Halloween Scarecrows Invade Redcastle
Transition Years were hard at work before Halloween creating scarecrows for the Redcastle Village Association. Even President Elect, Mr...
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Sep 20
Halloween Harvest Begins in CCS
The CCS polytunnel has been a hive of activity recently, which is no surprise given the weather we're having. And with Halloween on the...
Sep 19
Gaisce President’s Award 2024
Congratulations to last year's TY students who completed the Gaisce President’s Award during their TY year. Gaisce –The President’s Award...
May 23
TY Dance Show SOLD OUT!
Tonight's TY Dance Show is a sellout...There won't be any tickets available at the door. Sorry! It's going to be a fabulous display of...
May 21
TY Dance Show - Áras, Thursday 23rd May (8pm)
Our TY students are in the final stages of prep for the end of year Dance Show. It's one night only, folks!...So get your tickets SOON....
Apr 30
TY Careers Day
TY pupils attended a Careers Day in the Áras on Friday, 19th April. Pupils were split into small groups, giving them an opportunity to...
Mar 18
TY Pupils Help Organise Donegal Sports Hall Event
CCS TY students were recently involved in organising a Sports Hall event in conjunction with Donegal Sports Partnership. The DSP paid...
Mar 18
TY Girls Complete STEM Workshop
Congratulations to all the TY girls who completed the 3-day STEM Workshop. Last assignment due Friday, 3rd May...
Mar 18
Foyle International Language School Visits CCS
TYs welcomed Foyle International Language School students to CCS on Thursday, 7th March. Ms Andrea Sellick got the students to explore...
Mar 11
Young Changemakers Progrmame
Forty students from schools across Inishowen came together at the beginning of March for the Young Changemakers Progrmame – Carndonagh...
Mar 6
Digital Creative Labs - Engineers Week
TYF students took part in the Digital Creative Labs Engineers Week. They got to explore the diverse fields of engineering and discover...
Jan 10
Bethany, Cian and Sean Build Rocking Horse for LUH Children's Ward
Bethany Donegan TYB, Cian Doogan Bellec TYC and Sean McLaughlin TYA are pictured, along with James Doherty and the staff of the...
Jan 9
TY Craft Fayre Photo Album
The Christmas Craft Fayre was a huge hit as always; a great way to kick-off the Christmas vibe. The handmade goods on offer were of the...
Jan 4
TY Community Link Coffee Morning
What a lovely morning in the Áras on Friday, 8th Dec for our TY Community Link Coffee Morning! The TYs and our guests enjoyed two hours...
Dec 13, 2023
TY Culture Night - The Photo Album
The TY Culture Night was everything it said it would be...There was GREAT food from around the world, and a fine session of music and...
Dec 11, 2023
TY CCS Christmas Craft Fayre, Friday 15th December
Friday 15th December in the Áras, 10am-2pm. Homemade crafts and treats. Something for everyone...(Cash purchases only.) Everyone...
Dec 6, 2023
TY Culture Event - Thursday, 7th December
TY Culture Event Wide selection of food, buffet style...Just take a seat and eat! Music and dance entertainment. The Áras, Thursday 7th...
Dec 2, 2023
'Jolly Jo Socks' Donates to Donegal Down Syndrome
Jack Lafferty presents a cheque to Donegal Down Syndrome. Jack impressed the judges in Austria at the recent European Youth Awards. The...
Dec 2, 2023
Shona Project @ CCS
Shona Project - "We educate, empower and inspire Irish girls to become tomorrow's strong, resilient and confident young women." The Shona...
Nov 15, 2023
TY News - Term 1
There is never a dull moment in TY. TY Photo Album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/BeyQX42j4LF43MAHA TY Inish Adventures All the TYS set off...
Nov 15, 2023
Megan Gallagher (TYF) Wins CCS Bake-off
The CCS Bake-Off Final took place yesterday in Room 403. Five finalists - Aoileann Donnelly, Leah Mc Lucas, Natasha Grant, Megan...
Oct 9, 2023
Fifth Years Receive Gaisce President’s Award
Joseph McGilloway, Níamh Toland, Bronagh Butler, Aimee Douglas, Alannah McLaughlin, Oran Lafferty, Ms. Elaine Farren. (Not in photo,...
May 17, 2023
Jack Lafferty (TYC) Wins NFTE Special Recognition Award
Transition Year Student Jack Lafferty TYC has won the Special Recognition Award in the NFTE Finals held in Dublin on Tuesday 16th May....
May 15, 2023
Transition Year Dance Show - Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May (8pm)
"Dancing to the Musicals" It's back!!..."Follow the Yellow Brick Road...Follow the Yellow Brick Road"...All the way to the Áras on...
