5th year Agricultural Science Trip to Drinagh Co-Op

The 5th Year Agricultural Science students had a fascinating and insightful morning at Drinagh Feed Mill today. The trip offered a valuable real-world connection to the topics they've been learning in the classroom such as animal nutrition, dairy and sheep production, bringing the agricultural industry to life.

The day began with a warm welcome and an engaging introduction from Drinagh's CEO, Seamus Daly. He painted a picture of the Co-op's rich history, tracing its roots back to the vision of local farmers and Fr. John Crowley in 1923. This historical context provided the students with a strong sense of Drinagh's enduring presence and importance within the West Cork community.

Drinagh has 15 outlets throughout West Cork supplying a wide range of products. The Co-Op supply Carbery, whose dairy products are marketed worldwide. Drinagh employ over 300 people in West Cork. They collect 212m litres of milk annually from over 520 suppliers. They have over 2,000 shareholders.

Next, Tim Regan shared his expertise on milk production in the region. He highlighted the significance of West Cork's grass-based system, a cornerstone of Irish dairy farming. His talk also addressed the contemporary challenges facing the agricultural sector, sparking the students' interest in the innovative approaches being explored to navigate these hurdles. This provided a valuable perspective on the dynamic nature of modern farming.

After a short break, where we were all treated to scones, sandwiches, tea and coffee, Donal Murphy then delved into the crucial area of animal nutrition. His informative presentation demystified the contents of each bag of feed produced at the Drinagh Mill, emphasizing the science and precision involved in ensuring optimal animal health and productivity. Score Drinagh Feeds supply a comprehensive range of both ruminant (dairy, beef, cattle & sheep) and monogastric (pig & poultry). This detailed explanation undoubtedly gave the students a deeper appreciation for the role of feed. 

Getting to see the feed mill's processing facilities up close was a real highlight. The students were able to witness first hand the impressive scale and technology that goes into producing animal feed.

A big thank you to Donal Murphy for coordinating this trip, Seamus Daly, Tim Regan, and all the team at Drinagh for their hospitality today and for sharing their expertise with our students. This trip provided a truly enriching learning experience, offering valuable insights into the workings of a successful agricultural co-operative and the vital role it plays in our local economy. It's an experience our students will undoubtedly benefit from.

Thanks to Ms. Alison Dullea & Ms. Nóirín O' Brien for organising the trip. 

Junior Ladies Rugby

Congrats to our Junior Ladies Rugby team and their coaches Ms. Aoife Breen and Mr. Mark Kelly on winning three out of four matches in the Munster Rugby's  Development Blitz in Carrigaline Community School yesterday.

4th Year Students Litter Picking

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

Many thanks to Skibbereen Tidy Towns, Cork County Council and Ms. Orla O’Sullivan, Mr. Conor Uhl and Ms. Liz Leonard for organising.

Construction Week in SCS

Many thanks to Mr. Kieran Higgins, Wood Turner for coming to our school and giving our Senior Cycle Students a demonstration of his work.

Many thanks to Mr. Declan Gibney from WorkSafe for running a “Safe Pass” Course for our Senior Cycle Students.

Congratulations to Kai in Transition Year who was voted “Construction Student of the Year”. She is pictured with her teacher, Mr. Killian O Sullivan and Principal, Mr. Anton O Mahony.

TY "Safe Pass" Course, April 4th

Congratulations to those TY students who completed their “Safe Pass” Course today with Mr. Declan Gibney of Worksafe Ireland. Many thanks to Mr. Conor Uhl, TY Coordinator for organising.

SCS Sailing Team

SCS Team Racing sailors ready for the Fastnet Trophy.

U19 Boys Soccer

Hard luck to our U19 Boys Soccer Team and their coach, Mr. Conor Uhl who lost to Cobh in the Cork Cup today. 

West Cork First Year Boys Football Blitz Dunmanway, April 3rd

Well done to our First Year Boys Football Team and their coach Mr. Tony Harrington who took part in the Munster GAA Development Blitz in Dunmanway today. They played schools from Beara, Bantry, Dunmanway, Baile Bhuirne, Bandon and Macroom. Many thanks to Mr. James McCarthy for organising and to our TY students, Niall O Callaghan, Dylan O Donoghue and Dan McCarthy for coordinating.

Waterford Greenway Trip

On Tuesday 1st April, 4th years and students from the LRC had a wonderful day out cycling and walking the Waterford Greenway.

Thanks to Mr. Uhl for organising.

Thanks to Ms. Karen Sheane, Mr. Chris O’Brien, Ms. Carla Nugent, Ms. Aisling O’Hurley, Ms. Orla O’Sullivan and Ms. Siobhan O’Donoghue for accompanying.

Thanks to Damien O’Driscoll for driving us and helping to make our day extra special.

U15 Boys Basketball All-Ireland Qualifiers

Well done to our U15 boys basketball team who participated in the All-Ireland qualifiers in Castleisland yesterday.

They beat St. Andrew’s College, Dublin but lost to a strong Castleisland Community College team.

Field of Stones Magazine

Huge congratulations to the many 3rd year students whose work appears in this year's Field of Stones magazine. Each featured student received their own copy of The Field of Stones.

