Recreation & Sport
At Gurteen College, we encourage students to embrace our vibrant campus life with a wide array of recreational and sporting activities.
On-Campus Facilities
Enjoy our extensive on-campus facilities, including:
- Football, hurling, and rugby pitches
- Basketball court and soccer fields
- Tennis courts
- Sports hall
- Swimming pool
Competitions
Engage in competitive spirit with:
- Intercollegiate 7-a-side football and hurling blitzes
- 15-a-side football A championship and shield competitions
- Intercollegiate challenge day featuring welding, stock judging, tractor driving skills, soccer blitz, and quiz competitions
Social Events
Participate in student-organized social events such as:
- Macra club activities
- Bowling nights
- Go-kart racing
- Cinema outings
Team Building & Fundraising
Contribute to community and team spirit through:
- Team building events
- Charity fundraising activities like ‘Shave and Dye’, sponsored hikes up Croagh Patrick, Bogathon, and calf raffles
Highlights of the Year
Celebrate memorable moments including:
- Christmas party
- Student graduation night
Off-Campus Activities
Explore recreational activities within a 10-minute drive:
- Mountain biking
- Golfing
- Birr Leisure Centre
- Shooting ranges
- Karting
- Theatre
- Shopping
- Fishing
- Hiking
Discover a vibrant campus life at Gurteen College!
