County Carlow Vocational Education Committee
Annual Report on the Working of
Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown
2010-2011
Mission Statement
This School endeavours to nurture each student academically, physically, morally,
socially and emotionally and to acknowledge the commitment of students, staff and
parents in their overall contribution to the school as a community.
School Philosophy
Coláiste Eoin, as a multidenominational school, we will provide for the religious
education of all our students in accordance with their own faith.
We aim to provide an education, which seeks to promote in each student
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An awareness of personal worth and dignity.
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A sense of truth, self-discipline and responsibility.
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An understanding of doing ones best.
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A desire to co-operate with others.
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A respect and tolerance of others.
through academic, practical, personal, social, physical, moral and religious education.
To achieve this we will endeavour to work with and support each other as a team.
This team is inclusive of school management, staff, students, parents, the local
community and any organisation which may be of benefit.
School Staff
Michael J Daly:Principal -Business Studies,
James Burke: Deputy Principal - Construction Studies,
John Dunphy: Assistant Principal - Science, Biology,
Michael Whitney:Assistant Principal - Technical Drawing,
Anne Hickey: Assistant Principal - Mathematics, Geography, S.P.H.E.,
Patricia Hodnett: Assistant Principal - Mathematics, Geography, S.P.H.E.,
Elizabeth Farrell: Special Duties Teacher - Gaeilge, English, C.S.P.E.,
Geraldine Dalton: Special Duties Teacher - Gaeilge, English, C.S.P.E.,
Mairead O’Keeffe: Special Duties Teacher - Guidance, Learning Support,
Lil Hand: Special Duties Teacher - Science, Physics & Chemistry,
Pat Fleming: Special Duties Teacher - Business Studies,
Mary Cummins: Gaeilge, C.S.P.E., Geography, Barry Doogue: Engineering,
Eamonn Doyle: Construction Studies,
Mary Hunt: Programme co-ordinator. Art/Craft & Design,
Mairead Tompkins: Director Of Adult Education. Home Economics, R. Ed, C.S.P.E.,
Darragh Kelly: French, Religion, S.P.H.E.,
Lorraine Watchorn, French.
Ellen Byrne : Information & Communications Technology,
Noelle King, English and History
Christopher Bolger : Physical Education.
Administrative Staff
Dorothy Shannon: School Secretary
Support Staff
Special Needs Assistant. (SNA) Joanne Slough.
Jim Coleman: School Caretaker, Dolores Byrne, Breda Byrne, Shirley Mullen.
School Chaplains
Fr. Jim Mc Cormack, Rev. Stella Durand
Staff Representatives
 Colaiste Eoin Parents Association. Anne Hickey
 Board of Management. J. Dunphy and M. Cummins
 Designated Persons. Code of Practice - Bullying, Harassment and Sexual
Harassment. E. Doyle and M. O Keeffe
Posts of Responsibility
Assistant Principals
John Dunphy: Responsibilities for the Curriculum Wide provision of Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) Services
Michael Whitney: Assistant Principal with responsibilities for The Co-ordination of
Extra Curricular Activities, The School’s Prize Giving, The In House Co-ordination
of school fundraising.
Anne Hickey: Assistant Principal with responsibilities for Student assessments /
examinations, The Planning and Co-ordination of Adult and Continuing Educating
programmes. (Day Programmes) Year Head
Patricia Hodnett: Assistant Principal with responsibilities for The Junior School (First,
Second and Third Year) Year Head
Special Duties Teachers
Elizabeth Farrell: Special Duties Teacher with responsibilities for Assisting with
School Extra Curricular Activities: with particular responsibility for Debating,
Quizzes, Public Speaking and competitions, School Publicity / Publication of regular
school news letters (three)/ School Image and Merit Board, Co-ordination of Study
Programme.
Geraldine Dalton: Special Duties Teacher with responsibilities for Senior years ie. 5th
and 6th Year Year Head.
