Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola (PCC), 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 (U-19) ChampionsAppreciation night for Fr Mick Sweeney will recall PCC and Fanad glory days 2017/18 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) ChampionsMcGarvey brace sets PCC up for stunning FAI Schools Minor final win 2018/19 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions
Ulster 1981/82 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions 2001/02 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions 2005/06 FAI Schools Senior A Boys (U-19) Champions 2017/18 FAI Schools Senior B Boys (U-19) ChampionsCommanding second half performance earns PCC Ulster title 2017/18 FAI Schools Junior B Boys (U-17) Champions 2017/18 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions 2018/19 FAI Schools Junior B Boys (U-17) ChampionsPCC Falcarragh hit purple patch to defeat Cavan in Ulster final 2018/19 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions 2019/20 FAI Schools Minor B Boys (U-15) Champions
Gaelic Football Ulster Under 19 1973/74 Dalton Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions 1982/83 MacLarnon Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions 1984/85 MacLarnon Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions 1985/86 MacLarnon Cup (Ulster U-19 B) Champions
Ulster Under 17 1982/83 Ulster Herald Cup (Ulster U-17 B) Champions
Ulster Under 16 2013/14 Arthurs Cup (Ulster U-16 A) Champions
Ulster Under 15 1978/79 Loch an Iúir Cup (Ulster U-15 B) Champions 1980/81 Loch an Iúir Cup (Ulster U-15 B) Champions
Ulster Under 14 1979/80 Corn Cholm Cille (Ulster U-14 B) Champions 1988/89 Corn Cholm Cille (Ulster U-14 B) Champions 2016/17 McDevitt Cup (Ulster U-14 C) ChampionsMcDevitt Cup success for PCC Falcarragh
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 (2002, 2011) 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 (2025) 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 (2011, 2012, 2014)
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 https://www.facebook.com/pauricsweeneybrand/
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