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Wedding Bells
( Thursday 2nd February, 2012 ) We wish Ms. Catherine Mulhern, our Music teacher, and her future husband Martin a lovely day on 4th. February when they celebrate their wedding in the company of family and friends ...
Ulster Colleges All Star
( Friday 27th January, 2012 ) Congratulations to Tyholland G.F.C., Monaghan Co. Minor and St. Macartan's College MacRory Cup captain Mel Boyce who was awarded an Ulster Colleges All Star for 2011.
Class of 1991 Reunion
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Open Night 2012
( Friday 20th January, 2012 ) The school was open, to students presently attending 6th class in National Schools, to view the facilities of St. Macartan's College. Most teachers and a number of students were available between...
St. Macartan’s Young Scientists invited to participate in the 2011 BT Business of Science & Technology Programme.
( Friday 20th January, 2012 ) St. Macartan’s College students Killian Lavelle and Colin Todd whose Young Scientist project on reducing the importation of dessert apples into Ireland by promoting a home grown...
St. Macartan's Students Highly Commended at Young Scientist Competition
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St. Macartan’s College Student Joins Elite UCD Scholars Group
( Thursday 19th January, 2012 ) St. Macartan’s College 2011 Leaving Cert student Darren McMahon was awarded a UCD Ad Astra Elite academic scholarship at O’Reilly Hall UCD on Thursday last. The UCD Ad Astra Acade...
St. Macartan’s Student Wins Ulster 40 x 20 Colleges Title
( Wednesday 18th January, 2012 ) Current Ulster and All Ireland Intermediate Colleges 40 x 20 champion Darren Doherty took a step closer to retaining his national title on Wednesday last by retaining the Ulster Colleges titl...
Choir: Carols For Christmas
( Wednesday 21st December, 2011 ) A very pleasant Christmas carol recital was performed by the school choir and musicians in the social area at lunch break.
Poetry Aloud National Success
( Friday 9th December, 2011 ) Congratulations to Shane Mc Mahon on winning the National Finals of Poetry Aloud in Dublin and to the team mentor, Ms. S. Colreavy. Joseph Caulfield also represented the school with disti...
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| Thursday 2nd February, 2012 | Wedding Bells |
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| We wish Ms. Catherine Mulhern, our Music teacher, and her future husband Martin a lovely day on 4th. February when they celebrate their wedding in the company of family and friends Ms... more | |
| Friday 27th January, 2012 | Ulster Colleges All Star |
| Congratulations to Tyholland G.F.C., Monaghan Co. Minor and St. Macartan's College MacRory Cup captain Mel Boyce who was awarded an Ulster Colleges All Star for 2011. ... more | |
| Thursday 26th January, 2012 | Class of 1991 Reunion |
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| Friday 20th January, 2012 | Open Night 2012 |
| The school was open, to students presently attending 6th class in National Schools, to view the facilities of St. Macartan's College. Most teachers and a number of students were available between 7 ... more | |
| Friday 20th January, 2012 | St. Macartan’s Young Scientists invited to participate in the 2011 BT Business of Science & Technology Programme. |
| St. Macartan’s College students Killian Lavelle and Colin Todd whose Young Scientist project on reducing the importation of dessert apples into Ireland by promoting a home grown al... more | |
| Friday 20th January, 2012 | St. Macartan's Students Highly Commended at Young Scientist Competition |
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| Thursday 19th January, 2012 | St. Macartan’s College Student Joins Elite UCD Scholars Group |
| St. Macartan’s College 2011 Leaving Cert student Darren McMahon was awarded a UCD Ad Astra Elite academic scholarship at O’Reilly Hall UCD on Thursday last. The UCD Ad Astra Academic... more | |
| Wednesday 18th January, 2012 | St. Macartan’s Student Wins Ulster 40 x 20 Colleges Title |
| Current Ulster and All Ireland Intermediate Colleges 40 x 20 champion Darren Doherty took a step closer to retaining his national title on Wednesday last by retaining the Ulster Colleges title a... more | |
| Wednesday 21st December, 2011 | Choir: Carols For Christmas |
| A very pleasant Christmas carol recital was performed by the school choir and musicians in the social area at lunch break. ... more | |
| Friday 9th December, 2011 | Poetry Aloud National Success |
| Congratulations to Shane Mc Mahon on winning the National Finals of Poetry Aloud in Dublin and to the team mentor, Ms. S. Colreavy. Joseph Caulfield also represented the school with distinct... more | |
| Thursday 8th December, 2011 | Get on your Bike |
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| Tuesday 6th December, 2011 | Basketball |
| The U-19 Basketball team won against Gormanstone College (77-49) and this great victory puts the team into the National play offs in Carrickmacross. ... more | |
| Tuesday 29th November, 2011 | Car Wash for Trocaire |
| Rang Fergus braved the cold to wash teachers cars to raise funds for Trocaire Global Gifts. The class collected over €100. ... more | |
| Friday 25th November, 2011 | Poetry Aloud Results |
| Shane Mc Mahon and Joseph Caulfield won places in the All Ireland Poetry Aloud Competition which took place in the National Library . Samuel Doyle and Daniel Mc Carron also participated wit... more | |
| Tuesday 22nd November, 2011 | Rang Maitiu Visits the Ombudsman |
