Extra-Curricular

Highlights from our vibrant life outside the classroom, including clubs, societies, debates, and community volunteer initiatives.

Academic & Curriculum, Awards, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, Gaeilge, Public Speaking, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

🇮🇪 Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025: Tráth na gCeist & Caint Phoiblí!

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🇮🇪 Cultúr & Teanga • Seachtain na Gaeilge Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025: Tráth na gCeist & Caint Phoiblí! 20 March 2025 Agus SnaG thart do bhliain eile, ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le Conradh na Gaeilge as na himeachtaí iontacha go léir a d’eagraigh siad dúinn. Go raibh míle maith agaibh do na daltaí sóisearacha agus sinsearacha go léir a ghlac páirt sa Tráth na gCeist, agus comhghairdeas mór leis na buaiteoirí! Rinne seisear daltaí ionadaíocht thar ceann na scoile sa Chaint Phoiblí chomh maith, agus táimid thar a bheith bródúil astu as ucht a gcuid iarrachtaí. Maith sibh go léir! Clár iontach oibre! 👏 With SnaG officially wrapped up for another year, we would like to express our sincere thanks to Conradh na Gaeilge for organizing such fantastic activities for our school. A massive thank you to all of our junior and senior students who took part in the Tráth na gCeist (Table Quiz), and a huge congratulations to our winners! We also had six talented students represent the school in the Irish Public Speaking competition—we are incredibly proud of how they represented Davitt College. Well done to everyone involved! Gaeilge Abú! 🇮🇪✨ ×

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

Hannah Hauttmann Named Connacht Telegraph Young Sports Star of the Year

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🌟 Sports Star Award • Camogie Excellence Hannah Hauttmann Named Connacht Telegraph Young Sports Star of the Year 7 March 2025 We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate Davitt College student Hannah Hauttmann, who has been officially named the Connacht Telegraph Young Sports Star of the Year for Camogie! Gala Ceremony at Breaffy House Resort Celebrates Camogie Success This prestigious award recognizes the absolute dedication, elite skill, and immense hard work Hannah brings to the sport. Pictured at the gala ceremony in the Breaffy House Resort, Hannah received her Mayo Young Sports Stars of the Year Award from Niamh O’Connell of Specsavers Castlebar, the proud sponsors of the category. Whether she is driving performance on the school pitch, lining out for Castlebar Mitchels Camogie Club, or representing Official Mayo Camogie at county level, Hannah acts as a phenomenal role model for sportsmanship and commitment. The entire Davitt College community extends its massive congratulations to Hannah on this well-deserved honour—well done, Hannah! 🏆🔴🟢✨ ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Soccer, Sports, Transition Year

TY Leaders Shine at FAI Schools Primary 5s Regional Qualifiers

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⚽ Youth Sport • TY Leadership & Officiating TY Leaders Shine at FAI Schools Primary 5s Regional Qualifiers 14 February 2025 Fourteen of our fantastic Transition Year students had a highly productive, busy, and thoroughly enjoyable week assisting at the FAI Mayo 5-a-side Primary Schools competition. It was another monumental week for the tournament, which saw over 750 energetic primary school students competing across the intense West and South Mayo Regional Qualifiers. Our TY students took a central role on the sidelines and pitches, ensuring matches ran smoothly, officiating fixtures, and supporting the young players throughout the days. 🤝 Community & Club Partnership A tournament of this massive scale succeeds entirely on collaboration, and a huge well-done goes to all the participating players, dedicated teachers, and schools who traveled to make the qualifiers so competitive. Special thanks are extended to the TY cohorts from Davitt College, Sacred Heart School, and Rice College for their brilliant leadership and peer support. We also want to give a massive shout-out to Westport United FC and the Mayo Football League for acting as superb, welcoming hosts and providing top-tier facilities for the games. 📅 What’s Next? The regional action isn’t slowing down! The tournament shifts focus immediately after the weekend, moving directly on to the East Mayo Regional Qualifiers, which kick off from Tuesday onward. Best of luck to all the primary teams and the coordinators involved! Well done to our brilliant Transition Year leaders on representing Davitt College with such distinction! ⚽🧤👏 ×

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

Mixed Fortunes in Easkey Clash: First-Years Secure Season Open Win

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🏀 School Sport • Boys Basketball Mixed Fortunes in Easkey Clash: First-Years Secure Season Open Win 13 February 2025 It was a day of high drama and mixed results on the hardwood as Davitt College went head-to-head with Coláiste Iascaigh. The First-Year boys kicked off their campaign in spectacular fashion, grinding out a hard-fought 19-13 victory to claim their first win of the season. The squad showed brilliant defensive structure and composure under the rim to close out the game and get their league run off to the perfect start. Second-Years Fall Just Short in Nail-Biter Immediately after, the Second-Year boys took to the court in what turned out to be an absolute thriller. In a classic, end-to-end battle where every single possession counted, the Davitt side unfortunately ended up on the wrong side of a narrow 19-23 scoreline. Despite the sting of the close defeat, the performance showcased a massive work ethic and plenty of tactical promise for the upcoming fixtures. A huge thank you to Mr. McTavish and Mr. O’Connor for coaching the boys and driving the basketball program forward! 🏀🔴🟢👏 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Awards, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, Humanities & Language, Religion, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

