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African Drumming workshop

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On Monday 11th of May Patrick Naughton facilitated an African Drumming workshop for all our music students here in Nenagh college. The students had the challenge of learning a new and fascinating skill. The drumming workshop is a natural team building activity that’s fun and both relaxing and creatively stimulating. Well done to all!

Practical skills class with Childcare/Community Care LCA 5

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Practical skills demonstrated during the lesson:
How to clean and sterilise a bottle
How to hygienically remove bottles from the steriliser and how to store them
How to prepare a bottle for an infant using a kettle
How to check that a bottle is at a safe temperature before feeding an infant
How to prepare a bottle for an infant using “The Perfect Prep Machine” by Tommee Tippee

Our First Year Students travelled to Limerick’s Hunt Museum

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On Thursday 19th May they viewed the many Artefacts displayed . Students engaged discovering hidden gems by Picasso, Roderick O Connor , Sean Keating to name but a few.

Our class were also allowed access to the temporary exhibition by Renowned Irish Artist Stephen Lawlor .

Our tour continued with a bus tour of the many Drawout Murals in Limerick city including works by Maser, and Aches.

We would like to thank the hunt museum for a very educational and enjoyable morning.

TY Over Night Trip

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Our TY Group recently had a fantastic Over Night Trip to Eclipse Activity & Adventure Centre, Kenmare. After 2 days of Obstacle Courses, Bog Runs, Kayaking and Team Challenges, it was a quiet bus on the journey home! Well done to all TY students who gave it their all throughout the 2 days and thank you to Miss Hartnett, Mr Macken & Mr Quinn for accompanying the group.

Success for Juliette at the Tipperary Fleadh

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Nenagh College would like to congratulate 5th Yr student Juliette Kerin, who competed in the Tipperary Fleadh Ceoil held in Cashel recently. Juliette qualified for the Munster Fleadh Ceoil in the following categories
-Trad Flute
-Trad Flute – Slow Air
-Tin Whistle
-Tin Whistle Slow Air

This is a fantastic achievement and the result of much dedication and hard work.
We wish Juliette the best of luck in the Munster Fleadh Ceoil which takes place in Newcastle Wet in July 2022

Tipperary Fleadh success for Emma

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Nenagh College would like to congratulate 5th Yr student Emma Fitzgerald, who competed in the Tipperary Fleadh Ceoil held in Cashel recently.  Emma was placed first in the following categories –
-Under 18 Banjo Solo
-Under 18 Mandolin Solo
– Misc Tenor Guitar
-Bodhrán solo accompaniment
This is a fantastic achievement and the result of much dedication and hard work.
We wish Emma the best of luck in the Munster Fleadh Ceoil which takes place in Newcastle Wet in July 2022