| Rang Maitiu made a visit to the office of the Ombudsman for Children, Emily Logan as part of their action project for C.S.P.E. The class were made to feel very welcome and presented Ms. Logan with ch... more | |
| Monday 21st November, 2011 | Arts Event |
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| Friday 18th November, 2011 | Maths Week |
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| Tuesday 15th November, 2011 | Poetry Aloud Regional Final |
| Several schools gathered in St. Macartan's to participate in the regional finals of Poetry Aloud. There was a palpable air of anticipation as students prepared to recite their particular selection... more | |
| Thursday 10th November, 2011 | Disability Awareness Programme |
| Transition Year students participated in a very interesting Disability Awareness Programme in the Sports Hall. It was presented by the Irish Wheelchair Association and students had the unique oppurt... more | |
| Tuesday 8th November, 2011 | Halloween Houses |
| Mr. R. Mc Hugh presents prizes to the First Year students in the Design and Make a Halloween Haunted House ... more | |
| Tuesday 8th November, 2011 | L.C.V.P. Class Presents Cheque |
| Mr. Pascal Smyth and the students of the L.C.V.P. class present the representative of GOAL with a cheque of €1386.87, the proceeds of GOAL Jersey Day ... more | |
| Monday 7th November, 2011 | Dangers of Smoking |
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| Wednesday 2nd November, 2011 | First Year Table Quiz |
| A very enjoyable table quiz was organised by the Student Council and the Meitheal prefects for all First Year students in the College Theatre ... more | |
| Saturday 22nd October, 2011 | Grease, a great success |
| Large audiences attended this year's very popular school production of Grease . ... more | |
| Friday 14th October, 2011 | Winners: Poetry Aloud 2011 |
| Winners of the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Poetry Aloud Competition with Ms. M. Mc Donald and Ms S. Colreavy ... more | |
| Friday 7th October, 2011 | Poetry Aloud 2011 |
| Senior students practicing for Poetry Aloud 2011 ... more | |
| Friday 7th October, 2011 | Greetings |
| Greetings from The Sem to our Italian families ... more | |
| Friday 7th October, 2011 | Grease |
| Tickets on sale for this very popular show ... more | |
| Friday 7th October, 2011 | Goal Jersey Day 2011 |
| Congratulations to Mr. P. Smyth and the L.C.V. P. class who raised approximately €1500 for Goal Jersey Day ... more | |
| Friday 7th October, 2011 | G.A.A. Minor County Final |
| Best of luck to all members of the school community involved in the county final on Sunday ... more | |
| Tuesday 4th October, 2011 | Breakfast for Childline |
| The Meitheal prefects organised a Cheerios Breakfast morning for the First Year students. €200 was raised in aid of Childline . The students were guided by Ms. R. Mc Skeane , a nd the staf... more | |
| Saturday 10th September, 2011 | Best Junior Certificate results |
| Michael Mc Kenna, Best Junior Certificate Results 2010-11 Students who achieved ten grade C's or better in their Junior Certificate with Year Head, Ms.L. Walshe Fitzgerald and Deputy Princ... more | |
| Sunday 4th September, 2011 | New Students |
| A warm welcome is extended to all new students to St. Macartan's College for the coming year. We hope you have a happy and successful year. ... more | |
| Wednesday 1st June, 2011 | Enterprise Module 2011 |
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| Friday 27th May, 2011 | Transition Year Awards |
| The achievements and many successes of this year's Transition Year students were acknowledged in the Awards Day ceremony held in the College Theatre. Parents and students were in attendance to appla... more | |
| Tuesday 24th May, 2011 | Foundation Coaching Course |
| Several students participated in a G.A.A. Foundation Course in the Sportshall. This is the first of a series of courses which enhance the boys chances of being selected to train at Cul Camps in the ... more | |
| Monday 23rd May, 2011 | Class of 2011's Final Day |
| The Class of 2011 had their final day as students of St. Macartan's College today. It was a very stormy day, of high winds and with fallen debris on both sides of the school driveway and throughout ... more | |
| Saturday 21st May, 2011 | St. Macartan's College Careers 2011 |
| Students from St. Macartan's, St. Louis Convent and Monaghan Collegiate had the oppurtunity to discuss courses and careers at a major careers event held in the Sportshall. Several colleges and... more | |
| Friday 20th May, 2011 | Sports Activity Week |
| Great credit is due to Ms. R. Mc Skeane, the Meitheal prefects and the Sports Department for organising a great variety of events throughout the past five days for Sports Activity week. ... more | |
| Monday 16th May, 2011 | Eucharistic Bell Arrives |
| The Eucharistic Congress bell was on display in the school library until 11 15 am. It was then carried to the College Chapel where Rev. S. Joyce, college chaplain, explained its significe... more | |
| Friday 13th May, 2011 | U-16 Soccer Success |
| Well done to the U-16 soccer team, coached by Mr. E. Mc Cabe, who won the Cavan Monaghan Under 16 soccer competition. They defeated St. Aidan's , Cootehill. ... more | |
| Friday 6th May, 2011 | John Lonergan Talk |
| Former governor of Mounjoy Prison gave a very enlightening talk to Transition Year students recently. In a frank and open account, Mr. Lonergan painted a very clear picture of life behind bars in on... more | |
| Wednesday 6th April, 2011 | Sketching Outdoors |
| The recent spell of fine weather allowed students studying Art to take their sketchbooks outside and capture some of the fresh Spring colour at the front of the school ... more | |
