What the Union Does
How We Support You
Each year the Union runs a calendar of events that bring our community together โ from the Annual Dinner and Ignatian Challenge Cup golf outing to class reunions, table quizzes and informal social evenings.
CUSP is an initiative of the Union to assist past pupils or staff who may need support and advice at a time of personal, health or career difficulty. A panel of professional past pupils offer confidential guidance on a voluntary basis.
Since its relaunch, the Union has supported Crescent College Comprehensive through Transition Year work placements, a literary competition for third year students and career talks, work experience and international placements.
Upcoming Events
Our events are a chance to reconnect with classmates, meet past pupils from other years and support Crescent College Comprehensive and its students. Upcoming Events will be listed here with links to booking and event reports.
Ignatian Challenge Cup – Friday, 4th Sept
The Crescent College Past Pupils Union is delighted to announce the return of the Ignatian Challenge Cup 2026, taking place at Limerick Golf Club on Friday, ยป
Life-Changing Medical Research
Crescent Past Pupil Advocates for Life-Changing Medical Research on Capitol Hill The Crescent College Past Pupils Union is delighted to see past pupil Donald McDonnell representing ยป
Gary OโDonnell Featured in JAWS 50th
Crescent Past Pupils Union is delighted to highlight the work of Gary OโDonnell, a Limerick artist and past pupil, whose artwork has been featured in a ยป
Crescent Past Pupil Trevor Morriss class of 1987 pictured with @johnmoranlimerick at the Paddle for Parkinsonโs official launch ๐ ๐ค
Paddle for Parkinsonโs:
โThis June (June 12th to 21st), my friend Mike OโSullivan and I are launching a long-held ambition: navigating the River Shannon from source to sea. Starting in Co. Cavan, we face 10 days of gruelling canoeing and camping at the mercy of the elements. Will we make it? It will be a true test of endurance.
I am taking this opportunity to raise vital funds for @parkinsonsire Midwest Branch. Throughout every mile, I will be thinking of my mom and the many people I know fighting this condition. They face a daily battle with immense courage, truly taking life one day at a time.
Please donate to support our journey. Every euro raised helps the Midwest Branch of Parkinsonโs Ireland provide essential services and support networks for people living with Parkinsonโs, their families and their carers.โ
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/paddlingforparkinsons
Mungret Cup strava challengeย was off to a competitive start last week and, for the very firstย time, Mungret College earn the overall top spot on theย leaderboard!ย
Congrats to Belvedere Union on their alumni taking 1stย and 2nd place, Clongowes Wood College SJ Union taking 3rdย and 4th place, and last yearโs winners, (The Jes) Colรกiste Iognรกid Past Pupils Union, taking 5th.ย
The 2026 charity partner is Shane Leahyโs One4Humanity.
One4Humanity is a registered charity that works to provide assistance to victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters with current focus on Gaza and Ukraine. The charity intervenes to meet the needs of people in crisis, while giving special attention to vulnerable groups such as women, the sick and children, ensuring that their basic needs are met.
Founder, Shane Leahy, a Crescent College Past Pupils Union alum, started his career as a professional rugby player with Connaught and Munster and also donned the green jersey representing his country with the Ireland A rugby team.ย ย His interest in humanitarian work developed in 2022 as he visited Ukraine as the war broke out and felt compelled to help in whatever way he could using his network and business connections. He brings a business and entrepreneurial approach to humanitarian work and working effectively to provide aid in an impactful and timely manner.
All donations big and small are appreciated. They make such a difference and have such a direct impact with Shane personallyย delivering medicines and supplies across the borders himself. Please donate what you can here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jesuit-alumni-ireland-one4humanity
Well done to Crescent College Comprehensive 2nd year student Martha Buckley and @ccc_hockey player who represented Team Ireland in the Junior Tetrathlon in England. Team Ireland claimed 2nd position and Martha was ninth overall out of 89 competitors. Brilliant ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ช
Irish u20s Rugby team took on the Munster Development team as they continue their preparations for next months World Cup in Crescent College Comprehensive last week ๐ ๐
Crescent College Comprehensive were delighted to have @munsterrugby & @irishrugby last week for the Munster academy vs Irish 20s in a preparation game for the World Cup
Video: The school was delighted to have @fionnrowsome back with the Munster academy last week, nice try also with a Dooradoyle bounce of the ball๐ช
Crescent Past Pupil and Roll of Honour recipient @shanekeithleahy has travelled to Kherson, Ukraine to facilitate the delivery of medical supplies ๐ ๐ฅ
Businessman and former @irishrugby international Shane Leahy is helping co-ordinate the distribution at the front line of Russian hostilities.
๐ธ @irishtimesnews
๐ฐ https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/06/02/former-irish-rugby-player-travels-to-ukraine-to-deliver-medical-aid-for-soldiers-who-have-lost-limbs/
Calling all Crescent Past Pupils, the JAI have announced the 2026 Mungret Cup ๐
You can sign up for the challenge at the below link: https://www.strava.com/clubs/875089
See the below details from the JAI:
๐ฃ๏ธ๐ THRILLED to announce our 2026 charity partner is @shanekeithleahy One4Humanity ๐ฃ๏ธ๐
One4Humanity is a registered charity that works to provide assistance to victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters with current focus on Gaza and Ukraine. The charity intervenes to meet the needs of people in crisis, while giving special attention to vulnerable groups such as women, the sick and children, ensuring that their basic needs are met.
Founder, Shane Leahy, a Crescent College Past Pupils Union alum, started his career as a professional rugby player with Connaught and Munster and also donned the green jersey representing his country with the Ireland A rugby team.
His interest in humanitarian work developed in 2022 as he visited Ukraine as the war broke out and felt compelled to help in whatever way he could using his network and business connections. He brings a business and entrepreneurial approach to humanitarian work and working effectively to provide aid in an impactful and timely manner.
Shane is a former Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist (2012) and is currently Group CEO of the Oxygen8 Group, who are a global provider of integrated mobile solutions
Whether you are in the Strava competition or not, your donations are much needed and greatly appreciated ๐
Congratulations to the Crescent College Comprehensive All Ireland First Year Champions ๐ โฝ๏ธ ๐
Former @irelandfootball Captain Andy Townsend on the day @astonvilla & Crescent College Comprehensive brought the silverware home! ๐ โฝ๏ธ ๐
Our Jesuit Heritage
Crescent College has held a special place in Limerick life since 1859. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, the school has educated generations of students at Sacred Heart College in the Crescent and later at Crescent College Comprehensive in Dooradoyle. Jesuit education focuses on forming people of conscience, competence and compassion, and that spirit continues to shape our past pupil community today.
