Gaeilge
🎤 Comhghairdeas lenár bhfoireann díospóireachta a bhuaigh babhta ceathrú ceannais an chomórtais BOOÁCDL! 🏆
Throid ár bhfoireann in aghaidh Griffeen Community College, ag cosaint an rúin:
📢 Ba chóir tacú le graifítí i spásanna poiblí.
🔥 Láidreachtaí na Foirne:
✅ Saorchaint & léiriú cultúrtha
✅ Ról na n-ealaíontóirí sráide i gcaomhnú & forbairt na staire
✅ An chaoi a dtugann graifítí beocht do cheantair faoi chaomhnú
Ba é Donncha a ainmníodh mar an cainteoir is fearr, a léirigh díospóireacht iontach lena chomhpháirtithe foirne Lorcan, Daniel & Ruth (Bliain 3).
🎭 An Tábhacht a Bhaineann le Díospóireacht
Níl díospóireacht faoi bhua agus caillteanas amháin — ach faoi mhachnamh criticiúil, muinín & cumas cumarsáide. Léirigh an fhoireann samhlaíocht agus paisean, agus léirigh siad go bhfuil cumas iontach iontu an chéad bhabhta eile a bhaint amach.
Go n-éirí leo sna babhtaí leathcheannais! 🎤💡
Béarla
Victory for the GCR Debating Team in the BOOÁCDL Championship!
🎤 Congratulations to our debating team for winning the BOOÁCDL quarter-finals! 🏆
Our team faced Griffeen Community College, arguing in favour of the motion:
📢 This house believes that graffiti in public places should be encouraged.
🔥 Key Team Arguments:
✅ Free speech & artistic expression
✅ The role of street artists in preserving & shaping culture
✅ How graffiti can revitalise neglected urban areas
A standout performance from Donncha, who was awarded Best Speaker, alongside Lorcan, Daniel & Ruth (3rd Year).
🎭 The Power of Debating
Debating isn’t just about winning—it’s about critical thinking, confidence & communication skills. Our team showed incredible insight and passion, proving they have what it takes to go all the way.
Best of luck in the semi-finals! 🎤💡