Details of each of the extracurricular activities in the school can be found by clicking the item below.
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Debating
The Debating Society meets at 3.30pm every Friday in the Demo Room. Students from 1st to 6th Year are welcome to attend. There are opportunities to compete in a variety of competitions during the year. A student-run committee organises weekly debates and is elected by the Society members annually. First Year coaching starts in October and is held once a week. More details are available from the Society Patron Mr. David Lordon or Coach Mr. Trevor Hussey.
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Rugby
Rugby is the primary sport: CBC has a rich history in the sport having won 28 Munster Schools' Senior Cups (last in 2009) and has also contributed richly to Munster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions representative sides. All boys in the college are actively encouraged from First Year up to play the sport and beginners are most welcome. Shorts, jersey, socks, boots and gum shield are required and all training takes place in Landsdowne.
1st Year
First Year training takes place on Mondays for all students during class games 2.00pm – 3.30pm and Wednesdays after school from 1.00pm to 3.00pm approximately. Training takes place on Saturdays and games are played against Dublin, Limerick and Cork schools throughout the season. The season has traditionally culminated with a tour to France at Easter time. The emphasis in 1stYear is on fun, skills development and participation. Contact person is Mr Adam Clarke.
2nd Year
Second Years play at U15 level and participate in the McCarthy Cup as well as playing in the Munster Club Leagues. The emphasis in 2nd Year is on player development and preparing a squad for the Junior Cup. Training is after school on Mondays, 3:45 to 5:30pm, Wednesdays, 1:15 to 3:30 pm and Fridays, 3:45 to 5:30pm from September to April. Matches take place on Wednesdays only. Contact person is Mr Peter Melia.
3rd Year
The main emphasis in Third Year is the Munster Junior Cup at 'A' Level and the Kidney Cup at 'B' level. The squad trains on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, 3:45 to 5:30pm with games on Saturdays as well as regular strength and conditioning sessions. They play a comprehensive season of 'friendly' matches prior to the Junior Cup. Matches take place on Saturdays. Contact person is Mr Tom Crowe.
4th Year
This year group participates in the Bowen Shield before Christmas as well as a Munster Clubs league. Some players from this group progress to the Senior Squad after Christmas, while a few younger members are still eligible to play at Junior Level. Training is after school on Mondays, 3:45 to 5:30pm, Wednesdays, 1:15 to 3:30 pm and Fridays, 3:45 to 5:30pm from September to April. Matches take place on Wednesdays only. Contact person is Mr Russell Foley.
5th and 6th Year
This group formulates the Senior Squad. They train Tues and Thurs 3:45 to 5:30pm and Sat 9:00 to 11:30am, comprising both pitch and gym sessions as well as following a comprehensive fixtures schedule. Some players graduate to Munster and Irish Schools' representative sides. After Christmas they play in the Munster Schools Senior Cup as well as the Barry Cup for 'B' players. Matches take place on Saturdays. Contact person is Mr Neil Lucey.
Training Facilities
The schools' rugby pitches are in Lansdowne, a 5-minute walk from the college . Changing rooms with showers are located on site. A limited number of car parking spaces are available. We also have gym and weights facilities on the main school campus as well as an all-weather floodlit Astro Turf pitch.
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Athletics -Cross Country/Track and Field
Interested students should contact Mr D. Lyons. Cross Country competitions take place in December, January and February at the CIT Invitational, Cork Schools and Munster Schools competitions, respectively. Track and Field competitions take place in May, at the Cork Schools and Munster Schools competitions, respectively.
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Basketball
Basketball training takes place in the school hall Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Students from 3rd to 6th Year train from September to the end of December and 1st and 2nd Year students train from January to May. Interested students should contact Mr D. Wallace and Mr T. Crowe.
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Soccer
Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5/5:30pm at Lansdowne or Collins Barracks depending on availability/weather. Training for 4th and 5th Years is from September to the end of December and from January to May for 1st and 2nd Years. Interested students should contact Mr. S. Hogan.
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Tennis
Training takes place in Douglas Lawn Tennis Club and training days vary depending on court availability. The school enters the Munster Schools Tennis competition each year at U14, U16 and U19 level. Trials for the teams are held from October to December where teams of 4 and 2 substitutes are picked for each level. Knowledge and experience of the rules of competition are necessary but all students are welcome to try out for the teams. Students must have their own racket and if interested should contact Ms M. Carroll.
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Hurling
Training is flexible and depends on what competition is on each week but in general training times for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Years are Tues and Thurs 3:50 to 5pm and for 4th and 5th Years, Tues, Thurs, and Fri 3:50 to 5:30pm and for 6th Years Mon, Thurs and Fri 3:50 to 5:30pm. Training takes place in the Army Barracks and a helmet, hurley and shorts and jersey are required. Most of the games are played on Fridays. Teams are not specific to year groups and there are U14, U15, U16 and Senior teams in the college. Contact person is Mr Donal O'Mahony.
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Rowing
The college liaises with Cork Boat Club, Blackrock, and are in the process of building a stronger relationship with the club. In general, 1st Year students are encouraged to join a rowing club and most CBC rowers are members of Cork Boat Club and affiliated to the CBC rowing club. Every year, CBC enters crews into the Schools Regatta in April and in the 2013/2014 academic year CBC had 4 First places. Contact person is Jane O'Connell.
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Chess
Chess training takes place for 1st Years at lunch time from 1:30 to 2pm on Thursdays in the Art Room. Contact persons are Ms Long and Ms Quinn.
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Science
The Junior Science Club for 1st Year students meets on Mondays from 3:45pm to 4:30pm in the J.S Lab. For the purpose of taking part in the BT Young Scientist and Sci- Fest competitions, students from all years meet for 2 hours per week in the J.S Lab. Interested students should contact Mr David O'Connell.