CBS Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
My Mother My mother is the biggest rock in my life. She protects me from harm, gives me a place to live and nourishes me. My mother provides me with necessities and also spoils me with stuff I do not…
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St Fergal’s College, Co. Laois
Different Going to school when you’re a little different, it’s not very pleasant; in fact, it’s a bit of a torment. That first week, inbox full of messages: “Can I ask you something?” “I hope you don’t mind me asking.”…
Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Co. Wicklow
Real Real is rare Fakes are everywhere So in a world full of lies Be the light in others’ lives Prop One time I went to the shop And on the way I did a flop People stepped over me…
St Finian’s College, Co. Westmeath
Be the Weird One Ireland has a culture, Everyone’s the same, Same GAA jerseys, same tracksuits, The only thing that differs is our name, But behind all of this, Behind the walls we have built all around us, Is all…
Colaiste Choilm, Co. Cork
Connections I watched from the corner of the room, As mouths moved in a jumbled motion. Any activities became mundane when, I looked up at the invisible connected wires that Stayed closed off to my own. I was happy to…
Presentation Secondary School, Waterford
Distorted Mirror Pieces Can’t be emotional or else I’ll fall into the stereotype. Can’t laugh too loud or I’ll be a bother, Can’t be too quiet or I’ll be boring Can’t have different interests or they’ll find another. If I’m…