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| name = St Munchin's College
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| name = Skye
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| artist = [[Runrig]]
| motto = "Veritas in Caritate"
| motto_translation = If we live by the truth and in love, we shall grow in all ways
| album = [[Heartland (Runrig album)|Heartland]]
| location = Corbally Road, Corbally, [[Limerick]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], V94 HXW5
| B-side = "Hey Mandu"
| released = 30 November 1984
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| prev_title = Dance Called America
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'''St. Munchin's College''' is a boys–only [[Roman Catholic]] secondary school in [[Limerick]], Ireland. It was founded by [[The Most Reverend]] [[John G. Young (bishop)|John Young]], [[Bishop of Limerick]] in 1796.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref> As of January 2020, a total of 657 boys were enrolled at St. Munchin's College.<ref>{{cite web |title=An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna Department of Education and Skills Programme Evaluation in Leaving Certificate Applied REPORT |url=https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://goviedevassets.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/000ac8c37e8-ef29-43ea-9c63-cb471e54fcee/64240G_ProgEval_14927_20200122.pdf#page=null |website=Gov.ie |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>
'''Skye''' is a 1984 single released by Scottish [[celtic rock]] band [[Runrig]], released as the second single from their fourth studio album ''[[Heartland (Runrig album)|Heartland]]'' (1985). Released on 30 November 1984, "Skye" is a tribute to the [[Isle of Skye]], the island in the [[Inner Hebrides]] off the coast of mainland Scotland, where the band originate from.<ref>{{cite web |title=Runrig Songs For a Funeral {{!}} Music - Fenix |url=https://fenixfuneral.co.uk/guidance/funeral-songs/runrig-songs-for-a-funeral/ |website=Fenix Funeral Directors |access-date=1 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>


The current principal of the school is Mr. David Quilter who is supported by 49 teachers.<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Munchin’s College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21 |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Admissions-Policy-2020-2021.pdf |website=St. Munchin’s College |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>
==Track listing==
===1984 7" Vinyl, White Label===


==History==
1. "Skye" <br/> 2. "Hey Mandu"
===Establishment===


In 1796, St. Munchin's College was established by [[The Most Reverend]] [[John G. Young (bishop)|John Young]], [[Bishop of Limerick]] who was the prominent advocate for a new school to be established in Limerick. The school formally opened on 29 September 1796 at Palmerstown within Limerick. Initially, the school curriculum consisted mainly of logic and divinity, and it was considered a prominent seminary for students wishing to study priesthood. In the years which followed, St. Munchin's College began to take the form of a Diocesan College where both laymen and prospective priests were able to pursue their studies collaboratively.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>
===Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single===


By March 1797, the school moved from Palmerstown to Newgate Lane after only being opened for six months at Palmerstown. Similarly, its tenure at Newgate Lane also proved short, as three years later the school had moved again, this time to Park House in Corbally.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref> In 1825, the Park House facility had closed and was succeeded by the establishment of an academy on Mallow Street by former president of the school, Dr. Carey. St. Munchin’s College was re–established in 1853 by Bishop Ryan and for the first time provided subjects including music, drawing, dancing and painting.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>
1. "Skye" <br/> 2. "Hey Mandu"


===Diocesan Seminary of Limerick===
==Chart performance==


Bishop Ryan had decided in 1871 to re–establish an educational institution which would be staffed by individuals from the Diocesan clergy, however, it would remain under the full control of the bishop. The parting of the educational institutions of the Jesuits and the Diocese was described as "fairly amicable", with the Jesuit College continuing to use the name St. Munchin’s College, while the new school adopted Diocesan Seminary of Limerick as their name. By 1793, the St. Munchin’s College was dropped in favour of Sacred Heart College, leaving the St. Munchin’s College name to be associated with the school run by the diocese. By the 1880s, both the diocese and the jesuits educational institutions had split.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>
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!Chart (1983)
!Peak<br/>position
|-
{{single chart|UK|108|date=19841215}}<ref>{{cite web |title=UK Singles Charts: 1984 |url=https://www.ukmix.org/forum/chart-discussion/chart-analysis/10895472-uk-singles-charts-1984-including-chart-panel-sales?q=runrig |website=Ukmix.org |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref>
|}


