School Admin | Coláiste na Toirbhirte

Girls Soccer through to League Final

School Admin — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:16:08 +0000

Well done to our 1st Year Girls Soccer Team who took on Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí in the league semi-final today. The girls put in an excellent performance and came away with a fantastic 2–1 victory!

Roise Walsh scored two excellent goals during the match to help secure the win.
The girls now progress to the league final where they will face Gaelcholáiste Mhuire. Best of luck girls!

2nd Yr raises over 1000€ for charity

School Admin — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:08:09 +0000

Congratulations to 2nd year student Jamie Nolan on his amazing achievement of raising €1055 for Focus Ireland through using his talent of music. He presented the cheque to Focus Ireland representative Cian Dalton

Study Skills

School Admin — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:46:09 +0000

3rd year students engaged in revision of Exam Preparation Workshop, focusing on the key skills they will need to be successful in their exams.

A Butterfly Lights Beside Us

School Admin — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:02:14 +0000

A butterfly lights beside us, like a sunbeam…

and for a brief moment its glory

and beauty belong to our world…

but then it flies on again, and although

we wish it could have stayed,

we are so thankful to have seen it at all.

On Friday, we unveiled Anne’s butterfly and paused to reflect on the memories we shared and the journey we have taken together.

The 6th Year art class came together to create something lasting and meaningful in memory of Anne, a clay butterfly to rest here on our tree, beside Anne’s bench and garden.

This special project was lovingly taken on by Madeline McSweeney, who designed and sculpted the butterfly with great care, dedication, and skill on behalf of the entire 6th Year group.

This butterfly stands as a symbol of remembrance, friendship, and joy. We would like to warmly commend the art class and all our 6th Year students for this beautiful tribute. You leave behind a butterfly here in Coláiste na Toirbhirte that will forever remind us of Anne — of her fun, her beauty, and the colour she brought into our lives.

Message from the 6th Year Students

School Admin — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:04:19 +0000

This mornings Darkness into Light walk in memory of Anne was both beautiful and emotional. We shared stories, memories and friendship every step of the way. Thank you to everyone who walked with us and supported us this morning. The most beautiful dawn shared with incredible people.

All Ireland Final here we come…

School Admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:54:07 +0000

Our first yr basketball team competed yesterday in the All Ireland Basketball 1/4 finals against Ard Scoil Na Mara, Tramore.
In a tightly contested game, the team found themselves 11pts behind at one stage with a number of turnovers and missed rebounding opportunities costing them dearly. A crucial timeout followed by timely interceptions allowed the girls to slowly eat back into that deficit and finally push ahead. As the final buzzer sounded, the girls were 5 points ahead, and relief was felt all round as they secured their place in the semi-final of the competition.
Two hours later, they took to the court again to do battle with Kenmare in a physical and fast-paced game. We began the first quarter well, securing a nice cushion, but the second quarter saw that dwindle away. The Kenmare girls’ athleticism tested the Bandon team as they struggled to close down key players at times. However, the girls maintained a narrow lead throughout. Some strong team offence and linked passing finally saw them emerge as victors.
They will now take on St. Joseph’s Castlebar in the All Ireland Final on Thursday, May 14th, in the National Basketball Arena Dublin.
Colaiste Na Toirbhirte will compete at A level next year, continuing under the expert coaching of Mark Scannell.

JCPA (Junior Cycle Profile of achievement)

School Admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 18:16:11 +0000

Yesterday, our TY students received their JCPA certs. these honour the students’ CBA results alongside extracurricular and non-academic achievements during their junior cycle years.
Well done to a fantastic year group.

Third year ecology trip to Fota wildlife park

School Admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 17:54:17 +0000

Fashion a Bashin’

School Admin — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:44:08 +0000

Transition Year students in Colaiste na Toirbhirte are collaborating with Bandon Tidy Towns as part of their community module. They are aiming to give Fast Fashion a Bashin with your support. They are looking for good quality clothes that you no longer need or wear and will be accepting donations on Monday 13th April at the school. Your help and support is greatly appreciated and proceeds from the event in the town hall, on the 7th May will go to two very worthy local organisations. Please support these wonderful young people who are doing their bit to make Bandon more sustainable. Come on Bandon and let’s give Fast Fashion a Bashin!

Reminder from 6th Year students

School Admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 18:02:13 +0000

We would just like to remind the school community that we are taking part in the Bandon Darkness into Light walk on 9th May in memory of our wonderful class mate Anne Enright. Every step taken on the morning is a tribute and every donation will help us make a difference. All are welcome to join us on the walk, donate or both. If you wish to join us, click on the link below and the ‘join us’ tab, (image attached). Details of the route are also attached.

Route

Please click on the link below.

https://www.darknessintolight.ie/fundraisers/colaistenatoirbhirte