English 

The English Department at Castleblayney College is both dynamic and enthusiastic, placing student voice at the heart of teaching and learning. The English classrooms nurture creativity and foster an appreciation of literature. 

Ranging from film, short stories, novels and drama, from Claire Keegan to Willy Russell, our range of texts challenge and engage students helping them to consider the world from different points of view. 

We deliver the Junior and Leaving Certificate specifications to the highest standard whilst fostering a love of reading through initiatives such as The Accelerated Reader Programme and Drop Everything and Read. 

Outside the realm of the classroom, students are offered a range of opportunities to express their creativity such as the debating society, writing competitions and the annual school production.  

Wherever the student’s interest lies, teachers in the English Department create a friendly, cohesive learning environment that enables all students to express themselves with confidence and clarity. 

To find out more information about this subject, in particular updates on Senior Cycle reform, please click on the links below: 

Junior Cycle English 

Senior Cylce English (2024 – 2026) 

Draft Specification Senior Cycle Reform (LC 2025 – 2027)