St Brendans College Killarney

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…

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At St. Brendan’s we offer comprehensive student centred Junior and Senior Cycle programmes – with a choice of....

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4A set dancing.
Well done to our Transition year 4A students who had two hours of set dancing training yesterday with St Brigids Secondary school.
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Last week some of our Transition year students went on a site visit to Liebherr. They received a workshop on how the business operates and the everyday production processes of the business See MoreSee Less

Last week some of our Transition year students went on a site visit to Liebherr. They received a workshop on how the business operates and the everyday production processes of the businessImage attachmentImage attachment

Transition Year students have been completing their Couch to 5k training since January as part of their GAA leadership programme. Next week they will run a 5k in the National Park which is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Donation cards are available from all TY students See MoreSee Less

Transition Year students have been completing their Couch to 5k training since January as part of their GAA leadership programme. Next week they will run a 5k in the National Park which is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Donation cards are available from all TY studentsImage attachment

As part of National Tree week our Transition year students went on a nature walk in the National Park today. John Fuller from Killarney Lions Club spoke to them about the different types of trees and plants that are growing in the park. See MoreSee Less

As part of National Tree week our Transition year students went on a nature walk in the National Park today. John Fuller from Killarney Lions Club spoke to them about the different types of trees and plants that are growing in the park.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

Thursday 14th March we invited Transition Year students to compete in Sci-Fest Ireland Science competition. It was a very competitive day with a range of projects investigating comfortability of footwear, hurls made from willow tree and gambling amongst teenagers.

Winners included:
Best Project Award – Frankciszek Janiuk, Diarmaid Murphy and Darren O Sullivan Darcy. Their project looked at ‘Gambling Habits amongst Teenagers’.

Eirgrid Cleaner Climate Award – Juilian McLellan, William Gaughran and Harry Blythe. Their project looked at creating a ‘Self Sustainable Greenhouse’.

Best Communicator Award – Xavier Rodriguez Vallhonrat, Biprojit Ghosh, Arnaud De Pontbriand and Rafeal Viegas.
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Thursday 14th March we invited  Transition Year students  to compete in Sci-Fest Ireland Science competition. It was a very competitive day with a range of projects investigating comfortability of footwear, hurls  made from willow tree and gambling amongst teenagers. 

Winners included:
Best Project Award - Frankciszek Janiuk, Diarmaid Murphy and Darren O Sullivan Darcy. Their project looked at Gambling Habits amongst Teenagers.

Eirgrid Cleaner Climate Award - Juilian McLellan, William Gaughran and Harry Blythe. Their project looked at creating a Self Sustainable Greenhouse.

Best Communicator Award - Xavier Rodriguez Vallhonrat, Biprojit Ghosh, Arnaud De Pontbriand and Rafeal Viegas.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

TY students received a talk from AIB officer Ronan McAuliffe this morning. He spoke about fraud, scams and money mules. Students learnt how to protect themselves and where to report fraud. See MoreSee Less

TY students received a talk from AIB officer Ronan McAuliffe this morning. He spoke about fraud, scams and money mules. Students learnt how to protect themselves and where to report fraud.

12 of our top Maths students in 3rd year travelled to Intermediate school Killorglin to compete in the Kerry round of the Pi Quiz! Out of our three teams the boys received 2nd and 3rd place and missed out on first place by 3 points!
The boys have done the school proud and worked hard the last few weeks in preparation for the quiz.
Everyone is welcome to Maths club every Monday in R108 at big lunch.
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12 of our top Maths students in 3rd year travelled to Intermediate school Killorglin to compete in the Kerry round of the Pi Quiz! Out of our three teams the boys received 2nd and 3rd place and missed out on first place by 3 points! 
The boys have done the school proud and worked hard the last few weeks in preparation for the quiz.
Everyone is welcome to Maths club every Monday in R108 at big lunch.Image attachment

Ceiliúradh na nÓg 2024

Well done to our 5th Year students Harry Bolger, Ted O Gorman, Jack Murphy, Sean Slabys, Tadgh Kissane O’Sullivan, Rory Clancy and Cian Forde who represented the school with their presentation on ‘Pilgrimage’ in this years Kerry Diocesan Celebration Day Event.
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Ceiliúradh na nÓg 2024

Well done to our 5th Year students Harry Bolger, Ted O Gorman, Jack Murphy, Sean Slabys, Tadgh Kissane O’Sullivan, Rory Clancy and Cian Forde who represented the school with their presentation on ‘Pilgrimage’ in this years Kerry Diocesan Celebration Day Event.Image attachment

Cupáin na gceisteanna le Iníon Uí Dhonnchú ar maidin.
3 Stáisiún
*Dhá fhoireann ag gach stáisiún
*Duaiseanna I roinnt cupáin
*Chaith siad na liathróidí pong.
*Labhair siad Gaeilge chun an duais a bhuachaint
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Cupáin na gceisteanna le Iníon Uí Dhonnchú ar maidin.
3 Stáisiún 
*Dhá fhoireann ag gach stáisiún 
*Duaiseanna I roinnt cupáin 
*Chaith siad na liathróidí pong.
*Labhair siad Gaeilge chun an duais a bhuachaintImage attachmentImage attachment

