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37-455: The inaugural Munster Schools Senior Cup was held in 1909, and since then, the two all-boys schools in Cork city have been prominent as the only rugby-playing schools in the city. Presentation Brothers College have won the tournament the most times with (32) titles. Christian Brothers College, Cork have won (31) titles. Rockwell College (26) were once the team to beat in the competition, holding

74-636: A dramatic play annually. This is very often the play studied by Leaving Cert students of that academic year. Previous productions have included Sive (2013) and All My Sons (2014). In 2012, three students were invited to partake in the European Science and Maths Olympiad, based on their Junior Certificate results in Maths and Science. These students participated in the Olympiad in DCU . In 2004,

111-682: A man who was ahead of his time. I think it is particularly appropriate that the Day Care Centre is named after him. Loneliness is itself a form of poverty and the Brother Jerome Kelly Day Care Centre and the social activities which the students organise around it do so much to alleviate this. Together, they bring a lot of joy to residents and visitors, which is a very fitting memorial to his life and work." The work of SHARE has also received significant attention in both local, national and international media over

148-492: A permanent basis (as the executive is changed each school year), some develop a bond of friendship and continue to keep in touch. There are 167 SHARE housing units in total, located in clusters throughout Cork city: in Blackpool, Shandon Street, Sheare's Street, Grattan Street, Abbey Street, Blarney Street and Sunday's Well. These facilities are a mix of sheltered housing, apartments and small individual homes, each with "all

185-876: A selection of blades, coaching launches and a boat trailer. Other sports played at the college include basketball , GAA , soccer and golf . The school has won the GAA Lord Mayor's Cup five times in the last six years. The school golf team has also won the Cork County Championship consecutively in 2006 and 2007. PBC reached the All-Ireland basketball U-16s cup final for the first time in 2009 and defeated St. Columbs college from Derry to win PBC's first ever All-Ireland. The school has also won several soccer titles, including Cork Cups at First Year, Minor, Junior and Senior level. In February 2015, PBC won

222-582: A strong CBC team 33-31. The competition's final generally takes place every year around Saint Patrick's Day , and alternates between being played in Thomond Park or Musgrave Park , unless there are two teams from one city playing; in that case, the game shall take place in that city. Schools rugby is seen by the IRFU as one of the two channels for players to learn their rugby and advance to senior levels. Many players that have taken part in (and won)

259-416: A strong presence on the committee, with the chairman typically elected from the school. The organisation's sole collection period each year is the "Christmas Fast & Fundraising Campaign", which starts on 14 December and spans the 10-day run up to Christmas . During this time, the members of the executive committee spend as much as ten hours collecting in the city centre each day, with the focal point of

296-635: Is a Catholic , boys, private fee-paying secondary school in Cork , Ireland. As of 2020, Presentation Brothers College was ranked as the top boys secondary school in Ireland and regularly places first in the annual top performing schools table rankings conducted by The Irish Times. The college was founded by the Presentation Brothers in 1878, in the South Mall. Soon afterwards it moved to

333-708: The Grand Parade and, in 1887, to the Western Road. In 1985, the college moved to a new building on the Mardyke on the site of the college's rugby facilities; the Western Road premises is now owned and used by UCC . The college has developed new rugby facilities at Dennehy's Cross and has its own rowing club, located on the Marina. In 1969, Jerome Kelly returned home from missionary work in the West Indies and

370-498: The Taoiseach Jack Lynch . Following the securing of these new homes for the residents, the practice of regular visits was begun to deal with the problem of loneliness. The enthusiastic support of the people of Cork ensured the organisation's rapid development throughout the city, and the support of the students’ parents led to the establishment of "SHARE Mothers." SHARE celebrated its 10th anniversary in 1980, with

407-581: The Br. Jerome Lecture has been held in his honour, on social issues and the involvement of SHARE in the community. Guest speakers in the past have included Micheál Martin , Pat Cox and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern . The Taoiseach described the SHARE project as "a model of active citizenship", "character building" and "satisfying and empowering": "None of this would have happened without the pioneering spirit, activism and leadership skills of Brother Jerome. He was, truly,

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444-702: The Junior Schools Cup for the first time in five years in a 17–12 win over Crescent . The school participates in a number of Munster under-age School-Boy competitions: McCarthy Cup A, B & B Schools (U-15), The Junior Schools Cup (U-16), The Kidney Cup (Junior B), The Bowen Shield & B Schools (U-18), The Barry Cup (Senior B), and The Senior Schools Cup (U-19). Pres have won every cup at some point and several teams have won every competition. The school playing fields are located at Dennehy's Cross, Wilton. There are 4 pitches, one walled and one flood-lit. The college drama society performs one production of

481-690: The Munster Schools Senior Cup. Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly Students Harness Aid for Relief of Elderly (formerly Schoolboys Harness Aid for Relief of Elderly ) or SHARE , is a charitable organisation based in Cork , Ireland, dedicated to providing housing and other support for the elderly poor. An article in the regional Southern Star newspaper reputedly stated that SHARE had "brought help and hope, homes and happiness to