| Wednesday 6th April, 2011 | St. Macartan's College in Brock Cup Semi Final |
| St. Macartans 4-11 St. Colman’s Newry 2-10 After three consecutive wins in the 2011 Ulster Colleges A U15 Brock Cup, against St. M... more | |
| Monday 4th April, 2011 | Musical Talent |
| It was lovely to see and hear the musical talent from 3rd. and 6th. year in the Music room under the guidance of Ms. C. Mulhern . ... more | |
| Tuesday 29th March, 2011 | G.A.A. Foundation Coaching Course |
| In the picture above is the Fourth Year G.A.A. module class group who are embarking on the Foundation Coaching Course, being run currently by Monaghan County Board. The tutor is Mr. Paul Turley a... more | |
| Thursday 24th March, 2011 | First Year Tree Planting |
| To mark their first St. Macartan's Day in the school, students in First Year planted a tree in the lawn in front of the old building. ... more | |
| Thursday 24th March, 2011 | Saint Macartan's Day 2011 |
| The St. Macartan's Day Mass is celebrated each year in St. Macartan's College to mark the Anniversary of the patron saint of Clogher diocese. The chief celebrant was Most Rev. Liam Mc Daid . ... more | |
| Wednesday 23rd March, 2011 | Biology Room Gets New Murals |
| Mr. P. West engaged students from Transition Year to paint diagrams relating to the Biology curriculum on the walls of his room recently. The result is an interesting array of colourful and educatio... more | |
| Tuesday 8th March, 2011 | I.M.T.A |
| Congratulations to the Maths team: Darren Mc Mahon, Egor Kyshtymov, and Shane Mc Kenna who finished 4th. in the I.M.T.A. held in University of Limerick. The team is mentored by Ms. G. Garvey. ... more | |
| Friday 4th March, 2011 | Irish Secondary Schools Entertainment Competition |
| The School Choir finished third and the Grupa Cheoil was awarded best traditional group at the Irish Secondary Schools Entertainment Competition at the Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom, Co. Cork. The gro... more | |
| Thursday 3rd March, 2011 | World Book Day Quiz |
| Ms. F. Gallagher and Ms. B. Carroll tested the literary knowledge of First Year students with an enjoyable table quiz in the College Library to mark World Book Day. ... more | |
| Thursday 3rd March, 2011 | Embedding Tolerance |
| Transition Year students delivered a worthwhile presentation: Embedding Tolerance in the College Theatre for First Year students . The event, co - ordinated by Ms. R. Mc Skean promotes equality, co... more | |
| Wednesday 2nd March, 2011 | TY Enterprise Success |
| Congratulations to all the students, mentored by Ms. S. Mc Colgan, who participated in the Monaghan County Enterprise finals in the Four Seasons Hotel. St. Macartan's faced tough opposition from... more | |
| Tuesday 1st March, 2011 | Musical Talent |
| It was lovely to see and hear the range of musical talent on display in the Music Room under the guidance of Ms. C. Mulhern. ... more | |
| Wednesday 16th February, 2011 | President visits St. Macartan's |
| President of Ireland, Mary McAleese and her husband Dr. Martin McAleese visited St. Macartan’s College to mark an innovative Monaghan Collegiate School /St. Macartan’s College, Peac... more | |
| Monday 14th February, 2011 | All Ireland Colleges Handball Champioship 2011 |
| Senior Singles Ulster Champions and All Ireland Colleges Finalists, Christopher Mc Kenna and Terry Mc Elvaney Junior Singles Ulster and All Ireland Champion, Darren Doherty Intermediate U... more | |
| Monday 14th February, 2011 | St. Macartan's Compete in World Mock Trials |
| St. Macartan's Law Team with coach Mr. Paul Mc Cormack, Mrs. G. Garvey and Mr. R. Mallon in New York representing Ireland in the World Mock Trials. ... more | |
| Thursday 10th February, 2011 | Science Quiz Team |
| Science Quiz Team The school Science team, under the guidance of team mentor, Mr. E. Kelly had a very successful 2011. The team won the Regional Championship and finished runners up in the Nation... more | |
| Wednesday 9th February, 2011 | Poetry Aloud |
| Congratulations to Shane Mc Mahon and Samuel Doyle who competed in Poetry Aloud earlier in the year. Samuel finished an All Ireland finalist while Shane went one step further and was the overall Poe... more | |
| Wednesday 9th February, 2011 | Leaving Certificate Applied Class make Bodhrans |
| Under the guidance of Ms. S. O' Hara and Ms. C. Duffy the LCA Class have been engaged in the craft of bodhran making. From curving the outer rim, to stretching the calf skin the class have been invo... more | |
| Tuesday 8th February, 2011 | Transition Year Mini Company Launch |
| Garda Liam O' Donnell and Garda Conor Brady attended the launch of the T.Y. Mini Company board game which will go into production shortly. The board game encourages road safety and the two Gardai wi... more | |
| Friday 4th February, 2011 | Open Night 2011 |
| St. Macartan's was a hub of excitement with visiting families enjoying tours of the school on Open Night 2011. There was a great turnout to view the college's facilities and enjoy the many impressiv... more | |
| Tuesday 1st February, 2011 | L.C.V.P. Quiz |
| Ms. S. Mc Colgan and the students of the 5th. Year L.C.V.P Enterprise class held a very enjoyable table quiz for First Year students as part of their portfolio work. ... more | |
| Friday 14th January, 2011 | World Junior Handball Champion |
| On 21st. December, Darren Doherty travelled to San Diego, California with the Irish Junior Handball team. The team was representing Ireland in the 55th. U.S. Junior National Finals. Darren was succe... more | |
| Monday 10th January, 2011 | Ms. M. O' Hagan Retires |
