Students from St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar win national Model EU debate

 

No Repro Fee ….. 28–03-25…. The Model Council of the European Union debate for secondary schools which took place in Dublin Castle ….. Pic shows students from St.Columbas College, Stranorlar, Co.Donegal representing Estonia (in front) Finghin McLaughlin, Riley Doherty, Yara Fesak with (behind) Ann Marie Wade, Teacher, Peter Power, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland, Ambassador of Estonia Kairi Künka. Pic Maxwell’s – No Repro Fee 28–03-25

The team from St. Columbas College, in Stranorlar in County Donegal, representing Estonia won first place at this year’s Model Council of the EU debate.

Teams from schools across the country gathered at Dublin Castle to hold a mock debate on potential laws to protect young people online.

There was a team of three pupils to represent every member state.

Some members of the Luxembourg, Spain and Poland teams told us what they’ve learned from the experience:

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