Fifth Year Students Achieve John Paul II and Peer 4 Peer Awards

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🌟 Student Leadership • Community & Faith Fifth Year Students Achieve John Paul II and Peer 4 Peer Awards 28 January 2025 We extend our warmest congratulations to our exceptional Fifth Year students who were recently presented with their official Peer 4 Peer certification and the prestigious Pope John Paul II Awards. The John Paul II medals are awarded to young people who demonstrate an enduring commitment to their faith, proactive community service, and personal development. Running parallel to this faith journey, the Peer 4 Peer programme specifically honours senior students for their leadership, kindness, and active willingness to mentor and guide younger pupils within our local national schools. Our award recipients have shown outstanding resilience, compassion, and dedication, beautifully embodying the spirit of community partnership that defines our school. Well done to all involved! 🏅🤝✨ ×

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

Brilliant Performance: Second-Year Girls Secure Comprehensive Win Over Charlestown

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🏀 School Sport • Girls Basketball Brilliant Performance: Second-Year Girls Secure Comprehensive Win Over Charlestown 20 January 2025 A massive congratulations to our Second-Year Girls Basketball team, who put in a superb performance today to claim a fantastic victory against Charlestown. The squad showcased exceptional teamwork, clinical finishing under the basket, and immense defensive energy right up to the final buzzer to secure the win. Continuing a Strong Campaign This latest result is another brilliant milestone for the girls as they navigate their highly competitive league calendar. The victory is a well-deserved reward for the high work rate and dedication the group continues to show in every training session. Huge well done to all the players involved—keep up the fantastic work for the rest of the season! 🏀🔴🟢👏 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Engineering, Extra-Curricular, Gallery, Media, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, STEM

Robotics Workshop Sparks New After-School Engineering Initiatives

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🤖 STEM Innovation • Robotics & Engineering Robotics Workshop Sparks New After-School Engineering Initiatives 21 October 2024 A sincere thank you to Mr Hassan Dabbagh from ATU MakerSpace and the ATU Innovation Hubs team for facilitating an outstanding Robotics Workshop with a group of our enthusiastic Junior Cycle students this week. The interactive, hands-on session focused on mechatronics, circuit assembly, and basic automation logic, giving students an authentic taste of real-world design engineering. Armed with their new skills, our students and department mentors Mr Moylette and Mr Newcombe are officially ready to kick off the new Davitt College Robotics Club, which will begin running immediately after the midterm break. Thank you again to ATU for opening up new STEM pathways for our junior students! 🤖🔧💡✨ ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Creative Schools, Creative Schools, Extra-Curricular, Practical & Creative Arts, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News

Davitt College Selected for Arts Council Creative Schools Initiative

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🎨 Arts & Culture • Creative Ireland Davitt College Selected for Arts Council Creative Schools Initiative 17 October 2024 Davitt College is thrilled to officially announce our selection for the Arts Council Creative Schools Initiative! Led by Creative Schools Coordinator Ms. Veronica Morley, this two-year flagship program puts student voice and creative design thinking at the heart of school life. Over the course of the initiative, students will collaborate with creative practitioners and staff to design innovative learning environments, lead whole-school artistic installations, and explore creative career paths across all subject areas. We look forward to an exciting journey ahead as we empower our students to shape the cultural and aesthetic landscape of Davitt College! 🎨✨🎭 ×

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

League Campaign Continues: Girls Face Charlestown in Second Round

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🏀 School Sport • Girls Basketball League Campaign Continues: Girls Face Charlestown in Second Round 15 October 2024 Well done to our Girls U16 and Senior Basketball teams who put in a massive effort today as they went head-to-head with Charlestown in the second round of the league. Both panels showed great competitive spirit and teamwork on the court as they continue to build their momentum and sharpness in the regional league structure. Dedicated Coaching Team Driving the Sport Forward Programs like this simply cannot run without outstanding volunteer support and leadership from our staff. A sincere thank you to Ms. Doherty and Ms. Quinn for their brilliant coaching, dedication, and for looking after both teams so professionally on the day. We look forward to seeing the squads back in action for the next round of fixtures! 🏀🔴🟢👏 ×

Academic & Curriculum, Core News & Information, Extra-Curricular, Golf, Recreational Sports, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports, Transition Year

Swing Academy: TYs Take to the Driving Range

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⛳ Transition Year Sport • Golf Academy Swing Academy: TYs Take to the Driving Range 3 October 2024 Our Transition Year sports blocks went mobile this week with dedicated golf tuition sessions out at the Castlebar Driving Range. Students picked up foundational tips on grip, posture, and swing mechanics. The session offered plenty of fun, great camaraderie, and saw a few hidden talents emerging with some seriously clean strikes down the range as students tried their hand at matching the pros. A fantastic afternoon of skill-building and fresh air for our TYs! ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️✨ ×

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