8th December 2006
U-16 GAELIC FOOTBALL
Recently our U-16 Gaelic footballers went down to a strong St. Brendan’s side in Bray. Most of our team are still eligible for this competition next year and must be commended for the spirited display they gave despite losing heavily in the end. There were some fine performances notably John Halpin, Kevin Condon and Shane Mooney in defence, Matthew Gilbert and Niall O Brien at midfield, Dean Healy (2-2) and Sean Ryder (1-1) were our best attackers. The team was: John McDaid, Aaron Egginton, John Halpin, Kevin Condon, Adam Dalby, Shane Mooney, Patrick Costello, Matthew Gilbert, Niall O Brien, Shane Heffernan, Thomas Messitt, Dean Healy, Gerard Synnott, Adam Coster, Sean Ryder. Substitutes were: Conor Byrne, Vincent Hunt, Luke Doyle, Marty Byrne, Noel Power, Tim Nairn and Darren White. Man of the Match was Dean Healy.
LEISURE & RECREATION – TRIP TO KILLARY 2006
On Wednesday 22nd November, fourteen Leaving Cert Applied students from Coláiste Chraobh Abhann travelled to Killary Adventure Centre, Co. Galway. The trip was part of a task which will contribute towards their final Leaving Certificate results and consisted of two days of outdoor activities. Students and staff participated in: Archery, Gorge Walking, High Ropes, the Killary Challenge, Laser Games, and Hill-Walking, followed by hot chocolate and a roaring fire. Students and staff enjoyed what was a terrific and muddy few days!
LCA Students from Colaiste Chraobh Abhann in Killary
1st YEAR BOYS GAELIC FOOTBALL
Congratulations goes to the first year boys who beat Scoil Chonglais of Baltinglass, 11-12 to 1-6 last Wednesday, November 30, in Rathdrum. In the worst weather conditions, our first year lads played some good football, with an excellent display of long and short passing, despite the terrible weather.
Man of the Match goes to Daniel Kavanagh who started at full forward and scored some brilliant scores, then was switched to midfield where he, along with Matthew Mannix dominated. Honourable mentions also go to James Kavanagh and Kevin Carthy in defence. Spear-heading the forwards were Gary Elliott, Aaron Lennon and super-sub Alan Keogh.
PRIVATE MEMBERS DRAW
The 5th and 6th draws in our Parents’ Association Private Members Draw have taken place. The prize winners on Friday December 1st were 1st prize – Tom Sloanes; 2nd prize – Sharon & Joe McCormack and 3rd prize – Sam & Noel Golden. The prize winners on Monday 4th December were 1st prize – P. Williams; 2nd prize – Sam & Noel Golden and 3rd prize – B. Maher.
BASKETBALL
Our U19 Girls Basketball team had an exciting and comprehensive win over St. Mary’s College in Arklow on Thursday last. The final score was 48-17. And again on Friday, playing Gorey Community College, the girls ended on winning score of 31-29. Well done girls!
TALENT SHOW
On Friday December 1st, our students were treated to an afternoon of music, drama, poetry and Irish dancing, in what has become our annual talent show. Well done to all students involved!!