Rockwell College

Further 12 Spiritan abuse survivors come forward since September’s scoping inquiry

More survivors of abuse at Spiritan schools come forward since September when the inquiry found 347 allegations of child sex abuse at the five schools

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 06:00

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