Mary Kelleher has had an involvement of 38 years with Ashton School. All who knew her, and were privileged to have been taught by her, will have many warm and enduring memories. Mary has spent all of her professional life, in one way or another, in the world of education.  Being the daughter of the […]

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A most pleasant ‘Afternoon Tea-Day’ was held in Ashton on Sat. May 25th, where former students and retired staff, along with present staff, reminisced about their time in the hallowed halls and corridors of Ashton school as they remembered it, before the wrecking ball would descend on the building. The Parents Committee did tremendous work […]

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The annual calendar of events in Ashton always includes Sports Assembly, and it never fails to surprise and inspire us as we hear of the extraordinary achievements of students, which might otherwise go unknown, were it not for this special occasion, co-ordinated by Mr. Kirwan and Ms. O’Regan in the Physical Education Department. Mr. Kirwan […]

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Prize Day was held at Ashton School, Blackrock Road on Friday November 16th. The purpose of this important event is to recognise and reward student success in academic subjects, and a vast array of other achievements, including sport, social and personal achievements, and more. Mr. John Deane Chairman of the Board of Management, including Bishop […]

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After waiting for over 10 years, the building redevelopment project started on 23rd April 2012. It was formally announced to the school community on 16th April. There was a palpable sense of excitment among members of the school community as they watched the demolition and piling get underway. The project which will cost in the […]

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The show ran from 23rd to 27th January 2012 in Cork Arts Theatre. It was, once again, a great success. Congratulations and well done to all involved.  598 total views

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The first meeting of the enlarged Board of Management took place on Tuesday, 29th November. All members were present.    6 total views

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Congratulations to the Leaving Certificate Class of 2011! Well done to Michael Angland (pictured below) who scored 600 points. Michael has sights set on Cambridge where he hopes to study Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. We wish Michael and all other members of his class the best as they make their choices for the future. […]

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Ashton is  pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Adrian Landen as  principal. He succeeds Mr Bertie Smith who was principal for five years. Mr Landen is a past pupil and has been a teacher at Ashton for 14 years. During that time he taught Physics, Maths and Design and Communication Graphics. Xindariservti He also […]

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