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11 March 2025The St. Conleth’s team stormed to the Finals of the Alliance Française Joutes Oratoires French debating competition. After vanquishing some impressive competition from Muckross College in the Quarterfinals and Holy Faith- Clontarf in the Semifinals, Enda Crowley, Finley O’Dea and Henry Turner impressed all and sundry with their charm, spontaneity and ability… all, of course, in French! The Final, against Tullamore College, was a hard-fought affair with the teams given three hours to prepare their approach to the motion. The jury excused itself for ages- obviously facing a tough decision- but the crowd was definitely on the side of the St. Conleth’s Les Trois Mousquetaires. Unfortunately, Tullamore was given the laurel in the end but it was incredible accomplishment even making the Final for the St. Conleth’s boys and their French teachers, Ms. Crowley, Mr. Baneham and even Mr. Porzadny, who Skyped in from Connacht for some key prep sessions. And it was fun! The eight finalist schools all enjoyed the all-day celebration featuring Games, Language Exchange, Culture Quiz… as well as the debates. And an impressive marker has been set for the current Fifth Year French students!
