Holy Faith Clontarf https://holyfaithclontarf.com Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:20:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The four Dollymount Sea Scouts who saved a swimmer in Clontarf https://holyfaithclontarf.com/the-four-dollymount-sea-scouts-who-saved-a-swimmer-in-clontarf/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:20:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/the-four-dollymount-sea-scouts-who-saved-a-swimmer-in-clontarf/ + Read More]]> We are very proud of our students, Aoibheann and Laura, who were among the four Dollymount Sea Scouts involved in bringing a swimmer safely to shore in Clontarf over the weekend. Their calm response, presence of mind and willingness to act are a credit to them, their families and the 5th Port Dollymount Sea Scouts. A remarkable example of leadership, training and community spirit in action. Well done!

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/06/01/we-didnt-have-time-to-think-the-four-dollymount-sea-scouts-who-saved-swimmer-in-clontarf/

]]> Awards https://holyfaithclontarf.com/awards/ Fri, 29 May 2026 12:10:05 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/awards/ + Read More]]> At the end of the year, the school community at Holy Faith Clontarf came together to celebrate a highly successful year across all areas of school life.  We celebrated academic & sporting success, active participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and shared a sense of pride in the school community. 

The final awards ceremony was particularly special for our 6th Year students as they marked the end of their journey in Holy Faith. 

The recipients of some of our special awards in 6th Year were: 

Maggie O’Dea – Margaret Aylward Award 

Hannah Healy – Sportsperson of the Year 

Niamh Oliver – 6th Year Student of the Year 

Líadan O’Halloran – 6th Year Endeavour of the Year 

Anna Gallogly – 6th Year Spirit of the Year 

]]> Basketball Achievements https://holyfaithclontarf.com/basketball-achievements/ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:32:07 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/basketball-achievements/ + Read More]]> Congratulations to Maddie Temple, 2nd Year, on being selected to represent Ireland again this year in the Irish U15’s basketball team in a European event here in Dublin. The event will take place, at the end of June, in the Basketball Arena. Maddie has trained very hard all year and we’re all extremely proud of her achievements.

Also, congratulations to Jerome Westbrook, our school basketball coach, who was inducted into the Ireland basketball hall of fame. An amazing achievement!

]]> Sidea Games https://holyfaithclontarf.com/sidea-games/ Mon, 25 May 2026 14:32:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/sidea-games/ Congratulations to TY Students Molly O’Neill & Olivia Meikle who won the Senior Girls Sidea Games at the PEXpo, with a very impressive time after completing a 600m Bike, 500m Row, 600m SkiErg, 50 Wall Balls, 20 Lunges and 400m Run. They won a One for All vouchers for themselves and Sidea Equipment for the school gym. 


]]> Annual Class Calendar Fundraiser for St. Francis Hospice https://holyfaithclontarf.com/annual-class-calendar-fundraiser-for-st-francis-hospice-2/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:04:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/annual-class-calendar-fundraiser-for-st-francis-hospice-2/ + Read More]]> 2nd Year pupils presented a cheque for €3,615 to Ms Lilian Hunt from St. Francis Hospice in Raheny. The money was raised through our annual class calendar fundraiser.
Ms Hunt spoke to students about the services that Saint Francis Hospice offers and the new building development that will see 24 new, individual ensuite rooms completed at the St. Francis Raheny site. Thank you to Ms Hunt and to Ms Daly for coordinating the fundrasier. Well done to everyone involved!

]]> Class of 2026 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/class-of-2026/ Mon, 18 May 2026 17:48:09 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/class-of-2026/ Congratulations to the Class of 2026 who graduated on Friday. We wish them all the best in their exams and their future studies. 


“You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way.” — 
Dr. Seuss

]]> Microsoft Dreamspace Ambassador Graduation 2026 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/microsoft-dreamspace-ambassador-graduation-2026/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:14:08 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/microsoft-dreamspace-ambassador-graduation-2026/ + Read More]]> Congratulations to Keqiao Chen, Cindy Chen and Diane Gallagher who were awarded the platinum level award for their work as Dreamspace Ambassadors this year. The three students attended online training sessions with Microsoft Dreamspace and then ran a number of related initiatives and activities in the school for younger students. The three TY students attended a graduation day in Microsoft yesterday. Well done, girls! 

]]> Knock Shrine Student Symposium https://holyfaithclontarf.com/knock-shrine-student-symposium/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:02:03 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/knock-shrine-student-symposium/ + Read More]]> This week, several 5th year students travelled to Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo to take part in the Le Cheile  Student Symposium. 

They joined other students from various Le Cheile Trust Schools for a day of community and reflection. 
 
The group took part in various workshops and attended Mass celebrated by Fr. Diarmuid Hogan. The girls represented themselves and Holy Faith brilliantly throughout the day. 

Well done girls!  
]]> Tennis https://holyfaithclontarf.com/tennis-2/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/tennis-2/ Well done to our Tennis Teams who played in the preliminary round of the Grant Thornton Leinster School Girls Competition. 

]]> Congratulations to India Hughes https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-to-india-hughes/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:52:03 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-to-india-hughes/ Congratulations to TY student India Hughes who was recently awarded the Jack Henderson Medal by the Classical Association of Ireland for achieving the highest mark in the country in the 2025 Junior Cycle Classics exam. 

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