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Quotes from past students

I did my leaving cert in St Mogues College. I remember it for the dedicated teachers
who were always helpful and had plenty of sound advice always on offer. We played
camogie with the school, travelled extensively for games and enjoyed great times at
those matches. The late Michael Dolan handed me an envelope with my Leaving Cert
results and said “you can go anywhere with that.” St Mogues College allowed me to
make one of my dreams come true, and today I work as a surgeon.

Noelle Cassidy, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mater Hospital, Dublin

My best memories from school are the great I remember my time at St. Mogue’s with affection. St. Mogue’s College allowed me
teachers, making projects in Construction The friends I made and the opportunities given to to avail of a broad ranging
Studies, playing football in the mornings and me played a large part in shaping my future and education in my own local
chatting before class started. We thoroughly character. My teachers inspired me to follow in community. As well as a top
enjoyed the school trip abroad and all the their footsteps and if I have a similar positive class academic programme the
co and extra curricular activities. impact upon my own students I will consider all school provided sporting and
Stephen Mc Goldrick, Law Student, NUI Galway the hard work worth it. other extra curricular
opportunities.
St Mogue’s College has always been a school to foster Tara McGovern, Principal, Curravagh National School,
a broad outlook on life. This was achieved by encouraging Glangevlin Mary Heery, Senior Environmental
participation in extra and co-curricular activities such as Health Officer, HSE-West, Recipient of
sport, travel and project work. Highlighting the Bank of Ireland Student of Year Award.
potential and one’s pride in our local community has
always been encouraged. I was lucky to be part of a I have many happy memories of my days in St. Mogue’s College and it is hard to
group of students who brought national honours to the isolate any particular event. It was always a pleasant experience attending school
school when winning the overall award in the Bank of in Bawnboy and it was there the foundations were laid for my present career, thanks
Ireland Projects Competitions for secondary schools. to the dedication, encouragement, support and guidance from the teaching staff.
I made very many good friends at school and these friends still remain with me to
Sean Greene, Regional Director, John Sisk & Son Ltd. the present day.

Mary McAveety, McKenna Solicitors Ballyconnell

After completing my leaving certificate, I studied science in U.C.D., majoring in My experience of St. Mogue’s
chemistry. Following postgraduate studies, I completed a Ph.D. My particular College is a positive and memorable
interest in science began during my years studying at St. Mogue’s College. I am one. Firstly, I found the sports and
very grateful to my teachers who provided me with a good foundational learning co-curricular activities varied and
across a wide range of subjects, which has equipped me well for my life and enjoyable. Another positive aspect of
career to date. I have many fond memories of my time in St. Mogue’s and value St. Mogue’s College was the small
the long-lasting friendships I made there. classes. I found this a great
advantage as the teacher had lots of
Dolores Cassidy, Chemical Patent Examiner, Irish Patents Office time to address the individual needs of
each student. I found teachers very
approachable at any time. The Awards
Night was the greatest night of all as
it highlighted the hard work and
efforts of the students.

My main memories are the comrades and friends Sinead Maguire, former student
that were made for life. They were great days and a
great many lessons of life were learnt throughout my From a choice between several schools
formative years there. The teachers always seemed with a quite large number of students in
prepared to take an individual interest in students, in the area, we are now very happy that
their welfare and development. I can honestly say instead we opted for St Mogue’s College for
that I have very fond memories of St. Mogue’s the education of our daughter. Teaching at
College and the basis it gave me for my life and St. Mogue’s is of human scale, with
career ahead. particular attention given to the recognition
of individual skills and needs of every
Fintan McGovern, Captain in O’Neills Barracks, Cavan student, and full development of their
personality and potential in every field.
There is no bullying in the school, which is
very important from our point of view.

Maria Gkinala & Micheal O’Raghaill, parents of a
Leaving Certificate student