Beginning of the second term

Staff and students returned to school on Monday January 9^th , much refreshed after the Christmas break. Junior, Leaving Cert and LCA students are conscious that the Pre exams are less than four weeks away and that the deadlines for project work are drawing near. Consequently this will be a very busy term for them. First, second and fifth year students too, have a lot of work to get through before the mid-term break in February.  The first year hurlers will begin serious training in the coming weeks for the Rice Cup which will take place in April.

U 16 Basketball Team Reach All Ireland Final

Our Lady’s played Presentation Castleisland in the U-16 Cup Semi-Final in University of Limerick on Wednesday 11^th January 2012 at 11.30 Our Lady’s had a very nervous start and found themselves 14 points to one behind at the end of the first quarter.  However, a very strong second quarter saw Our Lady’s close the gap to just six points at half-time.

The third quarter was very even with both defences dominating but a late score by Castleisland put them into an eight point lead going into the final quarter.  However one trait these group of girls have in abundance is determination and this never say die attitude saw them come out on top by two points in a thrilling final quarter.  Final score 34 to 32.

This was a fantastic win for Our Lady’s in their first year in the B division against a very talented Castleisland team.  Every player played their part, Elaine Fitzpatrick (16 points ) and Kate Cashman (8) scored some fantastic baskets.  MairéadEviston scored some great baskets and was outstanding in defence, as was Maria Curly, whose brilliant interception near the end of the match proved vital.  NiamhTreacy (4) used her strength to get some great rebounds, especially in the final quarter which helped to secure victory.  Our Lady’s have now qualified for the first time ever for the All Ireland Cup Final, which will be played in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght in the last week in January. 

Congratulations to the team and to their managers Ms Aisling O’ Toole and Ms Mary Fitzpatrick.

Panel :MairéadEviston, Maria Curley, Elaine Fitzpatrick, Kate Cashman, NiamhTreacy, Emer Cahill, Katie Collins, Miriam Campion and Jennifer Denny.

Tintreach reach All Ireland Semi- Finals.

 Congratulations to the school’s traditional music group “Tintreach” who have advanced to the All Ireland semi-finals of the  Siamsa Gael Linn competition.  In December the group recorded a 12 minute CD which was submitted to the panel of judges. Our Lady’s group was among the successful entries who were selected to progress to the All- Ireland semi-finals. Best of luck to the musicians and to music teacher Ms. Anne Marie Johnston.

Congratulations

Well done to the LoughmoreU 21 hurling team on their victory in the U21 A County final and to Moyne- TempletuohyOg team on their victory in the U21 B hurling County final. The majority of players on both teams are either present or past pupils of Our Lady’s secondary school.

Open Evening

Open evening for incoming first years will take place on January 26^th  from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.  Prospective first years and their parents will have an opportunity on that evening to visit the school and meet staff before hearing a short presentation  on the school from members of school management.