Many thanks to Stephen Kelly, Professor of Modern Irish History at Liverpool Hope University, who spoke to our senior History and Politics students about Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe, 1920-1945. It was a very interesting, informative talk with a great Q & A session.

Many thanks to @JoannaDonnellyL, who spoke to our 3rd-year students about her work as a meteorologist and about her latest writing endeavours. It was a very enjoyable talk and all attendees received some very useful info on sustainability and climate change.

Many thanks to the bestselling author Sam Blake @samblakebooks who spoke to our TYs students yesterday about her books and creative writing. Her latest YA novel, ‘Something’s About to Blow Up’, was the winner of the Teen Book of the Year. All of her books are must reads…

Many thanks to Zainab Boladale @ZainabBoladale who spoke to 3Ys about her debut novel ‘Braids Take A Day’, a coming of age novel set in rural County Clare. This is a fantastic story about family and friendship and secrets that are slowly revealed. A must read… @LiteracyLink1

Many thanks to Stephen Kelly, Professor of Modern Irish History at Liverpool Hope University, who spoke to our senior History and Politics students about the Northern Ireland conflict between 1969 and 1982. It was a very interesting, informative talk with a great Q & A session.

Many thanks to @NicolaPierce3 who spoke to 2Ys about her historical fiction. Her latest book ‘In Between Worlds’ tells the story of teenage girls travelling to Australia to escape the awful consequences of the Famine. Nicola brings the past alive...

Looking for ideas for Xmas pressies? Just got some new science books by @laoneill111 for our school library. Full of fun and wonderful science facts. Must have books for all libraries and homes. @Gill_Books @LiteracyLink1

Would you like your creative writing published in the @IrishTimes? @FightingWordsIE publishes a magazine of exciting new writing by young people from all over Ireland with The Irish Times. The deadline is 5pm on Friday, 8 December. fightingwords.ie/news/fighti… @LiteracyLink1

Many thanks to Méabh Collins @soundslikewave who spoke to 1Ys about her debut novel ‘Freya Harte is not a puzzle’ which has been shortlisted for the Great Reads Award. This is a fantastic story about family and friendship that celebrates difference. A must read… @LiteracyLink1

School's out for summer so there's no excuse not to read! Have a look at these recommendations compiled by our 1Y Book Club. @mtanville @PastMount @LiteracyLink1

Many thanks to @jmitchellwriter who spoke to 1Ys today about creative writing and her award-winning books. Her new book 'Run for your Life' will challenge us to be more emphatic and welcoming to those who have come to our country in very difficult circumstances.

We're so excited to have the award-winning author @jmitchellwriter come to our school on Friday to talk to our 1Y students about her new wonderful new book 'Run For Your Life', her books and creative writing!

Many thanks to Marita Conlon-McKenna who spoke to 2Ys about creative writing and her award-winning books. Her new book 'Fairy Hill' is a must-have for every library and a perfect gift for readers aged 10-14. @LiteracyLink1 @mtanville

Well done to all of our 1Y students who competed in our House Book Quiz. It was a close contest with Dargan 4 winning followed by Duchesne4 and Barat1. @mtanville @LiteracyLink1.

A huge thank you to the journalist and broadcaster @BrianOD_News who spoke to 5Ys about journalism, his time as Washington Correspondent and the challenges of social media. His book ‘Four Years in the Cauldron’ is a must-have for every library. @LiteracyLink1 @mtanville

Well done to all our creative students who decorated our school library as part of our School Glow-Up day. What a fantastic display! #LIW22 @PastMount @mtanville @LiteracyLink1