Coláiste Pobail Osraí encourages extra-curricular activities and provides a comprehensive programme for students. Here are some examples of activities over the past number of years:

Hurling, Camogie, Basketball, Gaelic Football, Soccer, Table Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Outdoor Pursuits, Tag Rugby, Horse Riding, Art Club, Homework club.

“This school has a great positive atmosphere and a supportive community of teachers and students.”
Second year student

“I came from an English-speaking school and Irish was difficult at the start, but I love that I can now speak it easily and fluently. I am very proud of the language.”
Sixth year student

National and Local Competitions

• BT Young Scientist exhibition
• AIB build a bank challenge
• Young entrepreneur
• Young Reporters’ competition
• Irish Maths Olympiad
• Poetry competitions
• Savour Kilkenny
• SciFest
• Irish Junior Maths competition
• IMTA Maths competition
• Young Cook of the Year
• Junior Achievements Ireland Awards

Cultural and Social

• Annual school concert in the Watergate theatre
• Choirs
• School Trips (Gaeltacht and abroad)
• Traditional Band – Jazz – Rock
• Clubs and Committees
• Student Council
• Mini company group
• Photography club
• Public speaking and Debating