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ABOVE: Colaiste Eamann Rís were All Ireland Colleges Senior B Champions 1991 In 1868 a new school opened on West Street in Callan, a Christian Brothers School. During the 154 years since the school has been a pillar of education in the community. First at the West Street building before moving to the modern, present day campus at Blackstaff, on the old Kilkenny Road. Many things have changed over the years, but the ethos and tradition of CBS founder Edmund Rice, himself a Callan man, was always at the core of the school community. Over the years there have also been many changes. The most far-reaching of those will come at the end of this school term, when Coláiste Eamann Rís closes its doors for the last time. This is a time of mixed emotions for the school and the community as a whole. While it is a time of endings they are also looking to the future with hope and excitement. To mark this final chapter in the life of the school a special book has been produced and will be launched at the school as part of the Mega Reunion, on Sunday. ABOVE: The current teaching staff of Coláiste Eamann Rís 400 pages of history ‘Coláiste Éamann Rís 1868 - 2022, Celebrating 154 Years in Callan’ is an amazing book filled with photographs going back decades and specially written pieces from former pupils of the schoolFormer student of the school and RTE Doc on One documentary maker, Dr Joe Kearney, is one person who has written a lovely piece for the book. Not only that but he will be coming back to Callan to launch the book, on Sunday. The book is a must for anyone who fondly remembers their time at the school and everyone who values the CBS community at the heart of the Callan community for so long. The A3, hardcover book is 400 pages long, and will be priced at just €20.The book will also be for sale in local shops and other community centres in the area. Anyone overseas who is interested in a copy of the book should email the school: [email protected] Click 'NEXT' to see more pictures from the
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ABOVE: The late Br Damien Brennan giving the Coláiste Eamann Rís boys some words of wisdom Epic CycleWhile compiling the history book on the school, great memories and stories came to light, including the mammoth fundraising tasks which were tackled while fundraising for the new school in the early 1980s. The 100 mile cycle was one such event. Members of the current staff decided to come full circle in the final weeks of Coláiste Éamann Rís and take on their own 100km cycle. After months of training, last Saturday the group cycled around the school's catchment. Under the organisation of Tom Butler and his Well Being committee, this cycle raised much- needed funds for Cois Nore cancer support centre in Kilkenny. BELOW: CBS spread Staff & Friends Vs Students match school fundraising1984 Edmund Rice StatueAs the town of Callan prepares for its second big school celebration and reunion in a number of weeks, Coláiste Éamann Rís and the community of Christian Brothers at Westcourt in Callan want to thank most sincerely Pat Murphy and Tommy Dermody at Molloy's Funeral Directors & Sculptors Ltd, Callan. They have always been a most supportive and generous friend to the school and are never found wanting when it comes to benevolence in the community. They have very kindly offered to undertake the cleaning of the Blessed Edmund Rice statue which stands proudly on Green Street and will maintain it on behalf of the Brothers and people of Callan into the future. Click 'NEXT' to see more pictures from the past and details of this Sunday's Mega School Reunion!
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ABOVE: The late Br Damien Brennan giving the Coláiste Eamann Rís boys some words of wisdom Epic CycleWhile compiling the history book on the school, great memories and stories came to light, including the mammoth fundraising tasks which were tackled while fundraising for the new school in the early 1980s. The 100 mile cycle was one such event. Members of the current staff decided to come full circle in the final weeks of Coláiste Éamann Rís and take on their own 100km cycle. After months of training, last Saturday the group cycled around the school's catchment. Under the organisation of Tom Butler and his Well Being committee, this cycle raised much- needed funds for Cois Nore cancer support centre in Kilkenny. BELOW: CBS spread Staff & Friends Vs Students match school fundraising1984 Edmund Rice StatueAs the town of Callan prepares for its second big school celebration and reunion in a number of weeks, Coláiste Éamann Rís and the community of Christian Brothers at Westcourt in Callan want to thank most sincerely Pat Murphy and Tommy Dermody at Molloy's Funeral Directors & Sculptors Ltd, Callan. They have always been a most supportive and generous friend to the school and are never found wanting when it comes to benevolence in the community. They have very kindly offered to undertake the cleaning of the Blessed Edmund Rice statue which stands proudly on Green Street and will maintain it on behalf of the Brothers and people of Callan into the future. Click 'NEXT' to see more pictures from the past and details of this Sunday's Mega School Reunion!
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Click 'NEXT' for more photographs from the 70s and 80s and details of Sunday's Mega School Reunion ABOVE: The Leaving Cert class of 1985-86 BELOW: Ski Trip 2009