Terenure College
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Terenure College is a Carmelites
-run secondary school
located in the Terenure
area of Dublin, Ireland
. The College was founded in 1860 and comprises a primary and secondary school. The school is part of the popular culture "Rugby Belt" or Leinster Schools Rugby playing institutions, having a strong rugby tradition, winning the Leinster Senior Cup (rugby) 10 times. The school's colours are purple, white and black. 80% of the students who sat the Leaving Certificate in 2007 accepted a place in an Irish University.
was granted in 1829. The Carmelites responded to the need for Catholic educators by establishing schools wherever they had friaries. By 1854 practically all Carmelite friaries had primary schools attached.
In 1860 Terenure House, the former home of the Bourne family, opened as a college with twenty-one pupils on its roll. Between 1870 and 1890 the school was extended to the current main block which house the fifth and sixth year classrooms,and which also include an original stone staircase of the era, but unfortunately the original clocktower has since been removed due to safety concerns.
In the 1940s the college saw a need for the construction of a new school space, and hence the aptly named "Crush Hall" and concert hall were added to the school, as well as a new Junior School block above the hall. Initially the concert hall was used for both cultural and sporting activities, most notably the College Play, which now includes girls from Our Lady's School, across the road. There was a time when there were even boxing matches held in the concert hall, however since the construction of the 1980s block and the sports hall, the concert hall has been used exclusively for formal events, such as the school "Debs", plays, concerts and art fairs. Furthermore in 1958 the new College Chapel, the current church in the college, was constructed as well as the Carmellite community wing.
In the 1960s the currently swimming pool in the college was covered over and heated, this was later renovated in 2005 by the school, creating one of the highest standard school pools in Leinster. The school Gym which was developed in 2002 is also rated as one of the best schools Gym's in Ireland, and is frequently used by Terenure College RFC, an AIB All-Ireland League rugby team traditionally associated with the school. The latest school developments have included the addition of a new special needs resources and religious wing in 2001 and the Carmellitte community renovations to their living space. The school DINING Hall has recently adopted a new catering firm, which provides healthy warm and cold lunches to pupils.
2003; David Cazabon, Alex Dunlop,
2001; Donal Dunlop,
1997; David Blaney,
1993; Tom Hennessy,
1992; James Blaney,
1984; Michael Costello,
1980; Kieran Harty,
1979; David Webb,
1958; Gerry Tormey,
1952; John O’Connor.
Terenure reached both finals of the 2009 Leinster Schools Senior Cup
and the Leinster Schools Junior Cup
. The school lost out on the former to Blackrock College
, 18-9, but won the latter against St Michael's College, Dublin. The school also earned the Powerade
Leinster Rugby School of the Year accolade for the school's overall rugby performance.
The school has a proud tradition in producing Irish and Leinster players such as Girvan Dempsey,Mick Hipwell, Niall Hogan and Conor O'Shea. Terenure have also provided many Leinster and Irish schools players over the years and 2009 was no different with Cathal Deans,Robert Duke,Stephen Reid,James Thornton,Ross Williamson(All under 19) and James O Donoghue(Under 18) all wearing the blue of Leinster. While in 2008 Risteard Byrne represented Ireland Schools.
The Terenure College Charity Run was a started as a way to remember a former student and teacher in the school named Fr. Gerry Hipwell O.Carm and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the President’s Award, in which he helped many students to participate. The semi-final including the fastest 2 students in each year and the 15 fastest in the school is held during the first week in May. The fastest 10 students compete in the final and the winner receives the Fr. Gerry Hipwell Memorial Cup.
Robert Duke(SCT Captain 09)is the current holder of the cup , having won in both 2008 and 2009.He also set the record for the quickest time ran in the 2008 final which is yet to be beaten.
and Donal McCann
will testify to, therefore it has been a natural tradition to encourage drama in the school, which all year levels are encouraged to participate in, including the senior college play, which is conducted with Our Lady's Girls School each year. The school also has strong debating and young scientist records, and is generally considered an excellent school for additional out of class activities. The school also has an active GAA team, one of Ireland's oldest in-school teams. Photography, Amnesty International and 4th Year Toastmasters are other notable groups.
