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  • DebatingFriendly2501
Ballyhaunis Community School played host to an inter-school debate friendly on Friday, the 4th of April. Debaters from Glenamaddy, Castlerea and Ballyhaunis took part in a day of heated debate and discussion.
There were three rounds of debate, covering motions such as “This House believes that AI is a force for good” and “This House would emigrate.” Sixteen speakers took on the challenge with aplomb.BCS ultimately claimed the top prize.
Congratulations to our three teams, who spoke passionately on the day. Well done to Lily Kelly, Ethan Collins, Charagh Higgins, Molly Cunniffe, Julian Turner, Aaron Reid and their mentors Shay Collins and Jenny Mahe. 

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Well to our TY group who helped with the Local Tidy Towns on a clean up around the locality. 'Many hands make light work'!!

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It was a very busy week for Michaela. On Thursday night, accompanied by Ms Madden, Ms Collins and her mum, she attended the Regional Divisional Garda Youth Awards in Galway where she was presented with a certificate of Merit.
On Saturday she was back in Dublin again at an award ceremony for the National Technovation Competition. This was a National Competition where students had to create and code an app,  along with creating a financial and business plan. Michaela was placed fourth on this competition. She also placed second in their Science Selfie Competition
Photographed is Michaela being presented with her Certificate of Merit by the Garda Chief Superintendent Roche. Also in the photo is George Osborne of Supervalu (sponsors)
 

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  • DebatingFinal2501

Glenamaddy CS quailifed for the first ACCS All Ireland Debating Championship Final. St Brendan’s Community School, Birr, emerged victorious on the day, winning the inaugural Frank Murray Cup – presented by Barbara Murray. The final showcased the debating skills and intellectual prowess of students from across Ireland. Well done to Shay Collins, Jennifer Mahe, Alina Sirola and Julian Turner who represented our school so well and had such a successful year. Please see attached photos of the All Ireland Semi Final and Final.

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Students from Glenamaddy Community School PLC class took part in a two-week Erasmus+ work placement programme in Málaga during Easter of 2025. This valuable opportunity was made possible by our host company, European Era, with funding from the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. The trip offered a great mix of cultural experiences and professional learning.

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Best of luck to our two teams of third year students, participating in an inter school Junior Science Quiz in ATU on Thursday night 10th April.

Left to Right : Finn Zanni, Dylan Severs and Shane Trayers

Left to Right : Ava Madden Hussey, Beth o Mahoney and Maria Murphy

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Congratulations to Ruby McGuire (Junior) who competed in the Cross Country All Ireland Final on Saturday, March 8th in Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway.

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Our Senior debating team have won their semi final v Tallaght CS held in Portlaoise yesterday. It has been a great year for the debaters and now they head to the All Ireland Final next Thursday 27th in the Slieve Russell hotel at the ACCS Annual Convention. We wish them all the best. 

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Congratulations to our U15 Girls Soccer team who had a great win over St. Cuans, Castleblakney in the Connacht Final yesterday. It was very close affair with the girls finally coming out on top winning 4-3. They now play in the All Ireland Semi Final next Tuesday 25th.

 

 

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