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Covid-19 did not prevent Ardgillan College from putting on a wonderful Virtual Talent Show for students last Friday. Students sang, danced and performed, showcasing their unique talents and impressive skills. The event spread palpable joy around the college. Congratulations to first (more…)
Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien is pictured with students from Ardgillan Community College Balbriggan Olivia Brennan, Daire Allen and Laura Dunne who are competing in the Construction Industry Federation’s ‘Design a Home for Everyone’ school’s competition. The competition will see (more…)
In a year when even sport took a backstep, Transition Year students in Loreto Balbriggan decided to celebrate the achievements of sportswomen everywhere by interviewing three of their most accomplished teachers. Ms Sarah Rowe (Mayo LGFA and Collingwood AFLW), Ms Michelle (more…)
The Gardaí In Balbriggan have counted their steps for the “Stepping out of Lockdown Challenge” that took place yesterday and have reached their goal by walking a combined total of 414,916 steps over the 24 hour period. This has exceeded their goal of 380,160 steps they had set. (more…)
REMINDER: St. Oliver Plunkett’s National School in Balrothery is still accepting applications for school places for all classes for year 2021/2022. The school caters to boys and girls and the application form is available on the school website and can be posted by request via email to (more…)
Bracken Educate Together National School will be taking applications for 2021/22 school year from 19th October /until 16th November 2020. A copy of the school’s Admission Policy and the Application Form for Admission for the 2021/22 school year is available as follows. Applications (more…)
Má theastaíonn uait do pháiste a chlárú le Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín don scoil bhliain 2021-22, is féidir é a dhéanamh ón 01/10/2020-22/10/2020. Tá an fhoirm iarratais & tuilleadh eolais le fáil ar www.gsbhailebrigin.ie ar an leathanach ‘clárachán’ do thuismitheoirí. (more…)
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has urged local primary schools to register for the Blue Star Programme before the deadline of October 7th, 2020. Deputy Farrell said, “The Blue Star Programme gives young students the chance to learn about the European Union and participate (more…)
Congratulations to Ardgillan Community College students William Leonard and Marcela Mahon Mas in 5th year for winning the Newstalk Best Communicators Award and the Intel Best Technology Project Award at Scifest 2020. A fabulous double achievement. (more…)
All at Ardgillan College were thrilled for the Class of 2020 on Monday upon receiving the news of their excellent exam results. A sizeable number of students achieved over 500 points. The Class of 2020 have missed out on so many events that are usually taken for granted such as the traditional (more…)
Fingal Green Party T.D, Minister Joe O’Brien has welcomed confirmation from the Department of Education that funding has been approved for the construction of four permanent mainstream classrooms have been approved for St Teresa’s Primary School in Balbriggan to replace existing prefabs. (more…)
Progressive Credit Union is delighted to announce the return of its annual bursary scheme. The three bursaries of €3,500, named after Martin Mullen (The Late Manager of Balbriggan Credit Union) and Sharon Friel (The Late Manager of Baldoyle Portmarnock Credit Union) are open to members currently (more…)