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Kevin Francis O’Byrne was born in Galway on December 2, 1934, the second son of Seán and Mary O’Byrne. He had an older brother, Brendan and a younger sister, Máire. He received his education at St Patrick’s National School and St Joseph’s College (The Bish). He was a very good student and a brilliant all-round sportsman. He featured strongly in the Patrician Brothers’ Hurling Leagues and in the school’s athletics events. Rugby was his favourite game; he played scrum half for his school, for his various clubs and twice for Connacht, both times against Ulster. He was also a fine soccer player, and with Johnny Dooley starred in the match when UCG won their first ever Collingwood Cup by beating UCD by three goals to two in the final, which was played at the Grammar School grounds in 1955.

Founded by the Patrician Brothers in 1862 at the request of the Bishop of Galway, St Joseph’s Patrician College has continued to serve the people of Galway for 164 years.

Founded by the Patrician Brothers in 1862 at the request of the Bishop of Galway, St Joseph’s Patrician College has continued to serve the people of Galway for 164 years.

Nearly a week into indefinite strike action, Galway’s school secretaries and caretakers are more determined than ever to secure equal treatment and pension inclusion for the 2,600 staff affected nationwide.

On this day, February 29, 1952, a meeting was held in the Bish the purpose of which was, “That a choral society titled the Patrician Choral Society under the auspices of the Patrician Brothers Past-Pupils’ Union be here and now formed.” The motion was proposed, seconded and passed unanimously. Jack Browne was elected President, Thomas Lydon as Vice-President, Jack Doherty and Brother Cuthbert as directors and Jack Begley as Treasurer.

The Leaving Certificate, also known as Gaeilge as the Árd Teist, was first established in this country in 1924 and the first papers were marked in 1925. It is the final examination in the secondary school system and also serves as the university matriculation exam. There was a time when these two were separate exams. It is for the senior school cycle, most of the participants are 16 to 19 years old, although an increasing number of mature student now sit the tests.

The lodging of the planning application for the new school for The Bish with Galway City Council has been welcomed by a city councillor.

Coláiste Chiaráin co-ed secondary school will be officially opened on Friday afternoon.

Alan Glynn kept the faith and his perseverance is now being rewarded. Adamant about the potential within the Galway minor set-up, Glynn has admirably dealt with setbacks.

Alan Glynn kept the faith and his perseverance is now being rewarded. Adamant about the potential within the Galway minor set-up, Glynn has admirably dealt with setbacks.