| Just before Christmas Ms. M. O' Hagan retired from teaching. Ms. O' Hagan had taught Maths and Business in the school for nineteen years. We wish her a long, healthy and very happy retirement ... more | |
| Tuesday 21st December, 2010 | Christmas Services |
| Christmas services have been taking place in the College Chapel for the past few days for the various year groups, organised by the R.E. Department and college chaplain, Rev. S. Joyce . ... more | |
| Tuesday 21st December, 2010 | Winter Wonderland |
| The heavy snow and severe frost may be causing travel difficulties but there is no denying the presence of the creative hand of nature around our school grounds ... more | |
| Wednesday 15th December, 2010 | Iontas Art Competition Winners |
| Two first year pupils,Samuel Doyle and Ryan Dwayne collected First and Second prizes at the Iontas "Winter Wonderland" art competition held recently for secondary schools in Monaghan. Th... more | |
| Tuesday 9th November, 2010 | Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat |
| Pictures from this year's fantastic school musical, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. 9th. - 12th. November at 8 pm in the College Theatre For more... more | |
| Friday 15th October, 2010 | Make up with Joseph |
| Preparations have begun in the Make-up Department for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat ... more | |
| Wednesday 13th October, 2010 | Poetry Aloud 2010 |
| St. Macartan's College was the venue for the regional section of the Poetry Aloud competition this year.Teams from many schools participated and the adjudicator commended all the teams on the excell... more | |
| Sunday 10th October, 2010 | Anti Bullying Poster Winners |
| A very successful Anti Bullying Poster Competition was organised for all first year students. A selection of the best posters was on display in the library. The event was co ordinated by Ms. R. Mc S... more | |
| Thursday 7th October, 2010 | Goal Jersey Day 2010 |
| Goal Jersey Day 2010 Mr. P. Smyth and the members of the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme held the annual Goal Jersey Day and team colours of every description were worn proudly on the day.... more | |
| Wednesday 6th October, 2010 | Breafast Fundraiser for Childline |
| Cherrios Childline Breakfast Together Week Meitheal prefects organised a First Class (ie. 9 15 - 9 50 !) Breakfast for all 1st. year pupils, in the canteen to raise money for Childline. ... more | |
| Tuesday 5th October, 2010 | World Teachers Day |
| Today is World Teachers Day. This year the theme of the day is: Recovery Begins with Teachers ... more | |
| Thursday 30th September, 2010 | |
| Mc Greevy Cup Hurling First & Second Year Ulster Hurling Blitz The St. Macartan's hurling team finished a very commendable second in the Ulster Hurling Blitz at O' Neill Park, Clontibret. For a... more | |
| Thursday 30th September, 2010 | First "Year Design A Folder" competition |
| This year's winners of the First Year "Design A Folder" competition are First: Samuel Doyle, Second: Stephen Corrigan & Third: Ryan Dwayne. ... more | |
| Wednesday 29th September, 2010 | Anti Bullying Talk |
| First year students attended a very informative Anti Bullying talk and film organised by Ms. R. Mc Skeane. The talk was given by Mr. D. Mc Cague and is part of the ongoing campaign to eliminat... more | |
| Thursday 16th September, 2010 | Junior Certificate Results |
| Junior Certificate students who achieved a Grade C or be tter in all their subjects at Higher Level The Top Twelve Junior Certificate Results ... more | |
| Wednesday 8th September, 2010 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat |
| This years show is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Auditions have taken place and the principal members of the cast have been selected. The chorus has also been chosen. It promises to ... more | |
| Friday 14th May, 2010 | Parents Association Golf Classic |
| The Golf Classic organised by the Parents Association was a great success. It was held at Rossmore Golf Club and was very well supported by parents and the local community. Funds raised will help fi... more | |
| Monday 10th May, 2010 | On The Right Track |
| Thirty four students from the junior cycle learning support classes had a great day of Go - Karting action in Newry with Ms. Teague and Mr. Mc Geough. T... more | |
| Friday 30th April, 2010 | L.C.A. Enterprise Task |
| Mr. D. Boland and Mr. R. Mallon present a cheque to the representatives of the local branch of St. Vincent de Paul, on behalf of the Leaving Certificate Applied, Year 1, group. Members of t... more | |
| Tuesday 27th April, 2010 | Canadian Ambassador Visits |
| C anadian Ambassador, Mr. Patrick G. Binns visited the college, in the company of Mr. Willie Mc Kenna and Mr. Tony Murphy, to speak to Fifth Year students in the College Theatre. Ambassador Binns s... more | |
| Thursday 22nd April, 2010 | Golf Classic |
| The committee is organising a Golf Classic on Friday May 14th. at Rossmore Golf Club. Funds raised will help finance an administration package for the school and a book rental scheme. The o... more | |
| Wednesday 21st April, 2010 | Intercultural Awareness Programme |
| Mr. David Mc Cague from Monaghan Education centre facilitated an informative programme for all First Year Classes, emphasising a better understanding and awareness of cultural diversity. Click... more | |
| Monday 19th April, 2010 | History Trip To Belgium |
| St. Macartan's, together with students from the Monaghan Collegiate, enjoyed a memorable trip to Belgium at the end of March. The trip was from 23rd.-26th. March and the students were accompanied by... more | |
| Friday 26th March, 2010 | Internet Safety Week March 23rd, - 26th. |
