Longford schools: Cnoc Mhuire, Granard events and achievements
With Think Languages Week, awards and football, plenty has been happening
Cnoc Mhuire, Granard
Think Languages Week
Last week we celebrated Think Languages Week 2025 across all year groups. In accordance with Language Connect Ireland we had quizzes, breakfasts, number games, TY film, talks and information sessions. Well done to all involved both students and staff in our language department. Special mention to our TY helpers during the week!
Boys football
2nd Year Boys Football Wednesday (12/11) was a momentous day for our Second Year boys’ footballers as they registered their first victory of the year against Killina Presentation School from Tullamore, Co Offaly. Man of the Match – Noah Reilly scored 1-3 from half-back, contributed at both ends of the pitch, and never stopped working for the team. Final score: CMG 6-16 Killina Presentation School 1-10.
U16 North Leinster Championship
Cnoc Mhuire 4-12 Athlone CC 1-6. Well done to our U16 boys football team who secured a victory over Athlone CC last week. Our next game is next Thursday in the Longford Shield Final against St Mel's.
Awards
Congratulations to our LCA Year 1 students who received awards last Friday! We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication throughout the year. It was wonderful to celebrate their achievements and progress together. Well done to all recipients — keep up the fantastic effort!
U21 B Football Championship Final
Congratulations to St Mary’s Granard who sealed the U21 B title with a huge second half performance against Carrick Sarsfields. Carrick Sarsfields 0-10 St. Mary’s Granard 0-18.