Liam, Evan and Austin represented ERSS at today’s “Preparing for the Presidency” event in Kilkenny, where they heard from MEP Billy Kelleher and Minister for Europe Thomas Byrne. Through discussions on climate action, security, competitiveness and rights, the day highlighted how vital it is for young people to contribute their perspectives as Europe plans for the future.

Mass Today, 1st year students attended Mass in St. Nicholas’ Church to celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Edmund Rice. Well done to those involved. Many thanks to Fr. Paul Waldron for celebrating the Mass and to Mr. Noel Casey for his continued support and dedication to our school.

Today our second year group travelled to Emerald Park for their school trip. A great day was had by all.

Today the outgoing Student Council enjoyed their annual lunch to thank them for all their hard work throughout the year. Thank you to the Carraig Hotel for their brilliant hospitality and delicious food.

As part of the Bealtaine programme of events in Carrick-on-Suir Library, some of our Transition Year students from ERSS will be on hand in the library to answer any questions you may have about using your smartphone during our drop-in sessions. When: 📱 Session 1: Thursday, May 7th @ 2.30pm 📱 Session 2: Monday, May 11th @ 11.10am ❗ No booking necessary – just pop in to one of the drop-in sessions and have your questions and queries answered! For enquiries: please call 05

Tomorrow in ERSS, we will hold a collection in support of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Students are encouraged to wear their club or county jersey and bring a €2 donation. All proceeds raised will go directly to the foundation.

Edmund Rice Secondary School celebrates the remarkable achievements of our students across academics, sporting excellence, extracurricular involvement, and co‑curricular commitment. Awards Night 2026 is an opportunity to recognise the dedication, effort, and growth shown throughout the year, both inside and outside the classroom. This event brings our school community together to honour not only outstanding accomplishments but also the values, leadership, and spirit that en

📅 ERSS Weekly Schedule | 4th – 8th May We have a very busy and varied week ahead in ERSS Carrick on Suir, with a range of events, activities and opportunities for students across all year groups. Highlights include Edmund Rice Feast Day celebrations, student activities, guest speakers, a school trip, and our Sports Day to finish the week. Best of luck to all students taking part and representing the school.

Our 3rd Year students had a fantastic day out on their recent trip to Emerald Park, Co. Meath. From the thrill of the rollercoasters to exploring the zoo, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Students made the most of the day by trying out a wide range of activities, spending time together, and creating great memories outside the classroom. A well-deserved break after all their hard work this year.

ERSS Student Success: Harry Farrell We are very proud to recognise the continued success of ERSS student Harry Farrell, who is currently playing with Waterford FC. Harry has been progressing strongly through the academy, having joined Waterford FC in 2022 after his time with Piltown AFC. His recent performances have been particularly impressive, including scoring goals and contributing to strong team displays at underage level. A recent highlight saw Harry finish a move in st

Thank You to Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union We are delighted to extend our sincere thanks to Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union for their generous support through the Community Fund. We are thrilled to have been awarded €1,000 to enhance our Wood Technology & Construction Studies facilities. This funding will make a real difference to our students, supporting hands-on learning and helping us to further develop practical skills in a safe and well-equipped environment. We are very grat

ERSS FLAG DAY – TODAY! 📍 Carrick-on-Suir 📅 Friday 1st May All donations—big or small—will go directly towards enhancing the student experience in our school. Every donation counts, thank you!

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

🏆 South East Cup Champions – U14 🏆 A brilliant day for ERSS as our U14s were crowned South East Cup winners 💪⚽ Despite awful weather conditions we had good performances in the group stages against Waterpark and Comeragh, before a solid quarter-final win over Abbey 👊 A big semi-final saw the lads overcome Waterpark once again 🔥 before finishing in style with a fantastic win over St Pauls in the final 🥇 Huge credit to all players for their effort, teamwork and attitude th

A huge congratulations to Carrick on Suir RFC 18.5 Team and their management on their victory over Clanwilliam RFC in the East Munster Plate Final. A fantastic achievement. A special well done to the ERSS students who were part of this success. An excellent result and a proud moment for all involved. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17ka2BMzuz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Junior Cycle French students - Alliance Française de Cork 2nd & 3rd Year students of French attended French Language & Culture Workshops in Alliance Française de Cork today. From conversation to culture to mis en situation the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Many thanks to teachers at Alliance Française for facilitating a worthwhile day et bien sûr les pains au chocolat aussi. @aiplf @AllianceFrançaisedeCork

Congratulations to past pupil Patrick Walsh on his appearance on the RTÉ Today Show this afternoon with the award-winning UCC Choral Society. It is wonderful to see former students continuing to achieve such high standards and representing Irish choral music on a national stage. We wish Patrick and all involved every success in the upcoming Cork Choral Festival. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXpOonHiFcd/?igsh=YnM0N2l4MzR3eHBr

Day 1- Our TY’s have safely arrived in Italy. Looking forward to a great first day visiting Lake Garda and having some delicious Italian food. 🇮🇹🍕 As Day 1 comes to an end, the boys have enjoyed a scenic boat tour in Lake Garda. Some pizza and Gelato in Sirmione and some swimming, walks, tennis and football back in our hotel. Excited for what day two holds in Italy. Day2- Today the boys enjoyed a boat ride in to Venice where we strolled the streets of this old city and lea

Final Score: ERSS 7 - 0 Nagle’s CC Cork Dungarvan FC Grounds, Monday 27th April 2026 ERSS produced a dominant and composed performance to claim the Collins Cup Munster title with a convincing 7–0 victory over Nagle’s CC Cork. From the outset, we settled well, controlling midfield with excellent passing despite warm conditions. The breakthrough came early on 4 minutes when Bryan Lacey collected the ball near midfield, drove forward with intent, and struck a superb effort from

A busy week ahead in ERSS 📅 Best of luck to our TY students heading off on their Lake Garda trip. Wishing all 5th Year students the very best as they begin their LCVP work experience, and best wishes to those sitting the Leaving Cert LCVP written exam and the Construction Studies practical exam this week. Best of luck to the sports teams in their fixtures, and well done to everyone involved in the many activities taking place. A special mention as well to our Parents’ Asso

TY DIY Workshop Today, TYs took part in a DIY workshop. They learned essential day to day skills for their futures.

🚨 Careers Fair 2026 – This Thursday! 🚨 5th & 6th Year students will attend a Careers Fair on Thursday 23rd April, hosted by Coolmore Group and Patrician Presentation Secondary School Fethard. 🕦 Depart ERSS: 11:30am 🕒 Return: 3:00pm 🔍 A great opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths, with a strong focus on Equine and Agriculture, alongside areas such as trades, business, tourism, and education. 🐎 The day will also include a tour of Coolmore Stud. Students wil

This event goes beyond basic online safety and explores the real challenges young people face today, including: • Online gaming • Social media and internet use • Exposure to harmful content • Image-Based Abuse (IBA) 📅 Monday April 20th & 27th 🕖 7:00pm 👩‍🏫 Facilitated by an experienced educator and counsellor This session is designed for parents, teachers, and anyone supporting young people. You’ll gain insight, guidance, and strategies to better support your child