Mairead O Keeffe: Special Duties Teacher with responsibilities The Meitheal Group,
The Student Council, The Rainbows Programme
Lil Hand: Special Duties Teacher with responsibilities for The Organisation and
administration of the School’s Book scheme, The co-ordination and management of
Student Lockers, The Organisation of the School’s First Aid facilities
Pat Fleming: Special Duties Teacher with responsibilities for The co-ordination and
management of the school shop, Stock Taking Records, Maintenance of Year Roll
Books and Preparation of NEWB Reports in consultation with Year Heads
Mary Hunt: Special Duties Teacher / Programme Co-ordinator with responsibilities
for the co-ordination The Transition Year Programme Co-ordination, The Transition
Year Students. (Fourth Year) Year Head and Leaving Certificate Vocational
Programme
Mairead Tompkins. Director of Adult Education with responsibility for the day to day
operation, organisation and delivery of the Adult Education Programme including
Identifying and designing Course programmes, Recruitment, Assessment and
Certification of students, All administrative responsibilities, fees, records, statistics
etc. where appropriate
Board of Management
The BOM of Colaiste Eoin is made up of representatives of Co. Carlow VEC, parents,
staff and the local community. Members:
Mr. Denis Foley, Committee Representative,
Mr. Thomas Kinsella, Committee Representative
Mr. William Quinn, Committee Representative
Mr. Thomas Kelly, Committee Representative
Ms. Mary Cummins, Teaching Staff Representative
Mr. John Dunphy, Teaching Staff Representative
Mr. James Shannon, Parent/Guardian Representative
Ms. Jenny O Regan Byrne, Parent/Guardian Representative
Ms. Ann Gartland, Community Representative
Mr. David Byrne, Community Representative
Mr. Fred Hunter, Community Representative
Fr. Jim McCormack, Community Representative
Michael Daly, Príomhoide / Secretary
Meetings
23-09-2010
16-12-2010
10-02-2011
31-03-2011
12-05-2011
04-30pm
04-00pm
04-00pm
04-30pm
04-00pm
CEH Library
CEH Library
CEH Library
CEH Library
CEH Library
Colaiste Eoin Parents Association
As an active parents’ association our association fosters co-operation between school
and home and promotes the educational welfare and the general interests of the
students eg. helping to provide educational facilities etc.
Chairperson Mr. James Shannon, Scotland, Hacketstown,
Vice Chairman. Ms Carol Byrne, Eaglehill Farm, Tinahely Road, Hacketstown,
Secretary Ms Jenny O’Regan Byrne“Creeve”, Hacketstown, Co Carlow.
Treasurer Ms. Anne Mulhall, Raheentigue, Tinahely, Co Wicklow.
Meetings
30-09-2010
04-11-2010
24-11-2010
16-02-2011
05-04-2011
18-05-2011
07-30pm
08-00pm
08-00pm
08-00pm
08-00pm
08-00pm
CEH Library
CEH Library AGM
CEH Library
CEH Library
CEH Library
CEH Library
Student Council
The Student Council is made up of one student representative from each class group
in the school. The general aim of the Council is to foster a Community Spirit in the
school and represent the views of students on proposed changes/improvements to the
school Congratulations to the Student Council reps for 2010-2011. Training took
place in conjunction with Kilkenny Education Centre and the council operated well
under the guidance of M. O Keeffe. Twelve Class Representatives were elected. They
held monthly meetings in CEH and attended to their duties with great dedication.
Student Council Class Reps. 2010/2011
6th Year Boys,
Brendan Ellis
6th Year Girls
Tammy Tallon
th
5 Year Boys
Gavin Keogh
th
5 Year Girls
Ciara Byrne
4th Year Boys
Gary Byrne
th
4 Year Girls
Haley Bowes
3rd Year Boys
Daren Nolan
rd
3 Year Girls
Orla Gartland
2nd Year Boys
Brendan Doyle
nd
2 Year Girls
Niamh Coleman
st
1 Year Boys
Jonathan Murphy
1st Year Girls
Rachel Byrne
Programmes Offered to Students in CEH
 Junior Certificate
 Transition Year Programme (Further Education an Training Awards CouncilFETAC and the Irish Red Cross Society)
 Leaving Certificate
 Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
 Adult and Continuing Education Programme (Further Education an Training
Awards Council- FETAC)
 Night Class Provision (Further Education an Training Awards Council)
Enrolment
Junior Cert.
