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Carrick-on-Suir

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Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 ☘️ 🇮🇪 Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge faoi lán seoil san E.R.S.S. ☘️ 🇮🇪 Béim curtha againn inniu ar na seanfhocail go háirithe an seanfhocal is cáiliúla " Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí" Nasc láidir idir seanfhocal an lae agus mana na scoile "Mol an Óige " An bhfuil seanfhocal ar eolas agat? #ERSS @SnaGaeilge

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Mar 9


Trath na gCeist
Seachtain na Gaeilge Tráth na gCeist Bhuaigh na buachaillí ón idirbhliain an Tráth na gCeist inniu. Maith thú buachaillí. #ERSS #SNAG

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Mar 9


TY Enterprise
Winning Enterprise Our TY students are pictured with their awards following their fantastic success at the Tipperary Enterprise County Final in TUS Thurles. Congratulations again to the teams behind Sustainable Swing, who won Most Sustainable Business, and One Link, who received a Special Merit Award after being considered for the National Final. The students are pictured here with their trophies alongside their teachers. We are very proud of the hard work, creativity and

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Mar 9
Lotto
🎉 ERSS Fundraiser Lotto – Weekly Winner! 🎉 Congrats to the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone supporting our school — your contribution truly helps our students. Want to take part? • 1 line €2.50 • 2 lines €4 • 3 lines €5 • Match 4 numbers to win the jackpot • Jackpot grows every week! Join now by scanning the QR code or visiting: 🔗 https://www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/erss Best of luck in next week’s draw!✍️ #ERSS

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Mar 9


Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 ☘️ 🇮🇪 Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge faoi lán seoil san E.R.S.S. ☘️ 🇮🇪 Béim curtha againn inniu ar na seanfhocail go háirithe an seanfhocal is cáiliúla " Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí" Nasc láidir idir seanfhocal an lae agus mana na scoile "Mol an Óige " An bhfuil seanfhocal ar eolas agat? #ERSS @SnaGaeilge

ERSS
Mar 9
Tipp FM interview of TY Students
TY Mini Company We are incredibly proud of our TY Student Enterprise students Fionn, Ronan and Sam who represented our school this week on Tipp FM, joining Fran Curry to discuss their mini-company Sustainable Swing The boys spoke brilliantly about their business idea, the inspiration behind Sustainable Swing, and the hard work that has gone into developing their product ahead of the Mini Company event this Friday. This is a fantastic achievement and a great example of the

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Mar 9


Calling 4th and 5th class Boys
🔥 ERSS Activity Evening – Don’t Miss It! 🔥 Calling all 4th & 5th class boys! Join us on Thursday 12th March from 4:00pm–6:00pm for an action-packed evening at ERSS. Explore: 💻 Coding & Computers 🔬 Science 💪🏼Fitness 🎨 Art 🌍 Languages ✨ And so much more! Come experience the excitement, meet our students, and see what life at ERSS is all about. 📲 Register now via the QR code or this link Activity Evening – Fill in form 📧 info@erss.ie 🌐 www.erss.ie

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Mar 9


3rd Year Time Capsules
As our 3rd Year students stand at an important crossroads, deciding whether to continue straight into 5th Year or take the Transition Year journey, many have been reflecting on how far they’ve come. This week, some students revisited a very special project from First Year: their self-created Time Capsules. Carefully filled with artefacts that represented their lives, interests, hopes and personalities at the time, these capsules captured a snapshot of who they were at the ve

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Mar 9


Freight Transport Apprenticeship
Freight Transport Association Ireland Apprenticeship Talk Ms Nuala Healy Apprenticeship Co Ordinator for freight transport Ireland visited TY and 5th year students today and described the exciting apprenticeship opportunities available in this rapidly expanding industry. The students enjoyed learning about the varied career paths now available. Thank you Nuala for taking the time to visit ERSS. It is much appreciated.

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Mar 9


Week Ahead
📅 ERSS Weekly Schedule | 9th – 13th March Another busy and exciting week ahead at Edmund Rice Secondary School! 🙌 From sports fixtures and clubs to TY events and lunchtime clubs, there is plenty happening across the school community throughout the week. A reminder that our ERSS Activity Evening for 4th & 5th Class Boys takes place this Thursday from 4:00–6:00pm. This is a great opportunity for students to experience some of the subjects and activities available in our sc

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Mar 9


TY Enterprise Finals
Our TY students attended the Tipperary Enterprise County Final today in TUS Thurles, where they showcased their mini-enterprise projects alongside many schools from across the Tipperary region. It was fantastic to see such a wide range of creative and innovative businesses on display. ERSS had three teams representing the school on the day: Cast and Catch – Luke Bolger, Craig O’Donnell and Cian Norris One Link – Sean Flynn, Oisín Hyde and Eoin Walsh Sustainable Swing – Fionn

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Mar 6


Best of Luck to Carrick United u15 team
Best of luck to the Carrick United U15 team this Saturday in the SFAI Cup Round of 16 against Portumna Town at Tom Drohan Park (2:30pm). We are especially proud in ERSS to see so many of our current students involved with the squad, along with past pupils on the coaching team. It’s fantastic to see our school community represented so strongly at this level of national competition. Congratulations to the players and coaches on a brilliant cup run so far, and we wish you every

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Mar 5


TY Horticulture
Students were busy in the sunshine planting parsnips in our raised beds. Then we learned how to make rope from plant leaves using shells to expose the fibres.

