TY Activity Day 1 – Hiking Through Killarney’s Wild Beauty

Our TY students kicked off the year with an unforgettable adventure in Killarney National Park.

Battling the elements with determination and good humour, they hiked from the iconic Ladies View, climbed Torc Mountain, descended past the roaring Torc Waterfall, and finished strong at the historic Muckross House.

Over 4.5 hours of hiking tested their endurance, but the group’s energy and spirit never wavered. Rain jackets were zipped, boots were muddied, and friendships were strengthened with every step.

This was more than just a hike—it was a celebration of resilience, teamwork, and the start of what promises to be a fantastic year of TY activities.

Here’s to many more adventures ahead!

National Road Safety Authority Presentation

We were delighted to welcome Mr. TJ O’Connor from the National Road Safety Authority to our school on Friday for a presentation to transition year students.

Our Principal Mr. Anton O’Mahony formally welcomed him at the entrance.

Thanks to Ms. Órla O’Sullivan and Mr. Conor Uhl for organising.

Art Competition Winners

Congratulations to our art competition winners at the Carbery Show Skibbereen in August.

Pictured are Alex O'Leary, Aaron O'Donovan, Laura Daly, Gael Taaffe, Jayden Huggins, Faith Keohane and Jack Leahy.

Well done to all.

Litter Picking

Pictured below are 4th year students litter picking this week.

We are delighted to be back supporting Skibbereen Tidy Towns.

Many thanks to Skibbereen Tidy Towns, Cork County Council, Ms. Orla O’Sullivan, Mr. Conor Uhl, Ms. Gretta Burchill, Ms. Carla Nugent, and Ms. Margaret Collins for organising.

TY Students at Cara House

Well done to our TY students who helped out at Cara House and we look forward to supporting Cara House for the year ahead.

Thanks to Ms. Aine Minihane, Ms. Orla O’Sullivan, Mr. Conor Uhl and Ms. Gretta Burchill for organising.

Welcome to SCS, First Year Class of 2025/26

Everyone in Skibbereen Community School were delighted to welcome our new first year students for their Induction Day on Monday August 25th. 

Students gathered for an official welcome from our Principal Mr. Anton O'Mahony, Deputy, Ms Mary Belton and Year Head, Ms Sarah McCarthy. 

Students spent the morning in fun ice breaking activities before being divided into class groups and getting their timetables and lockers. 

They have now successfully completed their first full week of timetabled classes and are settling in well. 

We are looking forward to working with this fantastic group of students and following their journey over the next six years.

Athletics Championships

Pictured are Katie and Sam Kingston winning the Scottish Javelin Championships held in Aberdeen two weeks ago.

Katie secured a Triple National title over the summer winning the Irish, Welsh and Scottish Javelin Championships.

Katie also competed alongside three time Olympic Gold medalist Thiam in Brussels. Katie achieved a PB in this competition and took silver.

Best of Luck to Past Pupil, Enya Breen and Ireland in the Rugby World Cup

The School Community would like to wish our past pupil, Ms. Enya Breen and the Irish Rugby team the very best of luck in the Rugby World Cup in England this month.

Congrats to Enya on scoring a try against Japan in their opening Pool Match last weekend.

Leaving Cert Results 2025

LEAVING CERTIFICATE RESULTS 2025

We wish the LC class of 2025 the very best of luck receiving their results on Friday 22nd August. Students will be able to access their results on the Candidate Self Service Portal (CSSP) from 10am. It is very important that all students should check their log-in details for the portal in advance of Friday.

Students are very welcome to visit the school Friday morning from 11:30am to 1:30pm to gather and celebrate, have their queries answered or receive their results in person if they so wish.

Some important information from the SEC is outlined below.

Dovydas Palkis, 6th Year R.I.P

The School Community would like to extend its deepest sympathies to Dovydas’ Family, Friends and Year Group on his tragic passing. Dovydas was a well liked, talented and much valued student of our school. He was a hard worker who had a talent for woodwork and had just begun his apprenticeship. He will be sadly missed by us all. May he rest in peace.

West Cork Sports Star Award for Caoimhe Flannery, 5th Year, June 20th.

Well done to Caoimhe Flannery on winning the West Cork Sports Star Award 2025 in The Celtic Ross Hotel on Friday, marking her fantastic success in Athletics this year. 

Various other awards were presented on the evening, celebrating the wonderful achievements of young people, involved in an array of sports, from the West Cork region. 

It was great to see so many of Caoimhe's family and friends in attendance at this wonderful event, including Ms. Uí Shúilleabháin and Ms. Belton from Skibbereen Community School. 

Congratulations Caoimhe! 

SCS wishes you continued success. 


Huge Success for SCS Athletes at the All-Ireland schools Championships in Tullamore

A memorable weekend for the  SCS athletes ,who had qualified for the All Ireland Schools' Track and Field in Tullamore last weekend.

2 gold medals ,  1  silver ,two  5th places and all seven athletes finished in top 8!

Sam Kingston :  1st  in Junior Boys' Javelin (600g) 45.16m

Caoimhe Flannery : 1st 1500m S/Chase  4: 56 ,a new Irish Schools Record ,by 5 seconds.

Katie Kingston: 2nd Senior Girls' Javelin (600g) 37.15m

Ciara Delaney :5th Senior Girls' 800m 2:16.03 PB

Diana Coakley: 5th Senior Girls' Hammer 36.33m

Elaine O'Sullivan:  6th Intermediate Girls'Javelin(500g) 32.55m

Lorraine Coakley: 8th Intermediate Girls Javelin (500g) 31.54 .

SCS were  an  incredible 2nd overall out of 123 schools in the Senior Girls category (Points accumulated by Caoimhe,Katie, Ciara and Diana for their placings.)

The School are tremendously proud of all their achievements both this weekend and over the entire season. They have done themselves, their families, their school and their Athletic Club so proud! Many thanks to them for their efforts and to their parents and club coaches for all the support.

Field of Stones Creative Writing Competition Winners

Huge congratulations to the winners of this year's Field of Stones creative writing competition: 

Sophie Scarlett for Junior Poetry. 

Alice Sparazynska for Senior Poetry. 

Overall winner Olivia Cahalane for Senior Short Story. 

Well done to all. 

We look forward to reading your fantastic work in next year's Field of Stones magazine. 

Leaving Cert Graduation 2025

Skibbereen Community School bid a sad farewell to the Leaving cert Class of 2025 at their Leaving Cert Graduation Ceremony last Wednesday. Over 750 parents, friends and staff were in attendance to see them graduate. Fr. John Heinhold and Rev. John Ardis officiated at the ceremony.

Mr. O Mahony, Principal, Ms. Burchill, Year Head and Student Rep, Will O Donovan, delivered outstanding speeches that beautifully captured the spirit of this year group—their compassion, resilience, humanity, and the genuine kindness they showed one another, in face of the hardships they endured over their six years. They truly are a remarkable group of young people.

The School Community would like to wish everyone of them the very best of luck in their upcomimg exams and in their future endeavours. The School Community would like to thank all their Teachers, SNA’s , Admin and Auxiliary Staff who journeyed with them. Thanks also to the Parents/Guardians, local Sports Clubs, Organisations and Businesses who supported the school over the time.

Mr. O Mahony mentioned and quoted the famous scientist, Ms. Marie Curie in his speech. “ We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." "Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood."