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

Provincial Silver! Niamh Moran Leads the Charge at the Connacht Finals

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🏃‍♀️ Cross Country • Connacht Schools Finals Provincial Silver! Niamh Moran Leads the Charge at the Connacht Finals 22 February 2023 • Connacht Athletics The winter training miles have truly paid off today on the provincial stage. A massive congratulations to all our elite distance runners who proudly wore the Davitt College crest at the Connacht Schools Cross Country Finals! Against a highly competitive field of top-flight athletes from across the West, our students left everything out on the course, culminating in an extraordinary individual podium finish. The Road to the Finals: Conquering Ballymote The foundation for today’s success was laid back on January 26th at the regional qualifiers in Ballymote. It was a fantastic day for the school sports department, with a large contingent of our running panel putting on a clinical display of tactical racing and teamwork. Their strong individual positions packed the fields beautifully, booking a massive wave of qualification spots for today’s provincial decider. Niamh Moran Claims Brilliant Connacht Silver The individual performance of the day belonged to the phenomenal Niamh Moran. Competing in a relentless, fast-paced Junior Girls race, Niamh tracked the lead pack with immense composure and precision. When the pressure turned up in the closing stages of the race, she showed incredible athletic grit and an explosive finishing kick to cross the line in a magnificent 2nd place overall. This well-deserved Connacht Silver Medal highlights a spectacular cross country campaign for Niamh, whose running has gone from strength to strength with Castlebar AC all season long. Proud of the Entire Panel While Niamh takes home the silverware, the management and staff of Davitt College want to express our immense pride in every single student who lined up on the starting grid today. Cross country running demands a rare level of mental toughness and physical endurance, and our students proved once again that they have it in abundance. Well done to everyone on a fantastic provincial campaign—you have represented your school with absolute distinction! ×

Combat Sports, Past Pupils, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

Alumna Spotlight: Bethany Doocey’s Journey to the Pinnacle of Irish Boxing

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🥊 Alumni Spotlight • National Elite Champion Alumna Spotlight: Bethany Doocey’s Journey to the Pinnacle of Irish Boxing 26 January 2023 • National Stadium Dublin & Castlebar Boxing Club From the school corridors to the center ring at the National Stadium, the journey of former Davitt College student Bethany Doocey is a masterclass in elite dedication, relentless training, and pure sporting grit. Today, we look back at the incredible milestones that saw a hometown talent climb to the absolute summit of amateur boxing in Ireland. 2020: The Rising Star Secures National Title Number Six Back in February 2020, the school community rallied behind Bethany as she lined out for the IABA National Under 18 Boxing Championships in Dublin. Representing Castlebar Boxing Club, Bethany put on a clinical display of technical skill, power, and ring control to claim the national title. The victory was far from a flash in the pan—it marked an astonishing sixth national gold medal in her rapidly rising youth career, cementing her status as one of the country’s most formidable young prospects. 2023: Reaching the Absolute Summit at the National Stadium Fast forward to last night, and the hard work truly paid off on the grandest domestic stage of all. Stepping up to the elite ranks, Bethany faced the best fighters in the country at the IABA National Elite Boxing Championship Finals at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin. In a grueling, high-stakes environment where the margins for error are razor-thin, Bethany delivered the performance of a lifetime. Standing victorious in the center of the ring, she claimed the prestigious National Elite Title, cementing her legacy at the absolute highest tier of Irish amateur boxing. “A massive congratulations to former student Bethany from everyone at Davitt College. Watching an athlete transition from dominant school-era champion to Elite National Champion is an inspiration to every student currently training in our sports academies.” ×

Community Games, Core News & Information, Recreational Sports, School News, Sports

Double Podium: Rounders Crews Take National Gold and Bronze

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⚾ Community Games • National Finals Rounders Crews Take National Gold and Bronze 12 October 2022 • University of Limerick Davitt College students proved their pedigree on the national stage today during a spectacular showcase at the Community Games National Finals held at the University of Limerick. In the U15 championship, second-year athletes Ronan Loftus and Michael McTigue spearheaded a relentless Breaffy side to capture the ultimate prize—National Gold. Minutes later on the adjacent pitch, our first-year contingent of Ryan Reilly and Noah Lynn locked down the defensive lines to secure a hard-fought National Bronze Medal in the U13 tournament. A phenomenal double-podium day for the school community! 🥇🥉⚾🏆👏 ×

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

Expert Golf Tuition for Transition Year Groups

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⛳ Transition Year • Golf Coaching Expert Golf Tuition for Transition Year Groups 11 October 2022 • Castlebar Driving Range Our Transition Year students enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of golf tuition today with PGA Professional Aiden Moran at the Castlebar Driving Range. It was a brilliant opportunity for the group to access expert coaching, pick up pro alignment tips, and refine their swing mechanics. The students put in a great shift, showcasing rapid improvement and excellent focus throughout the session. ⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️🎯👏 ×

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

Mud, Guts & Glory: Davitt College Runners Bound for the All-Irelands!

