The Rice College U19 team competed in the North Connacht qualifiers on Tuesday 26th September in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Three teams to qualify for the All Ireland in April 2018. Our team comprised of Jack Braz, Eoghan Kettrick, Brian Kelly, Aaron Ketterick and Finbar Mc Laughlin. This is a young team to be competing at this age group but each team member did their part. Strandhill is a challenging course at the best of times, but coupled with a stiff breeze, conditions were extra challenging. In this competition the top four cards count for either the lowest gross or nett score. Thank you to our caddies on the day, Stephen Loftus, Richard O Donnell, Shane O Malley and Ryan Askin. Next outing for the golfers is the U15 development competition in Castlebar in April.

2nd and 3rd year hurling team who beat Summerhill on Tuesday. Well done lads!

Well done to our 1st GAA team who had a great first outing at a blitz in Bekan today. They beat St. Gerald's 4-06 to 2-06 and St Coleman's 4-08 to 2-05. They have reached the final which will take place in the coming weeks. Thanks to Mr McLoughlin and Mr O'Neill for looking after the team. Well done to all involved ⚽

Three golfers represented Rice College in the U16s School Championship in Ballinrobe Golf Course on Wednesday September 20th. In their first competitive outing for the school, they competed admirably, learning a lot from the incredible standard of golf on display on the day. Well done to Finbar McLaughlin, Richard O'Donnell and Lorcan Gannon. All budding members of Westport Golf Club and future talent of Rice College. ⛳

1st and 2nd year hurlers who beat both Ballyhaunis and Summerhill in a hurling blitz on Tuesday. Well done lads! ⚾

Cathal Ruane E.P.A. and Eva McIntyre Westport Smarter Travel visited our school this morning to speak about environmental pollution as part of European Mobility Week. Thanks to everyone who took part in our car free day today.

As this is European Mobility week we are supporting this in connection with Westport Smarter Travel by having a car free day tomorrow Thursday, 21st September. Last year this proved to be hugely successful. However in the interest of Health and Safety do not drop off outside the school gates or at Fr. Angelus Park entrance. This defeats the purpose. Walk a little and use the appropriate pedestrian crossings.

Thanks to everyone who supported our Mayo Day today. Well done to our 6th year students who were interviewed on RTE Radio this morning. Our students will feature on RTE news this evening and staff member Dot Keegan will be interviewed. Best of luck to Mr McLoughlin and the Mayo team on Sunday. Wishing everyone a safe trip to Croke Park. 💚❤

Mayo Day/Jersey Day tomorrow wear in your jersey and donate €1. Proceeds to Pediatrics Mayo General Hospital.

Good luck to Mr McLoughlin, the Mayo team and our past pupils Jason Doherty and Lee Keegan on Sunday. Thanks to Ms Hopkins and her wonderful art class for making this fantastic mural! ❤💚

Good luck to our students who will collect their Junior Certificate results tomorrow. Pat Conway from Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force spoke to our students about staying safe as they celebrate their results. http://www.con-telegraph.ie/news/roundup/articles/2017/09/08/4145614-stay-safe-stay-sober-is-the-message-to-junior-cert-celebrants/