We are looking forward to welcoming you all back. Please refer to the key dates for return dates.
The Adult Faith Development group was established in September 2009 to support, encourage and offer parish and diocesan initiatives that contribute towards the faith development of the members of our diocese. This group, in collaboration with other diocesan bodies, seeks to work towards an increased engagement in our parishes as living faith communities. It aims to do this by offering tiered educational formation and training for the members of our parish communities while at the same time always seeking to reach out to new participants.
Fr Dermot Ryan – is President of St Kieran’s College, lecturer in Carlow College and St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, NUIM and is director of Adult Faith Development in Ossory.
Michael Hogan – is a retired solicitor and a member of the Parish Pastoral Council in St Canice’s Parish.
Olivia Maher – is a catechist in the CBS secondary school and was recently elected chairperson of the Middle Deanery Forum.
Fr Kieran O’Shea – holds a Masters in Religious Education (MREd) and is curate in Parish Priest of Ferrybank and Slieverue parishes.
Eadaoin Maher – is a teacher at St Kieran’s College and is a member of St Canice’s Parish in Kilkenny city. Eadaoin was part of the originating group for the Ossory Times here in the Diocese.
The office for Adult Faith Development is located on the St Kieran’s College Campus.
Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the below times and dates. Please check the school website throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.
| August | |
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Thursday 21st |
1st Year Induction at 2pm |
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Friday 22nd |
3rd / 6th Year students return 8:50am |
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Monday 25th |
2nd / 5th Years and TY students return to school at 8:50am |
| September | |
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Monday 22nd |
Open Evening (Provisional) |
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Friday 26th |
Sports Day (Provisional) |
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Monday 29th |
Free Day (No school for students) (Provisional) |
| October | |
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Monday 6th – Friday 10th |
October Exams (Provisional) |
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Monday 13th – Friday 24th |
TY Work Experience (Provisional) |
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Thursday 16th (4:15-6:45pm) |
6th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional) |
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Friday 24th (1pm) |
Midterm Break Begins |
| November | |
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Monday 3rd (8.50 am) |
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break |
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Thursday 13th (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
3rd Year P/T Meeting (Provisional) |
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Monday 17th |
Oide Subject Cluster Day (No school for students) |
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Thursday 20th (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
5th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional) |
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Friday 28th |
Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
| December | |
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Monday 1st – Friday 5th |
Christmas Exams (6th Years / 3rd Years)(Provisional) |
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Wednesday 10th |
Oide Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
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Monday 15th – Friday 19th |
Christmas Exams (1st / 2nd & 5th Years) |
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Friday 19th (1pm) |
Christmas Holidays Begin |
| January | |
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Monday 5th (8:50am) |
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
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Thursday 15th |
1st Year Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm |
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Thursday 22rd (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
1st Year P/T Meeting |
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Thursday 29th (4.15pm – 6.45pm) |
2nd Year P/T Meeting |
| February | |
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Monday 2nd |
St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday – No School |
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Tuesday 3rd – Friday 13th |
TY Work Experience (Provisional) |
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Tuesday 3rd – Friday 13th |
Mock Examinations for JC & LC |
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Wednesday 11th |
TY Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm |
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Friday 13th February (1pm) |
Midterm Break Begins |
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Monday 23rd (8.50 am) |
School Reopens after Midterm Break |
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Thursday 26th (4:15-6:45pm) |
TY P/T Meeting |
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Saturday 28th
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Entrance Assessment Test |
| March | |
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Monday 2nd – Friday 5th |
Easter Exams (1st & 5th Years) |
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Friday 6th |
St Kieran’s Day Activities |
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Monday 16th |
Free Day (No School for students) |
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Tuesday 17th |
School Closed (St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday) |
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Friday 27th (1pm) |
Easter Holidays Begin |
| April | |
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Monday 13th |
School Reopens after Easter Holidays |
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Thursday 23rd |
Information Evening for Parents of 3rd Year (Regarding TY) |
| May | |
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Monday 4th |
School Closed (Bank Holiday) |
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Tuesday 5th |
Oide Staff Training Day (No school for students) |
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Monday 25th – Friday 29th |
Summer Examinations |
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Friday 29th (1pm) |
Summer Holidays Begin |
| June | |
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Wednesday 3rd |
Junior & Leaving cert exams start |
We are looking forward to welcoming you all back. Please refer to the key dates for return dates.
Congratulations to our entire panel, their families and mentors on retaining the Croke Cup for a record 25th time.
