{"id":810,"date":"2013-01-31T12:20:43","date_gmt":"2013-01-31T12:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/?p=810"},"modified":"2026-08-15T00:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T23:06:46","slug":"davitt-college-pupils-sing-to-make-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davittcollege.ie\/dev\/davitt-college-pupils-sing-to-make-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Davitt College Pupils Sing to Make a Difference for Childline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<!-- NEWS ARTICLE: CHILDLINE TALENT FUNDRAISER  -->\n<!-- ========================================== -->\n<div class=\"aen-news-article-modern\" style=\"font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif; width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 30px auto; padding: 0 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n  \n  <div style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);\">\n    \n    <!-- Header Banner -->\n    <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2015 0%, #1a3825 100%); 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TF Royal Theatre Finalists<\/h4>\n          <p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.6;\">\n            Competing at provincial level, the duo demonstrated exceptional musicianship, stage presence, and confidence on one of Castlebar&#8217;s premier stages.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 24px; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b;\">\n          <h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: #0f2015;\">&#x1f91d; National Impact<\/h4>\n          <p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #475569; line-height: 1.6;\">\n            Directly supporting the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) and their critical, 24-hour national childline support lines.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- Commendation Ribbon -->\n      <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2015 0%, #1a3825 100%); 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Community &amp; Charity \u2022 Student Leadership Davitt College Pupils Sing to Make a Difference for Childline 31 January 2013 \u2022 Davitt College Castlebar Davitt College, Castlebar, extends its warmest congratulations to talented student musicians Ethan Carey and Cathal Noonan, who represented the school spectacularly as Connacht\/Ulster-West finalists in the popular &#8220;Our Schools Got Talent&#8221; competition. The high-stakes regional final took place before an enthusiastic crowd at the TF Royal Theatre on Sunday, 27th January 2013, where both performers did their school immensely proud with a magnificent live musical showcase. &#x1f3a4; Charity In Action Student-Led Campus Concerts Inspired by the cause, Ethan and Cathal organized a series of lunchtime live gigs with fellow Davitt College contestants, rallying the entire school community behind the ISPCC and Childline. Funds Raised &euro;500+ For ISPCC Childline &#x1f3ad; TF Royal Theatre Finalists Competing at provincial level, the duo demonstrated exceptional musicianship, stage presence, and confidence on one of Castlebar&#8217;s premier stages. &#x1f91d; National Impact Directly supporting the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) and their critical, 24-hour national childline support lines. Well done to Ethan, Cathal, and all the pupils and staff who lent their talents and generosity to such a vital cause! &#x1f4f8; Presentation Showcase (Pictured L\u2013R): Ms. Bernie Rowland (Principal), Ethan Carey (Finalist), Cathal Noonan (Student), Ms. Fiona Jennings (Regional Volunteer Organiser, ISPCC), and Mr. Ger King (Deputy 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