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School News 05 Mar 2021

Former Principal passes away We were all extremely saddened to hear that our former Principal, colleague and friend Gerard O’Brien had passed away on 26th February. Gerard was Principal in Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré from 1999 – 2015. He left a lasting legacy in the school and we extend our sincere sympathies to his wife […]

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Letter to 3rd Year Parents 23 Feb 2021

  Dear Parent / Guardian, I am writing to you in relation to the announcement that the Minister has cancelled the upcoming Junior Certificate formal exams in June. This does not mean that students should disengage or discontinue studying. The formal exams are to be replaced with a school-based certificate. The logistics around this are […]

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Letter to Parents – 22 Feb 2021

February 22nd, 2021.   Dear Parent / Guardian,   I hope this finds you well and that you and your son / daughter have had an enjoyable Midterm break. I know there have been many media announcements over the last week, but we are still awaiting on guidance and clarification from the Department of Education […]

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School News 12 Feb 2021

Jeruselema Dance Challenge Coláiste Phobal were ahead of the game and completed their Jeruselema challenge before Christmas adhering to all Covid guidelines. Many thanks to Ms Dempsey for all her time, effort and talents in pulling it all together. Also thanks to all the staff and TY students for their participation. It can be viewed […]

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School News – 25 Jan 2021

Former Colleagues Since Christmas we have lost two great former colleagues in Emmet Arrigan and Evelyn Hennessy. They both gave wonderful service to Roscrea Vocational School and the Sacred Heart Convent respectively and in later years of their teaching profession to Coláiste Phobal Ros Cré. We extend our sincere sympathies to their families and friends […]

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