Loreto Secondary School celebrates All-Ireland debating success

Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny are celebrating All-Ireland success after the school’s junior Irish debating team were crowned winners of Comórtas an Phiarsaigh, Gael Linn's Irish debating competition.

It’s a wonderful achievement for the school who came through some tough competition on their way to the All-Ireland finals which were held in Athlone on Wednesday.

The Junior girls team - which includes  -  Katie Coyle, Emily Crossan and Ellen Griffin - were declared overall All-Ireland junior winners   and were complimented by the panel of six judges on their fluency, persuasive arguments and captivating delivery.

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The school’s senior team can also be proud of their achievements this year, reaching the All-Ireland semi finals which took place in Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this month.

Emily Crossan, Katie Gallagher and Ellen Griffin, members of the Loreto debating team

The senior team included Síofra Harvey, Aoife Doherty and Molly Shields.

A number of fellow students - including members of the senior team - travelled to lend their support in Athlone on Wednesday.

The Loreto senior debating team who reached the All-Ireland semi finals

The two teams were mentored by teachers Ms Mairead Crossan and Ms Amanda Duffy.