.CBS The Green held its annual Awards Night in The Rose Hotel, Tralee, on Thursday last, bringing together students and parents to celebrate a remarkable year of achievement across academics, sport, science, the arts and wider school life.
The evening opened with a reflection on another year of exceptional academic success, with outstanding Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle results praised as a testament to the hard work and dedication of both students and staff.
The school also marked significant national success, most notably being crowned All-Ireland ISTA Senior Science Quiz Champions 2026.
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.Special recognition was given to the winning team of Ethan Ward, M.J. McCarthy and Pat Brosnan, whose achievement brought national honours to the school.
.Students were also commended for success in the Stripe Young Scientist Awards, Scifest competitions, and achievements in drama and the arts, highlighting the breadth of talent within CBS The Green.
.Sporting achievement once again formed a central part of the celebration, with the school reflecting on one of its most successful years to date.
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CBS The Green teams secured an impressive collection of titles including the Kerry Shield, O’Sullivan Cup, Corn Thomáis Mhic Chomáil Cup, Corn Uí Mhuirí Cup, Dunloe Cup, the Southwest Basketball title, and the All-Ireland Minor A Basketball Cup.
While the school narrowly missed out on Hogan Cup and Paddy Buggy success, special mention was made of the senior footballers and hurlers for their commitment, resilience and pride throughout their campaigns.
.Among the standout individual sporting honours on the night was the presentation of the 1st Year Sports Star of the Year award to Jamie Quillinan following a tremendous year across football, basketball and soccer.
.In senior football, the U19 Football Player of the Year award was presented to Máirtín McKivergan, recognising his consistent performances and key contribution throughout the season, while Cian Harris was named Senior U19 Hurling Player of the Year following an outstanding campaign.
.A major highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Donal Walsh Live Life Award to sixth-year student Rae Moriarty.
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The award recognises a student who demonstrates exceptional resilience and positivity, leadership through compassion and courage, and a meaningful impact on others.
Another memorable moment came with the presentation of a special School Spirit Award to sixth-year student Jack Lyne.
.Jack was recognised for his exceptional contribution to school life, his energy and enthusiasm at school events and sporting occasions, and his role in inspiring school spirit throughout the year.
He was also presented with the symbolic number 26 jersey in recognition of his influence within the school community.
The evening also welcomed back past pupils Daithí Ó Murchadha, Rory Kelliher and Ted Fitzgerald, who were acknowledged among the school’s high-achieving Leaving Certificate class of 2025.
Former student Preston O’Keeffe, now President of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU), also addressed senior students on the night.
He spoke about the opportunities available to young people and credited his involvement in the Student Council at CBS The Green as a formative experience in his own journey.
The Awards Night concluded with a celebration of the commitment, character and community spirit that continues to define CBS The Green, as the school reflected proudly on a year of outstanding achievement and looked ahead with optimism to the future.
