Soldiering through the Leaving Cert - Defence Forces member Séamus Smyth is just one of the gang at the Curragh Post Primary School as they take on the Leaving Cert.

Community Mentoring was created with the hope of increasing the diversity of participation in 3rd level education in Ireland by raising the aspirations of 2nd level students with the help of local role models. More information on the programme available here:

Nice feature by Jamie Lyall on Simon Hardy who has worked with England’s hookers for 20 plus years. Some nice insights into his coaching philosophy. 👇

Resist the urge to always step in. Researchers found that when tutors stepped in too early to help, learning was impaired. Students did best when they were allowed to struggle before help arrived. Let people wrestle with a problem.

The path of least resistance is a terrible teacher.

As I spend more time preparing the off-season program for 2023, it’s painfully obvious that the more consistent you are, the better everything gets. Guys who will get the most out of a program? Consistent ones. Most advanced training? Guy who have been consistent for years.

An interesting and important read for Snr Exc leaders who are seeking to communicate with their people across all available channels. “Social media abhors a vacuum and while officers may fear to wade into it for fear of killing their careers, our adversaries won’t.”

Susannah Morrissey (Class 1992) Founder - OM Wellness Enhance your Health and Well-being for 2023 🧘‍♀️ New year retreats for anyone who's seeking a little headspace, fresh air, and inspiration.. BLISS OUT RETREATS 👇 #pastpupil #femalebusinessowner #newbridgecollege #Mindfulness

Worth a read this weekend

Want to lead better? Forget the performative junk. Treat people like adults: Empower and teach them how to do their job. Trust them to do it. When they make mistakes, teach and help them grow. Be honest & forthright. Be clear on roles, expectations, direction, and vision.

Great memory to see on the morning of this years Newbridge College Seniors first round match! 5 years on and @cianprender4568 has gone from Senior Cup to 6 Nations! Best of luck to both of our Cup sides in this seasons competitions. ⚫️⚪️💪 Leinster Domestic Connacht Rugby

What makes a champion? New analysis of over 6,000 athletes finds those who got to world-class, had during their youth: -more multisport than specialized practice -started their main sport later -accumulated less practice -Initially progressed slower than national class peers

Introducing: Hope Couture A collection of camouflage patterns inspired by the unforgiving streets of Ireland and designed to help veterans survive them. Watch the stories that inspired this collection and Text Veteran to 50300 to donate €4

We are pleased to announce that our Newbridge College Union website is now Live! We encourage you to sign up as a member via the New Alumni Platform and be part of our growing alumni community. Visit our website newbridge-collegeppu.ie #pastpupils #newbridgecollege

REMINDER - UPCOMING EVENT SUNDAY 23rd APRIL 2PM Come down and support the games, enjoy some light refreshments, and have a bit of fun! #pastpupils #newbridgecollege

Past pupils vs current pupils hockey & rugby event 🏉🏑📷 A close hard-fought hockey game the past pupils came out victorious with a 2-1 win & a great win for the current pupils (SCT) who won the rugby 47-32. more pictures login into the member's area 👉newbridge-collegeppumembers.org

To view the gallery of photos from yesterdays past pupils v current pupils🏑🏉past pupils register here 👇newbridge-collegeppumembers.org

Be careful listening to the opinions of those that haven't achieved what you want to achieve.

The contest does not end when the result is announced. It ends only after we’ve learned all we can from the experience and done something better or differently with what we’ve learned for the next one.

"Increasingly, it seems, it’s not a little training we prize in a dog ― it’s a lot." huffpost.com/entry/dog-trai…