| Internet Safety Week and issues concerning Cyberbullying were addressed by all students in SPHE and RE classes. Students were also given the oppurtunity to complete a questionaire to express any ... more | |
| Monday 15th March, 2010 | BT Inflatable Target Practice |
| Students had the oppurtunity to test their football shooting ability when the giant inflatable BT Football Shooting Arena visited the school. ... more | |
| Saturday 6th March, 2010 | All-ireland Maths Quiz Final |
| On Saturday 6th. March, four sixth year students, Colm Mc Elwain, Cillian Mc Carron, Michael Treanor and Peadar O' Lamhna, travelled to University College Cork with teacher, Mr. E. Mc Cabe to compet... more | |
| Thursday 4th March, 2010 | World Book day |
| World book day was a great success again this year on March 4th. due to the enthusiasm of Ms. S. Colreavy and the many students who participated in a variety of events. Display of participan... more | |
| Friday 12th February, 2010 | Open Night and Enrolment |
| Open Night and Enrolment for students and parents on Friday February 12th at 7.00 p.m. ... more | |
| Sunday 7th February, 2010 | All Ireland Colleges (2nd. Level) Handball Success |
| Students, Darren Doherty, Terry Mc Elvaney and Christopher Mc Kenna represented St. Macartan's, their clubs and Monaghan with distinction, at the All Ireland Handball Championships held throughout t... more | |
| Friday 22nd January, 2010 | Non Uniform Day |
| Second Year groups, Shane and Sean, along with their C.S.P.E. teachers, Ms. D. Brady and Ms. L. Walshe Fitzgerald worked hard to coordinate the Non-Uniform Day as part of their C.S.P.E. Project. All... more | |
| Wednesday 20th January, 2010 | Guys and Dolls |
| For more photographs click on Transition Year in the sidebar menu and then on Guys and Dolls ... more | |
| Tuesday 5th January, 2010 | Class of 1987 Reunion |
| The class of 1987 had a very happy reunion in the college on December 27th. Smiling faces greeted one another as these past pupils gathered outside the library before wandering around familiar corri... more | |
| Friday 18th December, 2009 | Nativity Evening |
| Nativity Evening Under the excellent guidance of Ms. C. Mulhern and Ms. S. O' Hara a very seasonal production of The Nativity Story was performed in the College Chapel on 18th. December. Paren... more | |
| Friday 18th December, 2009 | St. Vincent de Paul Food Appeal |
| St. Vincent de Paul Food Appeal Rang Fiachra, Ferdia, Fionnbarra and Fearghus investigated Vocation as part of a community of Faith. An aspect of this project involved interviewing Attracta Mc Niec... more | |
| Wednesday 16th December, 2009 | Westenra Hotel sponsors Mac Rory Team |
| Mr. Frank Mc Eneaney, Westenra Hotel with Mr. R. Mc Hugh, Mr. G. Coyle and members of the Mc Rory panel for 2009 - 20010 ... more | |
| Friday 4th December, 2009 | Mr. J. Kirke's Farewell Party |
| Surrounded by his family, his many colleagues and friends from St Macartan's College, warm wishes were extended to Mr. Joe Kirke on the occasion of his retirement from teaching. Warm tributes were e... more | |
| Wednesday 25th November, 2009 | Edvard Munch Exhibition |
| Edvard Munch Exhibition at the National Gallery The sixth year art class travelled to Dublin to see the work of Norwegian printmaker Edvard Munch at the National Gallery . Students were... more | |
| Wednesday 18th November, 2009 | Irish Science Olympiad |
| Irish Science Olympiad Darren Mc Mahon and his Physics teacher, Mr. V. Mc Carville pictured after Darren won a bronze medal at the Irish E.U. Science Olympiad competition which was held in D.C.U.... more | |
| Wednesday 14th October, 2009 | Three World Handball Titles |
| Congratulations to Darren Doherty and Paraic Mc Kenna who won three World Handball titles in Portland, Oregan. Well done also to Terry Mc Elvaney who also competed but was hampered throughout by a ha... more | |
| Saturday 10th October, 2009 | Cool Schools |
| As part of the Cool Schools week Ms. R. Mc Skean co ordinated an Anti Bullying poster competition. The winning entries were displayed in the library window and admired by many passers ... more | |
| Friday 9th October, 2009 | Goal Jersey Day 09 |
| The corridors of the school were brightened by the array of colourful team colours worn by both students and staff on Jersey Day. The fundraising event was organised by Mr. P. Smith and the ... more | |
| Tuesday 15th September, 2009 | Best Junior Certificate Results |
| Mr. R. Mc Hugh, Principal and Ms. B. Carroll, Year Head, with the students who achieved the best Junior Certificate in the school this year. ... more | |
| Monday 18th May, 2009 | Presentation To Ms. S. Mc Colgan |
| Sixth Year Accountancy Presentation The Sixth Year Accountancy Class made a presentation to Ms. S. Mc Colgan in recognition of the six years she has had the group for class. ... more | |
| Monday 18th May, 2009 | Valedictory Evening |
| Valedictory Evening 2009 A very pleasant gathering of students, parents and teachers took place in St. Macartan's Cathedral to mark the end of this years Leaving Certificate group in Secondary S... more | |
| Thursday 30th April, 2009 | St. Macartan's College: ICS Skills Centre (ECDL) of the Year 2009 |
| St.Macartan’s College ICS Skills Centre (ECDL) won the “ ICS Skills Centre of the Year 2009 ” Award last Thursday, 30 th April 2009 , at the ICS Skills Na... more | |
| Tuesday 28th April, 2009 | Mini Company Success in All Ireland Finals in Naas |
| Success for “Sem” at All Ireland Mini-Company Finals, Naas, Co. Kildare On the 28 th April the T.Y mini-co “Quench Patrol” partici... more | |
| Thursday 23rd April, 2009 | G.A.A. 125th. Anniversary Jersey Day |