The school estate received some renovation, and by 1910, a new classhall block was constructed. It became apparent by the 1940s, however, that the school was suffering as a result of inadequate space. There had been proposals for the school to expand into Henry Street, however, the restriction on space made these plans unachievable. Having explored various options to combat the lack of space, a new location for the school was sought.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>
==See also==


===Move to Corbally===
* [[Isle of Skye]]
[[File:Boys at St Munchin's College.jpg|thumb|Boys at the Corbally site, 2017]]
* [[Runrig discography]]


Bishop [[Patrick O'Neill (bishop)|Patrick O’Neill]], a former pupil at the school, suggested to gift the land on which the former bishops residence was situated to the school in order for a new building to be constructed. His suggestion was later acted upon, and building commenced on the new site at Corbally.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>
==References==


The newly constructed St. Munchin’s College at Corbally officially opened to staff and pupils in September 1962, and was opened by [[President of Ireland]], [[Eamon de Valera]], who, whilst attending the opening ceremony, revealed that he had previously sat the entrance exam for the school but failed and was not granted a place. The construction of the new building cost £440,000. Since its construction and opening in 1962, the Corbally site has been refurbished and expanded several times in order to provide facilities fit for modern education. Since opening, new classhalls, a computer room, library and swimming pool have been added to the facilities available at the Corbally site.<ref>{{cite web |title=History – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/about-smc/history/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>
{{Reflist}}

==Overview==

===College Crest===
[[File:St Munchin's College boys walking.jpg|thumb|Boys from the school in uniform displaying the crest]]
The college crest is shield-shaped in blue and red – the college colours. Depicted on it are: a book to show that its function was to be educational, a torch to represent the devil, a cross to show that it was to be Christian and a bishop's [[mitre]] and [[crozier]] to show that it was to be [[Diocese|diocesan]]. The motto chosen was "Veritas in Caritate" adapted from Bishop Anthony Wood's own episcopal motto. The text is taken from [[Epistle to the Ephesians|St Paul's Letter to the Ephesians]]: "If we live by the truth and in love, we shall grow in all ways into Christ." (Eph 4:15)

===Admissions===

[[File:2016 College Photos.jpg|thumb|Boys attending St. Munchin’s College in September 2015]]

Admissions for boys at St. Munchin’s College is welcomed for any boy for who the school can provide an appropriate education, with the school aiming to "provide an integrated and an inclusive education". For admissions, the schools Board of Management applies a selection criteria which considers whether a boy has completed sixth class in primary school, be willing to accept the school ethos and be willing to accept the school Code of Behaviour. Additionally, for successful admission to the school, prospective boys are required to undertake an assessment test.<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Munchin’s College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21 |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Admissions-Policy-2020-2021.pdf |website=St. Munchin’s College |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>

In instances where the school receives a greater number of applications than places available, the school will deploy a specific set of criteria to determine which boys receive a place at the school. Such criteria would consist of boys who are nominated by the College Trustees having regard to the Ethos of the School, Sons, Grandsons and Nephews of current and former staff members who are or have been employed by the Board of Management, boys who have a brother currently attending St. Munchin’s College or have had a brother attended who has since graduated and boys whose fathers are past pupils.<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Munchin’s College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21 |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Admissions-Policy-2020-2021.pdf |website=St. Munchin’s College |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>

===Curriculum===

In the school, there are two "cycles" in which boys attending complete – the junior cycle which lasts for three years, and the senior cycle which lasts for two years.

