Clarin College Athenry

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A total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain tomorrow evening. It is the first total eclipse over mainland Europe since 1999. Ireland lies outside the path of totality, so we see a deep partial eclipse instead. The Moon covers roughly 96% of the Sun’s disc at maximum from Athenry.

Times for Athenry
Stage
Time (IST)
Eclipse begins
~18:12
Maximum eclipse (~96% covered)
~19:10
Eclipse ends
~20:05
Sunset
~21:10
Where to look
Look west to west-northwest. The Sun sits about 16° above the horizon at maximum, so you need a clear, unobstructed view in that direction. Check your chosen spot at the same time the evening before, so you know it will not be blocked by trees, buildings or hills.

Safety rules
• Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses must be worn the entire time. This is a partial eclipse, so there is no safe moment to look with the naked eye.
• Never use ordinary sunglasses, camera viewfinders or phone screens as protection.
• An indirect method works too: a pinhole projector lets you view a safe image of the Sun on card.
• Cloud cover is the real risk this year, roughly a 40% chance of cloud in Galway, so have a backup viewing spot in mind.

Physics talking point
Why does totality only happen along a narrow path, while a partial eclipse is visible across a much wider region? Think about the geometry of the umbra and penumbra, and how the Sun, Moon and Earth line up.

Just follow the attached link for further information.

Best of luck to the Galway Senior Hurlers in the All-Ireland Final this weekend! 🇱🇻

Everyone in our school community is wishing the team every success, with a special mention to our past pupils Dáithí Burke, Tom Monaghan and Seán Linnane. We are incredibly proud to see you representing your clubs, your county and your communities on the biggest stage.

Go n-éirí an bóthar libh! 🇱🇻

Wishing Adam Nugent the best of luck in the bocce events representing Connacht in the Special Olympics at the National Indoor Arena!

The road to Dublin next Thursday starts in Craughwell for two of our club members. Adam will be heading to the National Indoor Arena to show off his bocce skills while Donal will be in action in his favourite freestyle event at the National Aquatic Centre.

Good luck guys and all your friends from club, county, province and all Ireland.

Special Olympics Ireland

Huge congratulations to Darragh Kelly and Rachel Warde on their fantastic performances at the Irish Schools Track & Field Championships in Tullamore! 👏🏆

Huge congratulations to Lory Tierney and Joe Maloney on their selection to the Connacht Rugby U17 squad!

Wishing both players the very best as they represent their clubs and communities with pride in Connacht colours! 💚

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Best of luck to all our Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students as they begin their exams tomorrow.

You've got this! 🍀📚

Well done to Second Year students, Nathan Finnerty and Derrin Harrington Creegan for taking part in the GRETB Bake Off competition, held at Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.

A special congratulations to Nathan Finnerty, who was awarded 1st place, overall winner! 🏆

A fantastic achievement by both students, a credit to their skill and dedication.

Bhí lá den scoth againn ag lá na ngradam le déanaí ar scoil. Tugann an lá seo seans dúinn aitheantas a thabhairt dóibh siúd a rinne thar barr, ní amháin sa seomra ranga ach ar an bpáirc, sna cúirteanna agus go leor áiteanna eile. Maith sibh go léir 🎉👏
We had great celebrations at our Senior Awards Day where we recognised our students achievements both in and out of the classroom. Well done one and all. Thanks to our local Credit Union for their support. Maith sibh 🎊🥇