LCVP
99
63
TYP
FETAC
38,
58
Leaving Cert
4
Night Classes 134
Junior Certificate Subjects
CORE: Irish – English – Mathematics – French –Science – History – Geography –
Civic, Social & Political Education – Religious Education – Social, Personal & Health
Education – Physical Education – Information & Communications Technology (ITC)
OPTIONAL: Art/Craft/Design – Business Studies – Home Economics – Materials
Technology Wood –Metalwork – Technical Graphic – (Music).
Leaving Certificate Subjects
CORE: Irish – English – Mathematics – Enterprise Ed. – Religious Ed. – Health Ed. –
Physical Ed. – Guidance Counselling. OPTIONAL: Art – Biology – Business –
Construction Studies – Engineering – French – Geography – Home Economics –
Technical Drawing – History – Chemistry – (Music).
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules
Encompasses Enterprise Education and Preparation for the World of Work in addition
to the Leaving Certificate. The LCVP is added to the Leaving Certificate.
Repeat Leaving Certificate
This course is offered to facilitate students who did not achieve their desired results in
the Leaving Certificate and who wish to make a second genuine attempt to attain their
goal.
Transition Year Programme
The LCVP and TYP groups work experience took place on 26 Feb to 2 Mar.
Appropriate revisions were made to the Transition Year Programme Re: details of the
syallabi, assessment, teaching strategies etc.
Transition Year Activities 2010/2011 in Addition to the Subjects of the Prog.
Wednesday Afternoon activities.
TAE KWONDO, SOCCER SKILLS, HIP HOP DANCING
STUDENTS UNDERTAKE A NUMBER OF MODULES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
“COOK IT” HSE PROGRAMME – COMPLETED IN HOME EC CLASS
ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMME – TIMETABLED 1 CLASS PER WEEK
“CHOOSE SAFETY” – TIMETABLED 1 CLASS PER WEEK
FIRST AID – TIMETABLED – 2 CLASSES PER WEEK
FETAC MODULES – Two Level 4 – TIMETABLED 2 CLASSES PER WEEK
Community Involvement
A NUMBER OF PUPILS WORK
HOMEWORK CLUB- ST JOSEPH’S NS – 2 AFTERNOONS PER WEEK 3.00-5.00PM
KNOCKANANNA CARE OF THE AGED – WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
HACKETSTOWN DAYCARE CENTRE – 2 AFTERNNONS PER WEEK 2.00-3.45PM
FUND RAISING FOR CHARITIES -3 TIMES PER YEAR
Activities
ACTIVITIES ARE ORGANISED BY THE CO-ORDINATOR ALONG WITH STAFF SUPPORT
TERM 1
TAEKWONDO
FOREST PARK LEISURE COMPLEX
HOMEWORK CLUB
PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIP
CARE OF THE AGED
GAISCE SPEAKER
GO KARTING
VOLUNTEERING EXHIBITION
RAG DOLL WORKSHOP
FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP
DRUMMING FOR BUSINESS WORKSHOP- CARLOW ENTERPRISE BOARD
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP - CEB
WEEE IRELAND- RECYCLING TALK AND PROJECT
FUND RAISER- CARLOW HOSPICE BUILDING
WORK EXPERIENCE
TERM 2
VARIETY SHOW
KAS PROGRAMME- RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
GAA COACHING SKILLS- BRENDAN HAYDEN
HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES
RUGBY COACHING
FUND RAISER- LOLLIPOP DAY
DRUGS AWARENESS SPEAKER
ROAD SAFETY ROADSHOW
RETREAT
TOUR- LONDON & MANCHESTER (OVER THE EASTER HOLIDAYS 3-4 DAYS)
WORK EXPERIENCE
SCHOOL CREDIT UNION
TERM 3
SOCCER SKILLS
GAISCE (PRESIDENT’S AWARD)- OVERNIGHT STAY IN GLENDALOUGH
FIRST AID EXAM
FETAC EXAMINATIONS
Adult and Continuing Education (Day)
FETAC Accredited Courses 2010-2011 conducted in the school included Business
Studies and Computer Applications (Incl. ECDL), eBusiness Studies (Incl. ECDL),
Wood/Metal Craft and Design and Childcare. The areas of awards included Word
Processing, e Business, The Internet, Information Technology Skills, Computer
Applications, Work Experience, Information and Administration, Communications,
Desk Top Publishing, Web Authoring, Business Calculations, Caring for Children,
First Aid, Early Childhood Education, Art and Craft for Childcare, Child
development, Child Development and Play, Combined Materials, Furniture Making,
Metal craft, Computer Aided Drafting, Drawing. Total enrolments 58 students.
