Junk Kouture finalists

Transition Year students from Colaiste Ide agus Iosef were delighted to find out last Thursday that two of their entries in the Junk Kouture national competition had made it through to the Southern Regional Finals. This is the first year that the community college on the Kerry Limerick border has entered the competition. The two creations have strong messages, with one taking the theme of Gay Pride and the other nature and caring for the environment. The regional finals will take place in University Concert Hall Limerick on March 9th

"Lady in Leaves" by Grainne Flynn, Caoimhe Pegley and Shauna O Shea is a design that helps to personify the beauty of nature. The students embraced using natural and organic materials including evergreen and deciduous leaves along with off cuts of chicken wire, bed sheets and old fabric. They believe their couture will draw peoples attention to the pressing threats facing the environment. The creation encapsulates the rebirth of organic materials restoring them to their former glory.

 

The students will now attend the Regional finals in Limerick, with their teacher Keith O Rahilly on March 9th. On that night they will get to display their outfits on the catwalk to a piece of music that they have chosen.

 

UPDATE *** Until Friday 23rd February you can vote for one of the two designs. This will count towards 10% of overall vote in Regional Final. You can vote often (every day) so head over here to register and vote. Thanks !!

 

Abbeyfeale through to All Ireland Basketball final

Muirioch McNulty 16

Adam Maynard- 15

DJ Stack- 14

Gerard Moloney- 9

 

Abbeyfeale student wins award in UCC Law competition

William Reynolds won a prize in a nationwide essay writing competition run by UCC Law Department. William along with five other winners were awarded their prize in UCC. In photo above, William is meeting with Professor of Law, Ursula Kilkelly who is awarding the prize. Commenting on the competition the Judges said that they "found the essays to be of exceptional standard after receiving a record number of entries."

More details on competition here

Back in the Habit

The Transition Year in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef are proud to present this year's musical "Back in the Habit" a comedy based on the hit musical Sister Act. This not to be missed musical will tale place in Colaiste Ide agus Iosef on Thursday  March 1st & Friday March 2nd. Doors open at 7pm and the curtains will be drawn at 7.30 pm sharp. Tickets are only €10 and can be booked at reception during school hours or by calling (068) 30631. Don't miss this Holy show or you'll be nun the wiser