School Life, Culture & Achievements

A look inside the daily spirit of Davitt College, capturing student experiences, assemblies, themed weeks, and community spirit.

Academic & Curriculum, Awards, Core News & Information, Junior Cycle, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

Alannah Bourke Celebrates Nine Junior Cycle Distinctions

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✦ DAVITT COLLEGE · STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS AN OUTSTANDING JUNIOR CYCLE RESULT An Amazing Achievement. Celebrating an exceptional accomplishment by Davitt College student Alannah Bourke. JUNIOR CYCLE OCTOBER 2026 9 ALANNAH BOURKE · DAVITT COLLEGE A REMARKABLE RESULT 9 DISTINCTIONS IN THE JUNIOR CYCLE An extraordinary academic achievement reflecting dedication, commitment and consistent hard work. ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ THE ACHIEVEMENT 01 CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Nine Distinctions. One incredible achievement. Huge congratulations to Alannah Bourke, one of our outstanding students, who has achieved an incredible nine Distinctions in her Junior Cycle examinations. This is a fantastic accomplishment and a testament to Alannah’s hard work, dedication and commitment to her studies. Her achievement is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished through determination, perseverance and a commitment to doing your very best. A PROUD MOMENT FOR DAVITT COLLEGE We couldn’t be prouder! The entire Davitt College community extends its warmest congratulations to Alannah on this outstanding result. BEHIND THE ACHIEVEMENT A Result Worth Celebrating. 01 Hard Work An achievement reflecting the effort and dedication invested in her studies. 02 Commitment A wonderful example of determination and commitment to academic success. 03 Excellence Nine Distinctions represent a truly exceptional Junior Cycle result. ✦   ✦   ✦ A MESSAGE FROM DAVITT COLLEGE Comhghairdeas, Alannah! We are immensely proud of your achievement and wish you every success as you continue your educational journey. ★ NINE JUNIOR CYCLE DISTINCTIONS ★

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TY HerMoves Festival 2026

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TRANSITION YEAR · OCTOBER 2026 SPORT IRELAND HER MOVES FESTIVAL Move More. Feel Brilliant. Our TY girls celebrate sport, friendship and getting active at McHale Park. HER MOVES MAYO SPORTS PARTNERSHIP McHALE PARK MOVE HER MOVES FESTIVAL / McHALE PARK ↗ 01 / THE FESTIVAL SPORT PARTICIPATION ENJOYMENT A CELEBRATION OF GETTING ACTIVE A fantastic day of sport and activity. Our Transition Year girls enjoyed a brilliant day at McHale Park, taking part in the Sport Ireland Her Moves Festival with Mayo Sports Partnership. The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate girls in sport, explore different activities and experience the enjoyment that comes from getting involved and being active. It was fantastic to see so many students embracing the occasion, trying new experiences and sharing the fun of sport and physical activity together. THE SPIRIT OF HER MOVES ✳ It’s about taking part. It’s about having fun. Sport is about much more than competition. Events like the Her Moves Festival give young people the chance to discover activities they enjoy, build confidence and celebrate being active. CONFIDENCE FRIENDSHIP ENJOYMENT WHAT MADE THE DAY SPECIAL Every Move Matters. 01 Getting Active Celebrating movement, participation and the positive experience of being involved in sport. 02 Trying New Things Encouraging students to explore activities, get involved and embrace new experiences. 03 Enjoying the Day Sharing a positive experience with friends and celebrating the fun of physical activity. FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS The Day in Pictures. A look back at our TY girls enjoying the Her Moves Festival at McHale Park. 08 PHOTOGRAPHS 02↗ 03↗ 04↗ 05↗ 06↗ 07↗ 08↗ SELECT A PHOTOGRAPH TO VIEW THE FULL GALLERY ✳ HER MOVES · MAYO SPORTS PARTNERSHIP Here’s to getting active! A fantastic day for our TY girls, filled with activity, friendship and fun. Well done to everyone who took part! HER MOVES FESTIVAL · McHALE PARK 1 / 8

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LCA Bonding Day at Pallas Karting 2026