Carmelites
The Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or Carmelites is a Catholic religious order perhaps founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel, hence its name. However, historical records about its origin remain uncertain...
-run secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in the Terenure
Terenure
Terenure is a mainly residential suburb of Dublin, Ireland, largely in the administrative area of Dublin City Council but with parts in the administrative county of South Dublin County .-Location and transport:...
area of Dublin, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. The College was founded in 1860 and comprises a primary and secondary school. The school is part of the popular culture "Rugby Belt" or Leinster Schools Rugby playing institutions, having a strong rugby tradition, winning the Leinster Senior Cup (rugby) 10 times. The school's colours are purple, white and black. 80% of the students who sat the Leaving Certificate in 2007 accepted a place in an Irish University.
History
Catholic EmancipationCatholic Emancipation
Catholic emancipation or Catholic relief was a process in Great Britain and Ireland in the late 18th century and early 19th century which involved reducing and removing many of the restrictions on Roman Catholics which had been introduced by the Act of Uniformity, the Test Acts and the penal laws...
was granted in 1829. The Carmelites responded to the need for Catholic educators by establishing schools wherever they had friaries. By 1854 practically all Carmelite friaries had primary schools attached.
In 1860 Terenure House, the former home of the Bourne family, opened as a college with twenty-one pupils on its roll. Between 1870 and 1890 the school was extended to the current main block which house the fifth and sixth year classrooms,and which also include an original stone staircase of the era, but unfortunately the original clocktower has since been removed due to safety concerns.
In the 1960s the currently swimming pool in the college was covered over and heated, this was later renovated in 2005 by the school, creating one of the highest standard school pools in Leinster. The school Gym which was developed in 2002 is also rated as one of the best schools Gym's in Ireland, and is frequently used by Terenure College RFC, an AIB All-Ireland League rugby team traditionally associated with the school. The latest school developments have included the addition of a new special needs resources and religious wing in 2001 and the Carmellitte community renovations to their living space. The school DINING Hall has recently adopted a new catering firm, which provides healthy warm and cold lunches to pupils.
Rugby
Terenure has had a prolific history in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup with 10 wins to date. The winning captains and years are;2003; David Cazabon, Alex Dunlop,
2001; Donal Dunlop,
1997; David Blaney,
1993; Tom Hennessy,
1992; James Blaney,
1984; Michael Costello,
1980; Kieran Harty,
1979; David Webb,
1958; Gerry Tormey,
1952; John O’Connor.
Terenure reached both finals of the 2009 Leinster Schools Senior Cup
Leinster Schools Senior Cup
The Leinster Schools Senior Challenge Cup is the premier rugby union competition for secondary schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU. First held in 1887, the Cup celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2007....
and the Leinster Schools Junior Cup
Leinster Schools Junior Cup
The Leinster Schools Junior Challenge Cup is an under-age rugby union competition for schools affiliated to the Leinster Branch of the IRFU.Competition is confined to students under the age of 15. The cup is held every January - March with the final in late March. It is usually seen as a good...
. The school lost out on the former to Blackrock College
Blackrock College
Blackrock College is a Catholic voluntary secondary school for boys aged 14–18, located in Williamstown, Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland. The College was founded by French missionaries in 1860, to act as a school and civil service training centre. Set in of grounds, it has an illustrious...
, 18-9, but won the latter against St Michael's College, Dublin. The school also earned the Powerade
Powerade
Powerade is a sports drink manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in 1988, its primary competitor is PepsiCo's Gatorade...
Leinster Rugby School of the Year accolade for the school's overall rugby performance.
