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Munster Senior Hockey Ashton School enjoyed a memorable and hard-earned victory in the Munster Senior Boys’ Hockey Final, overcoming Newtown School in a dramatic contest that showcased determination and a true team spirit. The match proved to be a tightly contested affair from start to finish, with both sides displaying strong defensive organisation and limiting […]

‘Sive’: The White Flower of the Everyman by Anouk M. Templin   A play is an experience, a ticket into the playwright’s thoughts, an invitation to discard reality and assume a role ourselves: that of the audience. However, it can be hard to properly take on this role from the confines of a classroom; our […]

The Ashton School Players lit up the stage from 27th–29th January with a high-energy production of Legally Blonde JR. The show proved to be an outstanding success and a true celebration of talent and dedication. Performing to packed audiences each evening, the cast delivered a confident and polished performance that had the crowd laughing and […]

TY Fast Transition Year students in Ashton recently demonstrated remarkable generosity and commitment by raising an impressive €1,454.10 for the charity Concern through a 24-hour fast and sleepover held in the school. The initiative formed part of the students’ Transition Year programme, encouraging young people to engage meaningfully with issues of social justice and solidarity […]

Science Week Ashton School marked this year’s Science Week with a vibrant mix of activities that brought creativity and hands-on experimentation to life across every year group. The weeklong celebration highlighted the importance of scientific thinking while giving students opportunities to experience science beyond the classroom. Second- and fifth-year students kicked off the week with […]

Prize Day Ashton School held its annual Prize Day with a passionate sense of pride as students, staff and families gathered to celebrate achievement across the entire school community. The first set of awards honoured those who achieved the highest marks in individual subjects. These prizes reflected incredible effort and a keen sense of enthusiasm […]

Open Day The Ashton School Open Day proved to be a wonderful success, welcoming new prospective students and their families to experience all that the Ashton School community has to offer. The event provided an excellent opportunity for visitors to meet staff and students, explore the facilities, and gain an insight into life at Ashton. […]

The programme of extra-curricular activities for 2025/2026 is available via the link.

As the academic year draws to a close at Ashton School, we reflect on what has truly been one of our most memorable and successful years to date. For our Sixth Year students, May brought a mix of emotions—bittersweet farewells, anticipation for the future, and the inevitable nerves that accompany the Leaving Certificate examinations. The […]

It has been a busy and rewarding few weeks at Ashton School, with students and staff participating in a wide range of academic, athletic, cultural, and charitable activities. Congratulations to our eight Fifth Year students who successfully completed a challenging 50km hike over three days as part of their Silver Gaisce Awards. Meanwhile, thirty Transition […]