Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola (PCC), also known as PCC Falcarragh, is a voluntary/state-funded, coeducational, inter-denominational secondary school in Falcarragh, County Donegal, Ireland. Located north of the town centre of Falcarragh, its catchment area includes the districts of Cloughaneely, Dunfanaghy and Creeslough, although they have also traditionally attracted some students from Gweedore and The Rosses.

PCC
Location
Falcarragh, County Donegal, Ireland
Coordinates55°08′31″N 8°06′00″W
Information
TypeSecondary School (Public)
Religious affiliation(s)Inter Denominational
Established1972
PrincipalMeave Sweeney
Enrollment1035

History

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola was founded in 1972, replacing Gortahork Vocational School, which had been the main secondary school in the area since 1961.

Sport

Soccer, gaelic football and basketball are the main sporting activities of the school. The school has won several All-Ireland and Ulster titles in all three sports.

Soccer

All-Ireland

  • 1981/82 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions[1]
  • 2017/18 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions[2]
  • 2018/19 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions

Ulster

  • 1981/82 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions[1]
  • 2001/02 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions
  • 2005/06 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions
  • 2017/18 FAI Schools Senior B Boys (U-19) Champions[3]
  • 2017/18 FAI Schools Junior B Boys (U-17) Champions
  • 2017/18 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions
  • 2018/19 FAI Schools Junior B Boys (U-17) Champions[4]
  • 2018/19 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions
  • 2019/20 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions

Gaelic Football

Ulster Under 19

  • 1973/74 Dalton Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions
  • 1982/83 MacLarnon Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions
  • 1984/85 MacLarnon Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions
  • 1985/86 MacLarnon Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions

Ulster Under 17

  • 1982/83 Ulster Herald Cup (Ulster U-17 B) Champions

Ulster Under 16

  • 2013/14 Arthurs Cup (Ulster U-16 A) Champions

Ulster Under 15

  • 1978/79 Loch an Iúir Cup (Ulster U-15 B) Champions
  • 1980/81 Loch an Iúir Cup (Ulster U-15 B) Champions

Ulster Under 14

  • 1979/80 Corn Cholm Cille (Ulster U-14 B) Champions
  • 1988/89 Corn Cholm Cille (Ulster U-14 B) Champions
  • 2016/17 McDevitt Cup (Ulster U-14 C) Champions[5]

Donegal

  • 2004/05 Donegal Senior A Champions
  • 2013/14 Donegal U-16 A Champions
  • 2015/16 Donegal U-14 A Champions
  • 2018/19 Donegal U-16 A Champions

Notable alumni

Gaelic football

Other

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References
  1. Appreciation night for Fr Mick Sweeney will recall PCC and Fanad glory days
  2. McGarvey brace sets PCC up for stunning FAI Schools Minor final win
  3. Commanding second half performance earns PCC Ulster title
  4. PCC Falcarragh hit purple patch to defeat Cavan in Ulster final
  5. McDevitt Cup success for PCC Falcarragh
  6. https://www.facebook.com/pauricsweeneybrand/
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