518-682: The Pres team won the first Cork Robotics Competition for Schools, which was launched by the Cork Electronics Industry Association (CEIA) at the National Software Centre in Mahon Point. PBC has had a number of students who have been members of the various Cork rowing clubs since 1890, some of whom have won Irish Championships with these clubs but never as Pres College Rowing Club. In 1985,

555-664: The Presentation College Rowing Club was registered officially for the first time with the Irish Amateur Rowing Union and began rowing out of Shandon Boat Club on the Marina. The equipment used was bought second-hand from Dungarvan Rowing Club. In its existence to date, the club was a tennant of Shandon Boat Club, Cork Boat Club and Lee Rowing Club, but has subsequently constructed its own club, located next to Lee RC. The club now owns 4 eights, 7 fours, 4 pairs and 8 singles along with

592-720: The Senior cup have gone on to represent Munster and Ireland. Former winners of the Cup include:, Ronan O'Gara (PBC) , Peter Stringer (PBC) , Simon Zebo (PBC) , Peter O'Mahony (PBC) , David Wallace (CCC) , Donnacha Ryan (St. Munchin's) , Conor Murray (St. Munchin's) , Keith Earls (St. Munchin's) , Jerry Flannery (St. Munchin's) and Paul O'Connell (Ardscoil Rís) also played Senior Cup rugby for their respective schools. Presentation Brothers College, Cork Presentation Brothers College ( PBC Cork ) ( Irish : Coláiste na Toirbhirte ; colloquially known as Pres )

629-675: The chairman of the 2007 Executive, Kevin Olden, said: We just want to get the job done and keep improving and maintaining the houses and the facilities at the Day Care Centre. We need all the help we can get - it's a challenge to keep the thing going and we want to keep up the standards and services S.H.A.R.E. has worked hard for over the last 38 years. Since the opening of the first SHARE homes in 1976, complexes have been opened by Taoiseach Jack Lynch, President Hillery, President Mary Robinson , then Minister for Health and Children Micheál Martin TD , and

666-561: The city," and were then "faced with challenge of fundraising and ensuring homes for the elderly were built." Through their work, they had sufficient funds by 1975 to begin building the first SHARE Complex. In 1976, twelve houses were built and furnished at Clochán Barra on Sheare's Street and accommodation for thirteen people was provided at Grenville Place. Over the following two years, eleven homes were provided at Sheare's Street, seven houses at Sunday's Well, and 13 houses at Fair Street. The nineteen houses at Shandon were formally opened by

703-674: The collection at The Crib in Daunt's Square. Additionally, there is a separate Fasting Committee, which spends 24 hours fasting outside the crib at a time. The campaign is therefore linked with the Christian message of the Gospel and the significance and relevance of the Christmas Crib. Cribs are also placed in some of the city's main suburban shopping centres. Overall, 1800 volunteer students also get involved in this collection, bearing

740-433: The fifteen-house complex at Abbey Street opened by President of Ireland Patrick Hillery . Complexes were also opened at Dyke Parade and Ardfert, Great William O’Brien Street. In 1988, President Hillery also opened a 32 house complex at Grattan Street. "S.H.A.R.E.'s efforts to provide a greater feeling of security and a more tangible sense of community led to the organisation adopting the " Sheltered Housing " concept with

777-453: The lanes and side streets of Cork City and identify the major problems themselves. While the city centre's main thoroughfares were bustling with "elegant buildings and fashionable shop windows", there existed a different reality in the dreary alleys and decaying tenements. The students were "unanimous in their belief that the greatest single need was the plight of the elderly citizens… apparently forgotten by their own people". In 1970, SHARE

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814-636: The lives of others. In November 2009, ownership of the school, along with seven other Presentation Brothers schools in Ireland, was handed over to a group of lay trustees It is one of the few private fee paying schools in Cork. The school offers both the Junior and Leaving Certificate cycles. The current curriculum teaches first years religion ; Irish as L2 ; English as L1 ; mathematics ; Latin ; French as L2 ; German as L2 ; science ; business studies ; history  ; geography ; CSPE ; SPHE ; art ; and physical education . In second year,

851-409: The lonely old people who have been forgotten by society". The organisation was founded in 1970 by Brother Jerome Kelly and students of Presentation Brothers College, Cork , to deal with the social issues of the time. Other schools in Cork later joined, until representatives from 18 secondary schools were involved with the charity. Since its founding, over 200 custom-built homes have been provided by

888-653: The modern requirements" and fully furnished. Here the elderly have "the freedom of their own comfortable space in a safe environment", and are provided with a number of practical services; including medical treatments, meals, laundry services and support networks as necessary. Additionally, there is the Day Care Centre at Sheare's Street, "a really homely centre for elderly people, with practical and fun activities." Activities available include dance, arts and crafts, bingo, darts, quiz games, knitting, sewing, baking, card games, snooker and drama. Maintaining, managing and refurbishing these facilities requires continuous funding. As

