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Classical Studies in Stratford College featured in The Irish Times

Classical Studies in Stratford College. Photo: Brenda Fitzsimons/Irish Times
NEWS / 20 September 2016

Ms. Donohoe, Classical Studies teacher, and 6th Year Classical Studies student, Oscar McHale were both featured in the Education section of The Irish Times on Tuesday, 20th September. Ms Donohoe points out in the article that Classical Studies "suits a diverse range of students and engages them with art, literature, music, language and politics". Oscar McHale set up the Classical Youth Society of Ireland in 2014 and was featured on John Murray's morning show on RTE Radio 1 in that same year.

Ms Donohoe points out in the article published in the Irish Times Education supplement on Tuesday, 20th September that Classical Studies "suits a diverse range of students and engages them with art, literature, music, language and politics". 6th Year Classical Studies student, Oscar McHale is alo featured in the article. Ryan Tubridy also picked up on the piece and mentioned it in his morning radio show on the 20th September. Listen to his comments on the piece on the Podcasts section of this website..

Oscar set up the Classical Youth Society of Ireland in 2014 and was featured on John Murray's morning show on RTE Radio 1 in that same year. 

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