Sports

Hurling, Sports

Delaney and Greally Goals Seal Dramatic Semifinal Victory

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🏑 Mayo GAA U17 Hurling Delaney and Greally Goals Seal Dramatic Semifinal Victory 22 May 2026 What a performance! A massive congratulations to Brian Loftus and the entire Mayo GAA U17 Hurling panel on an incredible victory in the Celtic Challenge semifinal, punching their ticket straight to the final. It was a high-stakes, intense battle on the pitch, but Mayo’s grit and clinical execution paid off when it mattered most. Explosive, crucial goals from Conn Delaney and Dylan Greally ultimately broke the opposition and sealed a fantastic win for the lads. The entire Davitt College community is buzzing with pride for Brian and the squad. Rest up, reset, and bring on the final!

Combat Sports, Sports

European Masters: Ana Dobre & Chelsea Ward Dominate the Continental Stage!

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🥇 European Champions • Historic International Triumph European Masters: Ana Dobre & Chelsea Ward Dominate the Continental Stage! 7 May 2026 The Irish flag flew high in Portugal last weekend, and it was two of Davitt College’s own elite athletes leading the charge. We are bursting with pride today as we extend our massive congratulations to Ana Dobre and Chelsea Ward, who put on an absolute masterclass while representing Team Ireland at the Taekwondo European Championships! Standing Tall Against Europe’s Elite To give you an idea of the sheer scale of this achievement, our students lined up against a massive field of 690 elite competitors from every corner of the continent. Under intense pressure on the international stage, both martial artists displayed world-class technique, tactical brilliance, and unparalleled composure. Their combined medal haul is nothing short of historic: Official Medal Breakdown Ana Dobre 🥇 2x European Champion (Gold) 🥈 2x European Silver Medals Chelsea Ward 🥇 1x European Champion (Gold) 🥈 1x European Silver Medal 🥉 1x European Bronze Medal Dedicated to the Craft This extraordinary level of success does not happen by accident. It is the direct result of tireless dedication, sacrifice, and the elite mindset both girls bring to the mats day in and day out. Both Ana and Chelsea train locally with Mango Martial Arts Academy, working under the expert guidance and mentorship of instructors Mr. and Mrs. Bardwell. Their success is a credit to their families, their coaches, and the entire community here at Davitt College. Next Stop: The Home Advantage! The competitive journey doesn’t stop here. This phenomenal European run sets the perfect stage for their next major challenge. Both athletes will be stepping back onto the mats right here on home soil this summer. We want to wish Ana and Chelsea the absolute best of luck as they prepare for the Irish International Taekwondo Tournament, which will be hosted right here in Castlebar this coming June! We know the whole town will be there to cheer them on. ×

Golf, Sports

Tara Quigley Claims Podium Spot in Connacht Schools Golf

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⛳ Regional Golf Excellence • Podiums Finish Tara Quigley Claims Podium Spot in Connacht Schools Golf 5 May 2026 A fantastic sporting milestone for Davitt College today on the regional circuit. Huge congratulations to Tara Quigley, who secured an impressive 3rd place finish in the highly competitive Connacht Schools U15 Golf Tournament. Facing a top-tier field of young golfers from across the province, Tara’s brilliant performance was a masterclass in composure and course management—a testament to her immense hard work and dedication to the game. ×

