Rooney & Holohan score in Ireland schools win
Both Summerhill College student Eli Rooney and Niall Holohan of Carrick-on-Shannon Community School scored for the Republic of Ireland schoolboys in their 2-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Belfast on Thursday evening. The Republic, who concluded their Centenary Shield campaign following Thursday’s game took the lead on 13 minutes through…
Planning permission granted for Summerhill College extension
Sligo County Council have granted planning permission for a range of measures at Summerhill College. Development will consist of two SEN classrooms, four classrooms, a wood technology room, two science laboratories, office, lockers, storage, toilets, stairs and a lift. Construction of a part two storey, part one story extension will…
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…
Examination of scene of old Summerhill College building fire now concluded
Gardai say a technical examination of the scene of last Friday evening’s fire that badly damaged the old Summerhill College building in Sligo has concluded and the results will determine the course of the investigation. The sale of the building is currently the subject of High Court proceedings. The original…
Summerhill College fire brought under control
Sligo Fire Service attended the scene of a fire at the ‘old’ building at Summerhill College yesterday. The call was received at 9.10pm with three units from Sligo, Ballymote and Tubbercurry bringing the fire on the top floor and attic under control. Circular Road remains closed to traffic this morning.…
Three north west students receive third level scholarship worth €20,000 each
Three students in the north west have received scholarships worth €20,000 from the Naughton Foundation. 35 students around the country were awarded third level scholarships for their studies in areas such as engineering, science, technology and maths. Conor McCrossan from St. Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties, Co. Donegal, Tommy Seery…
Funding secure for Summerhill College Extension
Assurances have been sought from the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD to confirm that Government capital investment funding for the proposed development of a new building extension at Summerhill College in Sligo will not be affected by the financial uncertainty caused by the COVID19 outbreak. Funding…