This year's competition is still open for entries of Poetry and Short Stories from all SCS students. See the noticeboard in reception for further details. 

Homecoming Hereos!

Photos of an Historic Event for SCS! March 27th 2025!

West Cork Campus Coffee Morning and Information Day

A big thank you to the West Cork Campus for hosting our senior students this week.

It was a fantastic morning where students had the opportunity to explore Level 5 and Tertiary degree options available in skibbereen, meet the friendly staff, and connect with current students.

The visit provided valuable insights into the many benefits of pursuing Further Education including employment and progression opportunities.

We truly appreciate the warm welcome we received - a great learning experience for all involved.

Know Your Worth Presentation to Senior Students

A huge thank you to Andy Carr for visiting SCS this week and speaking to some of our senior students about the power of mindset! 🙌

They learned how to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace their emotions, and develop the self-belief needed to reach their full potential. 

Thanks again Andy, for empowering our students!  

SCS Ladies are the All Ireland Senior A Football Champions

Congratulations to our Senior Ladies Footballers & their coaches Ms. Ella Ryan, Ms. Anna Ward & Mr. Ger Carey on being crowned All Ireland Senior ‘A’ football champions this afternoon in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny.

They beat Loreto Convent Cavan on a scoreline of 3-06 to 2-10.

The entire school community are so proud of your achievements. Well done to all!

SCS abú!

1 Sleep to Go to the All Ireland Football Final!

The Whole School Community wish our Senior Ladies Football Team and their coaches the very best of luck in tomorrow’s All Ireland “A” Football Final in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. We are extremely proud of all their achievements to date. They are a fantastic group!

SCS Abú!!

TY Artisan Food Fair

Last Tuesday March 20th, our TY Food and Hospitality classes showcased their artisan food products at our inaugural Artisan Food Fair.

The students had been working in groups over the last few months developing and testing their ideas. They were given the brief to create an artisan food product using local ingredients and with sustainability in mind.  Students displayed their prototypes, along with their company profile outlining product development, costing, branding etc.   

We were delighted to welcome guest judges, Ms.Ruth Field from Field's Supervalu, Skibbereen and Mr. Ciaran Woods from The Dock Wall Restaurant, Union Hall, as well as in house judges Ms. Mary Belton and Ms. Fiona Ronan. 

The judges were very generous with their time, interacting with each student group, learning  the story of their product, tasting and giving insightful feedback.  We very much appreciate their time and the industry expertise that the judges brought to the event. Thanks to Lily Rees who sketched two drawings for our two guest judges. We have very talented students! 

There was a fantastic atmosphere at the event and everyone who visited was blown away by the student’s work.  It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to work as part of a team and develop their communication, culinary and creative skills. We are so proud of all their hard work and to see their creations come to life. 

The following groups exhibited at the Food Fair:  

Company Name Product Description  Students Involved 

 1. Eprotein  Energy Bars  Eabha Collins 

Ellen Connolly 

Eve Minihane 

2. Buzzgum  Chewing Gum  Leo Farrell 

Conor Worboys 

Darragh McCarthy 

Keegan Evans 

Leona Evans 

3. Honey Haven  Flavoured Honey  Mary Bushe 

Mimi Jacobs 

Eimear O Driscoll 

Ava Collins 

4. Choctastic Creations  Chocolate Brownies  Chloe McCarthy 

Niamh Reilly 

Grace O Donoghue 

5. Banana Babes  Banana Bread  Tara O Sullivan 

Lilyanna Rees 

Laura O Neill 

6. Pistachio Bliss Bars  Dubai Chocolate Bar  Maeve O Sullivan 

Donna Woods 

Kate O Brien 

Sophie Minehane 

7. Popilicious  Cake Pops  Clodagh Deasy 

Emma O Leary 

Izzy McCarthy 

Maddis McCarthy 

8. Truffle Trouble  Chocolate Truffles  Caitlyn Lomasney 

Heidi Harnedy 

Victoria Haffner 

Kai Madajczak, Pamuya 

Saoirse McDonagh 

9. Tasty Tarts  Sweet & Savoury Mini Tarts  Saorla Carey 

Megan Hurley 

Doireann Rayner 

Annabel O Connell 

Alice Collins  

10. Brownie Flakes  Brownies with a crispie caramel topping  Aoife O Driscoll 

Dawn Whooley 

Helena Bohane 

Elaine O Sullivan 

Margaret Collins 

Nadine Hourihane 

11. Pizza Muffins  Savoury Muffin  Julie O Donovan 

Ella O Driscoll 

Justine Sufeleka 

Everyone agreed that the standard was extremely high amongst all the exhibitors, who are all winners in our eyes.  Congratulations to the following prize-winners: 

First Prize: Honey Haven 

Second Prize: Truffle Trouble 

Third Prize: Popilicious 

 Best Stand: Buzz Gum 

Most Likely to Survive in A Supermarket:   E Protein & Pistachio Bliss Bars 

Highly Commended: Choctastic Creations  

 Teachers Laura Corkery and Sarah McCarthy have been promised shares in these food companies if they make it on to the supermarket shelves in the future…….. we’ll hold them to that!!