The Ignatian Challenge Cup had a fantastic turnout this year and we are thrilled to see so many old and new faces at the event. The weather was kind and the course in Limerick Golf Club was in fantastic condition. The scorecards came in with some excellent scores and it was a case of second time lucky with the second …
Past Pupils Dinner 2021 CANCELLED
After careful consideration with regards to where we are in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Crescent College Past Pupils Union Committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Annual Dinner planned for October this year. We hope that you are keeping well despite the Covid-19 restrictions and to see you in person in October 2022. Kind Regards, Tommy Kelly CCPPU …
Death of past pupil, Mr Michael Leahy
The death has occurred of Michael Leahy from Crescent class of 1956. Michael was school captain in Crescent 1955-56 and worked in the insurance industry in Limerick for many years as an agent of Irish Life. A strong supporter of Old Crescent RFC, we send our condolences to his family and friends. Read more on RIP.IE
Death of past pupil, Fr Sean Coghlan SJ
The death has occurred of Fr Sean Coghlan SJ in Hong Kong on 2nd September 2021, Crescent class of 1951. Sean was a past pupil of Crescent, and came from Faranshone in Limerick (an estate that was built by his grandfather). He joined the Jesuits on leaving school in 1951. Sean spent his priestly life in Hong Kong and Macau, …
Death of past pupil, Mr Michael Donnellan
We have been informed of the death of Michael Donnellan, Crescent Class of 1952. Michael had a career as an engineer with Limerick City Council. He was a member of the first team from Crescent College to win the Munster Schools Junior Cup in 1950. Our sincerest condolences to his children, family and friends. More details on RIP.IE
Death of past pupil, Fr Dermot OConnor
We are sorry to hear of the news of the death of Dermot O’Connor in Esker Monastery in Athenry on 15 August 2021. Dermot was in the leaving cert class of 1951 and attended Crescent college from 1946 to 1951. As a priest he spent many years as a Redemptorist missionary in Brazil. He was a member of Crescent College’s …
Death of past pupil, Mr Des OMalley
The death has occurred of Desmond (Des) O’Malley (attended Crescent 1946-57). He was a solicitor by profession and was TD for Limerick East from 1968 to 2002. He was a cabinet minister for eleven years in the period 1970 -1992 ,serving as Minister for Justice, Industry and Commerce, Energy, Tourism and Trade. He was founder and leader of the Progressive Democrat …
Death of past pupil, Mr Donal Ryan
It is with sadness that we note that Donal Ryan, originally from the Ennis Road, has died in Dublin on 5th July 2021 Donal was in the Sacred Heart College, the Crescent from 1948 thru 1959, and very well known. He played with Old Crescent RFC in the 1962 Munster Senior Cup final. His working career was in business in …
Death of past pupil, Mr Adrian Clancy
The death has occurred on 7th June of Adrian Clancy past pupil of Crescent who attended the Sacred Heart College , the Crescent, 1946 thru 1950. His three brothers also attended the Crescent, Gerard, Terry and Ray. Adrian was founder and Managing Director of Shannon Wholesale Electrical in Limerick. We send our condolences to his family and friends. View details …