PPU Annual Mass 2017
The Annual PPU Mass for deceased members takes place Sunday, 25th June in the school at 11.00am. All Past Pupils, along with family and friends, are most welcome.
James Shortall RIP
Past Pupil James Shortall has sadly passed away. James celebrated his 100th Birthday last October. He was Honorary President of Dublin Wheelers Cycling Club. On behalf of all in Joeys we extend our deepest sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace.
Leaving Certificate Graduation 2017
“Tempus fugit” or “time flies” as the old poet Virgil put it so long ago. Once again, our Sixth Years have graduated and they now face out into the world of work or study or both after their Leaving Cert exams. This exam preceded by six years of hard work (hopefully) is such a significant … Read more
Green Flag for Travel awarded to School
We at Joey’s, along with hundreds of other schools in Ireland and many thousands around the world, are working together for a sustainable future for our much-polluted planet. The Transition Years, under the direction of their teacher/ tutor Mr Stack, worked towards earning the Green Flag for Travel over the past two years as a part of … Read more
Joey’s Gazette Summer Edition Out Now!
joeys-gazette-summer-2017 (Please click above link for newsletter) After a small delay (Editor’s grace!), the Transition Year Media team is proud to present the summer edition of the Joey’s Gazette. With so much going on this term, particularly with the TYs, many of the ‘staple’ news stories found their way to the cutting room floor. However, … Read more
CDETB Adult Education Guidance Service in Inner City
CDETB Adult Education Guidance Service, Dublin Inner City 7 Arran Quay, Dublin 7. Tel: 01-8787495, Email: dicaegs@eircom.net Free and Confidential Information and Guidance Service for Adults interested in education in Dublin Inner City. Get the Correct Education Information Learn about: Education Choices Funding College Applications Understand What Choices Are Available …Make really … Read more
Big Brother End of Year Trip
The Big Brother mentoring programme has completed for another year. As with the previous group, the ‘bigs’ and ‘littles’ chose a day out to Jumpzone in Santry as their trip to ‘wrap up’ the programme. The feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive, and we hope that next year’s group will be as positive and … Read more
Transition Year Trip and Gaisce
The TYs had their end-of-year trip at the start of this week. The group travelled to Lilliput Adventure Centre in Mullingar for an overnight stay, and by the time night fell on the first evening, the lads were well due some rest! They partook in activities such as canoeing, laser tag, bog swimming, orienteering, rock … Read more
John Harkin RIP
Past Pupil John Harkin has sadly passed away. He attended the school in the late 1970s. He was a very talented runner as a teenager and won several All-Ireland gold medals. On behalf of all in Joeys we extend our deepest sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace.
Sports Day 2017 – Alsaa Sports Centre
On Friday 12th May the school held its annual Sports Day in ALSAA Sports & Fitness Centre, Old Airport Road, Co Dublin. All pupils were transported there by bus and all activities were well under way by 10 A.M. Once again, we were favoured with the weather as it stayed dry all morning even though rain … Read more