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Edmund Rice Secondary School
Carrick-on-Suir

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1st Year Rugby
Thanks to Freddy and Jo for starting Rugby with 1st year students this week during PE lessons. #MunsterRugby #Carrick-On-SuirRugbyClub # Physical Education

ERSS
Nov 6


Senior Hurling
Our Senior hurlers drew with Scoil Pól Kilfinane today in Round 2 of the Munster B PPS Championship. The boys performed well but a draw means we will have to wait on other results to see if we will qualify for the knockout stages. Thanks to 6th year student, Cathal O'Brien from OB Sportswear for supplying training tops for the lads. Result: ERSS Carrick-on-Suir: 4:18 Scoil Pól Kilfinane : 3:21

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Nov 5
Parents Information Evening
🎓 ERSS Parents’ Association invites all parents to an important Information Evening! Are you curious about how your child’s learning is changing? Join us for a practical, easy-to-follow session on everything you need to know about life and learning at Edmund Rice Secondary School. 🗣️ What you’ll learn about: ✨ Senior Cycle Reform – What’s changing and why it matters 📊 VSware – How to access grades, attendance, and reports 📘 Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) – Und

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Nov 4


Shoebox Appeal 2025
ERSS Christmas Shoebox Appeal REMINDER ✨ Spread a little joy this Christmas! ✨ ERSS is proudly supporting the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal 💝 You can make a real difference by filling a shoebox with small gifts for a child in need this Christmas. 🎁 How to take part: 1️⃣ Wrap a regular-sized shoebox (lid and box separately). 2️⃣ Choose your age group and gender sticker from teamhope.ie. 3️⃣ Fill your box using the 4 W’s: ✏️ Write – pens, pencils, colouring books 🧼 W

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Nov 4


Week Ahead
We hope all students and staff had an enjoyable and restful Halloween break. As we begin the new half term, we look forward to a busy and productive week of learning, creativity, and achievement across the school. #ERSS

ERSS
Nov 2


Congratulations Carrick Swan
Congratulations to the Carrick Swan Junior A Football Team on their recent success in the County Final. Well done to all, especially past pupils and also their management team. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLDH6U2rV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Nov 2


SvP Food & Clothing Drive
Members of Young SVP would appreciate your support of their food and clothing drive in aid of South East Simon.

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Nov 2


Rathgormack Football
ERSS would like to congratulate the Rathgormack Senior Football Panel, especially Mr Mulligan, past pupils of our school and the management team on their success in the County Final this weekend. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A2K1XQ3aC/

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Nov 2


TY Halloween Pumpkins
Pumpkin carving by Transition Year students ✨️ 🎃

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Oct 24


TY Law Ed.
As part of our Transition Year curriculum, students recently participated in the Law Ed and Mock Trial Programme, an engaging and educational initiative designed to introduce young people to the Irish legal system and the realities of criminal law. Throughout the event, students explored a wide range of legal topics including: Sending Explicit Images: Understanding the serious legal consequences, particularly around child pornography laws. Pornography and the Law: Clarifying

ERSS
Oct 24


Halloween Fancy Dress 2025
Fancy dress was in full swing today for Halloween. Congratulations to winners of best dressed John Knox & Conor Power 6th Year and Lorcan O Halloren and Conor O Shea 2nd Year who received Food Village vouchers. 👻

ERSS
Oct 24


1st Year Halloween Celebrations
Our first-year students celebrated the Halloween season with a movie today, marking a well deserved moment of relaxation before the mid term break. The event provided an opportunity for students to unwind and enjoy some festive fun together. We wish all our students a safe and restful break and look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the next term.

ERSS
Oct 24


Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025
Senior Cycle students, C. Quinn, J. O'Driscoll & R. Jacob were presented with certificates of appreciation by the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore to acknowledge their help & care giving on the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in June. Included in photo Mr. Noel Casey & Ms. Barry

ERSS
Oct 24


U15 Hurling
Well done to our U15 hurlers who had a good win over Coláiste Dun Iascaigh,Cahir today. Result: ERSS Carrick-on-Suir: 3:23 Colaiste Dun Iascaigh: 1:3 The boys have now qualified for the County Semi-Final. Well done to all involved. #ERSS #GAA

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Oct 23


Young SVP
Members of Young SVP (1st & 2nd Year) meet each Wednesday at lunchtime. With many Initiatives planned including a Fun/Walk Run Fundraiser for SVP Ireland, collection (coats, caps, scarves & care packages) for Simon Community South East, Christmas Market Fundraiser for St. Nicholas and St. Mollerans Conference SVP & Christmas Hampers in association with Carrick-on-Suir Lions Club. We are so lucky in E.R.S.S. Carrick-on-Suir to have such a fantastic and energetic group of stude

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Oct 23


Robotics
🔧🤖 Our 2nd Year Science students have been busy bringing engineering to life! Today they got hands-on with LEGO robotics, designing, building, and testing their very own robot creations. Great teamwork, problem-solving, and plenty of fun along the way! 🚀✨ #STEM #ActiveLearning #FutureEngineers

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Oct 23


1st year Soccer
Well done to our 1st year soccer team. They beat Dungarvan College in the first game of the Collins Cup. Goals scored by Dale Redmond, Joaquin Garcia, Zach Norris, Ryan Walsh, Harry Meehan and Ryan Kelly.

ERSS
Oct 23


Eddie Gough Bursary Presentation 2025
In a heartwarming and generous gesture, past student Eddie Gough visited The Edmund Rice Secondary School on Friday October 17th to present a Bursary to sixth-year students- class of 2025. This Bursary is aimed at supporting their transition into further education and apprenticeships. The Bursary, which will now be awarded on an annual basis, is intended to ease the financial burden for students pursuing careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

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Oct 22


U17 Hurling
A huge well done to the U17s for edging out a thrilling first-round clash in the Munster PPS U17 Championship against a determined Doon Team. The players showed great grit and earned a fantastic extra-time triumph🔴⚫️

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Oct 22


6th Year PE
This week the 6th year Leaving Certificate Physical Education class went to SETU Waterford to complete their fitness testing for their Physical Activity Project. Thanks to Jamie Dalton for running the fitness battery tests. #fitness #strengthandconditioning #PhysicalEducation #SETUsportsarena# scoilmhuire

ERSS
Oct 22


Well done to Fionn & Evan
We extend our warmest congratulations to Fionn and Evan on their participation in this event. Their commitment, enthusiasm, and representation of our school community are greatly commendable. Well done to both students on this excellent achievement. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cs4fYv3L7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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Oct 22


Halloween Dress Up Day
Non Uniform Day this Friday, dress up for Halloween

ERSS
Oct 21
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