Welcome to The Readers Retreat

Delve into a haven for book lovers and literary enthusiasts plus everyone in between. At St Michael's College Listowel, we offer a unique online space where  our young readers can explore a wide range of topics, participate in discussions, read reviews and share their passion for literature. Our blog aims to inspire, inform, and ignite your interest in the written word. Here we share with you who we are and what we do in our wonderful school. Our blog is updated regularly so revisit us often to see all of our news! 

Frightening Rhymes!

Our first year students were getting in the spooky zone this week as we prepared for Halloween break. Continue on to read some of their scary rhymes... If you dare! 

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X-Factor Review

Last week, we hosted our annual X- Factor show. A wonderful night of entertainment and prizes, some of the participants, hosts and guests tell us all about their experiences below.

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TY Review - RSA Roadshow

Our TY students went to the AXA RSA Roadshow in Killarney recently and wanted to share their experience with you, as they found they learned a lot from the outing. Below one of our students details the day for us and gives us an insight into what to expect at the show. 

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Welcome

This is where our journey begins. Get to know us and enjoy reading about our wonderful school!

About us

The Readers Retreat @ St Michael's College Listowel is a dedicated platform for those young adults who find joy and inspiration in the world of books, poetry and stories. We chat about the things we like, we don't like, and everything in between! Read reviews of just about everything such as our latest trips and the newest movies. Peruse our top tips and tricks for day to day school life and so much more!