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SCHOOL LIFE / LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIED Full Speed.Great Memories. LCA Bonding Day at Pallas Karting OCTOBER 2026 PALLAS KARTING LCA PALLAS KARTING / LCA BONDING DAY ↗ 01 / THE EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE TEAMWORK FRIENDSHIP An action-packed day together. Our Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) students enjoyed a fantastic bonding day at Pallas Karting, filled with excitement, friendly competition and plenty of fun. From racing around the track in the go-karts to taking aim during paintballing, students had the opportunity to enjoy new experiences, build friendships and make lasting memories together. THE DAY’S ACTIVITIES Two challenges. One brilliant day. 01 ON THE TRACK Go-Karting Students took to the track for some exciting go-kart racing, enjoying the thrill of the experience and plenty of friendly competition. SPEED + EXCITEMENT 02 WORKING TOGETHER Paintballing Paintballing brought another dose of adventure to the day, giving students an opportunity to work together and enjoy some team-based fun. TEAMWORK + FRIENDSHIP ✦ MORE THAN JUST A DAY OUT Building friendships beyond the classroom. The day provided a wonderful opportunity for our LCA students to strengthen friendships, develop teamwork and enjoy time together outside the classroom. A brilliant day was had by all! HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DAY The Day in Pictures. Five photographs from our LCA bonding day at Pallas Karting. 05 PHOTOGRAPHS 02↗ 03↗ 04↗ 05↗ SELECT ANY PHOTOGRAPH TO OPEN THE FULL GALLERY ✦ TEAMWORK · FRIENDSHIP · MEMORIES A day to remember. A fantastic experience for our LCA students, with plenty of laughter, friendly competition and great memories made along the way. LCA BONDING DAY · PALLAS KARTING 1 / 5

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Celebrating Student Achievement – Peer4Peer & John Paul II Awards 2026

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT · OCTOBER 2026 Celebrating OurStudents’ Achievements. Recognising dedication, leadership and service to others. PEER4PEER JOHN PAUL II AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE A proud moment forDavitt College. Some of our current Fifth Year students attended an award ceremony in Breaffy Church last Thursday, celebrating their commitment to supporting others and making a positive contribution to their school and wider community. 01 SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER Peer4PeerCertificates Students received their Peer4Peer certificates in recognition of their participation and commitment to supporting their fellow students. PEER SUPPORT · LEADERSHIP 02 SERVICE & COMMITMENT John Paul IIAwards Three students received their prestigious John Paul II Awards, which they worked towards throughout Transition Year. TRANSITION YEAR · COMMUNITY SERVICE THE CEREMONY A special recognition. The John Paul II Awards were presented by the Archbishop of Tuam, Most Rev. Francis Duffy, during the ceremony at Breaffy Church. THE OCCASION IN PICTURES Moments of Recognition. 02 PHOTOGRAPHS 01 / AWARDS CEREMONY ↗ 02 / STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ↗ SELECT A PHOTOGRAPH TO VIEW ✦ CONGRATULATIONS Making a positive difference. We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication, leadership and willingness to make a positive difference in their school and wider community. Congratulations to all our award recipients on their wonderful achievements! DAVITT COLLEGE / STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 01 / 02

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Sixth Year Students Visit Limerick’s Higher Education

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GUIDANCE & CAREERS Exploring Future Pathways Sixth Year Students Visit Limerick’s Higher Education Institutions LIMERICK · OCTOBER 2026 LIMERICK ↗ 01 / THE EXPERIENCE DISCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES A glimpse of what comes next. Our Sixth Year students enjoyed a wonderful careers trip to Limerick on Thursday, visiting the Open Days of four of the city’s higher education institutions. The trip gave students an opportunity to explore their options, gather valuable information and experience college life first-hand as they begin making important decisions about their futures. EXPLORING THE OPTIONS Four institutions. Many possibilities. Students visited a range of higher education institutions, each offering opportunities to explore different courses and pathways. 01 University of Limerick Exploring university courses and campus life at UL. 02 TUS Limerick Discovering programmes and opportunities at TUS. 03 Limerick School of Art & Design Learning about creative and artistic study pathways. 04 Mary Immaculate College Exploring the college’s higher education opportunities. AN INFORMATIVE DAY Discovering new possibilities. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to explore their interests and learn more about their options after secondary school. A fun and informative day was had by all! A LOOK BACK AT THE DAY Limerick in Pictures Photographs from our Sixth Year careers trip. 03 MORE PHOTOGRAPHS 01 ↗ 02 ↗ 03 ↗ SELECT A PHOTOGRAPH TO OPEN THE GALLERY LOOKING AHEAD Wishing our Sixth Years every success. We wish each of our students the very best of luck as they explore their interests and make important decisions about their futures over the coming months. DAVITT COLLEGE / LIMERICK CAREERS TRIP 01 / 04

