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Then and Now: Davitt College Celebrates 40 Years of Basketball Excellence with Historic Anniversary Match

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🏀 School History • 40th Anniversary Celebration Then and Now: Davitt College Celebrates 40 Years of Basketball Excellence with Historic Anniversary Match 6 May 2023 History walked back onto the court as part of our milestone 40th-anniversary celebrations. In a brilliant “Then and Now” reunion, members of the legendary 1983/84 U16 Girls All-Ireland Championship squad laced up their runners once again to face off against a spirited team of Davitt College teachers. It was a fantastic, high-energy afternoon of hoops that perfectly bridged the school’s decorated sporting past with its present. Decades after capturing the ultimate national prize for the school, the returning champions showed they hadn’t lost their touch, trading clinical baskets and tactical plays with the staff in a highly competitive scrimmage. Past Meets Present in High-Octane Scrimmage The event wasn’t just about the scoreboard – it was a true celebration of community. With plenty of fresh faces getting involved on the court and a brilliant atmosphere in the stands, the afternoon was filled with shared stories, rolling laughs, and great memories. A massive well done to everyone who took part, organised the day, or came down to cheer from the sidelines. Bringing four decades of basketball heritage full circle on the court proved exactly why the sport remains such a vital, vibrant part of the school spirit. Here’s to the next 40 years of hoops! 🏀🏆🎉✨👏 ×

Rugby, Sports

Provincial Honours: U16 Interpros Call-Up for Aine O’Connor

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🏉 Connacht Rugby • Interprovincial Honours Provincial Honours: U16 Interpros Call-Up for Aine O’Connor 5 May 2023 • Castlebar Rugby Club A massive congratulations to Aine O’Connor, Castlebar, on her fantastic selection to the Connacht Under-16 girls Rugby Sevens squad for the 2023 Interprovincial campaign. Representing the province is a phenomenal achievement and a true testament to Aine’s talent, physical drive, and commitment on the pitch with Castlebar Rugby Club. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without a brilliant support network, and Aine is incredibly grateful to her dedicated coaches who have guided her technical development along the way, as well as her family who are immensely proud of her success. The entire school community congratulates Aine on earning her provincial jersey and wishes her the absolute best of luck as she lines out for Connacht in the upcoming Sevens tournament! 🏉🟢🔴🏆✨ ×

Athletics, Extra-Curricular, School Life, Culture & Achievements, Sports

Personal Bests & Flying Form: Track & Field Squad Ignites the Season!

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🏃‍♂️ Track & Field • North Connacht Championships Personal Bests & Flying Form: Track & Field Squad Ignites the Season! 27 April 2023 • Sligo ATU The sun was splitting the stones in Sligo today, and our elite Track & Field athletes matched the weather with a sizzling start to the summer athletic season. Davitt College sent a massive, highly motivated squad to compete at the North Connacht Athletics Championships at Sligo ATU, and our students put on an absolute masterclass in athletic grit, speed, and competitive execution. Blasting Into the Connacht Finals It was an exceptional day on the track and across the field disciplines, with our students delivering top-flight performances from the starter pistols to the final throws. The scoreboard tells a brilliant story, but the true highlights of the meet were found in the data: A Wave of Personal Bests: Driven by intense winter training, multiple Davitt College athletes completely smashed their previous lifetime marks, setting superb new Personal Bests (PBs) across various events. Massive Qualification Numbers: Thanks to clinical, focused performances under pressure, a huge contingent of our panel has successfully booked their tickets for the upcoming Connacht Schools Finals! Building on a Proud Athletics Tradition This explosive start to the season is part of a proud sporting legacy at Davitt College. It directly echoes the stellar standards set back on 17 May 2018, when our standout track stars Martina O’Connor and Alexandra blazed a trail through the provincial fields to comfortably qualify for the All-Ireland Track & Field Championships on a similarly sun-drenched day. What made today extra special, however, was the incredible atmosphere around the team camp. Beyond the elite times and qualifying standard distances, our students had an absolute ball—supporting one another, celebrating every PB, and representing the school crest with immense pride and exemplary sportsmanship. Next Stop: Athlone! With the regional qualifiers safely in the bag, our athletes now turn their focus to sharpening their technique for the Connacht Finals in Athlone next month. The entire management and staff of Davitt College extend a massive well done to every single student who lined up on the track or stepped into the field circles today. You did yourselves, your coaches, and your school immensely proud. Bring on the Connachts! 🏃‍♂️🥇🏆✨👏 ×

Hurling, Sports

5th Year Student Set to Lead County Panel

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🏑 Mayo GAA • County Leadership Honours 5th Year Student Set to Lead County Panel 3 March 2023 • Mayo GAA A massive congratulations to 5th Year student Lucas Kenny on his fantastic appointment as Vice-Captain of the Mayo GAA U17 Hurling team for the upcoming campaign. Being chosen for a county leadership role is a phenomenal honor and a direct reflection of Lucas’s exceptional work ethic, command of the game, and the respect he commands both on and off the pitch. The entire Davitt College community is incredibly proud to see his talent and maturity recognized at elite inter-county level. We wish Lucas, his teammates, and the management team the absolute best of luck as they prepare for the competitive season ahead. (Photo credit to Mayo GAA) 🟢🔴👏 ×

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! 🏐📋🎯🌟👏 ×

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