Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola
| PCC | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
  PCC Location in Ireland | |
| Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, Ireland | |
| Coordinates | 55°08′31″N 8°06′00″W / 55.141998°N 8.099884°WCoordinates: 55°08′31″N 8°06′00″W / 55.141998°N 8.099884°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary School (Public) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Inter Denominational |
| Established | 1972 |
| Principal | Maeve Sweeney |
| Enrollment | 466 |
Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola (PCC), also known as PCC Falcarragh, is a voluntary/state-funded, coeducational, inter-denominational secondary school in Falcarragh, Co. 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.
History
Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola was founded in 1972, replacing Gortahork Vocational School, which had been the main secondary school in the area since 1961.
Uniform
The school uniform consists of a maroon jumper with PCC crest, grey shirt, maroon tie with grey stripes, and grey trousers or skirt.
The school sports colours are sky blue jerseys with navy blue shorts and navy blue socks. The school did have a history of playing in several different colours over the years, often favouring green jerseys similar to nearby Glenea United in soccer.
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.
Honours
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]
Ulster
- 1981/82 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions[3]
- 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[4]
- 2017/18 FAI Schools Junior B Boys (U-17) Champions
- 2017/18 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions
Gaelic Football
Ulster
- 2013/14 Arthurs Cup (Ulster U-16 A) Champions
- 2015/16 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
Notable Alumni
- Kevin Cassidy - Former Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair Gaelic Football Captain, Two-Time All-Star (2002, 2011)
- Michael Langan - Donegal and St. Michael's Gaelic Footballer
- Séamas Mac Géidigh - Radio Presenter
- Tommy Martin - TV Presenter
- Martin McElhinney - Donegal and St. Michael's Gaelic Footballer, Member of 2012 All-Ireland Winning Team
- Eamon McGee - Former Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair Gaelic Footballer, Member of 2012 All-Ireland Winning Team
- Jason McGee - Donegal and Cloughaneely Gaelic Footballer
- Neil McGee - Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair Gaelic Footballer, Member of 2012 All-Ireland Winning Team, Three-Time All-Star (2011, 2012, 2014)
- Peter McGee - Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair Gaelic Footballer, Member of 2012 All-Ireland Winning Team
- Lisa McKelvey - Journalist
- Brian McLaughlin - Former Donegal and St. Michael's Gaelic Footballer
- Daniel McLaughlin - Donegal and St. Michael's Gaelic Footballer, Member of 2012 All-Ireland Winning Team
- Áine Ní Bhreisleáin - TV and Radio Presenter
- Caitlín Nic Aoidh - TG4 Weather Presenter
- Annemarie Ní Churreáin - poet
- Christy Toye - Former Donegal and St. Michael's Gaelic Football Captain, Member of 2012 All-Ireland Winning Team
- Peter Witherow - Donegal and St. Michael's Gaelic Footballer, Member of 2012 All-Ireland Winning Team
References
- ↑ Appreciation night for Fr Mick Sweeney will recall PCC and Fanad glory days
- ↑ McGarvey brace sets PCC up for stunning FAI Schools Minor final win
- ↑ Appreciation night for Fr Mick Sweeney will recall PCC and Fanad glory days
- ↑ Commanding second half performance earns PCC Ulster title
- ↑ McDevitt Cup success for PCC Falcarragh