EVENTS REPORTS
PAST VERSUS PRESENT STUDENTS DEBATE
| Date : | Tuesday, 19th February 2019 |
The annual Past Versus Present Pupils Debate has established itself over the last ten years as one of the most enjoyable events in the school calendar. This year’s debate was no exception.
On the 7th February the eagerly awaited Past/Present Student Debate was held in the Lecture Hall. Excellently chaired by Eoin Martin BL (class of 2005) the past pupils fielded a strong team comprising of seasoned debaters, some of whom had left just a year ago to one, who has thirty years of post-Rock experience behind him.
The pupils’ team – Michael Ryan, Max Mc Kenna, Dylan Hutchinson and Shore Olobudore - opposed the motion “This house believes that nationalism poses a threat to democratic stability.”
The Past Pupils were represented by Stephen Ryan (2018), Joshua Kieran-Glennon (2015), Rossa Fanning SC (1993), Barry O’Donnell SC (1989).
The debate was adjudicated by Cathy Kelleher, Oisin Ryan (2018) and John Sheil.
The debate was convened on behalf of the Union by Shane Murphy SC (1981) and behalf of the College by John Sheil (1980).
Our congratulations go to Rossa Fanning SC (1993) who was adjudged to be the evening’s best speaker. The Past Pupils won back the team trophy having presented a strong case for the proposition. Thanks to all of those who participated for giving us yet another memorable evening, especially the past pupils who always make this a great night in the school calendar.
On the 7th February the eagerly awaited Past/Present Student Debate was held in the Lecture Hall. Excellently chaired by Eoin Martin BL (class of 2005) the past pupils fielded a strong team comprising of seasoned debaters, some of whom had left just a year ago to one, who has thirty years of post-Rock experience behind him.
The pupils’ team – Michael Ryan, Max Mc Kenna, Dylan Hutchinson and Shore Olobudore - opposed the motion “This house believes that nationalism poses a threat to democratic stability.”
The Past Pupils were represented by Stephen Ryan (2018), Joshua Kieran-Glennon (2015), Rossa Fanning SC (1993), Barry O’Donnell SC (1989).
The debate was adjudicated by Cathy Kelleher, Oisin Ryan (2018) and John Sheil.
The debate was convened on behalf of the Union by Shane Murphy SC (1981) and behalf of the College by John Sheil (1980).
Our congratulations go to Rossa Fanning SC (1993) who was adjudged to be the evening’s best speaker. The Past Pupils won back the team trophy having presented a strong case for the proposition. Thanks to all of those who participated for giving us yet another memorable evening, especially the past pupils who always make this a great night in the school calendar.
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