Author: Alma Johnston

Congratulations to Diarmaid O’Connell, captain of Sligo Grammar School, SCT 2024, who played a full game in the back row at number 8 and went on to score his first try for Ireland against South Africa with the U20 Irish rugby team.  The game took place at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Friday night. (14/11/2025) A proud day for all the SGS coaches and all at Sligo Grammar School Well done Diarmaid

Sligo Grammar School was represented recently at the Connacht Schools Swimming Gala in Longford last Sunday. 10 competitive swimmers took part but a special mention goes to Helena Griffith-Maher who took gold in the Inter Girls’ 100m Butterfly. Helena will represent Connacht at the Schools Interpros next year.  Well done Helena and to all swimmers who participated.

Athletic Ireland.  Alastair Sheehan represented the Sligo Grammar School in the 123.ie All-Ireland Schools Combined Events Championships in the national finals in Athlone on Saturday 8th November 2025.  The events showcased the next generation of Irish multi-event talent.

Celebrating Junior Cycle 2025 Results   Congratulations to our students on an amazing set of well deserved Junior Cycle results. Your endeavours have given you a great foundation for your future studies.  Headmaster Hall 

On The evening of Wednesday the 1st of October, the SGS Parent Association organized for past student and expert performance nutritionist Emma Brennan to visit our school to meet with our student body. Her informative talk advised our students about making better choices around their food sources and thinking more about food as the best source for fueling the body. Emma’s visit comes on the back of ongoing work in the SGS community that focuses around a healthy eating policy.

This year’s fifth years have engaged in a fast fashion workshop facilitated by ECO UNESCO and have completed an additional learning task by meeting with students from Summerhill College. The students discussed climate related problems that we face in Ireland and possible solutions. Students also discussed accessibility issues (who gets a voice in decision making) and justice issues as we adapt to a changing climate. Many thanks to the Riverside Hotel for providing us with a venue.

Ireland Call up for Cathal SCT member and Leaving Certificate student, Cathal Moffatt received fantastic news on Friday (3rd October 2025) that he has been selected for the U18’s Ireland clubs’ squad that will play away against Italy later in the month. This selection comes on the back of a very busy provincial season for Cathal representing Sligo Grammar School in the Connacht colours.  Well done on your selection Cathal and to all his coaches at Sligo Grammar School.

September started with the first annual society and club display at SGS.  An idea first raised by our vibrant Student Council, this inaugural mix of all our extra-curricular and groups, brought the PE hall to life.  Students from all years but particularly first year and new students had the opportunity to chat to various club members and try out activities.  Thanks to Dr Tiernan for over seeing the event which was a great success.  Club and society notices will be

Big congratulations to Éabha Daffy (6th year), Myrtle Bamber (3rd Year) and Eva Beirne (3rd Year) who have all been selected to represent Connacht at the Girls’ Interprovincial tournament in Garryduff, Cork on the weekend of September 5th – 7th. Éabha Daffy represented at U18 level and has the added distinction of being her squad’s Co-Captain.  Myrtle and Eva fly the flag for SGS and U16 level. Lastly, best of luck also to Mr. Graham O’Neill on managerial duty for

Over the week, fifth year students had the pleasure of meeting with Dr Zoe Johnston who visited the school to speak with Biology students.  Her visit was made all the more special as Dr Zoe herself is a past pupil of SGS. She spoke to students about her work at present in Dundee University where she lectures and furthers her work in the field of Reproductive Medicine. Thanks to Dr Johnston for taking the time out of her day to