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🏃‍♂️ Cross Country • All-Ireland Finals Mud, Guts & Glory: Davitt College Runners Bound for the All-Irelands! 11 March 2022 • Belfast The very best wishes of the entire Davitt College community go out today to Lughaidh (Louis) Swift and Ellen Shaw as they travel north to represent our school at the prestigious All-Ireland Cross Country Competition in Belfast tomorrow! Their journey to the national stage is a story of sheer resilience, brilliant teamwork, and the type of character that defines our student body. We are incredibly proud of both athletes and wish them the very best of luck on the national course! ×

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

Transition Year Groups Secure Volleyball Coaching Certs

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🏐 Transition Year • Coaching & Leadership Transition Year Groups Secure Volleyball Coaching Certs 10 November 2021 • Davitt College Sports Hall Well done to our Transition Year students who stepped up last Friday to officially complete their Volleyball Coaching Course. This practical cert focuses on developing coaching cues, core technical mechanics, and game-management strategies. It is fantastic to see our TY students continuing to build their leadership credentials and sporting portfolios on the sidelines. Congratulations to everyone involved! 🏐📋🎯🌟👏 ×

Core News & Information, School News, Soccer, Sports

COUNTY CHAMPIONS! First Year Girls Capture FAI Mayo Futsal Title

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⚽ Sports • County Champions COUNTY CHAMPIONS! First Year Girls Capture FAI Mayo Futsal Title 7 November 2019 • FAI Schools Soccer Huge congratulations to our First Year Girls’ soccer team, who were crowned FAI Post-Primary Schools Mayo Futsal Champions today after a spectacular tournament display right here in Castlebar! Playing with incredible pace, technical skill, and teamwork, the girls outclassed the competition to claim the county title. Futsal—the fast-paced, indoor 5-a-side version of the game—demands sharp control and quick decision-making, and our first years proved they have bags of both. Next Stop: The Connacht Finals By capturing the county crown today, the team has officially earned their place on the provincial stage. They now progress directly to the FAI Schools Connacht Futsal Finals, which will take place on November 14th at IT Sligo. They will face off against the top school champions from Galway, Sligo, Leitrim, and Roscommon in what promises to be an elite day of football. The management and coaches are immensely proud of the squad’s dedication and work ethic leading into today’s blitz. A massive thank you also goes out to all the traveling classmates, teachers, and parents whose fantastic vocal support from the balconies helped carry the girls across the finish line. Congratulations again to our County Champions! The whole school community is behind you as you prepare to fly the Mayo flag at the Connacht Finals next week. ⚽🏆🥇🌟👏 ×

Rugby, School Life, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

Six Nations Trophy Visits Excited Davitt College Squad

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🏉 Rugby • Six Nations Glory Six Nations Trophy Visits Excited Davitt College Squad 21 October 2015 • Davitt College Castlebar Following Ireland’s historic triumph in the RBS Women’s Six Nations Championship, rugby fever has taken firm hold of the school community. The halls were buzzing this week as the students of Davitt College got the rare opportunity to view and hold the official silverware up close, sparking massive excitement across all year groups. Seeing the silverware firsthand has provided huge inspiration to our young players as they continue their own training and development on the pitch this season. 🏉🏆🇮🇪 Pictured celebrating with the prestigious trophy are members of the competitive Davitt College Girls Rugby squad alongside their Year Head, Ms. Deirdre Gibbons. ×

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

An Taoiseach Celebrates North West Championship Cup Triumph with Davitt College

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🏉 Rugby • North West Championship Triumph An Taoiseach Celebrates North West Championship Cup Triumph with Davitt College 13 August 2014 • Davitt College, Castlebar A historic milestone for the school’s sports archives as An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, met with the victorious Davitt College Under-16 Rugby Team to celebrate their phenomenal North West Championship Cup victory. The squad put in an outstanding campaign to capture the regional silverware, demonstrating immense grit, teamwork, and technical skill on the pitch. Pictured alongside the champion team and the Taoiseach are Mr. Dave MacDonnacha (Teacher and Trainer) and Mr. Seamus King (Trainer), who guided the players throughout their successful championship run. This remains a proud benchmark for rugby at Davitt College, showcasing the elite standard of competitive commitment our training panels bring to regional tournaments. 🏉🏆🇮🇪 An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, pictured with the victorious Davitt College U16 Rugby Team, accompanied by Mr. Dave MacDonnacha (Left) and Mr. Seamus King (Right). ×

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

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD Launches Davitt College “Health Promoting School” Initiative

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🍎 Wellbeing • Health Promoting School Initiative An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD Launches Davitt College “Health Promoting School” Initiative 13 August 2014 • Davitt College, Castlebar Davitt College was honoured to welcome An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, to officially launch our new “Health Promoting School” initiative. To bring this vital project to life, Davitt College has partnered with the Mayo Sports Partnership, CROÍ, Soroptimist Castlebar, and the HSE. This powerful collaboration is designed to promote awareness and proactive action, ensuring a more active, healthy, and physically and mentally educated school environment is cultivated for all students, both now and into the future. The initiative is driven by a dedicated school committee that champions healthy living in both body and mind. Our school Care Team, alongside the Home Economics, SPHE, PE, and Music Departments, are working closely together to promote positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the entire school community. As part of this ongoing commitment, our Annual Positive Mind and Body Awareness Week has already proven to be a huge success, with all staff and students encouraged to participate in activities that enhance their physical and mental health. 🍎🏃‍♂️🧘‍♀️ Pictured at the launch of the Health Promoting School Initiative: (From left) Mr. Dermot McGarry, PE Teacher; Mr. Charlie Lambert, Mayo Sports Partnership; Ms. Sinead Flynn, PE Teacher; An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD; Ms. Bernie Rowland, Principal Davitt College; Mrs. Noreen Walsh, National President of Soroptimist Ireland; and Ms. Gillian Berry, CROÍ. ×

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