The 2024 School’s Track and Field season kicked off on Wednesday with the Munster Indoors in Nenagh. We had students competing across Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior age categories in sprint long jump, shot put, middle distance and relay events.
• In the Minor age category Ryan Vickers dominated the track events winning both the 60m and 400m. Kieran Moloney threw brilliantly to win gold in the shot put. Eoin Brosnan claimed a well earned silver in the long jump.
• In the Junior age group Isaac Vickers fought hard to win gold in the 600m. The relay team of Jack Culloty, Rafsan Bhuiyan, Kiernan Kelly and Leo Allen ran powerfully to also win gold.
• More long jumping success followed in the Intermediate and Senior categories; Dominik Wasila claimed silver in the Intermediate age group and Colin Looney also won silver in the Senior category.
We are very proud of our students’ efforts and achievements. This competition was a great stepping stone as we now look ahead to the Kerry Track and Field Championships which will take place after Easter.
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The 2024 Schools Track and Field season kicked off on Wednesday with the Munster Indoors in Nenagh. We had students competing across Minor, Junior, Intermediate and Senior age categories in sprint long jump, shot put, middle distance and relay events.
• In the Minor age category Ryan Vickers dominated the track events winning both the 60m and 400m. Kieran Moloney threw brilliantly to win gold in the shot put. Eoin Brosnan claimed a well earned silver in the long jump.
• In the Junior age group Isaac Vickers fought hard to win gold in the 600m. The relay team of Jack Culloty, Rafsan Bhuiyan, Kiernan Kelly and Leo Allen ran powerfully to also win gold. 
• More long jumping success followed in the Intermediate and Senior categories; Dominik Wasila claimed silver in the Intermediate age group and Colin Looney also won silver in the Senior category. 
We are very proud of our students efforts and achievements. This competition was a great stepping stone as we now look ahead to the Kerry Track and Field Championships which will take place after Easter.Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

‘Tá cead ag daltaí éadaí glasa a chaitheamh amárach chun seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Tabhair isteach €2 ar son “Children’s Health Foundation” chomh maith. Go raibh míle maith agaibh ar fad as bhur dtacaíocht!’ See MoreSee Less

‘Tá cead ag daltaí éadaí glasa a chaitheamh amárach chun seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Tabhair isteach €2 ar son “Children’s Health Foundation” chomh maith. Go raibh míle maith agaibh ar fad as bhur dtacaíocht!’

5th year students attending the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the College Chapel during seachtain na Gaeilge See MoreSee Less

5th year students attending the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the College Chapel during seachtain na Gaeilge

Bhí tráth na gceist boird ag daltaí na céad bliana agus bhí craic agus comhluadar acu i nGaeilge do sheachtain na Gaeilge. See MoreSee Less

Bhí tráth na gceist boird ag daltaí na céad bliana agus bhí craic agus comhluadar acu i nGaeilge do sheachtain na Gaeilge.Image attachment

We at St Brendans College will be participating in this national event on Thursday March 21st. It will not be a fundraiser, rather an awareness campaign, this year. We will encourage all students and staff to wear something red on the day, thus showing racism the red card! See MoreSee Less

We at St Brendans College will be participating in this national event on Thursday March 21st. It will not be a fundraiser, rather an awareness campaign, this year. We will encourage all students and staff to wear something red on the day, thus showing racism the red card!

Our second year boys were out today against The Green in Tralee. Our boys started strong and had the lead at halftime. Unfortunately The Green got a quick run of scores straight after the second half and we just couldn’t catch up. Final score 49-25. Hard luck lads. See MoreSee Less

Our second year boys were out today against The Green in Tralee. Our boys started strong and had the lead at halftime. Unfortunately The Green got a quick run of scores straight after the second half and we just couldnt catch up. Final score 49-25. Hard luck lads.

TY Masterchef competition yesterday which was judged by Matthew Collins from The Sibly group. Well done to all who participated. See MoreSee Less

TY Masterchef competition yesterday which was judged by Matthew Collins from The Sibly group. Well done to all who participated.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Our Frewen cup team exited the Munster colleges competition on Friday last to a strong St.Pats Castleisland team in Rathkeale. Playing against the breeze in the first half, our defence held strong and we went in a point ahead. A goal mid way through the second half put us in control going into the last quarter, however St.Pats finished the stronger side to claim a one point win. All squad members represented themselves and the college in a very positive way and we look forward to seeing a lot of players make the step up to senior football next year. See MoreSee Less

Our Frewen cup team exited the Munster colleges competition on Friday last to a strong St.Pats Castleisland team in Rathkeale. Playing against the breeze in the first half, our defence held strong and we went in a point ahead. A goal mid way through the second half put us in control going into the last quarter, however St.Pats finished the stronger side to claim a one point win. All squad members represented themselves and the college in a very positive way and we look forward to seeing a lot of players make the step up to senior football next year.

Our U15 football team played their second round game of the Russell Cup in Dr Crokes yesterday. The lads came up against a very well-trained, defensive ISK side. After great support play and dedication our lads found a way to breakdown their defence. Our team came away with a comprehensive win of 3-13 to 1-03. Wishing Cian Stack and Ronan O’Brien a speedy recovery. See MoreSee Less

Our U15 football team played their second round game of the Russell Cup in Dr Crokes yesterday. The lads came up against a very well-trained, defensive ISK side. After great support play and dedication our lads found a way to breakdown their defence. Our team came away with a comprehensive win of 3-13 to 1-03. Wishing Cian Stack and Ronan OBrien a speedy recovery.

The chess club continues to grow in strength. It is open to all students every lunchtime in room 411. We have an outing to Mounthawk on Thursday 21st. All welcome! See MoreSee Less

The chess club continues to grow in strength. It is open to all students  every lunchtime in room 411. We have an outing to Mounthawk on Thursday 21st.  All welcome!

Today, a second cohort of fifth-year students visited the Gaiety Theatre to watch "Sive," a popular Irish play written by John B. Keane. Everyone enjoyed the impressive acting and gripping storyline, earning rave reviews from the group. See MoreSee Less

Today, a second cohort of fifth-year students visited the Gaiety Theatre to watch Sive, a popular Irish play written by John B. Keane. Everyone enjoyed the impressive acting and gripping storyline, earning rave reviews from the group.
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