Entry from Offaly school reaches Regional Finals of the Junk Kouture Competition

Massive congratulations to Gallen Community School students Eimear Curley and Jasmine Walsh on their stunning creation “Plastic Waves” reaching the Regional Finals of the Junk Kouture Competition.

The girls worked tirelessly on their entry under the direction of their teacher Ms McKeogh and thoroughly deserve to move forward in the competition.

Over 1,200 entries were received and the girls have made the Regional Finals which take place on March 4/5th in The Helix Dublin. Best of luck from everyone in Gallen Community School.

Senior Fotoball

Huge congratulations to our Senior Football team who defeated a very impressive Mountmellick Community School team to claim the Leinster title. The lads produced an exceptional team performance to win by 0-13 to 1-5.

Colm Egan led the way with a man of the match display scoring 0-4 and dictating the game.

Gallen now move on to an All-Ireland semi final in the next couple of weeks. Well-deserved silverware for the lads and their management team Mr Fox, Mr Maher and Mr O’Rorke.

A special mention to the massive crowd from our local community who supported the team. We really appreciate your unwavering support.

Beauty And The Beast

What an amazing week of Gallen Community School's production of Beauty and the Beast….
We have no doubt that all cast members and production team have created lifelong memories of their time in the show. We witnessed first hand the dedication of all involved and it was a pleasure to see 1,400 patrons thoroughly enjoying the performances.

To Ms Scully, Mr MacCartáin and Mr Maher, thank you for your vision, enthusiasm and commitment to creating this spectacular show. To Ms Murray, thank you for your unwavering support to both cast and staff. To Ms McKeogh, thank you for your artistic expertise resulting in a fabulous backdrop to the students' talent. To Ms Carroll and Mr Deery, thank you for seamlessly harnessing backstage energy in to on stage brilliance. To Jacinta and Arlene, thank you for all the ticket sales, managing finances and general support to the show while carrying out your other duties.

To Jessica Kenny and Brosna Press staff thank you for a wonderful programme. To Conor Foley, Grainne Kavanagh and Hannah Grennan, thank you for lighting and special effects that added so much to the experience. To Abbie and Sean, thank you for the make-up each night. To Lisa and Emma on Mic’s and our fabulous students who acted ushers and raffle salespeople thank you. To our sponsors and patrons thank you for all your support all week.

A special mention to Stephen Moore and Willie Anderson who started and finished the journey with us all in the show. Finally, to all Gallen Community School students and staff, Sodexo staff, Centra Ferbane and all the outside agencies sound, lighting etc who helped in any way thank you. We leave this week with memories to treasure forever.