26th November 2009
The Union, in conjunction with the Rugby Club, are looking
to organise a series of networking events to aid past pupils
and their businesses on a regular basis. If you would like
to help out, or just want to be included for communication
updates, please contact the office directly.
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25th November 2009
At last, it has been launched!!! The long awaited book,
“Terenure College 1860 – 2010: a history”
was officially launched in the College Concert Hall this
evening by Dr. Maurice Manning. The event was attended by
about 200+ teachers, past teachers, past pupils, parents,
neighbours, members of the Carmelite Community, and I’m
sure the spirits of the pupils’ of 150 years ago too.
The book, authored by Professor Fergus D’Arcy, is
a magnificent history of the College (the first of its kind),
right from the day the first pupil walked through the door,
to the present day. It is a remarkable achievement, given
the amount of research that was required over the last 2
and a half years, and congratulations to all concerned in
managing the project.
The book is a must for all past pupils in my opinion, and
retails at €40 in local book shops. You can also order
one through the College, or the Past Pupils’ Office.
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13th November 2009 Autumn
Lunch
This year’s Autumn Lunch took place in the Westbury
Hotel and a great afternoon was enjoyed by all attendees.
For detailed report please click
here or on the Business Lunch navigation button (left)
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9th November 2009
A request was sent to the Union to find out if anyone knew
the lyrics (and tune) to the College Anthem, (and before
you all start, “Come out my lads….” is
not the one. Now I did not know that a College Anthem existed,
but following a phone call to Fr. Míceál O’Neill,
I am now much wiser. Not only did he know the words, but
he sang it down the phone to me whilst stuck at traffic
lights in Cork City. What a privileged life I lead!!
Anyway, in the 1960’s, Mr. Leo Maguire (remember him?....”When
creation was begun……”) authored the anthem
and it was sung by the boys attending the college during
that time, but it sadly died out for some unknown reason.
For those who are interested in reviving it, the words are
written below. If you want the tune, you can phone Fr. Míceál
yourself!
“Terenure, Terenure,
Yours is a fame that shall endure,
Ever our hearts filled with love, warm and pure,
Will turn to Terenure.
Proud in our colours, black, purple and white,
Ready when needed to fight the good fight,
Through light dark and shadow,
Everyone shining bright,
Our College, Terenure.”
