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Face Masks

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One of our TY Students, Laura Vaughan, has been extremely busy making cotton masks for local health care workers. They have been gratefully received, and here she is working away. Well done Laura - great work & THANK YOU.

Design an Easter Egg Art Competition

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The winners for the Design an Easter Egg Art Competition are as follows;
1st year; Sara Zola & Hollie Finnegan
2nd year; Hillary Martin
3rd year; Cara Finnegan
TY; Ciara Corcoran
5th year; Kotryna Kurseviciute

Well done to everyone who took part. Prizes can be collected from Ms Glennon when we return to school.

Seachtain na Gaeilge 1 - 17th March

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Women in Politics - IWD 2020

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​In advance of International Women's Day on Sunday, Eureka hosted a very successful 'Women in Politics' event in the school last Thursday to highlight the positive contribution that women are playing in public life. We were delighted to welcome a number of female County Councillors including Cllrs Sarah Reilly, Gillian Toole, Maria Murphy, and Annie Hoey. All four Councillors spoke to our students about how they got involved in politics and the key role they play in their respective communities. Students involved were from Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Hickey’s 5th Year Politics and Society classes. The format was panel discussion and students actively engaged with the public reps on all issues ranging from housing to health to how to encourage more women to put themselves forward for election. Students were greatly encouraged and inspired by what they heard and we would like to sincerely thank all for giving their time so generously. We wish to thank Meath County Council for organising the event with the school and to Sinead Brassil of LMFM who was a brilliant MC on the day. Teachers: Mr. McKee, Ms. Cunningham, and Ms Hickey.

World Book Day 2020

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For World Book Day students will be encouraged to dress up as a character from a book, and will also be asked for a €2 contribution for charity if participating in the dress up event. The theme for this year's dress up is; 'Childhood stories'. There will also be a whole school D.E.A.R class during the day. There will be prizes for the best dressed student in each year group. First and Second year students will also be participating in a 'redesign a book cover' poster competition, which will be judged by members of the English department. Again, there will be prizes for the most creative. Photos on Facebook!


Junior Basketball Team

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​The Junior Basketball team played their final game of the league on Wednesday, narrowly missing out on a win. The team has made excellent improvements throughout the tournament and we are very proud of their success. Each girl who travelled to the matches gave 100% effort and held themselves to a high standard. Even though their competitive year has ended they will continue to train, as their commitment and enthusiasm have been exceptional. Coaches: Ms. Joyce & Ms. Kelly.

Credit Union Art Competition 2020

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​Congratulations to Talitha Cole who came 1st in her age category in the Kells Credit Union Art competition. She also went on to win at Regional Level. Her artwork will feature in next years Credit Union Calendar. Also well done to Leva Martinkaite, Ciara Sheridan and Claudia Guerrero who were runners up in the Kells Credit Union Art Competition. T

Lourdes 2019

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BE in Ctrl - online safety talk

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​On 28th January, from Community Guard Padraig Keegan, on Cyber Safety, Sexual Coercion, Sharing Online, Losing Control of Personal Images and staying safe online. More information and videos on staying safe online can be found on www.webwise.ie Teacher: Ms.Brady

TY News

  • Congratulations to TY students Siún Smith, Eleanor Slater and Shauna Quinn who attended the TRA Physics Experience in TCD on 3rd December. This focused on Physics and Astrophysics. 
  • Congratulations to TY students Sarah Noble and Nicole Mitchell, who have been selected to attend a Science and Food Camp in Trinity College, Dublin from 14th to 17th of April.
  • Congratulations to TY student Shauna Quinn who has secured a place on the 2020 "Engineering Your Future", TY Programme in Maynooth University running from 12th to the 14th of May.

Rugby Blitz

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​Well done to our Senior and Junior Rugby Teams who took part in the Leinster North East preliminary blitz which was hosted in North Meath Rugby Club. Coach: Ms. Glennon.

German Tour to Berlin

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A group of 2nd & 3rd-year students travelled to Berlin on 25th-28th October. The trip included a guided tour of Berlin taking in sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Check Point Charlie. The group also visited the DDR Museum, Olympic Stadium, TV Tower, Berlin Zoo & Aquarium and the cinema. The tour also included a boat trip on the river Spree and an incredible evening in The Tropical Islands. A very enjoyable and educational time was had by all. Teachers: Ms Barry, Ms Dillon & Ms Gilsenan.

