Emmet McDonnell
Principal’s Welcome
Dear students, parents, and esteemed members of our community, on behalf of the entire school and staff, it brings us immense joy to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to our school website.
Our school prides itself on nurturing a culture of excellence, where each student is encouraged and empowered to explore their passions, unlock their full potential, and become lifelong learners. With a strong emphasis on academics, character development, and extracurricular pursuits, we are committed to providing a well-rounded education that equips our students to face the challenges of the future with confidence.
At our secondary school, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom walls. We are dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our experienced and passionate educators are devoted to igniting the spark of curiosity within each student, inspiring them to think critically, ask questions, and pursue knowledge with vigor.
Latest News
🎶✨Celebrating Success: Students Shine at Music Competition Finals!✨🎶
🌟 Discovering Europe: Transition Year’s Adventure Abroad! 🌟
🏆 Celebrating JCPA Success: Class of 2023! 🎉
🎉 Congratulations to Our New Meitheal Leaders! 🌟
🎶🌟 Celebrating Success: Our Music Students Shine Bright! 🏆🎉
Upcoming Events
TY Achill Trip
House Exams
Summer Holidays
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TY Art Smiley Face Project bringing a little sunshine to your day! 😀☀️😀 @tydotie @offalylocalnews @jctart #smileyface
Fantastic drumming workshop today with Deirdre Howard from the amazing Bualadh Croí! Well done, TY's 👏Enjoy this short clip! 🥁🪘🥁 @tydotie @offalylocalnews
Exploring our school environment through texture. 1st year art 🎨
2nd & 3rd year Laochra art classes have been busy working on their 3-D Butterfly Project 🦋 @offalylocalnews @jctart1
An amazing day in the National Concert Hall for the Waltons RTÉ lyric fm Music for Schools Competition finals. 🎶🌟🎶 3rd place for our fantastic students 👏 We're thrilled! @WaltonsMusic @RTElyricfm @offalylocalnews
https://www.youtube.com/live/k3Zp470ET9c?si=_37D172OmcnuWt-6 Click this link at 1 pm on Monday April 8th to watch our 'Music Moves' performance in the finals in the National Concert Hall! So excited!!!🎶🌟🎶 @offalylocalnews
Huge congratulations to 5th year student Eleanor Cole who has been selected on the @LeinsterWomen U18 Girls team for 2024! Well done from everyone at St Mary's, especially your school rugby coaches Ms McCann & Ms Nestor! 🏉👏 @MidlandsSport
🎶 We are very excited about our upcoming performance in the @WaltonsMusic @lyricfm competition in the National Concert Hall! Tune in to watch it live at 1 pm on Monday, April 8th, at 1 pm. RTE lyric fm https://www.rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/lyric-live/
Great support for our music students in our local newspaper, the 'Offaly Topic'! 🎶 @offalylocalnews
Congratulations to our former teacher, Mary Farrell who deservedly won the volunteer of the year award at the 2024 Golf Ireland AGM this weekend! 👏⛳🏌️@GolfIreland_ @GolfDigest #Volunteer
Our new Meitheal Team 2024/25 travelled to Castletown Retreat Centre today for their weekend training! @KandLeYouth @KANDLEi @BishopDNulty @meithealkandle
Ms. Mc Dermott spoiled us this morning with delicious treats in the staffroom 🎂 @IrishCancerSoc #daffodilday2024
🐰 Team Easter Bunny visited classes this afternoon delivering chocolate treats!
Day 3 of TY's border hopping trip! In the Netherlands today at Eftling Amusement Park! 🎢
Thank you to Maura, for sending us this video message on #WorldDownSyndromeDay2024 Maura is mammy to Fódhla who is a 5th year LCA student. Remember, we are all unique! And we all have dreams! ☺️ #WorldDownSyndromeDay. #EndTheStereotypes. @DownSyndromeIRL @DSiupdate 💛💙💛💙
Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. This year's theme is #EndTheStereotypes. We are holding a bake sale today at lunchtime with all funds raised going towards @DownSyndromeIRL 🧁🥯🍰🍥 #WDSD24 @DSiupdate 💛💙💛💙 #WDSD2024
Day 2 of our TY trip. The beautiful Cologne Cathedral ⛪️ & the Lindt Chocolate Factory! 🍫 @offalylocalnews @tydotie
Congratulations to our junior team who finished up another fantastic season today, having made it to the Leinster Final! 👏 @SeanBrien9 @NiallKane4 @offalylocalnews
Our very own 'Luke Littler' in the form of TY student Eric Loughlin, is making strides in the world of darts! 🎯 Tune in at 0:30secs to hear why Eric reckons getting to pro level will pay off!
'Luke Littler effect' inspiring young darts players
Tuesday nights have been transformed in Edenderry in Co Offaly.
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Thank you so much to Dan and Dez of Cartel Barbers. First year students, Fionn and James were looking super sharp after getting some fab new haircuts! 💇♂💈💇♂ #Barber #haircare
