February 2025

Historic Senior Rugby Triumph!

St. Fintan’s have done it! In a nail-biting clash against Castleknock College today at Donnybrook. After a closely fought game, it was in the closing minutes when Castleknock were ahead 27-24 that Michael Bolger touched down and sealed the win for the school. A massive well done to all the team and their coach Mr. Kaveh. Thanks to all the fantastic supporters who travelled en masse today to support their school! Final Score St. Fintan’s High School 29 – 27 St. Vincent’s Castleknock College See full report here on Leinster Rugby and other press coverage on the following links https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/2025/02/13/st-fintans-reach-first-schools-senior-cup-semi-final-with-dramatic-win-over-castleknock https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2025/02/13/michael-bolgers-late-try-secures-historic-first-semi-final-spot-for-st-fintans https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/michael-bolger-rises-to-the-occasion-as-fintans-book-their-place-in-leinster-schools-senior-cup-semi-final/a511093224.html https://www.balls.ie/rugby/st-fintans-leinster-senior-cup-semi-623060

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Easter Cookery Demonstration

Come join us for an Easter Cookery Demonstration on Tuesday the 25th of March with Celebrity Chef Edward Hayden at 7pm in The Abbey Tavern in Howth. It should be a really enjoyable and social evening! Tickets available from the School Office or by using the WAY2Pay link below: https://www.way2pay.org/BuyTickets/aid/91687

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Excitement Building for Rugby Quarter Final Tomorrow!!

For the 1st time ever, Our Senior Rugby Team have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Leinster Schools Senior Cup. After securing a 48-15 win over Temple Carrig Greystones on the 5th of February, we will play Castleknock College tomorrow, the 13th of February in Donnybrook. Tension is mounting but we know our lads will give it their all tomorrow and we wish them the very best of luck.

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Celebrating The Year of The Snake

We enjoyed a great day and had lots of fun celebrating Chinese New Year 2025 last Friday, the 7th of February. The whole school was colourfully decorated in red including red fan displays made by students in a special workshop the week before. Tutor time was dedicated to Chinese New Year and all students received a fortune cookie from our Culture & Diversity Team. We enjoyed intercom announcements celebrating the event and Lunchtime was action packed with Jianzi played all through the break on the Astro and music accompanying Chinese Fortune Telling and students queueing up for our ever popular Chopstick Challenge! A very Happy Chinese New Year to all!!

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