Coláiste na Toirbhirte https://presbandon.ie Presentation College, Bandon, Co. Cork Sun, 17 May 2026 16:56:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://presbandon.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-logo-32x32.png Coláiste na Toirbhirte https://presbandon.ie 32 32 Munster Schools Track and Field success https://presbandon.ie/munster-schools-track-and-field-success/ Sun, 17 May 2026 16:56:23 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/munster-schools-track-and-field-success/ Yesterday, sisters Leila and Ruby Cummins, along with Fiona O’Brien, represented our school, Coláiste na Toirbhirte, in the Munster Track and Field schools athletics event in Castleisland.
Ruby placed 2nd in her long jump event and 1st in the 100m hurdles in the senior age group.
Leila came away with gold and a Munster record hammer throw of 59.11m in the intermediate group.
Fiona placed 2nd in the Junior Girls 100m Sprint.
A huge performance from all three girls, well done.

]]> Students outings https://presbandon.ie/students-outings/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:20:15 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/students-outings/ Our students enjoyed a great trip to Cre Pottery Studios followed by a trip to Baltimore this week.

]]> Gaelbhratach https://presbandon.ie/gaelbhratach-2/ Wed, 13 May 2026 13:58:26 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/gaelbhratach-2/ Comhghairdeas dár gCoiste Gaeilge a bhuaigh bratach inné ag searmanas Gaelbhratach a bhí ar siúl i gColáiste Mhuire gan Smál, Luimneach. Rinne na cailíní seo obair na gcapall chun an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn inár scoil i mbliana. Maith sibh!
Congratulations to our Irish Committee who were awarded a flag at the Gaelbhratach Ceremony in Mary I Limerick yesterday. The girls did great work to promote Irish in our school this year. Well done.

]]> Minor Munster football champions https://presbandon.ie/minor-munster-football-champions/ Wed, 13 May 2026 11:46:21 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/minor-munster-football-champions/ A great first half performance saw CNT leading by four points at the interval. A commanding second half display from the squad secured a 9-06 to 0-13 point win over Colaiste Choilm on the day.

]]> Girls Soccer through to League Final https://presbandon.ie/girls-soccer-through-to-league-final/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:16:08 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/girls-soccer-through-to-league-final/ 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 https://presbandon.ie/2nd-yr-raises-over-1000e-for-charity/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:08:09 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/2nd-yr-raises-over-1000e-for-charity/ 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 https://presbandon.ie/study-skills/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:46:09 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/study-skills/ 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 https://presbandon.ie/a-butterfly-lights-beside-us/ Sun, 10 May 2026 10:02:14 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/a-butterfly-lights-beside-us/ 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 https://presbandon.ie/message-from-the-6th-year-students/ Sat, 09 May 2026 18:04:19 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/message-from-the-6th-year-students/ 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… https://presbandon.ie/all-ireland-final-here-we-come/ Fri, 08 May 2026 06:54:07 +0000 https://presbandon.ie/all-ireland-final-here-we-come/ 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.

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