Apr 1, 2023
TY Trip to European Parliament, Brussels
Did you know that chocolate was first created by a pharmacist called Neuhaus to cover pills so that children would be more inclined to...
Mar 31, 2023
TYB Escape Old Lifford Courthouse
On Thursday, 24th March, Class TYB were brought to the Old Court House in Lifford. Unfortunately, they were all found guilty and...
Mar 20, 2023
TYs Team-up with Inishowen Carnival Group for St. Pat's Spectacular
The ICG theme for this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade was "Crazy Creatures." They certainly hit the mark. The TYs put on a spectacular...
Mar 10, 2023
SECOND CHANCE FASHION SHOW - 22nd March
The TYs will be on the Catwalk on Wednesday 22nd March in the ARAS at 7pm. They are hosting their SECOND CHANCE FASHION SHOW. All...
Mar 1, 2023
TYs Receive Alzheimer Society of Ireland Certs
Charlie McGinley, Community Engagement Officer at Alzheimer Society of Ireland recently visited TY students. He presented them with...
Mar 1, 2023
'Jolly Jo's Socks' Donates to Down Syndrome Association
Keelan and Dylan TYB recently presented a cheque for €200 on behalf of Jack Lafferty to Gearoid from the Donegal Down Syndrome...
Jan 23, 2023
Ski Trip (No. 1) 2023 - Madonna di Campiglio
The snow days weren't just happening in Inishowen last week. Thirty-six pupils and staff spent the week in a real winter wonderland in...
Dec 20, 2022
'FORGET ME KNOT' Girls Win Intergenerational Solidarity Award
Congratulations to Grace, Jenna, Ellie Rose, Kate, Niamh and Eimear. The girls were awarded overall winner for promoting best practice...
Dec 16, 2022
Appreciation Night for Employers
On Thursday 27th of October, CCS held an appreciation evening for local employers. LCA, LCVP and TY all benefit hugely from the work...
Dec 13, 2022
CCS Christmas Panto - The Chronicles of Carnia - Wednesday, 14th December @ 7pm
It's all go in CCS with the TY Christmas Panto fast approaching. It's one show only!...Wednesday, 14th December at 7pm in the Áras. Full...
Nov 8, 2022
TYC - St. Pat's GNS Literacy Programme
A huge thanks to all the girls in St. Patrick's Girls School for putting up with TYC for six weeks! Both groups enjoyed the Literacy...
Nov 7, 2022
SHINE FESTIVAL Empowerment Day
SHINE FESTIVAL - An empowering day for all the girls! Photo Album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/tjYnjSuTWPT3CEik8 The TY and LCA girls had...
Oct 7, 2022
TY Students (21/22) Receive Gaisce Awards
Gaisce is the most prestigious youth award in Ireland. It is a challenge to young people from the President of Ireland, Michael D....
Oct 7, 2022
"Forget Me Knot" Girls Receive National Recognition
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Programme is a world recognised, youth entrepreneurship education and development...
Oct 6, 2022
TY TEDx Programme
Public speaking is an important skill for life. Speaking in front of others to make your voice heard is all about the art of persuasion....
Oct 6, 2022
TY Forensic Science Day
The TYs turned detective on Wednesday 5th October, unravelling the clues to try and solve the JFK murder case. Students were also...
Sep 20, 2022
Transition Year Literacy Project
The TY Literacy Project got off to a great start in early September. TYC were teamed-up with 2nd and 3rd class of the Girls National...
Sep 11, 2022
TY Trip to Inish Adventures
This Year's cohort of TYs certainly made a splash on their first group bonding trip to Inish Adventures in Moville (8th September)....
May 16, 2022
TY Mentoring Easter Trip
The TY Mentors and 1st Year Mentees enjoyed a wonderful day at the beautiful Glenevin Waterfall, Clonmany, on the last day of school...
May 7, 2022
WWGS Fund -TYB Enjoy Wild Ireland Trip
Thanks to WorldWise Global Schools funding, TYB were welcomed to Wild Ireland this week. Stephen hosted a tour around the wonderful...
Feb 16, 2022
TYs Look into Law
The Bar of Ireland’s “Look into Law” Transition Year Programme is an exciting initiative aimed at increasing students’ awareness of the...
Feb 16, 2022
Alpacas Welcome TYs to Knockamanny Bens
TYA and TYD recently enjoying a meet-and-greet with the Alpacas of Malin Head, currently living just above Lagg beach (which made for a...
Feb 16, 2022
Erasmus+ StagePass Programme Update
Another great session with the StagePass Programme, involving TY pupils from CCS and Moville CC. More on Erasmus+ StagePass here -...
Jan 19, 2022
"The Hostess with the Mostess"
Many thanks to Margaret McDermott in Ballyliffin Lodge for providing a Hospitaliaty Workshop for the TYs. Greeting customers, setting a...
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