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Ireland Call up for Cathal

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

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Clubs and Societies Display

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

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Leaving Certificate 2025

A huge congratulations to all our hardworking students from the class of 2025. 5% of our students achieved over 600 points. 96% of our students

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Green Schools Flag

Our TY Green Schools Committee have had a very productive year and the whole group should be very proud of their many achievements. Litter and

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Walk for Water

This year SGs has been very active in bringing issues around Climate change to the forefront of our minds. The Green Schools and Sustainable Living

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Diversity Day 2022

On April 1st Sligo Grammar School held a special day-long event to celebrate the wonderful diversity within our school. The day saw activities and events designed

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Ireland Call up for Cathal

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 Rugby Club in the Connacht colours.  Well done on your selection Cathal and to all at Sligo Rugby Club 

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Clubs and Societies Display

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

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SGS Hockey Players Represent Connacht

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

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U17s represent school as part of last seasons Connacht RDS program

Congratulations to our Sligo Grammar School U17’s representatives who were a part of last seasons Connacht RDS program and recently were apart of U17 Summer Program. After a very competitive and compelling end of term game last Sat in Creggs, all players have now been selected to join the Connacht Provincial Talent Squad (PTS) in the coming weeks and months. Well done lads for all your efforts and determination and continue success to you all.

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SGS welcomes back Dr Zoe Johnston

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

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Leaving Certificate 2025

A huge congratulations to all our hardworking students from the class of 2025. 5% of our students achieved over 600 points. 96% of our students achieved above the national average. We wish you all happiness and contentment in your future lives. 

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Green Schools Flag

Our TY Green Schools Committee have had a very productive year and the whole group should be very proud of their many achievements. Litter and Waste was the first theme they chose to deal with, and they tried to find ways of eliminating litter and reduce waste output in the school. They organised recycling and general waste bins for the school and tried to instil in our school community a sense of pride and personal responsibility for the issues of

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Class of 2022 Valedictory Service

On Thursday 19th May the class of 2022 celebrated their last day of class.  In the morning the sixth years were treated to breakfast in the dining hall followed by the now traditional Students/Staff soccer match. This year victory went to the Staff! A game of rounders  was also played and, again, the Staff team came out on top. The afternoon saw the obligatory fun-and-games around the school grounds before they went home to get ready for the evening. The class

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Walk for Water

This year SGs has been very active in bringing issues around Climate change to the forefront of our minds. The Green Schools and Sustainable Living groups in TY have been doing sterling work in this area but so also have the junior years. On Monday 25th April the work continued with first year students, accompanied by TY students, undertaking a “Walk for Water” along the Garavogue River from Sligo town to Doorley Park. The walk was part of a campaign

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Diversity Day 2022

On April 1st Sligo Grammar School held a special day-long event to celebrate the wonderful diversity within our school. The day saw activities and events designed to highlight and enjoy the diverse cultures within SGS. There were special “international” table quizzes held for the First and Second year students, organised and overseen by Mr Tiearney, ably helped by the TY students. The day was nominated a non-uniform day with whole school encouraged to dress in blue and yellow in support of

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