St. David's Holy Faith Secondary School Greystones Podcast

In the final episode of this season of St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast , first-year English students Daisy and Amy dive into their recent class novel, Spirit of the Titanic by Nicola Pierce. Having just finished the book, they’re joined by classmates Oisín, Zoe, Emilia, Caoileann, and Zara for a thoughtful and engaging discussion. Together, they explore the novel’s powerful themes of frie...

In this special episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Greystones podcast, host Kian Quigley (St Patrick’s Athletic & Ireland U17) is joined by co-host Eoghan Waters (Mount Merrion Youths) to shine a spotlight on two distinguished past pupils who have forged impressive careers in football—both on and off the pitch. First, we hear from Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer at The Independent , wh...

In this episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast, 1st Year students Julie Anne and Holly take the mic to explore Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo. They interview their classmates to hear different opinions, reflections, and emotional responses to the novel. From themes of war and family to memorable moments and characters, this episode captures a range of student voices and insi...

From Classroom to Commentary: Miguel Delaney on Football and Life In this special episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Secondary School Podcast , 5th-year students Eoghan Waters and Patrick O’Boyle sit down with past pupil and renowned football writer Miguel Delaney . Miguel shares his journey from the school corridors to writing for some of the biggest football publications, offering insights int...

In this very special episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast , we share a fascinating live call recorded on February 27th with Matthew Ericson and Adara Woodcook , who serve in Educational Outreach at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC . Recorded live at St David’s Holy Faith Greystones , this unique conversation offers students and listeners an inside look at the work of...

All Things Sports with Mr. Brady In this episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast , we’re delighted to be joined by Mr Brady , Director of Sport at the school. 🏫⚽🏀 Mr Brady gives us an inside look at the vibrant sporting life at St David’s, discussing the wide range of sports on offer, from team games to individual pursuits. We talk about student participation, the importance of...

In this episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast , hosts and 5th Year History students Caoimhe and Sean are joined by Myles Dungan , presenter of The History Show on RTÉ Radio 1 . Myles shares insights into the power of storytelling, the relevance of history in today’s world, and how exploring the past helps us better understand the present. A thoughtful and engaging conversation th...

📚 TY Talk: Exploring The Great Gatsby with Fiachra 🎧 In this week’s episode, Transition Year student Fiachra takes the host’s seat as he chats with his classmates about one of the most iconic novels of the 20th century — F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby . Together, they dive into the glittering world of Gatsby’s Jazz Age, exploring themes of ambition, illusion, wealth, love, and the elusiv...

Welcome to a very special Christmas episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast ! Hosted by Cillian from Transition Year, this festive edition is filled with warmth, reflection, and plenty of Christmas cheer. We begin with a beautiful and thoughtful Christmas reflection from Mr Carey , setting the tone for the season and reminding us of the true spirit of Christmas. We’re also incredib...

In this special episode of the St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast , Katie from TY shares her experience attending the Women of Faith event at the local church in Greystones. Alongside her classmates Imogen, Fintan, and Luke, she heard inspiring reflections from an incredible panel, including Laura Woods (East Coast FM), journalist Anne Dempsey, entrepreneur Mila Hancock, and more. The discus...

In this episode of the St. David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast , host Chris from 2nd Year sits down with his classmates to unpack one of the most powerful war poems ever written — 🎙️ Wilfred Owen’s Dulce et Decorum Est . Together, they explore how Owen’s vivid imagery and brutal honesty reveal the true horrors of World War I, challenging the old idea that it is “sweet and fitting to die for one’...

🎙️ St David’s Holy Faith Greystones Podcast Episode Title: Finding Your Sound with Ewan McAdam In this episode, host Kevin Murphy sits down with Ewan McAdam , a talented 5th year student at St David’s, to talk all things music. From early influences to creative process, Ewan shares his journey as a young musician and what inspires his songwriting. You’ll also get to hear a special treat — an exclu...

🎙️ St David's Holy Faith Greystones Podcast Episode Title: “Inside the Áras: A Look at the Irish Presidential Election” In this special episode, Mr. McMenamin’s 3rd Year CSPE class takes the mic to explore the ins and outs of the Irish Presidential Election. From the role of the President to the election process the students dive deep into what it really means to be Head of State in Ireland. Expec...

"From Greystones to Global Stages – Maria Doyle Kennedy Returns" In this special episode of the St. David’s Holy Faith, Greystones Podcast , we welcome renowned singer, actor, and past pupil Maria Doyle Kennedy . Join us as Maria takes a heartfelt journey back to her school days in Greystones, reflecting on the formative experiences, teachers, and friendships that helped shape her remark...

"Art, Inspiration & Expression with Ms. Gore" In this colourful episode, we sit down with Ms. Gore, our passionate and creative Art teacher, to explore the world of visual expression at St. David’s. Ms. Gore shares what sparked her love for art, how she brings creativity into the classroom, and why she believes art is essential for every student—no matter their skill level. We dive i...

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