Welcome to St Brendan’s College
St. Brendan’s College has an energetic, expert staff, focused on the provision of a holistic education for all of our students. We enjoy a rich educational heritage, we are housed in an exceptional building, excellently formatted to ensure progressive facilities for a 21st century education. Under the Major Capital Works Programme, we are now planning a €20 million re imagination of these buildings.
We offer a broad curriculum, beginning with a first year taster programme, the Junior Certificate and a breadth of Senior Cycle programmes including Transition Year, Traditional Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate…
PROGRAMMES
At St. Brendan’s we offer comprehensive student centred Junior and Senior Cycle programmes – with a choice of....
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
Our school is synonymous with the provision of a breadth of sports and extra activities. Every lunch time...
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🌟 First Coffee Morning Success! ☕️🍰
Today, we proudly hosted our first coffee morning for 6th-year students in the school canteen, and it was a fantastic success! 🎉 Students enjoyed an assortment of freshly baked goods from Reidy’s/Sheehan Group and delicious sausage rolls from our school canteen. A heartfelt thank you to both for their generous contributions!
This event was not only about tasty treats but also aimed to promote wellbeing and foster connections among students. Embracing our theme, "Together We Are One," we created an opportunity for everyone to relax and engage with one another, reminding us that our school community thrives when we come together.
Congratulations to Matas and Oliver for winning the birthday raffle for August and September! 🎁🥳
Our next coffee morning will take place on the 7th November! We look forward to another enjoyable gathering focused on great company, and our shared community spirit.
Thank you to everyone who made this event memorable!
Today we celebrated the European Day of Languages in St Brendan’s College (the official date was September 26, 2025).
1st years had a general language quiz in their MFL classes, TYs enjoyed a breakfast with croissants, pretzels and hot chocolate and the whole school was able to listen to some French and German music before first and after last class today.
Learning a foreign language does not only boost your confidence, intercultural knowledge, and critical thinking skills, it also increases your employment chances and is great fun – especially on a day like today. A special thank you to the MFL department and all the students helping with the preparations.
Our u16s & u19s had the second round of the league today against CBS Tralee. In the first game the Sem were in control from the start and lead throughout. The game finished on a scoreline of 41-32 in favour of St. Brendan's.
The next game was a much tighter affair for the first three quarters with very little to separate the sides, only a basket separating the sides going into the last quarter. The Tralee side got the upper hand however in the final few minutes and ran out winners with a 45-32 point win.
Well done to both teams.
Calling the St. Brendan’s College Leaving Cert class of 2000! A school reunion will take place in the Brehon Hotel Killarney on 22nd December! See poster for more details.
🌿We were delighted to attend the Killarney Looking Good Awards in the Great Southern Hotel on Wednesday night, where we were honoured to win Best Secondary School.🌿
This achievement is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our Student Council, our past and present Transition Years and LCA students, who put so much effort into keeping our school and grounds looking their best. From tidying up litter to planting flowers, their commitment shines through.
We are proud of the role our school plays in the history of Killarney, and our students continue to place great importance on maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for all. The school has also implemented more recycling bins, and students are encouraged to use them as part of our ongoing efforts to improve sustainability.
Looking ahead, we hope to make further improvements and encourage our whole school community to get involved, ensuring our school remains a place we can all be proud of.
Conor O Sullivan (Ty) along with his brother, a former student Gary, won the Community Safety Award 2025 at the Garda Kerry Youth Awards last Friday evening for helping to save their older brother Sean Og, when he suddenly collapsed at his home in April. Conor and Gary went on then to raise funds to set up a defibrillator in their estate Whitebridge Manor. Conor performed CPR until his dad took over and then dealt with the 999 emergency call
On Tuesday 7th October Gemma Hilario will facilitate 1-hour workshop on “Communication & Emotional Wellbeing” designed to help parents strengthen connections with their children. In this session, you’ll learn simple, practical strategies to:
Communicate more effectively with your child
Support their emotional wellbeing
Build stronger, more positive family relationships
Walk away with tools you can use immediately to create calmer, more connected conversations at home.
Gemma Hilario is an experienced facilitator and coach with over 20 years of working with young people in diverse settings, including education, human services, and addiction services. She is skilled in supporting personal development, communication, and emotional wellbeing, helping both parents and young people build resilience and stronger connections. Drawing on her extensive professional background, Gemma combines practical strategies with a compassionate approach to create meaningful, lasting impact.
The Frewen Cup team started their campaign today against Coachford College in Killarney Legion pitch. The lads came up against a physical opposition that were well trained. After a couple of good scores our team took control of the match and maintained their momentum to see out the game on a scoreline of 3-21 to 0-06. Well done to all involved.