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Mar 4


5th year Mass
Today, our 5th year students attended Mass in St. Nicholas’ church to mark Lent. Many thanks to Fr. Coughlan for celebrating the Mass and to Mr. Noel Casey for his constant help, support and dedication to our school.

ERSS
Mar 3


Swan GAA Coaching
ERSS Students Begin Coaching Placement at Presentation Primary School with Swan GAA Club We are delighted to share that seven of our 2nd Year students will begin their hurling coaching placement with Swan GAA Club in The Presentation School this term. Building on the success of last year’s programme, the students will once again support the club’s coaching team during their weekly sessions throughout March and April. Last year’s group found the experience incredibly rewarding

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Mar 3


1st year Soccer
⚽️🏆 Collins Cup Quarter Final Win! 🏆⚽️ A fantastic performance from our 1st Year soccer team today with a brilliant victory over Ashton College, Cork! 💪🔥 ⚽️ Goals from: 🎯 Joaquín Garcia 🎯 Bryan Lacey 🎯 Dale Redmond 🎯 Zach Norris 🎯 Ryan Walsh 🎯 Szymon Jachim An outstanding team effort from start to finish 👏👏 On to the Semi-Final! 💚⚽️🔥 #CollinsCup #SchoolSoccer #TeamSpirit #SemiFinalBound

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Mar 2


TY Community Gardening
Transition Year Students Dig Into Community Gardening at Carrick-on-Suir Library. This week marked the beginning of a six‑week community gardening programme for our Transition Year students at Carrick-on-Suir Library. The group rolled up their sleeves for their first hands‑on session, exploring the vibrant community garden and learning about the wide variety of plants and trees currently being grown there. Students were introduced to the basics of garden care, plant identific

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Mar 1


Week Ahead
🔥 WEEKLY SCHEDULE | 2nd–6th March 🔥 A packed week at ERSS! ⚽ Matches & Blitzes 👏 Lunchtime Clubs 🎓 Subject Choice Meeting (Tues 7:30pm) 🇫🇷 Pre-French Oral Exam 🏆 Mini Company County Final ⭐️TY Events #ERSS

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Mar 1


Model United Nations 2026
ERSS MUN 2026 Success 🇺🇳 We are incredibly proud of our students who represented Edmund Rice Carrick-on-Suir at DCMUN 2026 this year. Many students participated in delivering Opening Speeches, submitting amendments and presenting points of information. We had a very successful year in Cork. 🏅 1 Resolution selected for debate 📰 2 Articles published in The United Times 🌟 1 Best Delegate Award Through MUN (a highlight of many past participants over the years), students

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Mar 1


TY Boxing
TY Boxing - Carrick On Suir Boxing club Today some of our TY’s participated in boxing training at the St Nicholas Boxing Club. Some great talent on display and a great session was put down. Thank you to Tommy and Carrick on Suir Boxing club for facilitating. Different TY groups will continue to train over the coming weeks.

ERSS
Feb 27


Subject Choice Info Evening
Parents of 3rd Year and TY students are invited to attend our upcoming Subject Information Evening to help support your child in making informed subject choices for next year. 🗓 Tuesday, 3rd March ⏰ 7:30pm 💻 Online via Zoom This session will provide valuable information about subject options, senior cycle pathways, and what to expect in Transition Year and 5th Year. We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to attend.

ERSS
Feb 27


TY Adrmore Trip
Transition Year Visit to Ardmore, West Waterford Transition Year students enjoyed a productive and invigorating excursion to Ardmore in West Waterford. Fortunately, the weather remained favourable throughout the day, allowing students to fully appreciate the area’s impressive coastal scenery. The group benefited from fresh air, physical activity, and the opportunity to experience one of the region’s most scenic outdoor environments. Overall, it was a positive and enriching ou

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Feb 27


TY Mini Med
TY Mini Med School Participation Transition Year students Liam Shannon and Dylan Thomas recently took part in the renowned Mini Med School, coordinated by University Hospital Waterford in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. This annual three‑day programme—now in its fifteenth year—offers TY students from across the South East an exciting introduction to the world of medicine. Participants experience hands‑on clinical skills sessions, along with interact

ERSS
Feb 27
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