An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, was guest of honour at Davitt College, on 16th December 2011, when he officially opened the Joe Langan Sports Hall. He was highly complementary of the school and their achievements in what has been described by school Principal Ms. Bernie Rowland as “a triumph of persistence over resistance”. Pictured (L to R); Linda Reilly, student council chairperson; Dr. Katie Sweeney, CEO Mayo VEC; An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny; Mr. Ger King, Deputy Principal; Mr. Blackie Gavin, Chairman of Davitt College Board of Management and Ms. Bernie Rowland, Principal