The school has a proud tradition in producing Irish and Leinster players such as Girvan Dempsey,Mick Hipwell, Niall Hogan and Conor O'Shea. Terenure have also provided many Leinster and Irish schools players over the years and 2009 was no different with Cathal Deans,Robert Duke,Stephen Reid,James Thornton,Ross Williamson(All under 19) and James O Donoghue(Under 18) all wearing the blue of Leinster. While in 2008 Risteard Byrne represented Ireland Schools.
College Run
The Carmelite College, Moate first held a college run in 1987. Every student in the school participated and the final, which included the fastest runners in the college, was a very competitive event. This became an annual event and a police escort was given for the runners as they made their way through the town, and students lined the route to encourage and cheer on their classmates.The Terenure College Charity Run was a started as a way to remember a former student and teacher in the school named Fr. Gerry Hipwell O.Carm and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the President’s Award, in which he helped many students to participate. The semi-final including the fastest 2 students in each year and the 15 fastest in the school is held during the first week in May. The fastest 10 students compete in the final and the winner receives the Fr. Gerry Hipwell Memorial Cup.
Robert Duke(SCT Captain 09)is the current holder of the cup , having won in both 2008 and 2009.He also set the record for the quickest time ran in the 2008 final which is yet to be beaten.
Model United Nations
Terenure College have a very strong background in Model United Nations. They have taken part in the St. Andrew's International Model United Nations (SAIMUN) in Dublin and the Royal Russel School Model United Nations (RRSMUN) in Croydon.Other activities
Terenure College is renowned not only for its schoolboy rugby, but also for badminton, tennis, cricket, athletic, swimming, golf and numerous other sports teams which have won several regional and national competitions. The college has a strong history of drama as former pupils, such as Dave AllenDave Allen (comedian)
David Tynan O'Mahoney , better known as Dave Allen, was an Irish comedian, very popular in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada in the 1960s and 1970s. He also became known in the United States through repeats of his shows on public television. His career had a major resurgence during the late...
and Donal McCann
Donal McCann
Donal McCann was an Irish stage, film, and television actor best known for his roles in the works of Brian Friel and for his lead role in John Huston's last film, The Dead.-Early life:...
will testify to, therefore it has been a natural tradition to encourage drama in the school, which all year levels are encouraged to participate in, including the senior college play, which is conducted with Our Lady's Girls School each year. The school also has strong debating and young scientist records, and is generally considered an excellent school for additional out of class activities. The school also has an active GAA team, one of Ireland's oldest in-school teams. Photography, Amnesty International and 4th Year Toastmasters are other notable groups.
List of notable alumni
- Donal McCannDonal McCannDonal McCann was an Irish stage, film, and television actor best known for his roles in the works of Brian Friel and for his lead role in John Huston's last film, The Dead.-Early life:...
, Irish & International Actor - Girvan DempseyGirvan DempseyGirvan Dempsey is a retired rugby union footballer who played at full back for Leinster and Ireland.- Rugby career :...
, Ireland Rugby Player - Derek DalyDerek DalyDerek Daly is a former racing driver from the Republic of Ireland. He won the 1977 British Formula Three Championship, and competed as a professional racing driver for 17 years participating in 64 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on April 2, 1978. He scored a total of 15...
, F1 and Indy car racing driver - Mark EganMark Egan (rugby player)For the jazz player see Mark Egan.Mark Egan is an Irish rugby player who has played for Terenure College and Terenure College RFC. He graduated from Oxford University and went from there to play rugby for Kobe Steel's team in Japan, now called Kobelco Steelers, where he was also a highly-respected...
, rugby player and administrator - Dave Allen (comedian)Dave Allen (comedian)David Tynan O'Mahoney , better known as Dave Allen, was an Irish comedian, very popular in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada in the 1960s and 1970s. He also became known in the United States through repeats of his shows on public television. His career had a major resurgence during the late...
, Famous BBC ComedianComedianA comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
Of The 1970s - Mike Murphy, Retired RTERTERTÉ is the abbreviation for Raidió Teilifís Éireann, the public broadcasting service of the Republic of Ireland.RTE may also refer to:* Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 25th Prime Minister of Turkey...
