Adult Education
6th Year – Important Dates
Important Dates for 6th Years UCAS Online applications open September 5th, 2018 Deadline for receipt of applications to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge as well as all courses in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary: 15 Oct. 2018 Deadline...
National Parents Council Conference
We are pleased to inform all parents of the upcoming National Parents Council Post Primary conference. This will take place on the 13th October 2018 in the Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin. Registration begins at 9am on the day. Please click on the following link...
Athletics
Athletics Athletics is one of the most successful sports in St. Mac Dara's. Athletics is broken into two seasons. The Cross Country season takes place from November to February and the Track and Field Season takes place from March to June. Training...
Differential Aptitude Test
The Differential Aptitude Test for Third Years will take place on Wednesday the 17th of October from 8.50 am to 1pm. This is an opportunity that will prove to be of great value for the student in making a good subject and career choice. Scores can be used to produce a...
Hurling
Hurling Hurling in St. MacDara's has gone from strength to strength in recent years with teams representing the school enjoying success at all levels and a marked increase in participation among Junior Cycle students. The well-being of hurling in the...
Soccer
Soccer St Mac Dara’s has had a long and successful association with the SFAI (School’s Football Association Ireland). We have had success in winning All-Ireland, Leinster and Dublin titles over the years, through both our boys and girls teams. Our emphasis...
Gaelic Football
Gaelic Football There is a strong tradition of Gaelic Football in St Mac Dara's. Over the years the College has won many Dublin and Leinster Colleges Titles in both Boys and Girls competitions. The main emphasis in training and matches is however always on...
European Day of Languages
First Year and Transition Year students celebrated European Day of Languages on Wednesday 26th of September. Students sampled cuisine from Spain, Italy, Germany and France. The day was a great success and helped the students to experience different...
TY Trip to National Ploughing Championships
On Thursday 20th of September the TY's battled the weather to attend the National Ploughing Championships in great numbers. They saw sheep shearing, new born piglets ad even managed to do some hairdressing for the cows and cattle! The rain came down heavy but that...
TY Bonding Trip
The TY group of 2018-2019 started the year off with an adventure in Rostrevor, Co Down. There was no phone reception but that didn't mean there was no fun! Students enjoyed 3 fun-filled days of activities; ranging from the dreaded night-line to banana boating and...