| To mark the school's long association with the Gaelic Athletic Association St. Macartan's celebrated the 125th. anniversary of the organisation by encouraging students to wear their club j... more | |
| Thursday 2nd April, 2009 | D.C.U. Fitness Testing |
| Dublin City University Fitness Testing Saint Macartan's College was chosen to participate in a national fitness test on 2nd. and 3rd . April. ... more | |
| Tuesday 24th March, 2009 | Happy St. Macartan's Day |
| A very pleasant gathering of the school community took place in the Sportshall to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Macartan. Bishop Joseph Duffy officiated at a very pleasant Mass, while Rev. Dermot Ha... more | |
| Tuesday 24th March, 2009 | Westside Story |
| The eagerly anticipated school production of Westside Story opens tonight in the College Theatre at 8 pm. The large cast and orcestra will perform to large audiences each night until the curtain dra... more | |
| Thursday 5th March, 2009 | Enterprise Class Success |
| Great ENTERPRISE This year Ms. Mc Colgans enterprise class took part in the TY mini-company module in which they needed to set up and run a small business. With... more | |
| Friday 13th February, 2009 | Enrolment Night 2009 |
| Guided tours and classroom displays were available to families who came to enrol their son in St. Macartan's for the next school year. Many of the displays featured work by students from various subj... more | |
| Saturday 7th February, 2009 | All Ireland Handball Winners |
| Padraig Mc Kenna won the All Ireland Junior Handball championship in Roscommon on Saturday 7th. February. Christopher Mc Kenna and Terry Mc Elvaney won the All Ireland Colleges Doubles Championship... more | |
| Tuesday 20th January, 2009 | St. Macartans College Sports Fund Draw Results |
| First Prize - Eugene Todd, Killenely Emyvale - €200 voucher for Tithe Alainne Second Prize - Dermot Maguire Scotstown - Hamper Third Prize - Patrick Kierans Threemilehouse- €50 Voucher ... more | |
| Wednesday 14th January, 2009 | World Science Olympian |
| St. Macartan’s College Transition Year student Darren Mc Mahon brought international recognition to his school, to Co. Monaghan and his country during his partici... more | |
| Monday 1st December, 2008 | Official Launch of St. Macartan's College Website |
| The official launch of the St. Macartan's college website took place at the Board of Management meeting and in the company of the College Trustee, Bishop Joseph Duffy on December 1st. Mr. N. Flynn, w... more | |
| Friday 28th November, 2008 | W.B.Yeats Exhibition |
| Ms. S. Colreavy organised a visit to a visually stunning exhibition, reflecting the life of poet: W.B. Yeats for Junior and Senior students of the school. The exhibition was hosted by The... more | |
| Friday 28th November, 2008 | 1987 Class Reunion |
| Past Pupil Fabian Murphy and a group from the 1987 Leaving Cert Class are currently organising a reunion for their class group. Follow the link for more detail. ... more | |
| Monday 24th November, 2008 | Peadar O' Lamhna wins Rotary Youth Leadership Award |
| Rotary Youth Leadership Competition The Rotary Youth Leadership Competition is based around an interview with a student between 15-17 years old. This year Peadar O Lamhna was lucky ... more | |
| Wednesday 19th November, 2008 | St. Macartans mourn the death of former teacher |
| Mr. Hugh Hanlon R.I.P. A former teacher in St. Macartan’s College Mr. Hugh Hanlon died on Tuesday November 18th. Mr. Hanlon joined the staff of St. Macartan’s C... more | |
| Sunday 16th November, 2008 | Anti Bullying Week |
| A very successful Anti Bullying Week was coordinated by Ms. R. Mc Skeane culminating in an exhibition of Anti Bullying posters in the Library. ... more | |
| Monday 10th November, 2008 | St. Macartan's College Science Olympian |
| St. Macartan’s College Science Olympian Saturday last saw St. Macartan’s College student Darren Mc Mahon add to his already celebrated academic achievements when he... more | |
| Friday 7th November, 2008 | We Remember Our Dead |
| Rev. D. Harkin, College Chaplain, has invited students and staff to write the names of deceased family members and friends into a book of remberence, We Remember Our Dead and ... more | |
| Tuesday 28th October, 2008 | College Choir performs in Monaghan Shopping Centre |
| The College Choir directed by Ms. C. Mulhern perform to promote World Mental Health Awareness Day ... more | |
| Thursday 9th October, 2008 | U 16 Basketball Win |
| St Macartan’s Basketball Victory By Robert Flynn The St. Macartan’s College team had an impressive win in their first Cup game of the season yesterday, the 9 th of Oc... more | |
| Thursday 9th October, 2008 | Soccer Day |
| " Jonathan Bannon and Justin Mc Phillips showed great organisational skills and maturity in organising every aspect of this event. " Mr. Raymond Mc Hugh, Principal, said today. T... more | |
| Wednesday 8th October, 2008 | Michael O' Callaghan Represents Ireland in Europe |
| Michael O' Callaghan, who will be representing Ireland in the European Youth Parliament in Strasbourg this year, pictured with T.Y. Co-Ordinator, Ms. Geraldine Garvey and Mr. Raymond Mac ... more | |
| Wednesday 8th October, 2008 | Mr. Frank Mc Eneaney, Westenra Hotel presents Sponsorship Cheque to St. Macartan's College Mac Rory Team |
| Pauric Mac Guirk, Mr. Frank Mac Eneaney, Westenra Hotel, Mr. Raymond Mac Hugh, Principal, Mr. Garret Coyle, Team Manager & Pauric Boyle. ... more | |
| Friday 3rd October, 2008 | Sem Jersey Day |
| Sem Jersey Day raised over €2000 this year !! See more photographs of Sem Jersey Day in the School Events sidebar...click on Sem Jersey Day, 3rd. October and scroll down. &nbs... more | |
