Extra Curricular
The C.B.S. has a long and rich tradition in hurling, football and athletics. Basketball, Golf and Handball are becoming more popular by the year. Other sports played at PE and lunchtime are football, soccer, basketball, rounders and swimming.
Extra-curricular activities in Thurles C.B.S. include debating, concerts, music lessons, board games, school tours and exchanges etc.
Thurles C.B.S. has a proud history in debating. In 2008 the team reached the All Ireland Final. This year the Concern Debating Team has already won the opening rounds of the competition. Basketball is provided for the following agegroups in Thurles C.B.S. – 1st year, 2nd year, U-16 & U-19. They take part in the Midlands League Competition as well as the All-Ireland.
Awards Night 2012
Our Annual Awards Night took place on Friday 25th May in the James O’Donoghue Sports Hall. A wide spectrum of achievements were recognised on the night with awards for:- Full Attendance, Academic Excellence, Sport, Music, Construction and Art.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mr Theo Lloyd (Senior Year Head.). Students & parents were addressed by the school’s Principal Mr Tiernan O’Donnell, who wished those undertaking examinations and who were leaving the school, the very best in their future chosen careers.
CBS Thurles CBS Award Winners
Athletics: Killian O Dwyer was named as overall “Athlete of the Year,” with Rory Purcell, Ronan Heffernan and Jack Corbett also picking up awards.
Basketball: Stephen Lyons was hailed “Player of the Year.”
The Ronayne Junior Certificate Materials Technology Award: This award recognises the best Junior Certificate project and this year went to Jeff Dwan O’Reilly.
The AIB Construction Studies Award: This year’s award was won by student Paul Bowden.
Hurlers of the Year: Ronan Maher won the “Junior Hurler of the Year,” award, while John Meagher and Pat Ralph shared the “Senior Hurler of the Year award.” There were also awards in hurling for Bill Darcy, Conor Stakelum, Eric Fanning, Mikey Connors, Conor Lanigan, Sean Ryan and Seamus Kennedy.
Footballers of the Year: Niall Grant received the junior award, while Darragh Butler was named as “Senior Footballer of the Year.”
Art & Music: Here the awards went to Luke Ryan and Graham Maher, while Tom Bourke and Ryan Grace picked up awards for music.
Best Junior Certificate & Leaving Certificate of 2011: The award for the best Junior Certificate of 2011 was shared by John Fogarty, Peter Carragher and Paul Sammon with Tommy Grant taking the award for the best Leaving Certificate of 2011.
Willoughby Cultural Award: The George Willoughby sponsored Cultural Award was presented to Colin Dowling.
Parents’ Council Creative Writing Awards: Parents’ Council sponsored Creative Writing Awards went to Ger Mockler, Jeff Dwan O Reilly and Peter Judge.
Junior Student of the Year: Student Jack Darby was named as “Junior Student of the Year.”
Student of the Year: The highlight of the night as usual was the “Student of the Year award” which was shared by John Meagher and Seamus Kennedy.
Altogether a most enjoyable evening & congratulations to all those who took part.
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