Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola '', also known as PCC Falcarragh, is a voluntary/state-funded, coeducational, inter-denominational secondary school in Falcarragh, County Donegal, Ireland. Located north of the town centre of Falcarragh, its catchment area includes the districts of Cloughaneely, Dunfanaghy and Creeslough, although they have also traditionally attracted some students from Gweedore and The Rosses.

History

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola was founded in 1972, replacing Gortahork Vocational School, which had been the main secondary school in the area since 1961.

Sport

Soccer, Gaelic football and basketball are the main sporting activities of the school. The school has won several All-Ireland and Ulster titles in all three sports.

Honours

Soccer

All-Ireland

1981/82 FAI Schools Senior A Boys Champions
2017/18 FAI Schools Minor B Boys Champions
2018/19 FAI Schools Minor B Boys Champions

Ulster

1981/82 FAI Schools Senior A Boys Champions
2001/02 FAI Schools Senior A Boys Champions
2005/06 FAI Schools Senior A Boys Champions
2017/18 FAI Schools Senior B Boys Champions
2017/18 FAI Schools Junior B Boys Champions
2017/18 FAI Schools Minor B Boys Champions
2018/19 FAI Schools Junior B Boys Champions
2018/19 FAI Schools Minor B Boys Champions
2019/20 FAI Schools Minor B Boys Champions

Gaelic Football

Ulster
Under 19

1973/74 Dalton Cup Champions
1982/83 MacLarnon Cup Champions
1984/85 MacLarnon Cup Champions
1985/86 MacLarnon Cup Champions

Ulster
Under 17

1982/83 Ulster Herald Cup Champions

Ulster
Under 16

2013/14 Arthurs Cup Champions

Ulster
Under 15

1978/79 Loch an Iúir Cup Champions
1980/81 Loch an Iúir Cup Champions

Ulster
Under 14

1979/80 Corn Cholm Cille Champions
1988/89 Corn Cholm Cille Champions
2016/17 McDevitt Cup Champions

Donegal

2004/05 Donegal Senior A Champions
2013/14 Donegal U-16 A Champions
2015/16 Donegal U-14 A Champions
2018/19 Donegal U-16 A Champions

Notable alumni

[Gaelic football]

Kevin Cassidy — Donegal and Gaoth Dobhair Gaelic football Captain, and two-time All-Star
Barry Cunningham — Donegal and Killybegs Gaelic footballer, and member of 1992's All-Ireland winning team
John Cunningham — Donegal and Killybegs Gaelic footballer, and member of 1992's All-Ireland winning team
Michael Langan - Donegal and St Michael's Gaelic footballer, All-Star
Martin McElhinney — Donegal and St Michael's Gaelic footballer, and member of 2012's All-Ireland winning team
Eamon McGee — Donegal and Gaoth Dobhair Gaelic footballer, and member of 2012's All-Ireland winning team
Jason McGee — Donegal and Cloughaneely Gaelic footballer
Neil McGee — Donegal and Gaoth Dobhair Gaelic footballer, member of 2012's All-Ireland winning team, and three-time All-Star
Barry McGowan — Donegal and Killybegs Gaelic footballer, and member of 1992's All-Ireland winning team
Brian McLaughlin — Donegal and St Michael's Gaelic footballer
Daniel McLaughlin — Donegal and St Michael's Gaelic footballer, and member of 2012's All-Ireland winning team
Christy Toye — Donegal and St Michael's Gaelic football Captain, and member of 2012's All-Ireland winning team
Peter Witherow — Donegal and St Michael's Gaelic footballer, and member of 2012's All-Ireland winning team

Other

Annemarie Ní Churreáin — poet
Breandán de Gallaí — professional Irish dancer who is best known for his lead role in Riverdance
Pauric Sweeney — Luxury handbag designer