| Friday 3rd October, 2008 | Queens University 7 aside |
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| Thursday 2nd October, 2008 | Tuck Shop Survey |
| Architecture Module Survey The task of designing and constructing a new front to the tuck shop was designated to this year’s architecture module group. It was decided that h... more | |
| Wednesday 1st October, 2008 | Corn na nOg Challenge |
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| Wednesday 1st October, 2008 | Gaisce Presentation to TY students |
| Ms. Mary Yore, President's Award Representative speaking to students in the College Theatre ... more | |
| Tuesday 30th September, 2008 | MacRory Challenge Match v St. Pats, Maghera |
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| Monday 29th September, 2008 | Senior Golf in Lisburn |
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| Monday 29th September, 2008 | First Year Mass in Cathedral at 8.00 pm |
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| Monday 29th September, 2008 | Study Skills for Donal, Daibheid and Duglas |
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| Wednesday 17th September, 2008 | TV3 All Ireland Schools Quiz |
| Fourth & Fifth Year students recently participated in a recording of the All Ireland Schools Quiz on TV3. Don't miss October 4th. !! ... more | |
| Tuesday 16th September, 2008 | Top Ten Junior Certificate Results 08 |
| Congratulations to the ten students who achieved the ten best results in the Junior Certificate Examinations in the school this year. They are: Egor Kyshtymov, Conor Boyle, Diarmaid Conaty, Shane Mc... more | |
| Monday 1st September, 2008 | Student Council Training in Castleblayney |
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| Saturday 30th August, 2008 | New Term, New School Year |
| All students except Transition Year have now the first week of term over....and it's still August !! ... more | |
| Friday 30th May, 2008 | Mr. C. Cahill Retires |
| The retirement of Mr. C. Cahill was announced at the final staff meeting of the school year. Mr. Cahill commenced his teaching career in St. Macartan's College in 1981 and was a teacher of Gaeilge, G... more | |
| Thursday 29th May, 2008 | Presentation to Mr. A. Mc Geough |
| On behalf of the students of the school Pauric Boyle presented Mr A. Mc Geough with a sculpture to mark his retirement from teaching. Pauric thanked Mr. Mc Geough for his years of dedicated service ... more | |
| Tuesday 27th May, 2008 | Special Friends Visit |
| A group of special friends visited the school and were presented with a cheque, the proceeds of a fundraising project by Ms. D. Brady's C.S.P.E. class. ... more | |
| Thursday 22nd May, 2008 | First Year Presentation of Awards |
| The first year students were presented with their annual awards at a ceremony in the meeting room of the old school building. They also presented their tutors with tokens of appreciation for the wor... more | |
| Tuesday 20th May, 2008 | Eanna Ni Lamhna in Peter's Lake |
| Renowned botanist and media personality Eanna Ni Lamhna was in Peter's Lake as part of a field trip investigation with Ms. M. Smith's Biology class. Eanna also gave a talk in the college theatre and... more | |
| Monday 19th May, 2008 | Mass of Leaving |
| The Mass of Leaving for the 2008 year group was concelebrated by Rev S. Mac Caughey and Rev. J. Chester in St. Macartan's Cathedral. Rev. D. Harkin, school chaplain gave the Homily. All present agre... more | |
| Thursday 15th May, 2008 | Understanding Drugs |
| Sergeant Noel Harraghy, Crime Prevention Office, and D/Gda. Jim Dalton, members of the Divisional Drugs Unit based in Monaghan Garda Station gave a talk on Drug Awareness to Transition Year students... more | |
| Thursday 15th May, 2008 | T.Y. Magazine Launched. |
| This year's Transition Year Magazine was launched today and everyone agrees it is an excellent production. Work began on the magazine in September with students in Ms. F. Griffin's Media and Journal... more | |
| Tuesday 13th May, 2008 | Young Environmentalist 2008 |
| A group of students did an examination of the schools's carbon footprint for 2008 and presented their findings at the Young Environmentalist 2008 exhibition. ... more | |
| Monday 12th May, 2008 | Biology Expedition to Tanagh |
| Ms. M. Smith's Biology class did an extensive investigation of the flora and fauna around Tanagh with the help of the onsite tutors. ... more | |
| Monday 12th May, 2008 | Road Safety, Staying Alive |
| Members of the local Gardai spoke to the students of the Staying Alive module with regard to road safety recently. The talk and power point presentation proved very interesting and informative. It w... more | |
| Friday 9th May, 2008 | Mental Health Poster Winners |
| Three students from the Junior Art classes each recieved €50 for their poster designs in the Mental Health Poster Competition. Mr. N. Flynn accepted €150 on behalf of the school which will... more | |
| Friday 9th May, 2008 | Enterprise Module Visitor |
| Mr. Niall Malone, local Halifax Bank Manager and former pupil , visited the school and gave some financial advice to the Enterprise Module students. The event was co-ordinated by Ms. S. Mc Col... more | |
| Thursday 1st May, 2008 | A Day In Court. |
| On Saturday 26th. April sixteen students travelled to the Four Courts in Dublin for the Annual Mock Trial Competition organised by PAL. The team consisted of barristers, Peadar O' Lamhna, Joe Smith, ... more | |
| Wednesday 30th April, 2008 | Le Petit Dejeneur |