Adult and Continuing Education (Evening)
Childcare was conducted as an Adult Education Classes of FETAC level 5 standard.
Other courses included ICT Computers all levels, Care for the older person, Arts and
Craft for Childcare, Art, Drawing and Painting, English for Migrant workers, Tone up
and Chill out, Badminton, Budget cookery, Integrating Children with Special Needs.
Total enrolments 134 students over the two terms. During the Feb 2011 Mid Term
break the Director of Adult Education arranged for an Occupational First Aid course
for all F.Ed. students.
Extra Curricular Activities and Sport Provision
Colaiste Eoin provides facilities and activities to meet a wide range of needs and
students are encouraged to participate in individual and team games, as well as interschool events and competitions. Students’ total development is of the utmost
importance and we encourage students to get involved in activities such as Quizzes,
Debating and Public Speaking etc. Educational visits/tours are undertaken by groups
regularly
The Schools Cross country Teams participated in the local cross-country
championships, the County Sports day - CEH came third in county Carlow. Other
sports are U14, U16 and Senior Gaelic Football, U 14, U 16 and senior Hurling,
Ladies Football and U 14 U16, Ladies Camogie U14 and U16 and senior SOCCER.
Indoor Soccer and Table tennis leagues.
Education Tours and Outings: Careers RDS, Dublin, Graiguecullen retreat centre,
Gaisce at Glendalough, Theatre and art workshops, LC Geography Field trip, LCVP
Field trip and TYP’s to England.
Awards and Scholarships
The Carlow Enterprise Board ‘Student Concept’ finals were awarded at a ceremony in
the IT Carlow. Two CEH were awarded prizes for their creativity. Four Gaeltacht
Scholarships and two French Scholarships were awarded to CEH students. Past
student P.J. Byrne received the Austin Waldron award and is attending the I.T.
Carlow. A major awards event at the end of the school year Students were presented
with awards, trophies and certificates in various areas such as students of the year,
School spirit awards, sport, attendance, academic, artistic, science, TYP certification,
Home Gardens, young entrepreneurs awards, school shop, Drive for Life award,
Meitheal and Student Council certs., Bank of Ireland awards etc.
1. Teaching and Learning
Goals: To enhance the ability of all students and especially first, third and sixth years
to learn/study more effectively and reflect on the grades in the public examinations.
To increase the uptake of higher subject levels in the maximum number of subject in
the Junior and Leaving Certificate. To emphasise the importance of good attendance
and its critical impact on performance in school. To offer Music on the curriculum.
Actions: Whole Staff review of all DES and FETAC examination and assessment
grades for all students. Deputy Principal and Special Duties Teacher team developed a
study skills programmes for First year, Junior Classes and Senior Classes. Presented
the programmes to the staff and implemented with the relevant groups. Texting
Service Provided.
Outcomes: Excellent progress with the first year group and less so with the other
groups. Appointment of Music teacher to the school.
Review: The study programmes will be developed further and increased planning
time for the programmes with the whole staff will be provided out of the Croke Park
Agreement hours. The use of the class teacher and year head structure to progress the
issues eg attendance, higher level take up etc. Possible presentation of the study skills
programme to groups of parents. Use of Texting Service for absenteeism.
2. Professional Development
Goal: To provide all the necessary subject, syllabus content, methodology, personal
development and skills CPD to all staff within the resources available, identify
ongoing needs in the area and access methods to address the needs.
Action: In the Institute of technology Carlow. Subject emphasis over the entire
curriculum and organized by the Education Centres in Wexford and Kilkenny.
Mick Whitney Technology 4 Graphics
VEC/TUI CPD Day for County Staff.