In the junior cycle, the curriculum offered to boys consists of the subjects of Religion, Gaeilge, English, Maths,
History, Geography, Science, Business Studies, French, German, Art Technical Graphics, S.P.H.E, C.S.P.E., P.E., Computer Studies, Technology, Wellbeing, Coding and Digital Media. Within the senior cycle, curriculum subjects consist of mainly the same subjects, with the addition of Applied Maths, Economics, Guidance Counselling, Accounting, Business, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, D.C.G. and LCVP.<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Munchin’s College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21 |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Admissions-Policy-2020-2021.pdf |website=St. Munchin’s College |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>

===Sport and extra–curricular===
[[File:St Mulchen's College boys at sports.jpg|thumb|left|Boys on the rugby pitch]]
[[File:2016 Junior & Senior Cup.jpg|thumb|School sports colours ahead of the Junior & Senior cup]]

The school has a strong history in the sport of [[Rugby union|rugby]] and is considered a "nursery" for the development of new talent within the sport. The schools rugby team participates in the Junior Cup, the Bowen Shield and the Senior Cup.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rugby – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/sports/rugby/#1464017405436-6f700408-cf1f |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref> The schools basketball team is affiliated with [[Basketball Ireland]] which provides support in refereeing games and provides training sessions across Ireland. In 2014, the Under–16 and Under–19 basketball teams won both the All Ireland schools cup in their respective categories, and in 2016, the Under–16 team reached the All Ireland quarter final, whilst the Under–19 team reached the semi-final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Basketball – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/sports/basketball/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref> Additional sports in which boys can participate in include [[hurling]], [[athletics |athletics]], [[rowing]] and [[gaelic football]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sports – St Munchin's College {{!}} Corbally, Limerick |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/sports/ |website=St Munchin's College |access-date=21 September 2024}}</ref>

St. Munchin’s College provides a variety of artistic, cultural, social and sporting activities for boys to partake, which aims to "develop the talents of all students and to provide them with the confidence to be involved in various activities in later life".
The school commits to the development of team games for all its students. Extra–curricular activities include [[Rugby union|Rugby]], [[Hurling]], [[Gaelic Football]], [[Basketball]], [[Athletics |Athletics]], [[Golf]], Quizzes, Tours, Charitable Works Drama and Musical, Talent Competition, Limerick Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage, Public Speaking and Debating and various Leadership Opportunities.<ref>{{cite web |title=St. Munchin’s College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21 |url=http://stmunchinscollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Admissions-Policy-2020-2021.pdf |website=St. Munchin’s College |access-date=20 September 2024}}</ref>

