St.Tiernan's College ¦ Crossmolina, Co. Mayo 096-31236

Michelle Sheehan,
National School Teacher

• Graduated from Saint Tiernan’s College 2006.
• Completed an Honours Degree in Primary Education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.
• Presently employed in Rathkell National School, Lahardane.

“My experience as a student attending Saint Tiernan’s College was extremely positive. There is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the school which is particularly reassuring for first year students finding the transition daunting. The teachers of Saint Tiernan’s are approachable and truly dedicated to helping their students achieve their maximum potential be it during class or indeed their own free time.”

Eoin Finan
Qualified Electrician,
Self employed Taxi Business

• Graduated from St Tiernan’s College in 1998
• Trained and works as an Electrician
• Owns his own successful Taxi Business in Ballina

"The teachers were always helpful and took an individual interest in every student. We were always encouraged academically, socially and culturally”

Johnathon Mc Donnell
Showjumping & Dressage Horse Trainer

• Graduated from St Tiernan’s in 2009
• Spent a year at home running his own showjumping yard
• Progessed to England to work with a leading rider on the showjumping circuit

“ the craic was always good and the teachers were easy to get on with”

Louise Bolton
Nutritionist

• Graduated from St Tiernan’s in 2006
• Honours Degree in Biochemistry in 2010 and I am now taking a Masters Degree in Public Health Nutrition

“...had a fantastic time there. Really enjoyed the lovely homely atmosphere at the school. Thanks to the wonderful teachers of Science, Biology and Home Economics I developed a keen interest in Science and Nutrition.”

“Really great school for girls with small class groups and a healthy student/teacher relationship which inspires and encourages students to reach their full potential."

Brian Farrell
Civil Engineer

• Graduated from St Tiernan’s in 2007

“I am proud to be a past pupil of St. Tiernan's College, where I received a very good comprehensive academic education from the teaching staff in a very friendly, approachable and encouraging environment.”... ”given opportunities to gain work experience through work placements”... “The benefits of sporting activity were widely acknowledged at St. Tiernan's College” 

“Since leaving St. Tiernan's College I studied BEng(Ord) in Civil Engineering in GMIT and am now currently studying a BEng(Hons) in Civil and Transportational Engineering, in Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland with the option of doing a MEng Civil Engineering over here too”

Grace McKinley
Arts Student

• Graduated from St Tiernan’s college in 2009
• Studying Arts with Childrens Studies in National University of Ireland, Galway
• Currently studying in York University,Canada as part of an exchange programme

“I really enjoyed my years in St Tiernan’s College, I was always supported and encouraged by my teachers and fellow students. The teachers knew their students well, they knew how to bring out the best in them and it is safe to say that by the time I left St Tiernan’s I had formed a relationship with my teachers”

Alan Egan
Farrier

• Graduated from St Tiernan’s College in 2000
• Four years training as an apprentice Farrier in Galway
• Now successfully self employed for six years

“I loved working with my hands and the practical subjects in St Tiernans gave me that chance. The teachers were always there to help. I really enjoyed taking part in sports too which was a great way of getting to know other students.”