Holy Faith Clontarf https://holyfaithclontarf.com Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:28:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/logo.png Holy Faith Clontarf https://holyfaithclontarf.com 32 32 1st Year Touch Rugby https://holyfaithclontarf.com/1st-year-touch-rugby-2/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:28:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/1st-year-touch-rugby-2/ + Read More]]> All 1st years have been participating in a Touch Rugby module as part of their PE classes. Today they went to a blitz organised by Leinster Rugby. It was a great day with the sun shining and all of the students getting involved. Thanks to Mr Cooper for organising and Ms Mackle, Mr Fitzpatrick and Mr Lammond for accompanying them. 

]]> Clontarf Ladies Senior Football https://holyfaithclontarf.com/clontarf-ladies-senior-football/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:36:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/clontarf-ladies-senior-football/ Best of Luck to Clontarf Ladies Senior Football Team as they play in the Senior County Final this Friday in Parnell Park at 7.30. A huge number of our past pupils who also played for the school are involved in the team.

]]> Aisling Donnelly , 3rd Year, ITF World Cup Final https://holyfaithclontarf.com/aisling-donnelly-3rd-year-itf-world-cup-final/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:44:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/aisling-donnelly-3rd-year-itf-world-cup-final/ + Read More]]> Congratulations to Aisling Donnelly 3A who has been selected to travel with the Irish Taekwon-Do Association to attend the ITF World Cup 2026, which is being held in Benidorm, Spain.

The event is scheduled to take place from 28 September 2026 to 03 October 2026. Well done Aisling on such a brilliant achievement and good luck in Spain!

]]> Ember Training 2026 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/ember-training-2026/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:48:06 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/ember-training-2026/ + Read More]]> Congratulations our six 5th year students who have completed their three-day Ember leadership training at Ovoca Manor, Co. Wicklow.


Ember, a faith leadership programme through the Dublin Diocese, prepares students to become faith leaders within their school community. During their time in Ovoca, the girls took part in a range of team bonding & leadership activities, strengthening their confidence and bond as a team. 

Well done girls, we can’t wait to see you put your new skills into action! (Leah Forde, Kate O’Callaghan, MIA Chandler, Molly Buckley, Shona Murphy & Zoe Whyms)


]]> Lourdes 2026 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/lourdes-2026/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:34:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/lourdes-2026/ Best of luck to four of our 6th year students as they travel to Lourdes for the annual Oblates pilgrimage. Well done girls! Ciara Oliver, Niamh Byrne, Sinead O’Keefe & Zoe Stafford. 

]]> Congratulations Fiadh Woods and Maisy Healy https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-fiadh-woods-and-maisy-healy/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:28:04 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/congratulations-fiadh-woods-and-maisy-healy/ Wishing Fiadh Woods in TY and Maisy Healy is 3rd year the very best in their upcoming UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship Qualifiers.

https://www.fai.ie/latest/wu17s-new-campaign-starts-games-against-belgium/ 

]]> Sensational Summer for Freya https://holyfaithclontarf.com/sensational-summer-for-freya/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:58:17 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/sensational-summer-for-freya/ + Read More]]> 6th Year student Freyja O’Carroll had a summer to remember on the track, continuing to make her mark on elite running in Ireland.

Freyja began by winning 800m Gold at the U19 National Championships, producing a fantastic performance in a highly competitive field.

Just one week later, she stepped up to U20 level and came away with a brilliant Bronze medal, setting a new personal best and breaking the 2:10 barrier for the first time.

Freyja’s outstanding summer completes the full set of National medals:
🥇 Gold – U19 National Championships
🥈 Silver – All-Ireland Schools
🥉 Bronze – Junior/U20 National Championships

A fantastic achievement and a wonderful reflection of Freyja’s talent, hard work and dedication.

Congratulations, Freyja. We are incredibly proud of you! 👏

]]> Summer Swimming Medals https://holyfaithclontarf.com/summer-swimming-medals/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:32:05 +0000 https://holyfaithclontarf.com/summer-swimming-medals/ + Read More]]> Lucie O’Keeffe in 5th Year continues to impress and add to her impressive medal collection.  At this years Summer Nationals  – she had a fantastic meet:

  • Gold – 1500m Freestyle
  • Gold – 800m Freestyle
  • Silver – 400m Freestyle
  • Bronze – 200m Freestyle

Lucie has retained her National titles in the 1500m and 800m Freestyle for the third year in a row, which is a fantastic achievement.

]]> 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 

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