Grammar school students come second in national maths quiz

THE Irish Maths Teachers’ association held the Pi Quiz national Final in Portlaoise on Saturday 25th april. The competition commenced on March 14th where over 500 teams across 36 regional centres battled to win a place in the national final.

Dundalk Grammar School hosted the regional round, with local schools St Marys College, Colaiste Chu Chulainn and St Vincent’s taking part. Dundalk

Grammar Schools team of Joseph Liscoe, kian Blanchet, nick kuzmin and Mickey Chung came out on top in the regional round with an impressive score of 23/24.

The lads then proceeded to the Pi Quiz national Final in Portlaoise where 40 regional teams battled for the top prize. after 8 busy rounds, the DGS team took home 2nd place with a score of 21/24, behind the winners Wesley College scoring 24/24. It was a great day out for all involved and DGS are immensely proud of this great achievement. The team look forward to future IMTa competitions in TY and senior cycle.

Lough Derg Pilgrimage

A oNE day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday, May 27th, 2023. Cost of Pilgrimage is @70. this includes bus, boat to island, tea and scones on arrival and lunch. optional evening meal in Clones. Bus will depart from the Magnet Cinema at 7.30 a.m. Please ring 0851833110 for information and booking.

trip to Knock

knOCk Trip - Sunday, June 18th, 2023. Bus will depart from Omeath via Carlingford and Cooley Hall. Ph: 9375281, 0861072222 0851833110.

Inclusion Louth

thE Summer Meeting and AGM of Inclusion Louth (formerly Dundalk Parents and Friends of the Intellectually Disabled) in the Fairways hotel Dundalk at 7.30pm on Monday 22nd May 2023. our guest speaker will be Ms Nicola McCabe, Assisted Decision Making Coordinator with St John of God North East Services, who will discuss the practical application of the recently enacted law which applies to persons lacking capacity, who require some assistance to make important decisions.

By attending this meeting, you will be showing your support for the ongoing work of Inclusion Louth. You will also be able to meet and learn from other families, share knowledge and experience, and add your voice to the call for improved services.

Refreshments will be served.