Cashel Community School

Cashel Community School
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School typeSecondary school
Established1994; 32 years ago (1994)

Cashel Community School is secondary school and special needs school[1] in Cashel, County Tipperary in Ireland.[2]

History

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Cashel Community School was established in 1994 through the amalgamation of three existing schools: the Presentation Sisters’ Scoil Mhuire, the Christian Brothers Secondary School, and the Cashel Vocational School. Officially opened in 1997 by Minister for Education Niamh Bhreathnach, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum within the framework of community education and operates under the motto Foghlaim is Firinne (“Learning and Truth”).[3]

Sport

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The school is actively involved in sports competitions including football[4] and hurling.[5] On 3 February 2015 they defeated CBS Sexton Street of Limerick 4–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw after extra time to reach the Umbro Senior Boys Cup Final.[6]

Notable alumni

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  • Angela Kerins (née MacCarthy; born 1956) - business person (Presentation Convent)[7]
  • John Gallagher (Current Principal)[8]

References

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  1. ^ "New nine classroom extension approved for Cashel Community School". Tipp FM. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  2. ^ Grace, Ryan (3 October 2025). "Students and staff at Cashel Community School go gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". www.ireland-live.ie. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  3. ^ "History of CCS". Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  4. ^ Donnelly, Ed (8 February 2025). "2024/2025 TUS Corn Dhonncha Uí Nuanáin (Under 19 B Football) Final – Cashel Community School 1-8 Coláiste na Sceilge 1-5". Munster PPS GAA - Comhairle Iarbhunscoileanna Na Mumhan. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  5. ^ Grace, Ryan (30 September 2025). "Up Tipp! Cashel Community School welcomes Liam MacCarthy and All-Ireland U20 Cups". www.ireland-live.ie. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  6. ^ Cashel reach Munster Umbro boys senior final Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Profile of Rehab's Angela Kerins (Village, March '09) | Village Magazine". Archived from the original on 29 December 2017.
  8. ^ "New Principal for Cashel Community School". 4 September 2015.

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