| Fourth year students were treated to a breakfast of croissants, baguettes and cheese in the library to give them a taste of French cuisine and culture by some of their teachers. Seemed to go dow... more | |
| Monday 28th April, 2008 | First Year Environmental Poster Competition |
| The aim of this competition was to promote energy saving within the classroom and in particular the 1st.Year group. There was a good response and the top prizes went to Mateu... more | |
| Saturday 26th April, 2008 | Do The Leaving In Libya. |
| One school outside Ireland offers the Leaving Certificate exam to their students. Since 1997 students at the ISM International school in Tripoli, Libya take the Leaving Cert, with Arabic being... more | |
| Saturday 26th April, 2008 | Golf Success at The Point |
| The school golf team travelled to the County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point on 21st. and 22nd. April to take part in the G.U.I. Schools Championship. They emerged as narrowly beaten semi finalists ... more | |
| Wednesday 23rd April, 2008 | Do You Know these Cattle? |
| If you know the owner of these cattle please ask him to collect them in the school office. ... more | |
| Wednesday 23rd April, 2008 | French Assistant Questioned |
| A group of Transition Year students had a Question & Answer session with Mr. Pierre Bellamy recently. Pierre is from Aude in France and has been helping junior and senior students with their Fren... more | |
| Wednesday 16th April, 2008 | Transition Year Enterprise Group Success. |
| Enterprise Group Success In Park Hotel, Sligo. TY enterprise students at St. Macartans win Regional Enterprise Award Students from St. Macartan’s Colle... more | |
| Tuesday 15th April, 2008 | High Speed Chase Ends Near School |
| A Close Encounter for St.Macs “Armed and Dangerous” On the evening of Tuesday the 15 th o... more | |
| Saturday 5th April, 2008 | James Greenan Wins U-18 World Dancing Championship |
| After many years of dedicated training and practice James Greenan from Rang Conleth won the U-18 Irish-Dancing World Championship in Belfast. James and Mr. R. Mc Hugh with the macn... more | |
| Thursday 3rd April, 2008 | AAI Star Award. |
| This year the Waterford Crystal AAI County Monaghan Award went to Cillian Mc Carron. This is in recognition of the terrific athletics season which Cillian has had at provincial and National level. ... more | |
| Thursday 3rd April, 2008 | International Silver. |
| International Silver Medal Congratulations to Caoimhin Kelly who helped Ireland to win a silver medal in the School's Cross Country International event last weekend in Scotland... more | |
| Thursday 3rd April, 2008 | Basketball Success |
| Well done to the Second Year basketball team who won the North Eastern Region Basketball Competition in Drogheda. The team is coached by Ms. F. Gallagher and Mr. G. Coyle. They now proceed to the nat... more | |
| Tuesday 1st April, 2008 | News Flash |
| A new species of Thrush with yellow and blue tipped wings(similar to the college colours) has been discovered in the woods beside Mr. M. Todd's room. Mr. R. Mc Hugh, Principal, speaking to a rep... more | |
| Thursday 20th March, 2008 | Goal Jersey Day 2008 |
| There was a great assortment of jerseys on display throughout the college in support of Goal Jersey Day 2008. ... more | |
| Thursday 20th March, 2008 | First Year Tree Planting. |
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| Thursday 20th March, 2008 | Saint Macartan's Day 2008 |
| Bishop J. Duffy and Fr. D. Harkin concelebrated Mass in the Sports Hall on 14th. March to mark St. Macartan's Day 2008. ... more | |
| Friday 14th March, 2008 | Eight A1s in Leaving Certificate. |
| Two students from St. Macartan's College can be justly proud of their Leaving Certificate results in 2007. They were amongst the very best in the country. Tim O Hanrahan was one of only 11 students n... more | |
| Friday 14th March, 2008 | International Athlete |
| Congratulations to Caoimhghin Kelly who has been selected to represent the Irish Schools Athletic Team. Mr. K. Kildea: St. Macartan's College athletics coach, and Caoimhghin Kelly. ... more | |
| Thursday 13th March, 2008 | Junior Choir Success. |
| The St. Macartan's College Junior Choir had great success in the Secondary Schools National Choral Festival recently. They participated in the competition in The Briery Gap Cultural Centre, Macr... more | |
| Thursday 28th February, 2008 | Launch of Cairde Mhic Chairthinn |
| Cairde Mhic Chairthinn/ Sem Friends was offically launched in the company of friends, past pupils and well wishers in Croke Park. It is hoped it will raise the funds necessary to further develop... more | |
| Friday 1st February, 2008 | Open Weekend at St. Macartan's College |
| Friday 8th 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm and Saturday 9th of February 10.00pm - 12.00 Noon ... more | |
| Friday 1st February, 2008 | St. Macartan’s College launch major fundraising scheme. |
| St. Macartan’s College Launch Major Fundraising Scheme. Bishop Duffy joined members of the St.Macartan’s College Board of Management, members of staff, past pupils, par... more | |
| Tuesday 29th January, 2008 | Sem out of Corn na nÓg |
| St. Macartan's went out of this years Corn na nÓg Cup after a narrow defeat at the hands of St. Pat's Dungannon at Armagh. ... more | |
| Saturday 26th January, 2008 | St. Macartan’s to visit mission in Ethiopia |
| A group of Transition Year students and teachers Ms. Mc Aree, Ms. O’ Hagan and Mr. Mc Eneaney are currently organising a visit to a mission in Ethiopia run by past-pupil Fr. John Skinneder. Stu... more | |
| Tuesday 30th November, 1999 | Psycho Spaghetti in Iontas Theatre-TY and LCA students |
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