Last September, TY’s along with there Woodwork teacher Mr O’ Gara decided to design make some Mud kitchens. The TY’s decided it would be nice to donate them to some local national Schools. The project involved a lot of work including jointing and assembly, cutting, shaping, sanding and painting. We also used out new laser cutting …
Read MoreLast week our TY students participated in our CPR4Schools Training. The programme provides students with the skills and confidence to recognise cardiac arrest and perform hands-only CPR. Following the training students are now certified in CPR Training and know: How to recognise cardiac arrest and perform CPR How to use an AED How to assist …
Read MoreTY’s along with Ms Clesham, Ms Doyle and Mr O Gara travelled to Westport to hike Croagh Patrick. Luckily the rain stayed away. A great day was had by all. https://youtu.be/Ntg-1FhtcZA
Read MoreAt 4:15 am on Saturday the 7th of May, we held our 2nd Darkness into Light walk to help raise funds for Pieta House. Sincere thanks to all those who donated to Pieta house, and to all who turned up to join us for the walk – students, parents, staff and members of the local …
Read MoreOn Saturday 7th May the annual Darkness into Light Walk is taking place around Ireland. Please walk with us at Dunmore Community School on the morning of the 7th May. Register online at www.darknessintolight.ie or please donate at https://www.darknessintolight.ie/donate
Read MoreMs. Scarry and the Transition Years were busy this week organising the gifting of 150 tree saplings to students, staff and parents. Looking forward to seeing these native Irish trees ( Oak, Birch, Silver Birch, Hazel, Rowan, Scott’s Pine, Beech) mature and develop for generations to come. Thank you to Dunmore Tidy Towns Committee and …
Read MoreStudents from Dunmore Community School were very successful in the recent Galway Student Enterprise Competition organised by the Galway Local Enterprise Office. Nathan Gannon, a Transition Year student, created handcrafted wooden medal holders which were sold at the Christmas Market in Dunmore and online. He won the Best Marketing Award in the Senior Enterprise Category. …
Read MoreOur TY students along with many students from all around Ireland travelled to Knock Shrine on 22nd March for the Pope John Paul II annual pilgrimage. The day included a talk from guest speaker Fr Peter McVerry – Homeless Campaigner and Celebration of the Eucharist, lead by Award Patron, Bishop Donal McKeown. Fr Peter Mc Verry encouraged …
Read MoreTY Students have compiled a calendar featuring artwork from present and past students of DCS. Price €6. We would appreciate your support with this new venture. To purchase your copy, please send €6 in on Monday with your son/daughter to secure your calendar. There is a limited number available.
Read MoreOur Junior lads football team travelled to Galway before the midterm to play St. Mary’s College in the Junior B Galway competition. Despite taking a few minutes to settle, it didn’t take our team long to take a lead in the game. Powerful runs through the middle from Robert Heneghan and the unstoppable scoring boot …
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