TY News

Twenty Transition Year students visited the Virgin Media studios in Dublin this week, where they received an exclusive tour of some of the most well-known locations on Irish television.

Rob from FRS gave a presentation to the TY students on how farming has evolved in recent times and how students can get involved in the agricultural sector by working with FRS. Rob highlighted opportunities for earning money while learning and gaining real world experience.

Our TY students put their driving abilities to the test when they spent some time on the driving track at Munster Driving Campus during the week.

Huge well done to Tiernan Mulcahy and Billy Breen again on their recent tractor run fundraiser. The total amount raised was €2300 which the boys chose to split between two very worthwhile charities Pieta House and Hope Foundation.

TY’s, 5th and 6th Year Ag Science students attended a talk with the Irish Agroforestry Forum, learning about the benefits of incorporating trees onto agricultural land.

Congratulations to Ella, Ava, Lauren and Gracie who won 'Best Sales' at the North Cork Student Enterprise Awards for their mini company 'Pebbles'. 

The TY students got the opportunity to experience the variety of pathways Tramore Rd College offers students to get where they want in life and their career beyond CAO points.

We are delighted to announce that we are introducing the Deposit Return Scheme in the Coláiste♻️.

The TY students got the opportunity to experience taster courses in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy during the week in Mallow College of Further Education. 

Our TY business classes went on a financial literacy trip on Monday with the assistance of @ccpcireland ‘Our Money, Our Future’ sponsorship initiative.

Our TY students completed a “Basic First Aid Course”. Each student received a Ballyhass Basic First Aid Cert to add to their portfolio or CV.

Charity Tractor Car Vintage Run 2025. Huge thank you to all our participants and volunteers. A special mention to Billy Breen & Tiernan Mulcahy for all their hard work and dedication in organising this fantastic event. 🚜🚗🚙

TY students took part in a Road Safety Workshop with Caroline Casey from Cork County Council. Caroline gave them a presentation with some very difficult and hard-hitting scenes about road safety. T

With stage 1 completed and approved by judges with a video entry, our TY students John, Jack @ Tiernan had their interview Thursday in Moorepark Fermoy stage 2 of the Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition.

Final day of the BTYS 2025 where the girls have been visited by members of the public and family members. While the girls were unlucky this year at the awards ceremony they were outstanding ambassadors for the Colaiste.

The Tea Party helped our TY group to relax and unwind before finishing up for the Christmas break.

The TY music students had a lovely morning performing for the residents of the Windmill nursing home. Well done to all the students, thanks to the Windmill for having us.

Transition year students got the opportunity to visit UCC to look at courses including pharmacy, nursing and midwifery, dentistry, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy.

Huge congrats to Tiernan, John and Jack who advance to the next round of the CIAB schools competition. 

An Garda Síochána came to visit the TY class to deliver ‘The Lifesaver Project’ a new road safety education program. It is a hard hitting and realistic road safety presentation highlighting the devastating effects that road traffic collisions have on people’s lives.