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Tyrone hurlers visit with Nicky Rackard and League cups

Wed 01 Jun 2022

FORMER PUPILS VISIT ST COLMCILLE’S WITH NICKY RACKARD & LEAGUE CUPS

Congratulations to our former pupils who won All-Ireland medals and the Nicky Rackard Cup and National League cup; Captain Conor Grogan, Dermot Begley, Sean Óg Grogan, Aiden Kelly, Conor McElhatton, Brian McGurk, Oran McKee, Dean Rafferty, and Ruairi Slane. We had a fantastic Tyrone day of celebration when they visited the school with their silverware. Lochlann ÓDonghaille joined Conor, Sean óg, Ruairi and Aidan for a fantastic morning. They each gave inspirational speeches to the children, encouraging them to be actively involved in sports and to follow their dreams. Mr Cush presented the former pupils with gifts in recognition of their success and appreciation for sharing their morning with us. conor also presented certificates to our Tyrone Cumann na mBunscoil champions for Camogie and Hurling.

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St Colmcille's Cross Country event was a great success

Thu 14 Apr 2022

Our inter-school cross-country competition was a fantastic success. St Colmcille's won three of the four competitions:- Girls' relay, P7 Girls & P7 Boys.

We'd like to thank Michael and Sinead Kerr for organising the event & donating winners' cups & medals for all participating children, including teams from St Mary's Killyclogher, St Teresa'a PS Loughmacrory, Our Lady of Lourdes, Greencastle, and Gaelscoil na gCrann.

The success of our children in this event is very much influenced by the commitment that Michael has given to the school over the years. His motivational speeches and encouragement is appreciated by all the children and staff in the school.We'd also like to thank local exceptional runner, Eoin Mullan for presenting the medals.

Comhghairdeas d'Ava Marley who has been invited to join the NI Athletics running club in Mullusk which she achieved as a result of her outstanding achievements throughout the year. A massive achievement. We are extremely proud of her and are sure that she will go from strength, stamina and love for sport.

The Education Minister visits St Colmcille's PS

Thu 24 Mar 2022

_{Members of the Board of Governors had a very productive discussion with Mrs Michelle McIlveen, Education Minister, her officials, CCMS Representatives and local politicians about how to address the school's structural needs, traffic management issues and Irish Medium priorities.}

_{We were delighted to have in attendance, our former pupil and MP; Miss Órfhlaith Begley with MLAs, Mr Declan McAleer and Mr Daniel McCrossan.}

During her visit, Mrs McIlveen visited children in the Irish Medium Unit and Naíscoil. She praised the vibrant school, its commitment to outdoor education and was impressed by the musical talent in the school. She indicated that the Department of Education would work with CCMS, trustees and governors to address the school's long-term strategic priorities.

Pope Francis prays for peace in Ukraine

Tue 01 Mar 2022

Pope Francis: “I invite everyone to make March 2, Ash Wednesday, a day of prayer and of fasting for peace in Ukraine.”

Pope Francis has joined the international chorus of concern over tensions stemming from a Russian troop buildup near its border with Ukraine, urging dialogue to resolve strains and avoid armed conflict.

The Roman Catholic pontiff told an audience of thousands at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on December 12 that "weapons are not the path to take."

He said he was praying for "dear Ukraine, for all its churches and religious communities and for all of its people, so that tensions there are resolved through a serious international dialogue and not with weapons."