CBS Kilkenny celebrates the full life of one of its stars
A gifted musician , Colm regularly performed at school events
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we mark the passing on 23rd April 2018 of Colm Dunne, a Transition Year student at CBS Kilkenny. We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his parents, Tony and Eileen, his brother Peter and to all of his extended family on the untimely loss of their beloved Colm.
Colm joined CBS Kilkenny in September 2014 from Paulstown NS, and it was evident from day one that Colm would give to CBS Kilkenny far more than CBS Kilkenny could give to him. Colm was a larger than life young man with a great hunger for knowledge. His inspirational character contributed signifiicantly to the personality of Class Brendan in the three years up to his Junior Certificate. He challenged his teachers, SNAs and class mates with his infectious enthusiasm for learning.
Colm had an abiding interest in Irish culture which was reflected in his passion for GAA, traditional music and Gaeilge. Many a class was side-lined on a Monday morning in heated debate regarding the merits and demerits of local club hurling and inter county rivalries. When it came to donning the Kilkenny jersey you certainly had to earn your stripes with Colm. The music department gained a rare talent with the arrival of Colm when he decided to study music for his Junior Certificate. He was talented with many instruments but the flute was where Colm really excelled. His signature tune within the CBS was his haunting interpretation of “The Lonesome Boatman” (YouTube here or link below). Bhí dúil a anama sa Ghaeilge aige. Labhair sé í le paisean agus grá aon seans a bhfuair sé. Thaitin Gaeilge na Ríochta leis, agus is fhearr i bhfad í ná Gaeilge Chonamara, dar leis!
This year, true to Colm’s personality, he thoroughly embraced Transition Year and seized every available opportunity that came his way. He was involved in a multitude of activities. One of the highlights was winning the Kilkenny Enterprise awards with his co-production of a GAA recipe book entitled Kat Food.
However, when all is said and done, our over-riding and abiding memory of our Colm is his eternal optimism. Colm overcame many challenges in his short life and did so with great dignity and nobility. This for us is his defining legacy. All those who crossed his path are the richer for having known him.
Colm,
May you sleep safe in the loving arms of God.
Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dilís.
Colm joined CBS Kilkenny in September 2014 from Paulstown NS, and it was evident from day one that Colm would give to CBS Kilkenny far more than CBS Kilkenny could give to him. Colm was a larger than life young man with a great hunger for knowledge. His inspirational character contributed signifiicantly to the personality of Class Brendan in the three years up to his Junior Certificate. He challenged his teachers, SNAs and class mates with his infectious enthusiasm for learning.
Colm had an abiding interest in Irish culture which was reflected in his passion for GAA, traditional music and Gaeilge. Many a class was side-lined on a Monday morning in heated debate regarding the merits and demerits of local club hurling and inter county rivalries. When it came to donning the Kilkenny jersey you certainly had to earn your stripes with Colm. The music department gained a rare talent with the arrival of Colm when he decided to study music for his Junior Certificate. He was talented with many instruments but the flute was where Colm really excelled. His signature tune within the CBS was his haunting interpretation of “The Lonesome Boatman” (YouTube here or link below). Bhí dúil a anama sa Ghaeilge aige. Labhair sé í le paisean agus grá aon seans a bhfuair sé. Thaitin Gaeilge na Ríochta leis, agus is fhearr i bhfad í ná Gaeilge Chonamara, dar leis!
This year, true to Colm’s personality, he thoroughly embraced Transition Year and seized every available opportunity that came his way. He was involved in a multitude of activities. One of the highlights was winning the Kilkenny Enterprise awards with his co-production of a GAA recipe book entitled Kat Food.
However, when all is said and done, our over-riding and abiding memory of our Colm is his eternal optimism. Colm overcame many challenges in his short life and did so with great dignity and nobility. This for us is his defining legacy. All those who crossed his path are the richer for having known him.
Colm,
May you sleep safe in the loving arms of God.
Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dilís.
Colm's 1st Year class Aug 2014
Junior Maths Winners January 2015
Awards Night May 2015
Awards Night 2017
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Colm always thoroughly enjoyed a good debate and represented CBS in many excellent encounters
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At the annual CBS Kilkenny Christmas Carol Service, Colm played this haunting version of The Lonesome Boatman.
Click on video above to hear full version or here for YouTube.
Click on video above to hear full version or here for YouTube.
Colm was always at the centre of a good debate Oct 2017
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Colm and Conor launch their Kat Food cookbook Nov 2017
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Colm and Conor enjoy their Enterprise Award success for Kat Food, Jan 2018
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Teacher, Ms Colleton and SNA, Ms Prendiville, congratulate Colm on the launch of Katfood
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Colm and Conor and their mums at the Kat Food launch Nov 2017
Principal Mr Clarke congratulates Colm and Conor on their Enterprise Award, Mar 2018
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Award Winners May 2015
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In March 2018, Mayor of Kilkenny, David Fitzgerald congratulated Colm and Conor on their Enterprise Awards for Kat Food.
Opposing or proposing, Colm and all of the CBS debating team were formidable opponents
Colm's composition “Amhran 1916” reached the final of the GAA Song Contest for the 1916 commemorations in Croke Park.
CBS Kilkenny awarded 2nd place in the IAMTA Junior Maths Quiz January 2017
Mrs Butler presents Colm and Kevin with their Literacy awards May 2015
Colm taking advice from Alison Miller, Irish Rugby International.
Colm always enjoyed a good discussion and debate and represented CBS on many occasions
Colm in full debating flight, Oct 2017
Ms Sarah Phelan presents Colm. Kehlan and Ben with Junior Music Awards May 2016
Colm entertains at the Kat Food Launch Nov 2017
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Colm entertains at the Kat Food launch Nov 2017
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Colm's TY Class Aug 2017
In Croke Park to perform Colm's composition 'Amhrán 1916' for the 1916 commemoration
Colm performing The Lonesome Boatman at the Opening Mass 2017 (video above)
Colm and pals enjoying the Ploughing Championships, Sept 2017
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Getting the final design ready for Kat Food
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Ms Colleton and Dee with Colm and Conor at the Kat Food launch.
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Adrian Ronan and Ned Quinn gave Colm and Conor a guided tour of Nowlan Park Feb 2018
Finishing up the Community Care module for TY, Nov 2017
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Colm and Conor in Croker!
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Enjoying the TY trip to Bavaria
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Colm enjoyed laughter and good friendship
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Enjoying the TY trip to Bavaria
Colm enjoying good company over lunch Mar 2018
Colm with the brilliant CBS Kilkenny SNA team
Colm in deep discussion with Mr Moran and Mr O'Driscoll!
Preparing for a night out!
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Colm with his debating mentor Mr O'Brien
Colm and Dee in Croke Park Nov 2017
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Enjoying great company
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Enjoying the TY trip to Bavaria
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With Colm around, music was never too far away, Bavaria Feb 2018
Colm thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Bavaria with his TY group, Feb 2018
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Colm thoroughly enjoyed the trip to Bavaria with his TY group, Feb 2018
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Colm and Conor promoting their award winning KatFood book, Feb 2018
Colm entertained the troops in Bavaria, Feb 2018
Enjoying the TY trip to Bavaria, Feb 2018
