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All-Ireland Hurling Success for Davitt College Student Shane Nugent

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🏆 GAA All-Ireland Champions • Hurling All-Ireland Hurling Success for Davitt College Student Shane Nugent 10 September 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College, Castlebar, extends its proudest congratulations to student Shane Nugent, who achieved ultimate national success on the hurling pitch as part of the victorious Mayo Minor Hurling squad. Shane and his Mayo teammates put on a spectacular performance to defeat Monaghan in the All-Ireland Minor ‘C’ Hurling Final on Saturday, 7th September. This national title is a tremendous reward for the immense dedication, training, and sportsmanship shown by the entire panel throughout the campaign. The entire school community is immensely proud of Shane’s achievement, and we extend our warmest well done to all the players, management, and coaches involved in bringing an All-Ireland title back to Mayo! 🥇 All-Ireland Minor ‘C’ Champions Mayo Minor Hurling Panel victorious over Monaghan 🟢🔴 County Pride Celebrating grassroots hurling and athletic dedication at Davitt College Maith thú, Shane – a fantastic sporting milestone for school and county! 📸 Presentation Showcase (Pictured L–R): Mr. Danny Buckley (Teacher & Hurling Coach), Fintan Murphy (Student), Ms. Bernie Rowland (Principal), Shane Nugent (All-Ireland Hurling Champion), Keith Mulchrone (Student), and Ms. Sinéad Flynn (PE Teacher).

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Davitt College First Year Boys Advance to All-Ireland Basketball Semi-Finals

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🏀 Basketball • All-Ireland Semi-Finals Davitt College First Year Boys Advance to All-Ireland Basketball Semi-Finals 25 April 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar The First Year boys’ basketball team from Davitt College, Castlebar, are setting their sights on national glory as they prepare to capture their first-ever All-Ireland basketball title. The talented squad secured their place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final at the prestigious University of Limerick Sports Arena on May 10th, 2013, following a masterful series of playoff performances at Boyne Community School in Trim, County Meath. 🏀 The Road to Limerick Match 1 • Dominant Opening Davitt College 33 – 10 Pres Athenry An emphatic opening victory to set the tone for the playoff weekend. Match 2 • Group Decider Davitt College 24 – 21 Pipers Hill A thrilling, high-intensity encounter against the tournament favourites to top the group. Across an intensive seven-match campaign, the Mayo side showcased immense resilience, discipline, and tactical composure to earn their place among the top four post-primary teams in Ireland. 🌟 Commendation for Team and Coach School Principal Ms. Bernie Rowland praised the squad’s outstanding commitment, stamina, and dedication throughout their rigorous campaign. The entire Davitt College community extends its warmest congratulations to the panel and their dedicated coach, Mr. P.J. McTavish, wishing them the absolute best in Limerick! 📸 Team Presentation Showcase: Back Row (L–R): Mr. P.J. McTavish (Coach), Liam McEllin, Ciarán Costello, Bartek Zalewski (Captain), Emil Samko, Eoin O’Malley, and Joshua Awodibu. Front Row (L–R): James Kennedy, Bah So, Noel Geraghty, James Finnerty, Ler Lah, and Dónal Parkinson.

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Connacht Silver Medals for Under-13 Girls’ Table Tennis Team

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🏓 Table Tennis • Connacht Championship Connacht Silver Medals for Under-13 Girls’ Table Tennis Team 22 March 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College extends its warmest congratulations to our Under-13 Girls’ Table Tennis team, who put on a superb performance to capture Silver Medals at the recent Connacht Schools Table Tennis Championship. The talented young squad demonstrated fantastic skill, agility, and competitive spirit throughout the tournament, battling through a highly competitive field of schools from across the province to secure their rightful place on the podium. The entire school community is incredibly proud of the girls’ dedication and teamwork. Congratulations to all the players and their coaching staff on bringing provincial silverware back to Davitt College! 🥈 Connacht Finalists Securing Silver Medals at the Connacht Schools Championship. 🌟 Under-13 Development Showcasing agility, precision, and rising athletic talent across the junior ranks. Comhghairdeas cailíní – a wonderful sporting milestone for Davitt College! 📸 Provincial Medal Showcase: The Davitt College Under-13 Girls’ Table Tennis team proudly displaying their Connacht Silver Medals following an exceptional campaign at the provincial schools championships.

