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| Rosses Community School Pobalscoil na Rossan | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Ireland | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Carpe Diem (Seize the day) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Inter-denominational |
| Established | 1973 |
| Principal | John Gorman |
| Number of students | approx 464 |
| Website | www.rossescommunityschool.ie |
Rosses Community School (Pobalscoil na Rossan in Irish) is a secondary school covering the Rosses district, based in the town of Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland. It has a pupil attendance of around 460.[1]
History[edit]
The Rosses Community School was founded in 1973 with the amalgamation of the High School in Dungloe and the Vocational School in Loughanure. In 1978 the new Rosses Community School building on the Chapel Road in Dungloe was officially opened by Ray McSharry TD.[2]
A number of extensions and additions were made since then, such as a gymnasium and astroturf sports field in 2004, a recording studio known as 'store studios' and a new outdoor running track in 2010. In 2016, 4 Special education rooms, a refurbished science classroom and a ASD centre was opened also[3]
Alumni[edit]
- Daniel O'Donnell, singer, television presenter and philanthropist.[4]
- Declan Bonner, former gaelic footballer and manager.[5]
- Packie Bonner, former Republic of Ireland and Celtic goalkeeper.[6]
- Adrian Hanlon, Donegal gaelic footballer.[7]
- Tony Boyle, former Donegal gaelic footballer.[8]
- Adrian Sweeney, former Donegal gaelic footballer.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "ROSSES COMMUNITY SCHOOL". www.gov.ie. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Rosses Community School > School > School History". www.rossescommunityschool.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
The Rosses Community School was founded in 1973 with the amalgamation of the High School in Dungloe and the Vocational School in Loughanure. Mr Thomas J McGee was appointed as principal with Mr Daniel J Gallagher as Deputy Principal. In 1978 the new Rosses Community School building on the Chapel Road was officially opened by Mr Ray McSharry TD.
- ^ "Rosses Community School > School > School History". www.rossescommunityschool.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Maguire, Stephen (10 March 2016). "DDTV: DANIEL SENDS SPECIAL MESSAGE TO FORMER SCHOOL AHEAD OF STRICTLY COME DANCING EVENT". Donegal Daily. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
DDTV: Daniel O'Donnell has sent a special video message to all the participants in the Strictly Come Dancing event which is being hosted by his former school – Rosses Community School.
- ^ Comack, Tom (28 September 2017). "NEW DONEGAL MANAGER: 'He had a football in his hand for as long as I can remember' - Michael Bonner". www.donegallive.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
"We played county minor together in 1982 and won an Ulster Minor League that year. Declan missed the final because Rosses Community School were playing in the All-Ireland soccer final the same weekend.
- ^ "75BW-9-20180117082758" (PDF). rossescommunityschool.ie. p. 20. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Packie Bonner - My days at Rosses Community School were memorable ones, apart from having a define routine to my daily life for five years and a fairly safe environment to try to expand my knowledge base; I have to admit it was more about the enjoyment of playing and representing the school in the football teams that I still remember with great affection.
- ^ "75BW-9-20180117082758" (PDF). rossescommunityschool.ie. p. 19. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
All Ireland Winning Team Member 2012 & Past Pupil Adrian Hanlon presented with a replica Sam McGuire by Principal John Gorman.
- ^ a b "A night of celebration for Ulster Vocational Schools". www.donegallive.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
Donegal: Paul Durcan (Abbey Vocational School, Donegal), Karl Lacey (Abbey Vocational School, Donegal), Donal Monaghan (Abbey Vocational School, Donegal), Joyce McMullan (Abbey Vocational School, Donegal), John Joe Doherty (Colaiste na Carraige), James McHugh (Colaiste na Carraige), Mark McHugh, (Colaiste na Carraige), Martin McHugh (Colaiste na Carraige), Martin Gavigan (Glenties Community School), Anthony Molloy (Glenties Community School), Tony Boyle (Rosses Community School), Adrian Sweeney (Rosses Community School), Kevin Cassidy (PCC Falcarragh), Neil McGee (PCC Falcarragh), Frank McGlynn (St Columba's, Stranorlar).
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