Alice Murphy (6th Year) describes the importance of hearing Ronan Fanning's argument that the Irish War of Independence and the partition of Ireland was inevitable on Wednesday, 6th November.
On Wednesday, 6th November, Ms. Kenny and a number of 6th Year History students attended a lecture given by the emminent historian Ronan Fanning in Alexandra College. Mr. Fanning presented the argument that the Irish War of Independence 1919-21 was inevitable, as was the partition of Ireland.
It was brilliant revision for the Leaving Cert. history topic 'Sovereignty and Partition' and I think that I speak for us all when I say that we can't wait to peruse his latest publication "Fatal Path" in the Library.
Alice Murphy (6th Year)
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Our Transition Year (TY) students hosted a successful coffee morning in the school hall to raise funds for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services in Harold's Cross. Year groups visited the hall in turn for tea, coffee, and treats. Thanks to Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Talbot, Ms. McGill and all our TY students.
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On Wednesday, the 23rd of September, a group of us TY students had the opportunity to welcome Irish writer Elaine Garvey to our school, where we took part in a two-hour workshop with her. On Friday the 25th of September, we embarked on our weekly trip which brought us northside, to Glasnevin Cemetery, so write Ianis, Vihaan and Matthew B (TY Weekly editors).
Some of our Chinese students celebrated the Mooncake Festival this morning with traditional treats, and stories about the holiday. The round shape of the mooncakes mirrors the bright harvest moon, symbolizing family togetherness and completeness.
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