Performing Arts
Performing Arts at Davitt College
Beyond the classroom, the stage at Davitt College comes alive.
Performing Arts is the home of our lunchtime jam sessions, traditional ensembles, school choir, and award-winning theatrical productions. Whether you are a seasoned performer, a passionate musician, or stepping into the spotlight for the very first time, there is a group, a beat, and a place for you here.
We are incredibly proud of our elite production pedigree, most recently highlighted by our spectacular school musical production of Rock of Ages in November 2025, which captured an astonishing 7 national awards for production excellence. This landmark achievement on the national stage continues a proud legacy of theatrical triumph, paving the way for our talented Transition Year classes as they prepare to bring their energy to the stage with the jukebox sensation Back to the 80s.
A Vibrant Hub
Beyond the bright lights of our major stage productions, Davitt College serves as a thriving community for daily creative expression—from our school choir and traditional sessions to high-energy lunchtime jam bands.
Our programme succeeds because of the massive dedication of our directors, mentors, and teaching staff, who push our students to excel not just as musicians and actors, but as confident leaders, collaborative team members, and proud ambassadors for our school community.
Our Performing Arts Programmes
School Choir
Bringing voices together from across all year groups. Our choir explores everything from contemporary pop arrangements to classic choral pieces, performing at major school events and local community gatherings throughout the year.
Jam Bands
The ultimate creative outlet for contemporary musicians. Our student-led modern bands and lunchtime jam sessions are the perfect high-energy space to plug in, write original tracks, and cover your favourite rock, pop, and indie tunes.
Traditional Irish Sessions
Celebrating our rich local musical heritage. Our traditional Irish music groups meet weekly for relaxed, collaborative sessions. It is a brilliant way to keep tunes alive, practise instruments like the fiddle, whistle, or bodhrán, and perform together.
Stage Productions
Experience the magic of theatre. From our award-winning school musicals to local talent showcases, this programme gets students involved in every aspect of a production—including onstage performance, stage management, live pit bands, and set design.
Meet the Department
Inspiring creativity, stagecraft, and award-winning theatrical excellence across our school productions and musical arts programmes.
Weekly Rehearsal Schedule
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2025/26 Events & Performances
Performing Arts Honours & Achievements
- National Production Excellence (Rock of Ages): 2025 – 7 Awards
- Chamber Choir Ireland Finalists: 2026 (Adam Fahey, Noah Costello, Blake Joyce)
- Carnegie Hall Performance (New York): 2023 (Shaylee McHale)
- Galway School Choir Competition (2nd Place): 2016 (Davitt College School Choir)
- All-Ireland Champions (🥇 1st Place):
• 2021: Adam Gaffney (English Singing), Saoirse Moran (Harp)
• 2023: U18 Grúpa Cheoil (Aisling Graven, Martin Graven, Áine Fitzgerald, Saoirse Moran, Diarmuid Swift) - All-Ireland Finalists (🥈 2nd Place):
• 2024: U18 Grúpa Cheoil (Niamh Moran, Saoirse Moran, Marissa Keane, Áine Fitzgerald, Ellen Shaw, Diarmuid Swift, Martin Graven)
• 2025: Saoirse Moran (Fiddle & Harp), U15 Grúpa Cheoil (Noah Kilkenny, Aoife Mongan, Róisín Moran, Norah Shaw), O18 Grúpa Cheoil - All-Ireland Finalists (🥉 3rd Place):
• 2023: U15 Grúpa Cheoil (Adam Morahan, Clodagh Keane, Niamh Moran, Roisin O’Malley, Ciara Philbin)
- National Finalists: 2024 (Áine Fitzgerald, Saoirse Moran, Diarmuid Swift)
- National Finalists (🥈 2nd Place): 2023 (Diarmuid Swift with Armóin)
- National Finalists (🥉 3rd Place): 2022 (Aodhán Hughes, Lughaidh Swift with Codraisc)
Department Noticeboard
Auditions Finalised: Back to the 80s!
Auditions for our upcoming Transition Year jukebox musical production, Back to the 80s, are officially complete! Scripts and vocal books have been distributed. Rehearsal schedules will be posted here shortly. Get ready for an incredible show!
Leaving Cert Composers at the National Concert Hall
A massive congratulations to Leaving Cert music students Adam Fahey, Noah Costello, and Blake Joyce. After months of developing their choral composition skills with Chamber Choir Ireland, they traveled to Dublin to workshop and record their works.
How to Get Involved
You don’t need to be an expert to get involved in the Performing Arts at Davitt College – you just need a passion for creativity. If you want to join the choir, plug into a lunchtime jam session, take to the stage in our next production, or find out more about our traditional groups, pop into Mrs. Kennedy in the Music Room or Mr. Gallagher in Room 48U!
