Killorglin Community College

28/07/2026

Before the summer holidays, our school community came together to give our Principal, Ms O'Brien, a surprise Lap of Honour and farewell ceremony as we celebrated her retirement after a long career in education plus five wonderful years at Killorglin Community College. 💜

Over the last five years, Ms O'Brien has made an incredible impact on our school. Through her leadership, kindness and unwavering support, she has helped foster the positive, caring and welcoming culture that makes our school such a special place. Her influence will continue to be felt by our students, staff and wider school community for many years to come.

The occasion was marked with a number of special presentations. On behalf of the students and staff, Ellie Memory, our Student of the Year, presented Ms O'Brien with a beautiful peony plant. Peonies symbolise respect, gratitude, good fortune and new beginnings, a fitting tribute as she embarks on this exciting new chapter.

The Student Council also expressed their appreciation by presenting Ms O'Brien with a stunning portrait, beautifully created by our incredibly talented student, Eabha McGregor. The Parents Council joined in thanking Ms O'Brien for her dedication and leadership by presenting her with a special gift as a token of their sincere appreciation for all she has done for our school community.

Ms O'Brien, thank you for your dedication, encouragement and the lasting difference you have made to the lives of so many students, staff and families. Your kindness, vision and leadership have left an enduring legacy at Killorglin Community College, and while you will be greatly missed, we wish you every happiness, good health and many wonderful adventures in your retirement.

Enjoy this well-deserved new chapter! 💐✨

10/07/2026

It is a big day today for one of our staff members! 💍👰🤵‍♂

A huge congratulations to Ms. Melissa O' Riordan on her wedding day!

Wishing Ms. O'Riordan and her husband-to-be, a lifetime of happiness together, from all of us here at Killorglin CC 💖

17/06/2026

❤️ €1,042 Raised for Kerry Hospice ❤️

A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone who supported our recent school fundraiser for Kerry Hospice.

Over 100 students took part in our walking, running, cycling, and rolling challenge, logging hundreds of kilometres in support of this wonderful cause. Alongside the challenge, students organised bake sales and a non-uniform day, with young people from every year group contributing by baking and donating treats to be sold.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our school community, we are delighted to announce that we have raised €1,042 for Kerry Hospice.

This achievement would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and commitment of our students, the support of staff and families, and the hard work of the Student Council.

A special word of thanks must go to Ms McCarthy, who was the driving force behind the initiative from start to finish. Her dedication, organisation, and encouragement helped make the event such a success.

Well done to everyone involved. Your efforts will make a real difference, and you should be very proud of what has been achieved together.

17/06/2026

🛶 As part of the Transition Year programme, our students completed a kayaking course with Caragh Outdoors- River Kayak, Sea Kayak & Canoe courses 🌊

Throughout the course, students developed their paddling skills, water safety knowledge, confidence and teamwork while enjoying time on the water 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️ Students worked towards Canoeing Ireland qualifications, with some achieving their Level 1 Award and others progressing to achieve their Level 2 Award 🏅

Students thoroughly enjoyed their sessions with Enda and looked forward to each class throughout the year 😊

A huge thank you to Enda and Caragh Outdoors for providing such an engaging, enjoyable and rewarding experience for our students 👏

02/06/2026

✨Good Luck!✨

Best wishes to our students ahead of their Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle exams beginning tomorrow.

The hard work has been put in, all you can do now is your best!

We have complete faith in you all and know that you will do brilliant! You have got this 🙌

27/05/2026

☀️JCSP Summer Celebration ☀️

Last Monday was all about celebrating our 3rd year students! We proudly presented their JCSP Profiles, a snapshot of all the hard work, progress, and personal achievements made throughout the course of their Junior Cycle. They were treated with a BBQ to mark the occasion! Well done everyone! 🎉📚👏🍔

All our Junior students take part in the JCSP (Junior Certificate School Programme) 📘 as well as completing their Junior Cycle state exams in June. It aims to help students build skills 🛠️ and confidence 💪 that align with their strengths and needs, offering a more tailored approach to learning.

The JCSP focuses on a wide range of skills, not just academic ones! It encourages students to develop practical abilities 🧠, build their self-esteem 🌟, and engage in meaningful activities 🧩 that support their future education and life.

Students are assessed on their progress and achievements through the JCSP profile 📝, which showcases their efforts across various areas including literacy ✏️, numeracy ➕, social skills 🤝, and personal development 🌱

Through engaging activities and continuous assessment, students create a profile that reflects their journey and achievements beyond the classroom.

Thanks to Ms Moynihan for organising and to Nora and Siobhán SNA for the BBQ 🙏


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25/05/2026

Congratulations to our TY Graduates on celebrating their end-of-year 🎓✨

The evening celebrated all of the accomplishments and achievements from the past year, and wow, there were so many to celebrate. From personal growth and leadership to creativity, teamwork and community involvement, this group truly made the most of every opportunity 🙌

A special highlight of the year was recently being crowned Overall Gold Winners at the YSI National Awards 🏆

An incredibly successful year for a fantastic group of young people 👏

A special thank you to TY Coordinator, Ms Lisa Cahillane for ensuring our students receive a top class Transition Year Programme and also to Elaine SNA for all her hard work 🙏

Congratulations again to all 👏

23/05/2026

Well done to our past pupil Liath Lenihan 👏
A wonderful achievement!

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21/05/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen..........
🌟🎓The Class of 2026 🎓🌟

20/05/2026

Thursday and Friday we will be hosting a Bake Sale for Kerry Hospice Foundation 🍰❤️

📍 Thursday – Lunch
📍 Friday – Break & Lunch

Friday’s bake sale will also be accompanied by performances from our talented student musicians 🎶

It’s a great way to finish the week before exams while also supporting a fantastic cause within our community.

All baked goods have been freshly prepared by students the night before each sale — a huge effort from everyone involved 👏

Well done to Ms McCarthy and all of the students helping organise and support the event.

Please come along, support the sale, and help us raise funds for Kerry Hospice.