualified from the Munster competition competed in the all-Ireland series in Awesome Walls in Dublin on Friday.
Both teams competed well on the day and managed to gain podium finishes. We placed second and third in Ireland in their age category.
These second years can compete at this age category again next year in which they are setting eyes on the gold medals already.
Thanks again to Donie Murphy for his help and guidance throughout the year.
Transition Years 4D, E and half B completed their overnight Gaisce stay in the school last Thursday night. A great night was had with lots of sport and cooking. This completes of overnight gaisce stays for the year with students now looking forward to the final trip to Dublin in a few weeks time.
1st Year Soccer
Munster Semi Final
St Brendan’s 2- 0 Tralee CBS
The Sem progress to the Munster Final after a fierce battle with Tralee CBS.
The sides could not be separated for a majority of the match. As the game opened up in the last five minutes with both sides looking for a winner, Tralee CBS almost struck first only to be denied by a world class save by Ethan Clarke. Shortly after the Sem took the lead after great work from Clancy, Bennett and Hurley with a goalmouth scramble eventually finished by the excellent Eanna Hennigan. The Sem added a second a minute later after some great work by Bennett on the right, his cross slotted home by Ryan Vickers. Both teams were excellent on the day, a very sporting and exciting game.
The Sem will now face either St Francis of Rochestown or De La Salle of Waterford in the Munster Final.
Captain: Jayden Hurley
Player Of The Match: Eoin Bennett
A big thanks to Donie Murphy, Martin Muldoon and the grounds keepers from Killarney Athletic for the use of the pitch and facilities for the match.
Over the last few weeks on Thursdays our Tys have been doing set dancing. It was 4E ‘s turn today. Well done to all.
All Ireland Playoffs
Our 2nd years boys were in the All-Ireland playoffs on Wednesday 24th in St. Vincent’s Castleknock College, Dublin. They had three tough games. The first game they played Patrician Academy in a tense game. Nothing could separate the teams at the end of regular time, so overtime was needed. Heartbreakingly our boys lost by a point. With no time to dwell on that game they were straight back on the court against Dublin Champions Castleknock College. Tiredness set in in the last quarter and only then could Castleknock pull away and eventually won the game. Our third and final game was against St. Malachy’s of Belfast. The Sem boys were determined not to leave Dublin without a win, and they got their reward with a hard fought win against St. Malachy’s.
A huge well done to the boys, they did themselves and the school proud.
Last Thursday night marked our school community’s annual Liam O’Connor concert, a cherished tradition filled with unforgettable moments. This year, however, held an even deeper significance as we celebrated the 10-year anniversary of this special event. Amidst the familiar melodies and heartfelt performances, there was an added poignancy as we bid farewell to a beloved figure, Mish O’Donoghue, who graced the stage for the last time.
The evening was punctuated by surprises as past pupils emerged from the wings to serenade Mish with a moving rendition of ‘Step It Out Mary’, a song etched in our memories from their triumphant journey on Britain’s Got Talent. Even the teachers, inspired by Mish’s spirit, braved the stage to belt out ‘The Auld Triangle’ in honor of their beloved colleague.
To Mish, we extend our deepest gratitude for the music, the camaraderie, and the invaluable guidance she has bestowed upon us. The legacy she leaves behind, after 19 years of cultivating a love of music and the arts in St. Brendan’s College, will forever resonate within the halls of The Sem and the hearts of all who were touched by her presence.
Incoming 1st Year Transition Afternoon
We welcomed our newest members of the St Brendan’s community to an afternoon of activities. The 6th Class boys from a variety of Primary Schools visited our College Chapel to meet with some of their new teachers along with representatives of our Student Council.
The various taster activities undertaken by the boys included: Athletics/Maths/Woodwork/Business Studies/Hopes and Dreams for the future along with a session on the Climbing wall.
On Tuesday some of our TY students went to Muckross House with the Killarney Meitheal group. The students were picking rhododendron plants to help kerb the spread of these plants which is out of control in Ireland.
On Friday 4D and 4E went to the Munster Driving Campus in Mallow.
Each student had 20 minutes driving accompanied by a qualified driving instructor in a controlled campus designed with all the features of a public road,
Students also got essential training for their theory test in the computer lab.
The Kerry Athletics Schools Track and Field competition took place yesterday in Castleisland. 32 of our students competed, and we are proud to say they won best overall boys school on the day. Congratulations to all involved. Our Minor boys started the day well with Kieran Moloney winning gold in the shot putt. It was a silver and bronze finish for Eoin Brosnan and Aidan Hickey in the 100m final. The minor boys had a strong 4x100m relay team sailing to victory. Finally Eoin Brosnan also claimed first place in the long jump. Moving onto our Junior boys Leo Allen had a powerful performance in the 300m final winning gold, he also took bronze in the 100m final. Conor Duffin fought hard to take the silver medal with a strong race in the 1500m. Our Junior boys team came 2nd in the 4x100m relay. Samuel Scroope ran well in the intermediate 400m final coming in 2nd place. Finally, Ted O Gorman ran a confident race in the Senior boys 3000m taking the lead in the final two laps to come home with the gold medal. The final event of the day saw our Senior boys 4x100m win 3rd place. Well done to all students who competed. The next competition is the South Munster track and field which will take place is Castleisland on the 8th of May.
1st Year Soccer- Munster QF
Patrician Academy (Mallow) 2 – 3 St Brendan’s College
The Sem progress to the Munster semi final after a hard fought game away to Patrician Academy. Three goals from Ryan Vickers was enough to seal the win.
It was a great performance from all of the squad in tough conditions against a well organised Patrician Academy side.
Player of the match: Cian Hegarty
The Sem now face Tralee CBS next week in the Semi Final.
As you all know our U16 Olympic Handball team are representing Ireland in the Partille Cup in Sweden in July. We have set up an idonate page to help with the costs of this trip. We would be very grateful for any contributions towards this once in a lifetime trip for the team.
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CULTURE & ARTS
We pride ourselves on a vibrant cultural life. Central to our cultural activities is our school choir and school music...
CAREERS
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