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

Swim Team Raises Over €1,200 for Sunflower Children’s Hospice

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💙 Community Spirit • €1,200 Raised for Charity Swim Team Raises Over €1,200 for Sunflower Children’s Hospice! 2 May 2026 True team performance isn’t just measured by medals won or personal bests recorded in the pool—it is also defined by leadership, compassion, and community impact. Yesterday, the exceptional students of the Davitt College Swimming Team proved exactly that, organizing a phenomenal school-wide Jersey Day that captured the incredible generosity and community spirit of our entire school body. Over €1,200 Raised for a Meaningful Cause Thanks to the tireless organizing efforts of the swim squad and the fantastic backing of our students, staff, and management, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that over €1,200 was raised in a single day! Every cent collected goes directly to support the invaluable work of the Sunflower Children’s Hospice, providing vital care, comfort, and specialized support to children and their families during incredibly challenging times. Training for the Ultimate Test: Swim the Shannon 360km This massive school fundraiser builds directly on the announcement from April 30th, highlighting our elite squad members from Castlebar Swimming Club who are preparing for a grueling athletic challenge. On Saturday, 16th May, our athletes will dive into the water at the Lough Lannagh Complex to participate in the monumental Swimathon-Swim the Shannon 360km event. Taking on a massive distance test like the Swimathon requires immense physical endurance and mental toughness. Knowing that they are swimming to back up such a vital charity will undoubtedly provide a massive boost when those late-stage meters get tough. A Message from School Management “Super well done to our entire swimming panel on organizing such a flawless, high-energy fundraiser. Your outstanding teamwork, deep compassion, and community spirit truly make a difference. You are an absolute credit to Davitt College, and we wish you the absolute very best of luck as you take to the water for the Swimathon on May 16th!” A massive thank you to every student who wore their club or county colors, and to everyone who donated to support this brilliant cause. Davitt College at its absolute best! ×

Awards, Badminton, Extra-Curricular, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

Silverware in Ballina: 4th Year Boys Crowned Division C Badminton Champions

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🏸 Regional Badminton Success 4th Year Boys Crowned Division C Badminton Champions 29 April 2026 Dominant Court Displays Secure Regional Title A phenomenal day on the courts for our boys’ badminton squads as they traveled to Ballina to compete in the highly competitive Division C tournament. The standard of play was exceptionally high, but our panels rose to the challenge with fantastic grit and sharp tactical focus. A massive congratulations to our standout 4th Year boys’ team, who put on a clinical performance to be officially crowned Division C Winners—an incredible achievement for the school’s racket sports program! The entire school community is immensely proud of all our students for the immense work ethic, technical execution, and excellent sportsmanship they displayed throughout the entire tournament. Huge praise goes out to every player involved and to the mentors who guided them to regional success while representing Davitt College with total pride.

Core News & Information, GAA, School News, Sports

Senior Cycle Showcase: Thrilling Action at TY & 5th Year GAA Blitz

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🏐 Senior Cycle GAA Blitz Thrilling Action at TY & 5th Year GAA Blitz 12 March 2026 Competitive Development on the Astro There was fantastic action on the pitch last Thursday as Davitt College hosted a highly competitive TY and 5th Year GAA Blitz on the superb astro facilities at Castlebar Mitchels GAA. Designed to give senior cycle students valuable game time and foster competitive development, the blitz brought a brilliant standard of football to the capital town. We were thrilled to welcome a strong lineup of schools from across the region for a fantastic day of games: ✅ Scoil Muire agus Pádraig, Swinford ✅ St. Joseph’s Community College, Charlestown ✅ St. Patrick’s College, Foxford ✅ Gairmscoil Chormaic, Lacken Cross ✅ Moyne College, Ballina With a high volume of matches played across the day, the standard of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display from every single squad was a credit to their schools. Acknowledging the Support An event of this scale relies on excellent coordination and officiating. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Mayo GAA Games Development Officer (GDO) Martin Costello for his continued, invaluable logistical support on the sidelines. Special thanks also goes to referee Jimmy Feeney, who kept the games flowing excellently and ensured a high-tempo, fair competitive environment throughout the tournament. Finally, thank you to all the traveling players, management teams, and schools who joined us to make the day such a resounding success!

