Pobalscoil Neasáin
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Pobalscoil Neasáin, known as "PSN" or "Nessan's", is a co-ed, inter-denominational secondary (community) school, teaching through English, situated between Baldoyle and Bayside, in the northern suburbs of Dublin, Ireland.[1][2] The school was founded in 1980.[2] The school's motto is "Meas, Díograis, agus Dea-chroí" (respect, enthusiasm, and good heart).[3]
Students generally have one forty-minute class of English, Irish and maths every day. History, Geography, Religion, CSPE (Civic, Social and Political Education) and SPHE (social, personal and health education) are generally done in single-period classes, spread throughout the week. Some other subjects, such as science, PE and the practical subjects such as art, often have double periods.[4][3]
Activities[]
Sport[]
The school's Under-18 association football (soccer) team was won a number of competitions,[citation needed] and the Under-19 girls basketball team has won the Dublin Divisional Girls Basketball Final.[when?] The Under-14 Boys rugby union team won a rugby final in 2007.[citation needed]
Debating and public speaking[]
The school has a debating group, and in 2008 won the All Ireland Secondary Schools Debating competition.[citation needed] Pobalscoil Neasáin has also won several trophies and titles in public speaking, including the 2011 North Dublin Rotary Club Transition year public speaking competition.[citation needed]
Young Scientist competition[]
The school participates yearly in the Young Scientist competition and has received at least one merit award.[5]
Notable alumni[]
- Cecelia Ahern, sister of Georgina; author, works include PS, I Love You
- Georgina Byrne (nee Ahern), sister of Cecelia, wife of Nicky Byrne, daughter of former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern.[6]
- Robbie Brady, soccer player with Norwich City and the Republic of Ireland national football team.[6]
- Nicky Byrne, member of boyband Westlife.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Pobalscoil Neasáin School Details". irishtimes.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "POBALSCOIL NEASÁIN". education.ie. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b ""Know Our School"" (PDF).
- ^ "Official website".
- ^ "Instagram 'likes' and whether or not money makes people happy explored at Young Scientist Exhibition". journal.ie. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Ex-pupil bids for United break as Pobalscoil prove their class". herald.ie. 5 November 2009. Archived from the original on 20 June 2020.
- Secondary schools in Fingal
- Community schools in the Republic of Ireland
- Baldoyle
- Bayside, Dublin