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Our TYs had a great day out today at the YSI Speak Outs in the Mansion House. Well done to all!

A group of our Transition Year students had the wonderful opportunity to take part in the Emmanuel Concert 2026 at the Helix. This annual event brings together students from schools across the country to celebrate music and faith through a large-scale choral performance.

Our students joined hundreds of other young singers and musicians to perform a selection of uplifting and reflective pieces. We are very proud of our students as they were superb in representing Maryfield. Our soloist singer, Kiera May Macugay was excellent in her performance of “Psalm 23”!

It was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable event for everyone involved. We are very grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm our students showed throughout their practice and during their performance.

On Thursday 5^th March 2026, two teams of four Senior Cycle students represented Maryfield College at the regional round of this year’s IMTA Team Maths competition. This competition took place in dozens of centres all across Ireland, with nearly 750 teams competing nationwide. Of the 21 teams competing at the centre in St. Dominic’s College in Cabra, our two teams placed in joint 8^th and joint 16^th, respectively.

Students from 4L recently enjoyed a visit to the National Gallery of Ireland with Mr. Scales. The trip provided them with a chance to explore a wide range of artworks and learn more about the history and techniques behind some of Ireland’s most important collections.

A highlight of the visit was seeing The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio. Students were fascinated by the dramatic lighting and emotion in the painting, and they learned about how Caravaggio used light and shadow to create powerful scenes.

Our girls won their match against Colaiste Naomh Cormac 4-2 but sadly perished against Scoil Mhuire.

On our day trip to the criminal courts as part of our law ed module we learned from Asma  Saleh, a practicing Barrister the history of the court house .

The Criminal Courts of Justice is Ireland’s principal modern courthouse complex dedicated to criminal justice. It was officially opened in January 2010 and replaced older venues (such as parts of the Four Courts and other Dublin court buildings) as the main location for most criminal cases in Dublin.

Situated on the corner of Parkgate Street and Infirmary Road, close to the Phoenix Park and at the edge of Dublin’s legal quarter.

It was the largest court building project in Ireland in over 200 years when completed.

Comprises 11 storeys, with a footprint of about 25,000 m² and more than 600 rooms.

It has a circular form with a large central public space called the Great Hall — around 40 m in diameter and 28 m high — which acts as an internal civic atrium.

The exterior uses quality materials (glass, concrete and timber feature strongly) with a perforated metal screen that controls light, privacy and aesthetics.

There are 22 courtrooms in total, including 16 jury courts, spread across multiple levels.

Below the courtrooms, there is cell accommodation for up to 100 prisoners, allowing defendants in custody to be brought to court without public exposure.

The building includes waiting areas, consultation rooms, facilities for vulnerable witnesses and victims, jury dining rooms, and dedicated spaces for legal professionals and media.

Types of Cases Heard

This complex brings together the full range of criminal jurisdictions in Dublin in one location:

District Court (Criminal)

Handles less serious criminal offences (e.g., minor assaults, theft, motoring offences).

Circuit Court (Criminal)

Deals with more serious offences such as serious assaults, burglary and some drug offences.

Can impose heavier sentences than the District Court.

 Central Criminal Court

The main trial court for the most serious indictable offences, including murder, rape, and other grave crimes.

Cases here are heard with a jury.

Special Criminal Court

A non-jury court that hears cases involving organised crime, terrorism, and serious public order offences.

Court of Appeal – Criminal Division

Hears appeals from the Central Criminal Court and others within the criminal system.

During the morning we visited several court rooms on the advice and guidance of Asma .

We were accompanied by our class teacher Ms Coleman and our year head Mr Kiernan.

Some pictures from our Le Chéile Day celebrations on March 4th. The theme for this year was : Our School – A Caring Community.

As part of the module in sustainable development,  the fourth years planted daffodils.

Our TY Active School Flag team made a presentation to principal, Ms Carroll yesterday. A productive meeting was had after it about Active School Week.