==Alumni==
{{see also|Category:People educated at St Munchin's College}}
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* [[George Clancy (rugby union)|George Clancy]] (born 1977), international rugby referee
* [[Niall Collins]] [[Teachta Dála|TD]] (born 1973), [[Fianna Fáil]] member of [[Dáil Éireann]] for [[Limerick County (Dáil constituency)|Limerick County]] since 2007
* [[Edmond Cotter]] (1852–1934), [[FA Cup]] finalist with [[Royal Engineers A.F.C.|Royal Engineers]], [[British Army]] officer, [[Irish Volunteers|Irish Volunteer]]
* [[Neil Cronin]] (born 1992), former full time teacher at At Munchin's College, currently playing for [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] in the Pro14 and has a 1-year contract with Munster (2018–2019)
* [[Neil Cusack]] (born 1951), long-distance runner and Olympian, only Irishman to win the [[Boston Marathon]].
* [[Phil Danaher (rugby union)|Philip Danaher]] (born 1965), former [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish]] international and [[Munster rugby]] player
* [[Keith Earls]] (born 1987), [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], Ireland and [[British and Irish Lions]] rugby player
* [[Denis Hurley (rugby union)|Denis Hurley]] (born 1984), [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] and [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish]] international rugby player
* [[John Fitzgerald (rugby union)|John Fitzgerald]] (born 1961), former [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish]] international and [[Munster rugby]] player
* [[Niall FitzGerald]] KBE (born 1945), former chairman and CEO of [[Unilever]] plc until his appointment as Chairman of [[Reuters]] in 2004
* [[Jerry Flannery]] (born 1978), former [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] and [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] rugby player
* [[John Fleming (bishop)|John Fleming]] (born 1948), appointed Catholic Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Killala|Killala Diocese]], County Mayo, Ireland in 2002
* [[Anthony Foley]] (1973–2016), [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] and [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] player
* [[Colm Galvin]] (born 1993), [[Clare GAA|Clare]] hurler and legend
* [[Dan Goggin (rugby union)|Dan Goggin]] (born 1994), [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] rugby player
* [[John Gormley]] (born 1959), leader of the [[Green Party (Ireland)]] was appointed [[Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage|Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government]] in the Irish Government of 2007
* Fr. [[Edward Joseph Hannan]], founder of [[Hibernian F.C.]]
* [[Marcus Horan]] (born 1977), [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] and [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] rugby player
* [[Richard Hourigan]] (1939–2002), former [[Fine Gael]] [[Seanad Éireann|Senator]]
* [[Stephen Keogh]] (born 1982), former [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] and [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]] rugby player
* [[Fergal Lawler]] (born 1971), drummer with [[The Cranberries]]
* [[Timothy Leonard (priest)|Fr. Tim Leonard]] (1893–1929), [[Maynooth Mission to China|Columban Father]] violently killed by [[Communist Party of China|Communists]] in [[China]] in 1929.
* [[David McHugh]] (born 1955), international rugby referee
* [[Bill Mulcahy]] (born 1935), former [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], [[Leinster Rugby|Leinster]], [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] and [[British and Irish Lions]] rugby player
* [[Barry Murphy (rugby player)|Barry Murphy]] (born 1982), former [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] and [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish]] international rugby player, member of Irish acoustic folk rock band [[Hermitage Green (band)|Hermitage Green]]
* [[Conor Murray]] (born 1989), rugby player, [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] and [[British and Irish Lions]]
* [[Jeremiah Newman]] (1926–1995), [[Bishop of Limerick]], President of [[St Patrick's College, Maynooth]]
* Tim O'Connor (born 1951), Irish Public Servant and Diplomat. Tim was part of the Irish Government Negotiating Team for the Good Friday Agreement
* [[Kieran O'Donnell]] (born 1963), member of [[Seanad Éireann]], [[Fine Gael]] member of [[Dáil Éireann]] for [[Limerick City (Dáil constituency)|Limerick City]] 2011–2016
* [[Donal O'Grady (Limerick hurler)|Donal O'Grady]] (born 1980), [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]] hurler and captain
* Bishop [[Patrick O'Neill (bishop)|Patrick O'Neill]], former bishop of limerick
* [[Niall O'Shaughnessy]] (1955–2015), Olympic [[middle-distance runner]]
* [[Frank O'Mara]] (born 1960), Olympic [[middle-distance runner]]
* [[Sean O Riada]] (1931–1971), composer
* [[Ned Rea|Éamonn 'Ned' Rea]] (born 1944), All-Ireland winning [[Limerick GAA|Limerick]] hurler
* [[Donnacha Ryan]] (born 1983), [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] and [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish]] international rugby player
* [[Jeremy Staunton]] (born 1980), [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish]] and [[Aviva Premiership]] rugby player
* [[Colm Tucker]] (1952–2012), former [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], [[Ireland national rugby union team|Irish]] international and [[British and Irish Lions|Lions rugby]] player
* [[Damien Varley]] (born 1983), [[Munster Rugby|Munster]] rugby player
* [[Dick Walsh]] (1934–2005), journalist, political, and assistant editor [[The Irish Times]]
* [[Keith Wood]] (born 1972), former rugby player for [[Munster Rugby|Munster]], [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] and the [[British and Irish Lions]]. Winner of [[IRB International Player of the Year]] in 2001
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==External links==

* [https://stmunchinscollege.com St Munchin's College] – Official school website

==References==


{{Runrig}}
{{reflist}}

Latest revision as of 18:31, 21 September 2024

St Munchin's College

Arial view of St Munchin's College

School crest
Location
Map
Corbally Road, Corbally, Limerick, Ireland, V94 HXW5
Coordinates52°40′56″N 8°36′51″W / 52.68222°N 8.61417°W / 52.68222; -8.61417
Information
TypeBoys–only catholic secondary school
Motto"Veritas in Caritate"
(If we live by the truth and in love, we shall grow in all ways)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established29 September 1796 (1796-09-29)
FounderMost. Rev John Young, (Bishop of Limerick)
GenderBoys
Enrollment657 boys (2020)[1]
Color(s)  
WebsiteSt Munchin's College

