Rockwell College

Gardaí to investigate whether sex abuse rings operated in schools

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says force will investigate if abusers were working together

Thu Sept 05 2024 - 13:25

‘Humour is the safety-valve of the nation’ – Brian Maye on Thomas J Collins and Dublin Opinion

An Irishman’s Diary

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 19:34

O’Callaghan’s Olympian feats can inspire a new generation of throwers

New throwing cage at Templemore to nurture talent in Olympic champion’s county

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:00

Tokyo 2020: Team Ireland profiles - Men’s Rugby Sevens

Ireland secured last ditch qualification for Olympics in Monaco last month

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 02:30

Religious order feared ‘we would all be wiped out’ by Covid-19

The Spiritans, or Holy Ghost Fathers, lost 18 priests during the pandemic

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 01:00

Lives Lost to Covid-19: Fr Jim Delaney was a ‘gentleman through and through’

Fr Jim spent 36 years in Kenya and became fluent in Swahili

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 09:00

Religious order ‘overwhelmed’ by death of 10 priests in Covid-19 wave

Spiritans mourn priests, who worked on missions and in schools, as ‘inspired men’

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 17:46

Four die at Jesuit nursing home in Dublin

First Covid-19 case in small south Dublin care home was confirmed last week

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 02:44

Harry McNulty: Seeing the world, from Sevens to dog-sledding

Ireland international is a keen traveller and is content to be considered as a Sevens ‘lifer’

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 06:00

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Fee-paying school conducted inquiry into sexual assault allegation

Rockwell College did not report alleged sexual assault incident to Tusla

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 02:44

‘I’m still in shock’: Five Leaving Cert students get eight H1s

Four boys and one girl from around country secure the maximum grades

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 18:06

Lego, comedy and science: how to choose the right summer camp

So much choice – but should you cater to your child’s interests or challenge them?

Thu May 16 2019 - 15:45

Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales

John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 17:48

Gleeson secures draw for holders Glenstal Abbey against Bandon

Munster Schools Senior Cup round-up: CBC, PBC and Ardscoil Rís through to semi-finals

Wed Feb 13 2019 - 18:22

Inside Dublin’s oldest shop: the Read’s story

Rescued from Nama, a house on Parliament Street that sold knives for 250 years has been given a whole new lease of life

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 00:00

Electric Picnic founder John Reynolds has left a rich legacy, funeral told

The 52-year-old concert promoter was innovative, energetic and ambitious , mourners hear

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 18:37

Ireland face familiar foes England in Women’s World Cup Sevens

If men beat Chile in preliminary clash they take on number-one ranked South Africa

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 07:00

Holy Ghost order behind fee-paying schools to close nursing home for priests

Spiritans, founders of Blackrock College and Rockwell, to shut Marian House in Dublin

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 00:06

Summer of science

We look at a range of Stem-related courses designed to keep young minds active during the summer months

Tue May 29 2018 - 00:00

Boarding schools bounce back

While the recession threatened the future of some schools, enrolment levels have bounced back to boom-time highs

Tue May 08 2018 - 00:00

The rise of private schools: ‘There’s a lot more money around’

As the economy grows, more parents are opting for private education for their children

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 01:00

Willie Duggan: A ferocious, ruthless rugby great

Obituary: The Ireland captain hated training, loved cigarettes, and still won 41 caps

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 01:11

Over 1,000 attend funeral of rugby international Willie Duggan

Many club, province and national teammates from ’70s and ’80s at Dunmore ceremony

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 15:37

Can being a Girl Guide help develop life skills for being a woman in the 21st century?

Ignite 2017: When Girl Guides gathered to learn to be strong women in the 21st century

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 07:00

Founder of successful plant-hire company and a Fianna Fáil fundraiser

Obituary: William O’Brien; born November 2nd , 1928 – died: July 15th, 2017

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 15:50

Fr Jack Finucane, co-founder of aid agency Concern, dies aged 80

Missionary who helped to organise Biafra aid campaign was cited by Bono as a major influence

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 11:22

Munster Schools Senior Cup: Ardscoil Rís spring surprise with defeat of holders CBC

Maurice Noonan lands touchline penalty to seal win while Glenstal Abbey beat Rockwell College

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 18:57

Fee-school teachers criticised over refraining from junior cycle reform

ASTI balloting members on settlement proposals in effort to end lengthy dispute

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 01:00

CBC ease past Crescent in Munster Senior Schools Cup

PBC and Rockwell also put down early markers against Ardscoil Rís and St Munchin’s

Wed Jan 18 2017 - 20:03

Fallen sporting heroes of 2016 never to be forgotten

Philip Reid recounts an array of achievements from legends lost this year

Wed Dec 28 2016 - 01:00

Walter Swinburn: The greatest hands in racing

Behind the glamour lurked the mundane and painful reality of a struggle with weight

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 21:51

Shergar’s jockey Walter Swinburn dies aged 55

Swinburn won Epsom Derby three times and The Arc once

Mon Dec 12 2016 - 19:40

Happy 50th birthday, Botswana

Landlocked African republic maintains a low profile as it celebrates a half century of independence

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 00:38