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Joey’s Bounces Back

After over ten years away from the Basketball Court Joey’s Under-16 and Under-19 teams got off to a winning start in the Schools National Leagues.  With two impressive winning scores of 20 – 6 and 28 – 18, it looks good for the future of Basketball in Joey’s. It was a great team effort with everyone giving … Read more

Joeys student becomes All-Ireland Champ!!

Joey’s Gazette COB Read the one-on-one interview with 2nd year Joey’s pupil Christian O’Brien. Christian recently became All-Ireland boxing champion for his weight. Well done Christian!

Sports Day a Resounding Success!

On Friday the 8th May, St Joseph’s held its annual Sports Day, which was a resounding success as usual.  The day was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole school community, staff and pupils alike. Below you will find several pictures representing some highlights of this very enjoyable occasion. Many thanks are due to all those involved … Read more

Juvenile Hurlers reach Semi-Final

In last year’s Gazette, this team was earmarked as ‘the one to watch’. Since their season threw in back in January, they have set about justifying the tag, taking Joeys back into the business end of GAA competition. They progressed through the round-robin group winning all three matches, and amassing an extra-ordinary score difference that … Read more

Another International Athlete from Joey’s

Daniel Rowe, Second Year, recently travelled to St, Cyprien, France to represent his club in an International Judo Competition.  He succeeded in getting to the World Quarter Finals in Judo. The school community congratulates him and are delighted with his success,           .

Charity Tennis Event for Zambia

  On Sunday May 25th Mr Trevor Lonergan (Vice-President) and Ms Mairéad Martin, Careers Guidance Teacher, organised a Charity Tennis Event in Clontarf Tennis Club. Many staff members, both teachers and SNAs, along with many of their friends from the Club and elsewhere took part in this fun event which took the form of men’s … Read more

Historic Rugby First for Joey’s!

On December 5th 2013 a group of 1st & 2nd yrs made history when for the first time in our 125 year existence  our school played in an inter-schools rugby blitz held at the Clontarf road all-weather pitches.  The students have been training on Wednesday afternoons under the watchful eye of Damien Ryan, our local … Read more

Joey’s Continue to Blaze a Trail in Soccer

The stronghold of sport definitely resides in the soccer teams’ changing room. Following last year’s success at both levels, the teams this year have a significant burden of expectation on their shoulders. The senior team have more than held up their end of the bargain so far. Undefeated to date and gearing up for a … Read more

1st Years Impress on Way to Final Blitz!

The first years made the short journey to Coolock to compete in the city colleges’ first year hurling blitz during this term. Thirteen lads, who in the weeks previous had shown themselves to be talented hurlers, made the trip. The day started well with a strong display and a narrow win over St. David’s. The … Read more