Broadcaster, Property Developer - Michael Hipwell, Former Ireland Rugby Player and 1971 British and Irish LionsBritish and Irish LionsThe British and Irish Lions is a rugby union team made up of players from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales...
Tourist - Conor O'SheaConor O'SheaConor Michael Patrick O'Shea is a former rugby union player who played at full back for Ireland, Lansdowne R.F.C. and London Irish. He is Director of Rugby at Harlequins F.C..-Early life and education:...
, Former Ireland Rugby Player, currently a pundit and Director of Rugby with Harlequins RFC. - Niall Hogan, Former Ireland Rugby Captain
- John BoyneJohn BoyneJohn Boyne is an Irish novelist.- Biography :He was educated at Terenure College, before heading to trinity college, dublin, and studied Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, where he won the Curtis Brown prize. But it was during his time at Trinity that he began to get published...
, author of many novels, including The Boy in the Striped PyjamasThe Boy in the Striped PyjamasThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2006 novel from the point of view of an innocent young boy, written by Irish novelist John Boyne. Unlike the months of planning Boyne devoted to his other books, he said that he wrote the entire first draft of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas in two and a half... - The CoronasThe CoronasThe Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...
, Irish chart topping band. - Anthony StokesAnthony Stokes (footballer)Anthony Stokes is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Premier League club Celtic and the Republic of Ireland national football team....
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and SunderlandSunderland A.F.C.Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
Football Player - Michael McElhattonMichael McElhattonMichael McElhatton is an Irish actor and writer.-Selected filmography:* A Tiger's Tail* Spin the Bottle* Intermission* The Actors* Blow Dry* Saltwater* Crushproof* I Went Down* Perrier's Bounty-Selected Stage Career:...
, Irish actor - Twenty MajorTwenty majorTwenty Major is an award-winning Irish blogger. The name Twenty Major is a reference to a brand of cigarettes called Major, available in packs of twenty. He lives in Dublin, Ireland and says he still smokes in bars despite the smoking ban...
, blogger, author - Ken Murphy, Director General of the Law Society of IrelandLaw Society of IrelandThe Law Society of Ireland is the educational, representative and regulatory body of the solicitors' profession in the Republic of Ireland...
- Conal KeaneyConal KeaneyConal Keaney is an Irish footballer and hurler who plays for Dublin and Ballyboden St. Enda's.He went to school in Terenure College.- Football career :...
, Dublin GaelicDublin GAADublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
Footballer - Peter LawriePeter LawriePeter Lawrie is an Irish professional golfer.Lawrie was born in Dublin and educated at University College Dublin where he took up a golf scholarship. He won the 1996 Irish Amateur Closed Championship and turned professional in 1997...
, Irish Professional Golfer - Tom Noonan, Chief Executive of MaxolMaxol-Republic of Ireland:*Maxol Lubricants Ltd. *Maxol Direct Ltd. *Maxol Ltd....
- Tony Scott, President of the Royal Dublin SocietyRoyal Dublin SocietyThe Royal Dublin Society was founded on 25 June 1731 to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland". The RDS is synonymous with its main premises in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland...
- David Blaney, Bristol RugbyBristol RugbyBristol Rugby is a rugby union club based in Bristol, England. The club currently plays in the RFU Championship and competes in the British and Irish Cup. They rely in large part on the many junior rugby clubs in the region, particularly those from 'the Combination'...
Player - Lorcan CranitchLorcan CranitchLorcan Cranitch is an Irish actor.Born in Dublin, Cranitch became involved in drama while a student, and moved to London where he entered RADA in 1980. His first major role on British television was as Tim Healy in the 1991 BBC drama series, Parnell and the Englishwoman...
, Irish Actor - Mr Justice Iarfliath O'Neill, Irish High Court Judge
- Michael Cullen, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Beacon Medical Group
- Fergus Murphy, Chief Executive of the Educational Building Society
- Ciaran Clarke, Former Ireland Rugby Player
- Nicholas Grennell, Irish Actor. I, KeanoI, KeanoI, Keano is a comedy musical play about footballer Roy Keane leaving the Republic of Ireland national football team before the 2002 FIFA World Cup....