St. Munchin's College is a boys–only Roman Catholic secondary school in Limerick, Ireland. It was founded by The Most Reverend John Young, Bishop of Limerick in 1796.[2] As of January 2020, a total of 657 boys were enrolled at St. Munchin's College.[3]

The current principal of the school is Mr. David Quilter who is supported by 49 teachers.[4]

History

[edit]

Establishment

[edit]

In 1796, St. Munchin's College was established by The Most Reverend John Young, Bishop of Limerick who was the prominent advocate for a new school to be established in Limerick. The school formally opened on 29 September 1796 at Palmerstown within Limerick. Initially, the school curriculum consisted mainly of logic and divinity, and it was considered a prominent seminary for students wishing to study priesthood. In the years which followed, St. Munchin's College began to take the form of a Diocesan College where both laymen and prospective priests were able to pursue their studies collaboratively.[5]

By March 1797, the school moved from Palmerstown to Newgate Lane after only being opened for six months at Palmerstown. Similarly, its tenure at Newgate Lane also proved short, as three years later the school had moved again, this time to Park House in Corbally.[6] In 1825, the Park House facility had closed and was succeeded by the establishment of an academy on Mallow Street by former president of the school, Dr. Carey. St. Munchin’s College was re–established in 1853 by Bishop Ryan and for the first time provided subjects including music, drawing, dancing and painting.[7]

Diocesan Seminary of Limerick

[edit]

Bishop Ryan had decided in 1871 to re–establish an educational institution which would be staffed by individuals from the Diocesan clergy, however, it would remain under the full control of the bishop. The parting of the educational institutions of the Jesuits and the Diocese was described as "fairly amicable", with the Jesuit College continuing to use the name St. Munchin’s College, while the new school adopted Diocesan Seminary of Limerick as their name. By 1793, the St. Munchin’s College was dropped in favour of Sacred Heart College, leaving the St. Munchin’s College name to be associated with the school run by the diocese. By the 1880s, both the diocese and the jesuits educational institutions had split.[8]

The school estate received some renovation, and by 1910, a new classhall block was constructed. It became apparent by the 1940s, however, that the school was suffering as a result of inadequate space. There had been proposals for the school to expand into Henry Street, however, the restriction on space made these plans unachievable. Having explored various options to combat the lack of space, a new location for the school was sought.[9]

Move to Corbally

[edit]
Boys at the Corbally site, 2017

Bishop Patrick O’Neill, a former pupil at the school, suggested to gift the land on which the former bishops residence was situated to the school in order for a new building to be constructed. His suggestion was later acted upon, and building commenced on the new site at Corbally.[10]

The newly constructed St. Munchin’s College at Corbally officially opened to staff and pupils in September 1962, and was opened by President of Ireland, Eamon de Valera, who, whilst attending the opening ceremony, revealed that he had previously sat the entrance exam for the school but failed and was not granted a place. The construction of the new building cost £440,000. Since its construction and opening in 1962, the Corbally site has been refurbished and expanded several times in order to provide facilities fit for modern education. Since opening, new classhalls, a computer room, library and swimming pool have been added to the facilities available at the Corbally site.[11]

Overview

[edit]

College Crest

[edit]
Boys from the school in uniform displaying the crest

The college crest is shield-shaped in blue and red – the college colours. Depicted on it are: a book to show that its function was to be educational, a torch to represent the devil, a cross to show that it was to be Christian and a bishop's mitre and crozier to show that it was to be diocesan. The motto chosen was "Veritas in Caritate" adapted from Bishop Anthony Wood's own episcopal motto. The text is taken from St Paul's Letter to the Ephesians: "If we live by the truth and in love, we shall grow in all ways into Christ." (Eph 4:15)