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Celebrating Our Young Writers at Wild Atlantic Words

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W DAVITT COLLEGE · STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS WILD ATLANTIC WORDS FESTIVAL 2026 Celebrating Our Young Writers. An evening recognising imagination, creativity and the remarkable storytelling talents of our students. SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2026 CASTLEBAR, CO. MAYO CREATIVITY ✦ STORYTELLING ✦ ACHIEVEMENT AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE 01 / 07 WILD ATLANTIC WORDS / YOUNG WRITERS ↗ THE STORY 01 YOUNG WRITERS COMPETITION A wonderful evening for young storytellers. On Saturday evening, 10 October, Davitt College students attended the Young Writers Competition as part of the Wild Atlantic Words Festival in Castlebar. It was a fantastic occasion celebrating the creativity and talent of young writers from across the area, bringing together students with a shared passion for stories and creative expression. Our students had the opportunity to hear feedback from the judges on their stories before the competition winners were announced. “ THE POWER OF STORYTELLING Every great story begins with the courage to write. Sharing your own writing is an achievement worth celebrating. We are proud of every student who entered the competition and shared their creativity with others. ✦ CELEBRATING THE OCCASION Words. Imagination. Achievement. I. Creative Writing Celebrating original stories and the imagination, effort and creativity behind each entry. II. Judges’ Feedback Students listened to feedback on their stories before the announcement of the competition winners. III. Recognising Talent Applauding all those who entered and offering special congratulations to our competition winners. WELL DONE TO EVERYONE Congratulations to our young writers! A huge well done to every student who entered the competition and shared their stories, and special congratulations to our winners. We are delighted to celebrate your creativity and achievements. MOMENTS FROM THE EVENING The Evening in Pictures. Seven photographs from the Young Writers Competition at Wild Atlantic Words. 07 PHOTOGRAPHS 02↗ 03↗ 04↗ 05↗ 06↗ 07↗ SELECT ANY PHOTOGRAPH TO VIEW THE FULL GALLERY ✦ THE NEXT CHAPTER Keep writing. Keep imagining. We hope to see some of our talented students return to the Wild Atlantic Words Young Writers Competition next year. Congratulations again to everyone involved! WILD ATLANTIC WORDS · YOUNG WRITERS 2026 1 / 7

Chess, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports

Checkmate! A Fantastic Day of Chess!

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♟ SCHOOL LIFE • CHESS A FANTASTIC DAY OF CHESS CHECKMATE! Friendly competition, new connections and a shared love of the game. 9 October 2026 WESTPORT 2026 ↗ THE STORY More thanjust a game. Davitt College students travelled to Sacred Heart School, Westport, to take part in a chess tournament against five other schools from across Mayo. It was a fantastic day of friendly competition, bringing students together to socialise, make connections and do what they do best – play chess! DAVITT COLLEGE · OCTOBER 2026 ♟ THE EVENT Chess Tournament ♜ THE VENUE Sacred Heart School, Westport ♞ THE COMPETITION Five Other Mayo Schools “ It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, great sportsmanship and a shared love of the game. FRIENDLY COMPETITION. GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP. ♚ THE GALLERY Across the board. Moments from a fantastic day in Westport. 05 / PHOTOGRAPHS 01 ↗ 02 ↗ 03 ↗ 04 ↗ 05 ↗ SELECT ANY PHOTOGRAPH TO VIEW FULL SIZE ♟ WELL PLAYED! A brilliant day for Davitt College. Well done to all our students who represented Davitt College so brilliantly! ✓ DAVITT COLLEGE / CHESS IN WESTPORT 01 / 06