🏀⛹️♂️Congratulations to our student Dara O Sullivan (2nd year) on making the basketball u15 Munster Squad. Well done Dara!⛹️♂️🏀
🏀Congratulations to our student Kieran Moloney (3rd year) on making the basketball u15 Munster Squad. Well done Kieran! 🏀
Congratulations to Mark O' Connor (1F) on making the U14 Southwest Basketball team. We are so proud of this achievement. Basketball in St Brendan's is looking bright 🏀
✨ Discover your future with us! ✨
Join our open evening on October 15th! Meet our teachers, explore our facilities, and see what makes our school so special. Everyone is welcome! 🏫💡no need to register- just drop in for a tour on the night! We can’t wait to meet you all 🌟✨
Killarney Teen Shane Doolan to Release Debut Single “The Ruins”
Seventeen-year-old Killarney musician Shane Doolan is set to make his debut on the music scene with the release of his first single, The Ruins, on September 26. The track will be available worldwide across all major streaming platforms.
Shane, who is the son of Mike and Finnola Doolan, is a 6th year student in St. Brendan’s College.
Blending the lyrical storytelling of folk with the energy of indie rock, The Ruins delivers an emotive sound that Shane hopes will resonate with listeners. Influenced by acts such as Walking on Cars, Bon Iver, Kingfishr, and Sam Fender, he is already carving out a style that is distinctly his own.
“Creating and promoting my first ever single was nerve-wracking, but extremely exciting,” Shane told Killarney Outlook. “This project is the start of something I’ve always dreamed of.”
Shane’s music has already caught the attention of fans and collaborators. One early supporter recalls: “The first time I heard Shane sing, I searched until I found him. My first message to him was, ‘I want to work with you.’ Three months later, I saw him perform again at the Anam Centre, where his band won Battle of the Bands. Young, yet a dynamite, Shane has big dreams and the drive to achieve them.”
With The Ruins, Shane Doolan introduces himself as a fresh new voice in Ireland’s indie folk/rock landscape, a songwriter unafraid to share both heart and honesty in his music.
. Inspired by the emotive sounds of Walking on Cars, Bon Iver, Kingfishr, and Sam Fender, his music combines heartfelt lyrics with melodic intensity. The Ruins, his debut single, will be released on September 26, marking the beginning of what promises to be a bright career.
Listen & Connect with Shane Doolan
Streaming & links: linktr.ee/shanedoolan
Email: shanedoolan8@gmail.com
Today our senior golf team competed in the Munster Schools Senior Golf Competition, taking place in Killarney Golf and Fishing Club. Our best scores on the day were from Luke Mccan and Brian Horgan. With excellent scores of level par from Luke and one over from Brian. Well done to all the lads involved, the school are really proud of the levels our golfers have reached.
Congratulations to our TY students who completed their 25km Gaisce hike. A great day out was had by all and everyone kept up a great pace. Well done!
Well done to Alan Scannell, Martin Vila and Conor Moynihan who received a Garda Youth Achievement Award on Friday night at the Rose Hotel Tralee. They were nominated by their teacher, Niamh Sheehy, and received the award for their courage, compassion, and loyalty at Lough Guitane in June 2024, when Martin and Conor’s quick actions and steadfast support helped save Alan’s life following a serious fall.
Below is a snippet of what was said about these fantastic young men on the night
‘Alan, Martin and Conor you have been described by Ms. Sheehy as showing inspiration mental strength and demonstrating commitment and friendship in all its purity. Indirectly, you have motivated and encouraged others to think more about safety and to be prepared and present with the sudden twists and turns that can occur in every day living. ‘
🎃👻Halloween in the Sem preparations are in full swing👻🎃
🎼🎵Just a snippet of the exciting opportunities our amazing St. Brendan’s College choir have enjoyed over the past number of years🎵🎼Choir every Tuesday lunchtime 🎹🎤 🎸Trad every Thursday lunchtime 🎻🪗🪈 all welcome!
On Wednesday, September 24th, our school community gathered for our opening school mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, celebrating the theme "Together We Are One." This special occasion was held in conjunction with the Killarney Parish Mission, reinforcing our bond as a community. A huge thank you to Fr. Vitalis, Fr. Lawrence, and Fr. Gerry for their inspiring messages, and to our dedicated Music and RE department for putting together such a lovely liturgy. Let’s make this year a memorable one filled with togetherness!
Chess club runs every lunchtime in Room 411. All welcome, simply turn up, set up a board and off you go!
CULTURE & ARTS
We pride ourselves on a vibrant cultural life. Central to our cultural activities is our school choir and school music...
CAREERS
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