Open Night 2019

Hallowe'en Party for First Years


Future Rugby Stars

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​Congratulations to Dara Yore, Emma Jane McKeon, Emily-Jo Whyte and Ruth Smyth who were all selected for Dundalk I.T. Future Rugby Stars. Many thanks to Margaret Duffy, of Virginia Couriers, for kindly sponsoring a new set of jerseys for our Junior Rugby team. Margaret is pictured here presenting the jerseys to some members of the junior team. Teacher: Ms. Glennon.

YSI - Our Passion for Sustainable Fashion

Maynooth University Awards 2019

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Congratulations & well done to Rang 4Saoirse who travelled to DCU today to pitch their project, “Our Passion for Sustainable Fashion” in YSI Dragons Den. The goal was to attain funding for their project. The team performed brilliantly and were funded €600. This will go towards paying for a day course on repairing and up-cycling clothes. They will then give classes to the rest of the school community. There are also plans to put in place a pop up shop to trade and up-cycle clothes. Teacher: Mr. Davis.
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​Congratulations to Jolie Chang and Grace Daly, who both received Maynooth University Awards for Academic Excellence in Junior Cycle Business Studies. Both girls got Distinction grade in Business Studies in their new Junior Cycle. Teacher: Ms. Dillon.

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2020

First Year Healthy Eating Poster Competition 2019-20

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Congratulations to our TY students; Gráinne Nevin, Áine Rooney & Katie Sheridan, who won the HP Enterprise Special Award and also a Highly Commended rosette at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in the RDS, with their Biological & Ecological project entitled "Food Eco-Rating". Teacher: Ms. Shalvey. Awards video on Facebook.
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First Year Healthy Eating poster competition winners: Holly Finnegan (3rd place), Daisy Gernon (1st place), Orla Cunningham (2nd place), with prefects Órla Casserly and Emily Jo White.

 John Hooper CSO Awards Ceremony in NCH

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​Students Emma Jane McKeon, Katie Conachy and Ruth Smyth, Eureka Secondary School, Kells with Assistant Director General Paul Morrin and Ms. Mullaghy at the National Concert Hall, 22 October 2019.
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Students Aine Matthews, Daniella Onunkwo and Eimear Sherwin, Eureka Secondary School, Kells with Assistant Director General Paul Morrin and Ms. Mullaghy at the National Concert Hall, 22 October 2019.

First Year Soccer 2019-20

Meath Enterprize Awards 2019-20

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Well done to the 1st year soccer girls on winning their home match against Coláiste Dun An Rí Kingscourt on Wednesday, 27th November. Teachers: Fr. David Brennan & Ms McElroy.
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Congratulations to Sophie Keegan, Sophie Mooney, Grace Hoey and Cáit Melady, 3rd year, who ranked 3rd on Tuesday 19th November in the category "Best New Business Idea" during Meath Enterprise Week 2019. They created an App called Schools Hub, which is an application that allows students to store their own timetables, gives notifications about subjects for the next day, has a school calendar, an area for taking notes, student council issues, motivational tips, classical music and study tips. It will be available in the future on the android app store and free to download. Teacher: Ms. McCormack.


Webwise Ambassadors 2019-20

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Congratulations to TY students, Amy O’Mara & Tara O’Reilly, who are part of the Webwise Ireland Youth Panel for 2019-20. They will act as Safer Internet Day Ambassadors representing the school #SID2020. They attended training in DreamSpace at Microsoft HQ in Dublin. Teacher: Ms. Mullaghy.

Student Council 2019-20

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​Christmas Jumper Day - St. Vincent de Paul 

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Well done to all who participated in Christmas Jumper Day. A donation of €1034 was made to St Vincent De Paul on your behalf. More photos and other News on Facebook.

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​Speed Dating in German 

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The Eureka TY German class welcomed the boys from St. Ciaran's Community School for a "Speed Dating" get together. 
It was a great opportunity for both sides to practice and to further their German language. "Alle hatten viel Spaß"!
​Teacher: Ms. McElroy

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First Year - Rang Caoimhe - Roman History - Ms McGuinness

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