Summerhill College launch new five year plan
The launch of a new five year strategic plan for Summerhill College in Sligo represents a new and exciting chapter in the school’s history. That’s according to the Principal of College of the Immaculate Conception, Paul Keogh. The College will focus in on a number of key areas in relation…
Local Principal expresses frustration over Leaving Cert
A Sligo secondary school principal has criticised the Department of Education for failing to provide schools with clarity on how the Leaving cert examinations will be staged in 2020. Paul Keogh, the Principal of Summerhill College says the current situation is hugely frustrating for student, parents and teachers. …
New extension approved for Summerhill College in Sligo
A new extension has been approved for Summerhill College in Sligo. The new buildings, expected to be complete by September 2021, will be a major boost in helping the college cater for its growing number of students. The Department of Education and Skills approved the new extension this week, news…
Sligo Principal says ‘no stone left unturned’ to ensure Pope’s visit a success
Former Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness are the early front-runners to succeed Stephen Rochford as Mayo football manager.A Sligo seconday school principal has described his involvement in the special Gathering Event that took place before the pope’s arrival in Knock last Sunday as a ‘phenomenal’ experience. Paul Keogh, from Summerhill College…
LISTEN BACK: Summerhill College Kayaking Club Feature
The recently-formed kayaking club in Summerhill College is going from strength to strength, and its success is leading to calls to establish a kayaking course on the Garavogue River. Darragh Cox went along to Summerhill to find out all about it. He spoke with teachers and coaches Alan Moore and…
7,000 students in North West get ready to start exams
A total of seven thousand students will begin their state exams in schools across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal tomorrow. In County Sligo, 800 students will sit the junior certificate, with a similar number taking the leaving certificate. In County Leitrim, 500 junior certificate students will sit their first state exams…
Earlier finish will lead to quality weekend family time says principal
Schools finishing earlier on a Friday will give families a chance for more quality time together at the weekend. That’s according to Paul Keogh, principal at Summerhill College in Sligo Town. From next September all four secondary schools in Sligo Town are changing to a new timetable which will include…