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

Junior Girls Excel in Thrilling Home Volleyball Blitz

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🏐 Junior Volleyball • Home Blitz Triumph Junior Girls Excel in Thrilling Home Volleyball Blitz 28 January 2026 The sports hall was buzzing today as Davitt College played host to an outstanding school volleyball blitz, welcoming panels from Summerhill College and Coláiste Iascaigh (Easkey). Our Junior Girls Volleyball team put in a phenomenal performance across both fixtures. While they narrowly lost out to a sharp Easkey side in a 2–1 set thriller, the girls bounced back immediately, executing a commanding 2–0 victory over Summerhill. The entire panel showed superb technical growth, teamwork, and determination from the first serve to the final whistle. ×

GAA, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

1st Year GAA Blitz: Fantastic Day of Football at Castlebar Mitchels Astro

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🏐 1st Year GAA • Castlebar Mitchels Blitz 1st Year GAA Blitz: Fantastic Day of Football at Castlebar Mitchels Astro 27 January 2026 Last Tuesday, our newest players took to the field for a brilliant day of action as we hosted a 1st Year GAA 11-a-side Blitz on the fantastic astro pitches at Castlebar Mitchels GAA. The tournament brought together a highly competitive mix of talent, with six secondary schools participating in the event: ✅ Davitt College ✅ St. Patrick’s College, Foxford ✅ Scoil Muire agus Pádraig, Swinford ✅ Coláiste Muire, Tourmakeady ✅ Gairmscoil Chormaic, Lacken Cross ✅ Coláiste Pobail Acla, Achill The focus of the blitz was entirely on player development, skill refinement, and game time, ensuring plenty of high-quality football was played by everyone who toggled out. Special Thanks We would like to extend a huge thank you to Martin Costello, Mayo GAA Games Development Officer (GDO), for his invaluable help in coordinating and running the fixtures throughout the day. Finally, a massive thank you to all the visiting players, teachers, and schools who traveled to compete and made the blitz such an overwhelming success. The future of schools football in the region looks incredibly bright! ×

Cross Country, Extra-Curricular, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

The Forest Park Standard: Elite Sportsmanship at Lough Key

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🏃‍♂️ Cross Country • North Connacht Excellence The Forest Park Standard: Elite Sportsmanship at Lough Key 15 January 2026 While individual medals and podium finishes are always fantastic milestones, true sporting excellence is measured by character, team culture, and the way athletes represent their school crest. Today, our distance running panel traveled to the beautiful trails of Lough Key Forest Park for the highly anticipated North Connacht Cross Country Competition. Following on from our immensely proud campaign on the exact same turf on January 16th, 2025, today’s outing proved that Davitt College has established a stellar tradition of excellence in Roscommon. Setting the Bar for Character and Camaraderie Against a massive field of elite young runners from across the region, our students delivered an incredible, high-energy sporting performance over the challenging winter course. Team Culture on the Trails: 🏃‍♂️ Cheering on teammate sprints at the home straight. ⛺ Helping out actively at the team camp setup. 🤝 Welcoming finishing competitors across the line with true respect. Cross country running is a grueling, solitary discipline once you step past the starting line, but today our athletes proved they run as one collective unit. The entire management and staff of Davitt College want to extend a massive well done to each and every student who took part today. Your athletic grit on the mud was brilliant, but your integrity and impeccable sportsmanship are what made you a true credit to yourselves, your families, and your school. ×

Academic & Curriculum, Charity, Core News & Information, GAA, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, School News, Sports, Transition Year

Wrap Up Warm: Davitt College SVP Winter Appeal Launches

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❤️ Community Care • St. Vincent de Paul Appeal Wrap Up Warm: Davitt College SVP Winter Appeal Launches 14 January 2026 With the winter weather rolling in, it’s time to wrap up warm while supporting an incredible cause right here in our community. We are delighted to launch our Davitt College SVP Winter Appeal, a brilliant whole-school initiative where students, staff, and parents are all joining forces to make a real difference to those in need this season. How You Can Support: 🧢 Custom, high-quality Davitt College Beanie Hats for €12 each. 🤝 For every single hat sold, €4 goes directly to the St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) Charity. 🏡 Supporting vulnerable families and individuals in the local area during the coldest months. Whether you’re on the sidelines cheering at a school match, walking to school, or looking for the perfect practical gift, these beanies are a fantastic way to show your school pride and your community spirit all at once. Let’s pull together as a community and make this winter appeal our most successful one yet! Beanies can be purchased directly through the school—grab yours before they sell out! ×

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