The Past Pupils Union wishes to express our condolences to the family of Austin Quirke. The death has occurred of Austin Quirke (OC 1962). His career was spent as a teacher at de la Salle College, Churchtown, Dublin. His brothers Brendan (OC 1960) and Vincent (OC 1964) survive him. May he rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/austin-quirke-limerick-castletroy-593393 https://rip.ie/death-notice/austin-quirke-dublin-dundrum-593393
The death has occurred of Clem Murphy
The Past Pupils Union wishes to express our condolences to the family of Clem Murphy. Clem was in the Crescent from 1958 to 1969. Clem Murphy, (Kilnockin, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, E91F2H4 and formerly of O’Callaghan Strand, Limerick), passed away peacefully at home on 7th March 2025, surrounded by his loving family May he rest in peace. https://rip.ie/death-notice/clem-murphy-limerick-587603
The death has occurred of Brid Kirby
The Past Pupils Union wishes to express our condolences to the family of Brid Kirby on her passing. Brid Kirby, late teacher at Crescent College Comprehensive School is remembered fondly by many past pupils. May she rest in peace. Brid Kirby née Keating (Carrig Drive, Dooradoyle, Limerick and late Teacher Crescent College Comprehensive School and late of 99 Bridge Club). …
AGM Thursday 30th of January 2025
Notice of the Past Pupils Union AGM New Date to be confirmed The Annual General Meeting of the Crescent Past Pupils Union will be held on Thursday 30th of January at 7.30pm. The venue is Crescent College Comprehensive in Dooradoyle. All Past Pupils from Crescent College (old and new) are very welcome to attend. We invite any past pupils who …
Crescent College Past Pupils Union Annual Dinner 2024 – Report & Photos
The Crescent College Comprehensive Past Pupils’ Union annual dinner was held at the Strand Hotel on Saturday 16th November 2024. It was hosted by Union President, Dermot Maher. There was an attendance of just over one hundred and thirty, which was a healthy turn out. The Presidents’ guests were Helen O’Donnell, Chair of the CCC Board of Management, Diarmuid Mullins, …
Crescent Past Pupils Elected to Dáil Éireann
As General Election Day gets closer, it’s timely that we look back at the achievements of Crescent Past Pupils who were elected to Dáil Éireann. The following is courtesy of Tony White (CCPPU). Eleven past pupils of Crescent College have been elected as TDs since the first election to Dáil Éireann in 1918. The longest-serving of these was Desmond O’Malley …