Health and Safety Barry Doogue
PDST Liz Farrell Professional Development, appointed as Mentor,
Anne Hickey Project Mathematics
Rainbows Programme CPD Mairead O Keeffe
Lil hand and P Hodnett. CPD Project Mathematics
J. Burke and D. Shannon. Time Tabling administration.
CPD Cleaners, administration staff and SNA with Co. Carlow VEC
CPD Gaeilge Geraldine Dalton
Principals and Deputy Principals Association. M. Daly
Geraldine Dalton CPD SEC new Gaeilge course
Patricia Hodnett and Anne Hickey attended CPD SEC new mathematics course.
Mathematics Lil hand
FETAC Developments Programme Evaluation M. Daly
Gaisce Training Mary Cummins
Gaeilge Geraldine Dalton
Gaeilge Mary Cummins
Learning Support in Further Education M. Daly
Child Protection Information evenings for Board of management Members. Mr.
Thomas Kelly.
BOM Members. Briefing Sean McCann. Review of admittance policies, Expert
review and the financial statement template
PC Facility training. J. Burke and D. Shannon
Wexford Education Centre. M Daly and B Doogue. ETOLP/Web site.
Monitor: All participants reported to the school staff and principal on the CPD where
relevant.
Outcomes: Specific Information and Communications Technology Skills, FETAC
course/module implementation issues and the development and Student Study skills
were identified as areas in need of development.
Review. The timing and availability of teachers for substitution were issues raised.
The training of staff by their peers and colleagues will be further developed will be
utilised more in the future as the staff felt that the expertise for the necessary training
and development is, in a lot of cases, present in the school.
3. Quality Assurance
Goal: To conduct student assessments four times during the academic year and
review student progress in a systematic method.
To maximise the achievements of the Further Education group in the FETAC
Assessments.
Actions: Oct 18-22 Class Assessments, Nov. 29– 03 Term Written Assessments
Mar 7 – 11 Class Assessments and May 30-04 Summer assessments. The Pre JC and
LC examinations were conducted from 28 Feb to 04 Mar. The practical Examinations
timetable was delivered to all relevant students. The following SEC and FETAC
Examination and were completed in CEH: The LCVP Link modules, Home
Economics, Art at LC and JC, Metalwork, Engineering, Construction Studies, Gaeilge
and French Oral examinations and all FETAC modules.
Outcomes: Excellent participation at all the assessments. The FETAC External
Examiner Centre Report was an excellent one.
Monitor: Personal interviews with all the Leaving Certificate Students by the
Priomhoide and Deputy Principal post Christmas and again post Pre LC assessments
to ascertain progress and areas to develop. All other reports monitored by class
subject, class teachers and Year Heads. Further Education Co-ordinator liaison with
all F. Ed. students.
Review: The personal interviewing process, although very time consuming, proved
very useful in terms of level selection and study planning and it is hoped to extend the
process to Junior Cert, students in due course. The Guidance Counsellor initiated the
establishment of Student Profiling for all student in the school and will continue this
into the future. DES Inspection. Subject Inspection of DCG conducted with feedback
to the Priomhoide, the teacher, the BOM and the entire staff.
Whole School Evaluation - Management Leading Learning (WSE-MLL). questions
to be addressed by the BOM during the new form WSE and in considering the
planning issues for CEH in the future. This should help to form the basis for planning
and implementing the needs of the school into the future.
4. Supporting Structure and infrastructure.
Goal: Enhance, integrate and ensure openness in the communications process
between the stakeholders in the school community. Make available all the ICT
facilities necessary to ensure the Teaching and Learning process is improved.
Actions: Student Council, one student representative from each class group in the
school. Twelve Class Representatives were elected.
Meitheal Leaders, youth leadership training programme for the Leaving Certificate
students of the school led by an Assistant Principal teacher. Meitheal attended for
training and on their return to school, they met with the First Year Class on their first
day in Post Primary school. The group meet with First Years on a regular basis over
the year and met as a group, at lunchtime once a month.
