21st April 2023

Students of 2C accompanied captured enjoying a day in Bridgits Garden as a part of Strand 2 of their CSPE course in conjuction our WorldWise project.

21st April 2023

Roscommon Community College                4          Loretto College Navan                     3

Tensions were high on Tuesday morning when RCC Ladies’ Senior Soccer team faced Loretto College Navan in the All-Ireland schools’ quarter final. Regardless of the sunny and windy conditions the girls were presented with, it most certainly did not affect their performance. A key player who showed excellent dedication to her team was Heather O’Sullivan. Within the first three minutes of the game, Heather scored a goal for RCC by striking the ball into the top right corner leaving the goalkeeper startled. Loretto’s attacking attempts were quickly shut down by our strong defense comprising of Andrea Fallon, Lyndsey Gibbons and Katelyn Lynch. Midway through the first half, Heather O’Sullivan was played through by a wonderful ball and chipped the onrushing goalie with a tactful lob to double RCC’s lead. Loretto College, trailing 2 - 0 behind, scored a goal, but this was all in vain when Hannah Kerr, with the wind in her back, blasted the ball into the back of the net to add yet another goal to the scoreboard for RCC. Excellent work by Katie & Kirstin Cronin, Andrea Fallon and Paige Caslin allowed the ball to stay in our attacking side. As the final whistle for the first half was rapidly approaching, Lyndsey Gibbons effortlessly slotted the ball to the back of the net leaving RCC in a comfortable position going into the second half 4-1 up.

Loretto College were not giving up too easily and retaliated with a goal six minutes into the second half. The wind had a great influence on our girls in this half and this was evident with Loretto’s advantage in securing a third goal for their team with only three minutes to go until the final whistle. It was all to play for in those final minutes and the supporters were on the edge of their seats with excitement. However, this was not enough to set the girls back, they had a win in sight and they were adamant about achieving that. They comfortably defended their play with superb interceptions from players Kirstin Cronin and Paige Caslin and maintained possession, linking with all members of the team. This determination went hand in hand with the admirable teamwork and skill evident throughout the game and this was enough to see the girls through to an All-Ireland semi final.

Congratulations to the senior girls on their deserving win and we wish the team and their managers, Ms Farrell and Ms Carolan, the best of luck in the upcoming weeks.

Article Credit: Grace Dwyer & Chloe McNamara (5^th year)

6th year student Hannah Kerr captured on the ball during the Senior Ladies' Soccer All Ireland quarter final against Loretto College Navan

Article Credit: Grace Dwyer & Chloe McNamara (5^th year)

21st April 2023

On Tuesday 28^th  of March the RCC first year soccer team travelled to Athlone Town FC stadium to take on Banagher College in the West Leinster Division 2 final. Unfortunately, RCC didn’t start the game well and conceded two early goals within the first ten minutes of the game. RCC did manage to pull one back with five minutes left in the first half with Yurii Shumyhora hitting an unstoppable shot from outside the Banagher box which nestled into the bottom right-hand corner of the net. Despite there only being two minutes left in the half RCC were unable to prevent Banagher from going further ahead when they were hit on the counter when in search of an equaliser. This meant RCC finished the half 3-1 down.

The RCC team regrouped at half time and despite a spirited performance in the second half Banagher proved too strong for RCC with the Offaly side scoring three more goals to RCC’s one. The highlight of the second half came from RCC’s Luke Hayes who hit a 30-yard free kick into top corner of the Banagher net. The game finished on a scoreline of Banagher 6 – RCC 3. Although it was disappointing to lose the final RCC’s 1^st year team can be proud of their amazing achievement in making it to the final. The team is already looking forward to next season and are hoping to go one step further. Thanks are extended to managers Mr Deering and Mr Li who have trained and mentored the team this year.

Starting 11: Ruari Kerr, Callum Kerr, Alan Gately, Thomas Hanley, Alan Gately, Daniel Monaghan, Jack Lally, Lucas De Sousa, Joao Santos, Lewis Smyth, Yurii Shumyhora and Luke Hayes

Subs: Tom Og Reddington, Coman Campbell, Kevin Horvath, Alex Constantain and James Bolger

We wish our students and their families a very Happy Easter.