925-483: The opening of Dún Rís in 1988 and Mt. St. Joseph (a gift from the Presentation Brothers ) in 1993. The opening of the Day Care Centre in 2001 carries this concept a step further." Although originally made up solely of students of Presentation College, by 2007, SHARE was organised by an elected executive committee of 50–60, composed of students from the 18 secondary schools in Cork city. These students are typically fifth year or senior cycle students. Pres maintains

962-400: The organisation's "trademark yellow collection boxes and enthusiastic smiles", regardless of the weather. SHARE aims to have at least 100 collectors on the streets at any one time. While collection only occurs at Christmas, members of SHARE's executive visit any resident of the housing schemes that desires visitation, on a regular basis. Although they are not obliged to continue to do this on

999-550: The organisation. Work by the members of SHARE is year-round, but its most active period is the Christmas Fast and Fundraising Campaign, when over 1800 students have been involved in collecting in Cork city centre. The charity's sole collection period lasts only ten days, which has made it a recognisable part of the Cork Christmas season . It has received recognition from the media, from Irish political figures, and

1036-480: The people of Cork; but it is the involvement of students from all of Cork city's secondary schools which has reportedly made SHARE "a truly unique and effective organisation". In 1969, Brother Jerome Kelly returned home from missionary work and was made principal of Presentation Brothers College. He organised a series of workshops, in which the students of Presentation College were encouraged to think globally and act locally. The senior students were sent out to walk

1073-526: The record for most wins until the 1980s. However, Rockwell have only won the cup five times since. Limerick CBS (4) won Limerick's first trophies in the 1920s and 1930s, followed by Crescent College Comprehensive (12) which contributed three in the 1940s and 1950s, whilst St. Munchin's (5) won their first in 1968. Mungret College , merged into CCC in 1974, also took the trophy once in 1941. In addition Ardscoil Rís , and St. Enda's have all competed in finals. The most recent winners are PBC , who overcame

1110-604: The school won both the Senior Schools Cup and the Junior Schools Cup (the first time they had won both in the same year since 1995, when Ronan O'Gara was the Senior Captain). Six players have played for the Lions - Tom Kiernan (1962 & Captain in 1968 ), Jerry Walsh (1966), Michael Kiernan (1983), Ronan O'Gara (2001, 2005 & 2009), Simon Zebo (2013) and Peter O'Mahony (2017). In March 2014, PBC won

1147-401: The sciences ( physics , chemistry , biology ), the businesses ( business studies , accounting , economics ), history , art , applied mathematics , geography , politics and society and religion . The college sport is rugby union . As of 2024 , the college has won 32 Senior Schools Cups and 32 Junior Schools Cups respectively, and has produced 22 Irish Rugby Internationals. In 2007,

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1184-829: The students may choose to drop two of the L2 foreign languages. Unusually for a private school, streaming is not used until third year. After completing the Junior Certificate , the college requires students to complete a mandatory Transition Year . In fifth year, students begin the Leaving Cert cycle. At the Leaving Certificate level, the college offers a wide range of courses. Irish as L2 , English L1 and mathematics are compulsory. One language must be taken from French as L2 , German as L2 and Latin . Any three optional subjects may be taken from

1221-526: The various Lord Mayors of Cork . On the opening of the 100th SHARE house, President Hillery said: "SHARE's achievements demonstrate a generosity and dedication on the part of young people which is an inspiration and challenge to us all". In 2002, the SHARE Day Care Centre was visited by President Mary McAleese . Later, in 2006, President McAleese acknowledged the work "which changed bad lives into good." Each year since Br. Jerome's death,

1258-501: The years. The British newspaper The Guardian described the project as "Imaginative, courageous and exciting", while Dick Cross of The Irish Independent labelled it as: "One of the most imaginative and practical projects ever undertaken in this country". Tom McSweeney of RTÉ said the "exciting venture by Cork's youth has brought new life to the old city", and similarly Padraigh O'Morain of The Irish Times described it as "one of Ireland's great success stories". In 2005, it

1295-413: Was appointed principal of the college. He organised a series of workshops, in which the students of Presentation College were encouraged to think globally and act locally: "Imbuing teenagers with a sense of responsibility and social consciousness is a vital part of any education, and it was with this in mind that Brother Jerome sent his senior Pres students out to walk the streets of Cork..." The result

1332-450: Was founded when a group of 12 students erected a makeshift crib on St. Patrick's Street and fasted for thirty hours to attract attention to the plight of the elderly. At first they aimed to help the elderly by renovating the "depressing attic rooms and tiny basement flats," until the uncaring landlords increased the rent. The students obtained the support of the civic leaders at the time for their project, getting "free land in key areas of

1369-572: Was the founding of the charity Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly in 1970. SHARE expanded and now includes pupils from other secondary schools in Cork city. In 2005, the Preslink organisation was founded in the school; a group of junior students whose stated aim is to forge links with other Presentation Brothers communities. In 2006, the organisation received an "Edmund Rice Award", which recognises groups that work to improve

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