Millstreet Community School Hosts Inaugural ACCS Schools Debating Competition

Millstreet, 20 January 2025 – Millstreet Community School was delighted to host the inaugural ACCS Schools Debating Competition today, welcoming students from across the region for a day of engaging and thought-provoking debates.

Teams from Millstreet Community School, Boherbue Comprehensive School, Blackwater Community School, and Ballincollig Community School took part in the event, showcasing their critical thinking and public speaking skills in a highly competitive and lively atmosphere.

The event was organised by Adrian Jackson, Principal of Carrick-on-Shannon Community School, with adjudication provided by Mr. Jackson alongside Mary O'Sullivan and John Irwin. Their expertise and guidance were invaluable in ensuring a fair and high-quality competition.

Speaking after the event, representatives from Millstreet Community School expressed their delight at hosting the competition. "It was fantastic to see such wonderful student engagement and to welcome so many visitors to our school," said a spokesperson. "Debating is an essential skill that encourages students to think critically and articulate their views with confidence, and today’s competition truly highlighted their talents."

The ACCS Schools Debating Competition aims to foster intellectual discourse among students while promoting collaboration and healthy competition between schools. Given the success of this inaugural event, there is great anticipation for future editions of the competition.

Millstreet Community School extends its gratitude to all participants, adjudicators, and organisers for making the event a memorable one.

Finally, congratulations to the teams that successfully progressed to the next round of the competition. Their impressive performances and well-structured arguments stood out in a field of strong contenders. We wish them the very best of luck in the upcoming rounds and look forward to seeing how they continue to develop their debating skills.