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St Joseph’s College strives to attain the holistic development of each individual student, spiritually, emotionally, morally, academically and physically. The school is propelled by a strong work and religious ethos amongst teachers and staff
Welcome from the Principal and Deputy Principal
We welcome you to our site which I hope will give you an insight into our school. Our main objective is to promote an excellent all round education for all students with particular emphasis on the academic, social and moral development of all of our pupils.
We take pride here in St. Joseph’s College in our open welcome to all students and regard the teacher student relationship as being of the utmost importance. Partnership in education is what we try to achieve via our teachers, students and various committees.
We are a vibrant and ambitious school with excellent teachers who take pride in their work. Sport and cultural activities play a big part in the life of our students and many past students have brought enormous pride to our school.
On behalf of all here in St. Joseph’s College, we welcome you to our website and hope you find it interesting and informative.
Michael Collins (Principal) and Michelle Duignan (Deputy Principal)
Upperchurch Drombane All Ireland Success
Thanks to Jim Ryan, Mikey Lavery and Mr. AJ Shannahan, for bringing the Munster and All Ireland Cups to St. Joseph's College Borrisoleigh last Thursday. Both Mikey and Jim are past pupils. Mickey’s achievements with Upperchurch Drombane, were recognised and celebrated. Mikey was a student in school when Tipperary won minor and senior in 2016, and Ms. Duignan found photos of him when those cups were brought to the school by Brendan Maher and Adam Hogan. He returned last week as an All-Ireland champion himself. Ms. Sinead Corcoran, also from Upperchurch Drombane, spoke about what this massive achievement means to the parish and their community and what they have overcome in the path to the final. Jim Ryan, Club Chairman spoke about his time in St. Joseph's College and the friendships you make through sport and in school and the immense pride he feels in his club. Congratulations to all in Upperchurch Drombane GAA Club.
Senior Hurling Semi Final Success
Congratulations to our Senior hurlers who had an impressive win over Coláiste An Phiarsaigh Glanmire last Friday the 16th of January in the Munster Senior C Hurling Semi-Final. Some excellent displays from all players.
Success at the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition
St Joseph’s College students were recognised across several categories. James Maher and Daniel Ryan Begley won the Research Ireland Societal Challenge Award for their investigation into protecting native Irish honey bees from the invasive Vespa velutina using sound waves. In addition, Luke Ryan, Daniel Groome and Jack Groome — placed 2nd Intermediate Group (Health & Wellbeing) for their project mapping care gaps in an ageing Irish population. Meanwhile, Lucy Rabbitte, Aoibhe Hassett and Anna Meehan secured 2nd Intermediate Group (Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences) for their study on how landing techniques in sport affect ACL strain. To round off a very successful event, Ms Gorey was awarded the Biological and Ecological Educator of Excellence Award
Senior LGFA
Hard luck to our Senior Ladies Footballers who lost today to a super Rockwell College team. This brings a close to our Senior Ladies team for this year. Well done girls.
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At St. Joseph’s College, sustainability is a core value that continues to grow and evolve. Our dedicated Sustainability Policy builds on the outstanding work of the Green Schools Committee, which has led numerous initiatives to raise awareness around key environmental issues such as water conservation, litter management, and noise pollution. These efforts have contributed to the achievement of several Green Flags, reflecting our commitment to creating a greener future.
A highlight of our sustainability journey is the school’s biodiversity and horticulture space, which serves as a living classroom. Here, Transition Year students engage in hands-on projects that promote environmental stewardship. One notable initiative involves recycling old timber to construct flower planters, enhancing the school’s natural environment while reinforcing the principles of reuse and sustainability. Through these projects and policies, St. Joseph’s College fosters a culture of environmental responsibility, empowering students to make a positive impact both within the school and in the wider community.
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St Joseph’s College is a Catholic lay co-educational second level school. The school strives to attain the holistic development of each individual student, spiritually, emotionally, morally, academically and physically. The school is propelled by a strong work and religious ethos amongst teachers and staff.
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