ACS 30th Anniversary

In 2024 we celebrated 30 Years of providing education for the town of Ashbourne. Have a browse through some of the memories and events that took place to mark the occasion.

Memories of ACS

A collection of memories from past and present staff and students as they talk about their experience of ACS

1st Principal of ACS

Ciaran Flynn

Article: Ashbourne 30 Years Ago

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1st Caretaker of ACS

Tony Gough

Interview with Tony Gough

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Former Student of ACS

David Carr

Article: fond memories of ACS

Former Principal of ACS

Susan Duffy

Article: Memories of ACS

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Former Student of ACS

Martin Fox

Article: Feargal Quinn Award

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Former students & curent staff members

Lisa Smith & Paula Heavy

Article: Our experiences in ACS

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James Looney

A great article from former student James Looney as he takes us through his time at ACS and the impact his time in the school had on his life.

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Valerie O'Reilly

Click below to have a read of former student Valerie O'Reilly's memories of her time in ACS

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Rachel Hogan

Read a step by step guide of how our 30th Anniversary night went, written by current staff member Rachel Hogan

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The Campaign for a

Secondary School in Ashbourne

It took a long time and the hard work of many people to bring about the building of a secondary school in the town of Ashbourne which eventually happened with the founding of ACS in 1994. Click below to read about that campaign.

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30th Anniversary Logo

by Ava Dunne

Click below to read the thinking behind the fantastic design of the 30th Anniversary logo by student Ava Dunne

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Some photos from

the night

Click below to see some photos taken on the night of our 30th Anniversary

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Ciaran Flynn

Speech

Click below to read the speech given on the night by the first Principal of ACS, Mr. Ciaran Flynn

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ACS 30th Anniversary