The following are the results of this year’s Peann agus Pár Literary Competition held in Coláiste Oiriall since Easter. The adjudicators complimented the entrants in all sections, believing the standard to be very high. Thanks is extended to the English and Irish teachers who co-ordinated the competitions.
All winners and other placed entrants will receive their prizes at the annual Prize Giving Ceremony in the Hillgrove on Monday next. Déanann muid comhghairdeas leis na buaiteoirí seo uilig:
Comórtas 1: Aiste Phróis nó Gearrscéal
- “Scéal an Ghrá” le Kerrie Ní Dhroma, Rang Eamainn
- “An Gorta Mór” le Hannah Ní Sheacháin, Rang Muireann
- “Mo Bhrionglóid” le Simone Ní Leannacháin, Rang Muiris
Comórtas 2: Dán nó Cnuasach Dánta
Rannóg 1: Oscailte do dhaltaí 1ú, 2ú agus 3ú bliana
- “An Titanic” le Katie Ní Chléire, Rang Maitiú
- “Sicín” le Jorin Ó Conchúir, Rang Maitiú
- “Cois Fharraige” le Laoise Ní Laoire, Rang Lorcáin
Comórtas 2: Dán nó Cnuasach Dánta
Rannóg 2: Oscailte do dhaltaí 4ú, 5ú agus 6ú bliana
- “Bua an Cheoil” le Sarah Ní Fhailigh, Rang Fiachra (as láthair ón ghrianghraf)
- “Sáf” le Rachel Ní Shuilleabháin, Rang Eamainn
- “Gafa” le Séimhin Ní Dhonnghaile, Rang Fionnuala
Competition 1: Prose Essay or Short Story
Section 1: Open to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year Students
- “Strictly Against Villainous Education” bY Shane Ó Cinnéide, Rang Muireann
- “Life of a Goldfish” by Aoibhín N Ghabhann, Rang Muireann
- “That Night” by Elaine Ní Chuinneagáin, Rang Lorna
Competition 2: Poem or Collection of Poems
Section 1: Open to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year Students
- “The Penalty Sheet” by Jorin Ó Conchúir, Rang Maitiú
- “Ultimate Ambition” by Jamie MacMurchadh, Rang Lorna
- “Referees!” by Cathal de Paor, Rang Maitiú
Competition 2: Poem or Collection of Poems
Section 2: Open to 4th, 5th and 6th Year Students
- “Sister, Sister” by Loinnir Ní Dhonnghaile, Rang Eamainn
- “Matriarch” by Aoife Ní Láithimh, Rang Eamainn
- “Outcast” by Tiarnach Ó Muirí, Rang Eamainn