Admissions

[edit]
Boys attending St. Munchin’s College in September 2015

Admissions for boys at St. Munchin’s College is welcomed for any boy for who the school can provide an appropriate education, with the school aiming to "provide an integrated and an inclusive education". For admissions, the schools Board of Management applies a selection criteria which considers whether a boy has completed sixth class in primary school, be willing to accept the school ethos and be willing to accept the school Code of Behaviour. Additionally, for successful admission to the school, prospective boys are required to undertake an assessment test.[12]

In instances where the school receives a greater number of applications than places available, the school will deploy a specific set of criteria to determine which boys receive a place at the school. Such criteria would consist of boys who are nominated by the College Trustees having regard to the Ethos of the School, Sons, Grandsons and Nephews of current and former staff members who are or have been employed by the Board of Management, boys who have a brother currently attending St. Munchin’s College or have had a brother attended who has since graduated and boys whose fathers are past pupils.[13]

Curriculum

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In the school, there are two "cycles" in which boys attending complete – the junior cycle which lasts for three years, and the senior cycle which lasts for two years.

In the junior cycle, the curriculum offered to boys consists of the subjects of Religion, Gaeilge, English, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Business Studies, French, German, Art Technical Graphics, S.P.H.E, C.S.P.E., P.E., Computer Studies, Technology, Wellbeing, Coding and Digital Media. Within the senior cycle, curriculum subjects consist of mainly the same subjects, with the addition of Applied Maths, Economics, Guidance Counselling, Accounting, Business, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, D.C.G. and LCVP.[14]

Sport and extra–curricular

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Boys on the rugby pitch
School sports colours ahead of the Junior & Senior cup

The school has a strong history in the sport of rugby and is considered a "nursery" for the development of new talent within the sport. The schools rugby team participates in the Junior Cup, the Bowen Shield and the Senior Cup.[15] The schools basketball team is affiliated with Basketball Ireland which provides support in refereeing games and provides training sessions across Ireland. In 2014, the Under–16 and Under–19 basketball teams won both the All Ireland schools cup in their respective categories, and in 2016, the Under–16 team reached the All Ireland quarter final, whilst the Under–19 team reached the semi-final.[16] Additional sports in which boys can participate in include hurling, athletics, rowing and gaelic football.[17]

St. Munchin’s College provides a variety of artistic, cultural, social and sporting activities for boys to partake, which aims to "develop the talents of all students and to provide them with the confidence to be involved in various activities in later life". The school commits to the development of team games for all its students. Extra–curricular activities include Rugby, Hurling, Gaelic Football, Basketball, Athletics, Golf, Quizzes, Tours, Charitable Works Drama and Musical, Talent Competition, Limerick Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage, Public Speaking and Debating and various Leadership Opportunities.[18]

Alumni

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See also: Category:People educated at St Munchin's College
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References

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  1. ^ "An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna Department of Education and Skills Programme Evaluation in Leaving Certificate Applied REPORT" (PDF). gov.ie. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  2. ^ "History – St Munchin's College | Corbally, Limerick". St Munchin's College. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  3. ^ "An Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna Department of Education and Skills Programme Evaluation in Leaving Certificate Applied REPORT" (PDF). Gov.ie. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  4. ^ "St. Munchin's College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21" (PDF). St. Munchin’s College. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  5. ^ "History – St Munchin's College | Corbally, Limerick". St Munchin's College. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
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  10. ^ "History – St Munchin's College | Corbally, Limerick". St Munchin's College. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  11. ^ "History – St Munchin's College | Corbally, Limerick". St Munchin's College. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  12. ^ "St. Munchin's College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21" (PDF). St. Munchin’s College. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  13. ^ "St. Munchin's College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21" (PDF). St. Munchin’s College. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  14. ^ "St. Munchin's College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21" (PDF). St. Munchin’s College. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Rugby – St Munchin's College | Corbally, Limerick". St Munchin's College. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Basketball – St Munchin's College | Corbally, Limerick". St Munchin's College. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  17. ^ "Sports – St Munchin's College | Corbally, Limerick". St Munchin's College. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  18. ^ "St. Munchin's College ADMISSIONS POLICY 2020-21" (PDF). St. Munchin’s College. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
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