Rainbows Programme: This peer-support group is aimed at people who have suffered
a significant loss in their lives, either by death, separation or divorce or any painful
transition
Learning Support/ Reasonable Accommodations: Extra help was provided for
students, who through assessment were found to have learning difficulties, our
remedial programmes were designed to improve the student’s confidence and selfimage and have proved to be most successful. SEC Reasonable Accommodation
2011. CEH was been granted nine special centres, six for Junior Cert. students and
three for Leaving Cert. Students. Two main centers were in operation also. Project
and Practical work was also assessed in separate centres with exam aide Ms. Liz
Farrell officiating for CEH.
Outcomes. Student Council presented issues of concern to the BOM.
Data projection equipment, laptops and PCs were provided to the staff and school and
the ICT provision in the school updated in its entirety. A new CEH WEB site is being
developed in close collaboration with the school staff. The plan is to have the new
site operational for the new academic year 2011-2012. Successful Summer works
programme application for the replacement of roof lights and in Prefabricated
Buildings the fitting of Upvc windows.
Monitor. Regular and ongoing consultations between the P/DP and the relevant post
of responsibility holders, support teachers, the parents council, the student council and
the BOM. P/DP liaison with staff Re: the ICT facilities to be provided.
Review: A serious challenge for the future will be the diminution in the post of
responsibility positions in the school.
5. Partnership and Linkages
Goal: To continue to build and sustain relationships with the local community. To
Enhance the relationship with the National Schools in general and in particular the
feedback and information on students transferring to CEH from the schools. To
preserve and enhance the Work Experience pool of available placements.
Actions: Hacketstown National School GAA Coaching with N. S. Students and
participation in the After School Homework Club in the N.S. Hacketstown Day Care
Centre TYP Student Participation. Closer systematic liaison by the Guidance
Counsellor with the national schools.
Community Activities. The PE sports hall in CEH was available to the community for
sporting activities. Hurling, Soccer, Gaelic football and Badminton use the PE hall.
Access to CEH Playing Fields/ Pitches. Hacketstown Community Games used the
sports field facilities for training and events. Hacketstown Tinahely Credit Union.
Outcomes: We enhanced/built communications and expanded the database of Work
Experience placements in the region. We have initiated the process of building a
database of all incoming students and their profiles in conjunction with their national
school principals.
Monitor. On going scheduled meetings with the TYP, LCVP and F.Ed. co-ordinators
and the Guidance Counsellors.
Review: A serious challenge for the future will be the diminution in the post of
responsibility positions in the school.
6. Growth and Development
Goal: Maintain student services in the school in the light of the education cuts
especially in the areas such as supports and attendance. Enhance the Further
Education provision in the school.
Actions: Student Services: Education Outings. Theatre, Business, Technology,
Geography, Library, County Sports, Visiting Speakers. History, Politics, Religion,
Careers, Business, Home Economics, Breakfast Club/School Shop, Gaisce Awards.
Transition Year Programme and Fifth years, Charity Fund Raising, Higher Options
Coneference, Career Guidance Presentations, Scoliosis Screening, Diphtheria and
Tetanus, Mumps all with the HSE, Comhairle na nOg, Drive for Life Programme, The
Debs Ball, Religious Education, Retreats, Choir, Religious Ceremonies, School
Insurance scheme, French Theatre, School Book Rental Scheme, GPA Indoor
facilities Table tennis, Pool and Table Football, Work Experience TYP and LCVP,
F.Ed., Gaeilge and European Language College scholarships, Fitness Testing
Programme, Student Personal Development Programmes, Debating and Public
Speaking. New ICT Provision in all rooms.
Refit made to all computer facilities in the school with upgrades in the computer
rooms and the PCs in general rooms and offices. Sporting Equipment additions.
Outcomes: Increased number of students in the areas of Craft and Childcare in the F.
Ed. Provision. Retention rates high.
Monitor: Middle Management Meetings Assistant Principal meetings with Principal
and Deputy Principal each fortnight, Special Duties Teachers Meetings with Principal
and Deputy Principal at the start of each term, All Post of responsibility holders report
to all staff meetings as required.
Review: Reorganisation of the posts of responsibility tasks in the school with
emphasis on the priority areas. Croke Park hours agreement may help.
Signed
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Michael J. Daly
Priomhoide / Secretary
Board of Management
Coláiste Eoin Hacketstown