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Fifth Year Students Attend the Inaugural IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair

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GUIDANCE & CAREERS Exploring Future Pathways Fifth Year Students Attend the Inaugural IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair 9 October 2026 TUS ATHLONE CAMPUS 01 / THE EXPERIENCE DISCOVERING OPPORTUNITIES Opening doors to what comes next. Our Fifth Year students attended the inaugural IGC Midlands College & Careers Fair, delivered in partnership with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus. The event brought a wide range of educational institutions, training providers and employers together in one dedicated regional venue, giving students an opportunity to explore the many pathways available to them after secondary school. EXPLORING THE OPTIONS One venue. Many possibilities. Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to engage directly with a broad range of organisations. 01 Universities & Colleges Exploring higher education opportunities. 02 Further Education Discovering additional education and training pathways. 03 Apprenticeships Learning about practical, work-based routes. 04 Employers Connecting with organisations from the world of work. REPRESENTING DAVITT COLLEGE Wonderful ambassadors for our school. As always, our Davitt College students represented the school wonderfully. Their conduct throughout the day was complimented by many of the individuals and organisations they encountered. A LOOK BACK AT THE DAY The Fair in Pictures Photographs from our Fifth Year visit to TUS Athlone. 09 MORE PHOTOGRAPHS 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 SELECT A PHOTOGRAPH TO OPEN THE FULL GALLERY WITH THANKS Our Guidance Department Thank you to the Guidance Department for organising such an enlightening day out for our students. DAVITT COLLEGE / IGC MIDLANDS CAREERS FAIR 01 / 10

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Junior Cycle Results 2026: A Day to Celebrate

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🎉 JUNIOR CYCLE RESULTS 2026 Smiles All Round for Junior Cycle Results 2026! 7 October 2026 A DAY TO CELEBRATE Congratulations to the Class of 2026! There were smiles, celebrations and plenty of happy faces at Davitt College on Wednesday, 7 October, as our Junior Cycle students received their examination results. Students gathered to open their results, compare notes with friends and enjoy a well-earned moment of celebration. It was lovely to see so many delighted faces around the school. Celebrating Junior Cycle Results Day at Davitt College. ★ A proud day for our school community Congratulations to everyone receiving their Junior Cycle results! A Well-Deserved Celebration We congratulate all our students on their achievements and the work they put into their Junior Cycle studies. Results Day is an important occasion, and we hope everyone enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate with classmates and teachers. Our thanks also go to the teachers, SNAs, school staff and parents and guardians who supported students throughout their Junior Cycle. Well done to the Class of 2026! THROUGH THE LENS Results Day in Pictures A selection of photographs capturing the smiles and celebrations. 12 PHOTOGRAPHS RESULTS DAY 2026 A Day to Remember ★ JUNIOR CYCLE 2026 Congratulations, Everyone! A great day of celebrations at Davitt College. Well done to all our students! JUNIOR CYCLE RESULTS DAY 2026 1 / 12

Chess, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports

Chess is Back at Davitt College

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♟ Chess Club Chess is Back at Davitt College October 2026 The boards are out and Chess Club is back at Davitt College, with students enjoying a great first session of the new school year. Chess Club returns to Davitt College for 2026/27 A Strong Opening Move There were plenty of competitive games, impressive concentration and some early signs of the talent that will represent Davitt College in tournaments during the year ahead. Chess Club gives students the opportunity to develop their skills, challenge different opponents and enjoy some friendly competition during the school week. With tournaments on the horizon, there is plenty to look forward to as the year progresses. Every Thursday Time Lunchtime Venue Room 12 ♟ New Members Welcome Ready to make your move? Whether you’re an experienced player or just learning the game, come along on Thursday at lunchtime and join in. Bring on the tournaments. We look forward to following the progress of our chess players and seeing Davitt College represented in competitions throughout the year.

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