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Senior Boys Gaelic Football Team Crowned Connacht Champions 2013

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🏆 Gaelic Games • Connacht Champions Senior Boys Gaelic Football Team Crowned Connacht Champions 2013 22 March 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College, Castlebar, is immensely proud to commemorate a historic achievement in our sporting archives: our Senior Boys Gaelic Football team capturing the prestigious 2013 Connacht Title! Securing a provincial victory at the senior level is a massive milestone that requires exceptional dedication, tactical discipline, and relentless teamwork from the entire panel and coaching staff. The squad was expertly guided on the pitch by a stellar leadership group who drove the team to regional glory and ensured the Connacht silverware returned to Castlebar. The entire school community remains incredibly proud of this panel’s outstanding contribution to Davitt College’s rich GAA heritage. 🥇 Senior Connacht Champions Provincial silverware captured following an outstanding championship campaign. 🟢🔴 Sporting Tradition Adding another historic senior football chapter to the Davitt College roll of honour. Maith sibh a bhuachaillí – provincial champions of Connacht! 📸 Team Leadership Showcase (Pictured L–R): Senior Boys Gaelic Football Captains and Vice-Captains celebrating the 2013 Connacht Title: Joe Geraghty, Conor Finnerty, Liam Irwin, and Diarmuid O’Connor.

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Davitt College First Year Boys Crowned North West Basketball Champions!

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🏀 Basketball • Regional Champions Davitt College First Year Boys Crowned North West Basketball Champions! 22 March 2013 • Davitt College Castlebar The First Year boys’ basketball team from Davitt College, Castlebar, have captured the North West Regional Championship title following an absolutely dominant campaign that sees them advance directly to the All-Ireland playoffs. The Castlebar students safely topped their group after an emphatic performance in their final league fixture, defeating St. Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, by a resounding scoreline of 31 points to 4. Sligo Regional Sports Centre 🏆 Regional Final: Davitt College 45 – 8 Sligo Grammar Full Time Result Q1: 15 – 1 Davitt College locked down defensively from the tip-off. A spectacular buzzer-beating three-pointer from Emil Samko capped off a flawless opening frame. Q2: 25 – 1 (Half Time) Superb defense from Eoin O’Malley shut out Sligo completely, while a 4-basket scoring surge from Bartek Zalewski established dominant control. Q3: 33 – 6 Sligo Grammar rallied in a closer quarter, but clinical transition baskets from James Finnerty and Kiarán Costello kept the scoreboard ticking over. Q4: 45 – 8 Davitt College ran out comprehensive victors, with insurance scores from Bah So and Noel Geraghty sealing the regional title in style. ☘️ Onwards to the All-Ireland Series This landmark championship victory qualifies the squad for the All-Ireland Playoffs on Sunday, 21st April. Massive congratulations to the entire panel and coach Mr. McTavish! 📸 Regional Champions Showcase: The Davitt College First Year Boys’ Basketball Team celebrating their 2013 North West Championship triumph with coach Mr. P.J. McTavish.

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National Glory: Davitt College Student Liam Corcoran Crowned All-Ireland Cycling Champion

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🚴 Cycling • All-Ireland Champion National Glory: Davitt College Student Liam Corcoran Crowned All-Ireland Cycling Champion 18 December 2012 • Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College, Castlebar, extends its massive congratulations to Leaving Certificate student Liam Corcoran, who achieved a spectacular sporting milestone by winning the prestigious Irish Junior Road Race Championship. This historic national victory earns Liam the ultimate cycling honor: he will proudly wear the iconic Irish National Champion’s jersey in competitive road events throughout the upcoming season. 🥇 National Road Race Series Irish Junior Road Race Title A victory built on tireless training regimes, tactical endurance, and elite athletic sacrifice—cementing Liam’s place among Ireland’s finest rising cycling talents. National Honour Irish National Champion’s Jersey Junior Cycling Ireland Liam was welcomed back to campus by a large crowd of delighted classmates, friends, and fellow riders from the Castlebar Cycling Club. School Principal Ms. Bernie Rowland and Castlebar Cycling Team Manager Mr. John Brennan formally met with Liam to commend his phenomenal achievement on behalf of the entire school and local sporting community. Comhghairdeas Liam – we wish you every success wearing the green jersey across Ireland! 📸 Champion Homecoming Showcase: All-Ireland Junior Road Race Champion Liam Corcoran pictured with Ms. Bernie Rowland (Principal), Mr. John Brennan (Castlebar Cycling Team Manager), alongside classmates and fellow Castlebar Cycling Club members.

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