Congratulations to Kelvin McNally & Adam Phelan, 6th Year, who were presented with their Leinster VEC GAA medals on Wednesday evening in St. Farnan’s, Prosperous. Kildare captain Johnny Doyle presented the lads with their medals and commended them on their success as they reached the All-Ireland final in the competition. Unfortunately, they were beaten [...]

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TY Economics

On May 2, 2012 By S.Dowling

Martin Miley is a local County Councillor and he recently visited CPC to meet the TY class 4C. Martin has been a county councillor for the last eight years. He discussed the role of a local politician and gave the students a real insight into the work of a public representative. Martin is a member of the [...]

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The 5th Year LCVP students were recently the lucky winners of a wonderful prize. They got the opportunity to visit the RDS – the home of Leinster Rugby. The opportunity arose following a donation to assist the work of Barretstown. It was an exciting trip for the students of CPC who went along.  Local fundraising [...]

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TY Equine Studies

On April 30, 2012 By S.Dowling

4A recently welcomed Michael O’Donoghue to CPC as part of their Equine Studies module. Michael works as a racing official and he spoke to the students about his work. Michael is an employee of the Irish Turf Club and the students got to learn about it’s functions. Michael described his role as “refereeing the [...]

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TY Equine Studies

On April 23, 2012 By S.Dowling

The Transition Year class 4C recently visited Gilltown Stud as part of their Equine Studies module. It was, as always, a pleasure to walk around the scenic grounds of this world-famous stud farm and learn about it. Gilltown is one of the Aga Khan’s studs and HRH The Queen paid a visit on her recent [...]

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5th Year LCVP – KWWSPCA

On March 29, 2012 By S.Dowling

A group of 5th Year LCVP students recently presented a cheque to the KWWSPCA (Kildare & West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). The money was raised as part of Enterprise week when the students organised an enterprise activity. They chose this charity as one of the group had previously participated [...]

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