New principals take over at Gaelcholáiste and Borris
July 28, 2011
Two schools in the county will have a new face at the helm this September. Gearoidín Ní Chonghaile has been appointed as principal of Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach, taking over from Caitlín Mhic Cárthaigh on 1 September 2011, while John O’Sullivan will replace Kieran Lucas as principal of Borris VS also on day one of the academic year.
Cynthia Deane, CEO of Carlow VEC, congratulated the two new principals and wished them every success in their new roles.
“This is a challenging time for educators, but we are truly fortunate in County Carlow VEC to have school leaders of such high calibre as Gearóidín Ní Chonghaile and John O’Sullivan,” she said. “The new principals will build on the successful traditions established by their predecessors, and honour their legacy by continuing to offer excellent educational opportunities in Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach and in Borris Vocational School.”
Gearóidín was born in the Connemara Gaeltacht,
Cois Fharraige in County Galway. She was educated at Sailearna National School, Inverin, and Coláiste Chroí Mhuire, Spiddal.
She received her degree in Irish and history and her higher diploma in education from University College Galway. She began her teaching career in Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach in 1992.
Her students have received numerous awards in recognition of their achievements in history and Irish from the Department of Education, Gael-linn and Foinse. Gearóidín’s interest in amateur dramatics began during her studies at university and she continues to participate in acting with Carlow’s Aisteoirí an Lóchrainn.
John was born in Listowel, Co Kerry. He was educated in St. Michael’s College, Listowel and holds a science degree and higher diploma in education from NUI, Maynooth.
He began his teaching career with Co Westmeath VEC in 1993. He came to Borris Vocational School in 1997 and was appointed deputy principal in 2006.
John is very active in promoting extracurricular activities in the school.
Under his guidance, students have participated in the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
He is also involved in soccer coaching and promoting interest in photography.
John is an active member of Graignamanagh Rowing Club and is also a member of the Borris Men’s Choir.
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Summer College ‘as Gaeilge’ for Carlow
February 4, 2011
Following on the success of the Coláiste Samhraidh held in Carlow town in previous years details of this year’s Irish Summer College have been announced.
Organised by Glór Cheatharlach and now in its third year the Coláiste Samhraidh has been a resounding success and gives affirmation to the huge interest in the Irish language in Carlow. Such was the demand for places last summer that a fourth course was added and that too was booked out. Coláiste Samhraidh caters for 6th class pupils at primary school level through to leaving certificate students. Places for a total of eighty teenagers are available with the course running from 4 to 15 July 2011 and based in Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach.
Having the opportunity to attend a course locally rather than having to travel to Connemara, West Kerry or Donegal particularly in these times of economic recession is particularly appealing. Participants get the opportunity to brush up their fluency in the language with the view to improving their grades in the Oral Irish examination which is soon to command 40% of the marks. They also get to meet new friends through Irish in a pleasant and enjoyable environment. The daily timetable from 9.30am until 1.00p.m. consists of Irish conversation and grammar classes, sport and games, Irish singing and the ever-popular Céilí sessions – all conducted ‘as Gaeilge’. Students will participate in the various activities and very much enjoy the Gaeltacht experience while returning to their homes at night.
Full details and application forms are available from Glór Cheatharlach on www.glorcheatharlach.ie . Contact 059 9158105, 085 1340047 or eolas@glorcheatharlach.ie
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