Best wishes to TY students Jack O’Meara, Joseph McLoughney, Moya Guinan and Ben Younge, who completed their interview for the ‘Certified Irish Angus Beef Competition’, in Portlaoise, today. Next week they will receive notice of possible progression to the next round.

Congratulations to Michael Dennedy (2nd Year) and Liam Hoare (6th Year) on receiving their special achievement awards from Laois Offaly Garda Division, at a ceremony in Portlaoise last evening. We are very proud of the example both of you have given to our school community.

Our 'Move for Michael' and Offaly Hospice Campaign is now launched. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. scbs.fundmajor.com Thank you so much.

Michael Dennedy and Liam Hoare are pictured receiving their Special Achievement Awards for Chief Superintendent Anthony Lonergan, at the Laois Offaly Divisional Garda Youth Awards. Also pictured is special guest John McDonagh of Supermacs. Well deserved lads!

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Congratulations to Lucie Pardy (2nd Year) on retaining her World Championship Irish Dancing title. All at St. Brendan’s are delighted for you Lucie.

Students at my old school St. Brendan’s CS Birr are rallying behind their classmate Michael Dennedy, who lost his leg in a farm accident, they’re raising funds to help him with the cost of physio and prosthetics at the moment if you can spare a few quid. moveformichael.ie/sponsoring/17

Our 2nd Years enjoying Move for Michael this morning. Thanks to all who supported us.

Our international Day is in full swing. Full marks to all concerned.

Liam was diagnosed with a serious illness in late 2022 before he’d turned 18 and went through 10 months of treatment. He lifted the Leinster Schools Cup as Offaly joint captain last year and returned to help his club Carrig and Riverstown in their run to a Leinster Club final.

Told by his teachers in St Brendan’s Community School that he’s an excellent student and a few weeks ago he collected an achievement award from the Laois/Offaly garda division.

Congratulations  to Claire and Hannah (class ‘23)on their Sports Scholarship awarded by ATU Sligo.

Congratulations to our U20 Offaly panel members on their All Ireland victory.  Liam, Caelum, Eoin, Ajay, Cathal and Marc. Well done lads and continued success to Marc, Ajay, Eoin and Liam in their Leaving Cert. exams this week.

Adam can I just say a massive thank you from all Official Offaly GAA. You are an integral and hugely important part of everything we have achieved. A top class professional but more importantly a really lovely genuine young man. 👏👏👏

Heartiest congratulations to the class of 2024 who excelled today in their Leaving Certificate and LCA results   Your hard work and dedication have reaped their dividends. We are so proud of all of you. Best of luck to each student in your next chapter of life.

Congratulations to Karo Becker on achieving top marks of 625 points in today’s Leaving Certificate results. We wish Karo well in her further studies. Mr John Kennedy Principal is pictured congratulating Karo on her success.

🚨🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Florian Wirtz to Liverpool, HERE WE GO! Liverpool verbally agree deal in principle with Bayer Leverkusen for package reaching €150m add-ons included. Player side already agreed two weeks ago with move now imminent. Wirtz set for medical and contract signing.

You’ll be remembered for your loyalty and dedication every time you were called upon. You leave as a champion, and I’ve got no doubt you’ll do big things at your new club. They are lucky to have you.

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