Mercy mounthawk has a strong tradition in public speaking and debating. We participate in The Mental Health, Concern and the National Forum on Europe competitions

Sarah O'Carroll, Emily Brick and Caoimhe Casey in Strasbourg, after winning the All-Ireland Fourm on Europe competition in 2006

NATIONAL FORUM ON EUROPE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

Congratulations to Rosie O'Down, Yana Makislova and Patrick Flanagan on winning the Kerry Heat of the National forum on Europe Public Speaking Competition. With Strong opposition from four other opposing team,s Rosie and Yana convinced the judges that the Euro and Free Trade is essential to Irelands prosperity. Patrick Stunned the Judges by casting a critical eye over the failure of the European parliament to secure the freedom of services for people with Disabilities. in a packed Kerry County Council chambers they our team proved to be the most coherent and strongest in their views. The team will go on to represent Kerry in the Munster Finals in early 2008.

Mental Health
Public Speaking project 2007

Mercy Mounthawk had a very strong team for this yearÆs Mental Health Ireland Public Speaking Project. The team consisted of Anthony Bailly, Stephen Sharpe, Elsie Ronan and Triona Brick. A lot of hard work went into researching, writing and practising their speeches. They were successful in the preliminary round and moved into the Kerry County Final where they met Kenmare. The title for the night was 'True education requires a holistic approach with particular emphasis on the relationship between mental and physical well being'. Again, success! Dan O' Connor from Mental Health Ireland praised their confidence and awareness of mental health issues.

The team participated in the Mid-Western Regional Final in February. The title this time was 'The greatness of a society can be measured by its treatment of the vulnerable'. Despite a great performance, victory eluded the team on the night. It was, however, a great achievement to get as far as they did as the Mental Health Public Speaking Project is a very prestigious competition. Thanks to their tutors Ms. Carey and Ms. McElligott.