2016-2017
World Marathon Challenge
Very happy second years who participated in
the World Marathon Challenge at the University of Limerick.
30 second year students completed the 26.2 miles of the marathon
in a time of 2 hours and 17 mins.
Desmond College Second Year students who participated in the World Marathon Challenge.
2015-2016
Bronze Medal Winners in the Munster Orienteering Schools Competition
Emmett Wrenn won an individual Silver medal in the Munster Schools Orienteering recently in the Demesne in Newcastle West.
Nathan Wright wins at Munster Schools Indoor Athletics Championships
Nathan Wright, Desmond College pictured following a gold medal in the 600 meters and bronze in the 1200 meters at the Munster Schools Indoor Athletics Championships in Neenagh recently. Later in the week Nathan placed a fantastic 23rd in the All-Ireland Schools cross country finals.
North Munster Cross Country Championships
Nathan Wright, Desmond College, Bronze medal winner at the North Munster Cross Country Championships. Nathan has now qualified for the Munster finals next week in CIT.
Catherine Cahill and Clodagh McNamee pictured at the North Munster Cross Country Championships in Pallaskenry recently.
Desmond College Boys U15 Team at the North Munster
Cross Country Championships in Pallaskenry recently.
Desmond College Boys U17 Cross Country Team keeping
warm ahead of their race at the North Munster Championships.
World Marathon Challenge
who completed 27 miles in 2 hours 3 minutes and 7 seconds
at the World Marathon Challenge in UL
30 second year students went to the University of Limerick with PE teacher Ms Sandra Quaid to complete the 27 mile event.
After 2 hours 3 minutes 7 seconds the Desmond College students completed the 105 laps of the University of Limerick track. Finishing just 5 second behind Castletroy College, Desmond College had the second fastest time in Limerick.
A great day was had by all with many students pushing to level they had never used before. Well done to all involved a fantastic achievement.
at the World Marathon Challenge in UL
2014-2015
Desmond College complete Marathon Challenge in UL
Thirty second year students from Desmond College took part in the WORLD MARATHON CHALLENGE ran by the Limerick Sports Partnership on Wednesday 1st October. The thirty students had to complete 26.2 miles/42.2KM in an attempt to beat the current world record of 2hours 2mins and 57 seconds.
The race was started at 11am simultaneously with all the other events happening around Ireland and the globe, the first leg of the race was completed by Limerick sports stars including Munster rugby players, Limerick FC players and some international track and field athletes. Following the sports stars each Desmond College student completed 1.4KM at 200meter intervals.
The students however did not beat the current world record but set a new record for the school with a time of 2hours 12mins 43seconds. Each student performed to their very best and were delighted to be announced second fastest school in the Limerick region. Congratulations to our fantastic athletes, some who have a very promising future in athletics.
Community Games Success!
Paul Moroney achieved great success in the Community Games during the summer when he won 3rd place in the All Ireland U16 Finals in Gymnastics. This sport which places great emphasis on core work and both upper and lower body strength is one of the most challenging, competitive but fast growing sports. As with all young athletes, Paul commitment to his sport and weekly training is the key to his great success.
2013-2014
Limerick and Clare ETB Sports Day
Limerick and Clare ETB Sports Day, on Friday 4th April 2014.
2011-2012
2010-2011
A group of students from Desmond College who recently took part in County Limerick VEC Inter-schools Sports competition.