- Professor John Crown, Irish OncologistOncologyOncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer...
- Bishop Donal LamontDonal LamontBishop Donal Lamont was an Irish-Rhodesian Catholic bishop and a Roman Catholic missionary to Africa who was best known for his fight against white minority rule in Rhodesia .-Early days:...
, Rhodesian Bishop, Leading Anti-Apartheid Campaigner - James Hanley, Irish Artist, member of Royal Hibernian AcademyRoyal Hibernian AcademyThe Royal Hibernian Academy is an artist-based and artist-oriented institution in Ireland, founded in Dublin in 1823.-History:The RHA was founded as the result of 30 Irish artists petitioning the government for a charter of incorporation...
- John McClean, director of Rugby at UCDUniversity College Dublin R.F.C.University College Dublin Rugby Football Club is the rugby club of University College Dublin, based in Dublin, Ireland. They play their home games at UCD Bowl. The club was founded in 1910 and they won their first trophy, the Leinster Junior Challenge Cup, in 1914. In 1924 they won their first...
- Eddie Coleman, International Rugby Selector
- Hugh Armstrong, Founder CEO Embankment Industries
- Brian BlaneyBrian BlaneyBrian Blaney is a professional rugby union player who played at Hooker for Leinster and now plays for London Irish.-Early life and education:...
, Former LeinsterLeinster RugbyLeinster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Leinster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Dublin, representing the Irish province of Leinster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro 12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup...
Rugby player, current player in Terenure College RFCTerenure College RFCTerenure College RFC was founded on November 14th 1940. It is a senior rugby club in Dublin, Ireland.-History:Terenure College RFC was founded on November 14th 1940. With a great love for the game and concerned that past pupils were not playing rugby union after leaving school, Rev... - James Blaney , Former LeinsterLeinster RugbyLeinster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Leinster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Dublin, representing the Irish province of Leinster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro 12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup...
and MunsterMunster RugbyMunster Rugby is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Munster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup.The team represents the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish...
rugby player , Current coach of Terenure College RFCTerenure College RFCTerenure College RFC was founded on November 14th 1940. It is a senior rugby club in Dublin, Ireland.-History:Terenure College RFC was founded on November 14th 1940. With a great love for the game and concerned that past pupils were not playing rugby union after leaving school, Rev... - Derek Hegarty , Former LeinsterLeinster RugbyLeinster Rugby, usually referred to simply as Leinster, is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Dublin, representing the Irish province of Leinster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro 12 and also competes in the Heineken Cup...
and MunsterMunster RugbyMunster Rugby is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Munster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup.The team represents the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish...
scrum half - Des Lamont , Current President of the Leinster Branch of the IRFU
List of Irish Rugby Internationals - Past & Present from the school
- Girvan DempseyGirvan DempseyGirvan Dempsey is a retired rugby union footballer who played at full back for Leinster and Ireland.- Rugby career :...
, Ireland Rugby player - Dr. Niall Hogan, Ireland Rugby player (captainCaptain (sports)In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
1995) - Michael Hipwell, Former Ireland Rugby player and 1971 British and Irish LionsBritish and Irish LionsThe British and Irish Lions is a rugby union team made up of players from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales...
Tourist - Conor O'SheaConor O'SheaConor Michael Patrick O'Shea is a former rugby union player who played at full back for Ireland, Lansdowne R.F.C. and London Irish. He is Director of Rugby at Harlequins F.C..-Early life and education:...
, Former Ireland Rugby player, currently a pundit and Director of Rugby with harlequins RFC - Brendan Sherry
- Kevin Flynn, Former Ireland Rugby player
- Ciaran Clarke, Former Ireland Rugby player
- Paul Haycock, Former Ireland Rugby player
- Jim Buckley, Former Ireland Rugby player