Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair
| Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair Gweedore Community School | |
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 Front entrance to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair | |
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Ireland | |
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1973 |
| Principal | Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh |
| Staff | 30+ |
| Number of students | approx 451 |
| Website | www.psgd.ie |
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair (Gweedore Community School) is an Irish-medium secondary school in the Gaeltacht district of Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal, Ireland. It has a pupil attendance of around 450.[1]
History
[edit]Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair was established in 1973 following an amalgamation of Ard Scoil Mhuire (a secondary school in Magheraclogher established in 1957) and the Strathna Corcra Vocational School (1966). The school ran between the two buildings until 1980 when the new school was opened in Lunnigh on the 3 May 1982.[2][3]
A number of extensions have been made since then, such as a football pitch in 2001, a sports hall in 2012 and a New Education Unit in 2022.[2]
Alumni
[edit]- Aoife Ní Fhearraigh, singer
- Brídín Brennan, singer
- Gavin O Fearraigh, actor[4]
- Maria McCool, singer[5]
- Natasha Nic Gairbheith, former Miss Ireland
- Odhrán Mac Niallais, Gaelic footballer[6]
- Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin TD[7]
- Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí, radio presenter[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "School Background". psgd.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Cúlra na Scoile". Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Bunaíodh an Pobalscoil i 1973 nuair a cónascadh Ard Scoil Mhuire (meánscoil i Machaire Chlochair a bunaíodh i 1957) agus an Ghairm Scoil (Ceardscoil a bhí lonaithe i Srath na Corcra ó 1966). Bhí an Pobalscoil ag reáchtáil idir an dá fhoirgnimh go 1980 nuair a tógadh scoil úr ar an Luinnigh a fosclaíodh go hoifigiúl ar an 3ú Bealtaine 1982. Cuireadh cuid mhór seomraí agus áiseanna breise leis an scoil ó shoin. Páirc Peile 2001 Seomraí Feistis 2005 agus Halla Spóirt 2012, Seomraí breise 2016, Aonad úr oideachais agus seomraí breise 2022.
[The Pobalscoil was established in 1973 when Ard Scoil Mhuire (a secondary school in Machairclohair established in 1957) and the Vocational School (a Vocational School which had been located in Strathna Corcra since 1966) were amalgamated. The Community School ran between the two buildings until 1980 when a new school was built on Lunnigh which was officially opened on 3rd May 1982. A large number of rooms and additional facilities were added to the school since then. Football Park 2001 Dressing Rooms 2005 and Sports Hall 2012, Additional Rooms 2016, New Education Unit and additional rooms 2022.] - ^ "Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair". RTÉ Archives. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, a co-educational Irish language secondary school in the Donegal Gaeltacht, has been serving the young people of the area since 1973. Offering a wide range of subjects, the majority of its students progress to third level education. In its current location since 1982, the school was badly affected by the government cuts in education in 1985.
- ^ NicPhaidin, Michelle (16 March 2023). "Gavin Ó Fearraigh's return is set to bring fireworks to Ros na Rún". www.donegallive.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
A former student of Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair the young actor participated in dramas in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair.
- ^ Donohoe, John (15 February 2012). "Dunshaughlin teacher's bid for Eurosong glory beckons". Meath Chronicle. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Maria's talent was nurtured at a young age by her local music teacher, Máire Bean Ní Bhraonáin, mother of the famous Brennan family of Clannad fame in Gweedore.
- ^ "Peil Ghaelach". Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair (in Irish). Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Tá an peil gaelach i croí lár paróiste Gaoth Dobhair agus tá traidisiún iontach láidir sa scoil ó thaobh an pheil ghaelach. Tá seo le feiceáil ar fhoireann an chontae ina bhfuil iardhaltaí de chuid na scoile ar nós Daire Ó Baoill, Odhrán Mac Niallais agus Odhrán Mac Phaidín Ó Fearraigh ina bpríomh imreoirí le roinnt blianta anuas.
[Gaelic football is at the heart of the Gaoth Dobhair parish and there is a very strong tradition in the school in terms of Gaelic football. This can be seen in the county team where former students of the school such as Daire Ó Baoill, Odhrán Mac Niallais and Odhrán Mac Phaidín Ó Ferraraigh have been key players for several years.] - ^ "Economic Competitiveness – Seanad Éireann (23rd Seanad) – Thursday, 8 Jul 2010 – Houses of the Oireachtas". www.oireachtas.ie. 8 July 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Senator Pearse Doherty: ...An example may clarify the issue. There is much-needed work ongoing in Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, a secondary school I attended.
- ^ "Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí obituary: Irrepressible broadcaster who brought unique talent to Irish language and cultural activism". The Irish Times. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
He was educated at the primary school in Bun Beag and in Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair.
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