Booklists 2024/2025
Form 1 Book List - 2024/2025
Irish:
Turas 1. Risteard Mac Liam Publisher: Educate. 2nd Edition.
Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary in Colour
Stationary: 1 A4 Hardback Notebook, zip folder
English:
Junior Cycle English, Chrysalis (CJ Fallon edition)
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo (Available second hand)
Stationary: 1 Manuscript, 1 A4 Hardback Notebook.
Maths:
Text & Tests 1 (First year Maths) The New edition (Junior Cycle Maths), Publisher: The Celtic Press
Maths Pack - Discount code is DGS24, link: https://www.sgeducation.ie/maths-kit-standard-casio-drogheda-grammar-school There is no need to buy a calculator as one is included in the Maths Pack.
Science:
Essential Science Second Edition by Declan Kennedy, Rose Lawlor, & Sean Finn. Published by Folens (includes Workbook and Laboratory Notebook)
Stationary: 1 A4 Hardback Notebook.
History:
Artefact (educate.ie) Second edition (Includes Artefact Skills and supports (2022) - Gregg O'Neill and Eimear Jenkinson (Available second hand)
Stationary: 2 A4 Hardback Notebooks.
Geography:
Real World Geography Second Edition by Peter Lydon and Tara Fitzharris, Real World Geography Skills book 2nd edition. Folens (Skills book in pack) - It must be the Second EDITION as the first is completely different.
Stationary: 1 A4 Hardback Notebook with margins, Small Pack of Colour Pencils, 2 Glue Sticks.
Wellbeing:
Book will be provided by the School.
I.T. No book required
CSPE:
Make a difference, 5th edition CSPE Folens.
OPTIONS TASTERS:
Students will sample the following subjects for a time period prior to deciding on preferences. Parents will be advised during October mid-term regarding book requirements for these subjects. For the taster period, please purchase the following:
Music: Music Manuscript copy. 1 A4 hardback. No book required until after taster period.
Business: 1 copybook. No book required until after taster period.
Visual Art: No textbook required.
Home Economics: A4 Hard book & Homework copy. No book required until after taster period.
Graphics: Hardback copy and colouring pencil. No book required until after the tasters.
Wood Technology: A4 Hard back, Colouring pencils and a 2H Pencil. No book required until mid-term.
Spanish: 1 A4 Hardback. 1 copy/notebook. No book required until after taster period.
French: 1 A4 Hardback copy. No book required until after taster period.
Form 2 Book List 2024/2025
Irish:
Ordinary Level:
New: Turas 2, Risteard Mac Liam - 2nd Edition (Educate.ie)
Higher Level:
New: Turas 3 Risteard Mac Liam - 2nd Edition – (Educate.ie)
Stationary: Hardback copy, zip folder. Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary in Colour - required daily in class.
English:
Retain: Chrysalis (CJ Fallon), Hardback A4 from Form 1
New: 'The Outsiders' by S.E Hinton, 'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell,
Stationary: 1 Manuscript copy & Hardback from Form 1
Maths:
Higher Level:
New: Text & Tests 2 (Higher Level Maths) Publisher: The Celtic Press
Formulae and Mathematical Tables (SEC).
CASIO FX-83GT CW Scientific Calculator.
Ordinary Level
New: Linking Thinking 1 Publisher: Gill Education.
Formulae and Mathematical Tables (SEC).
CASIO FX-83GT CW Scientific Calculator.
Stationary: 2 x A4 Copies & Mathematical Geometry Set
History:
Retain: Artefact (educate.ie) Second edition (Includes Artefact Skills and supports)
Stationary: 2 x A4 Hardback
Geography:
Retain: Real World Geography Second Edition by Peter Lydon and Tara Fitzharris, Real World Geography Skills book 2nd edition. Folens (Skills book in pack).
New: Skills for Success Geography by Stacy Kenny & Andrew Horan.
Stationary: 1 x A4 Hard Back Copy with margins, 1 Refill pad, Small Pack of Colour Pencils, 2 Glue Stick.
Science:
Retain: Essential Science Second Edition by Declan Kennedy, Rose Lawlor, & Sean Finn. Published by Folens (includes Workbook and Laboratory Notebook)
Stationary: 1 x A4 hardback notebook
Music:
Retain: Maestro Textbook & Composition Portfolio, Nathan Barrett. (from first year) Publisher: educate.ie
Stationary: Music Manuscript copy
Business Studies:
Retain: Network Textbook Second Edition by Roisin Mallon from educate.ie (Workbook and Keyword book is also included with textbook) *Please note – The First Edition of this textbook will also suffice if wanting to purchase second hand).
Stationary: 1 x A4 Hardback to take down notes and to stick in handouts given in class. 1x Glue stick & Scissors and Calculator.
Edco Exam papers will need to be bought at a later date and will be organised by the class teacher
Home Economics:
Retain: @Home by Eilish Flood, New edition, though first edition is acceptable.
Stationary: 1 x Hardback A4 copy and homework copy. Exam papers from Folens.
Visual Art:
No textbook required.
Materials List:
- A2 folder
- A3 Sketchbook (Paper thickness at least 180gsm
- A4 Watercolour sketchbook (Paper thickness 300gsm)
- 2B, 4B and 6B pencil
- Black fineliner pen
- Pencil Sharpener
- Eraser
- 30cm ruler
- Colouring pencils /Watercolour paint palette / Variety of small paintbrushes.
Graphics:
Retain: Graphic Solutions – New Junior Cycle Graphics. Author: Kora king, Publisher: www. dcgsolutions.ie from 1st year. (new students see the teacher for instructions on how to download book)
Technical graphics equipment from previous year and colouring pencils.
Spanish:
Retain: Qué Pasa 1: we will continue to use the 1st Year textbook from September to Christmas.
New: Qué Pasa 2, Maria Fenton, EDCO, 2nd Edition. Note: Second hand copies of Qué Pasa 1 and Qué Pasa 2 can be used just check that the previous owner has not written answers in the book.
Stationary: Please retain your hardback and copy from 1st Year
French:
Retain Until Christmas: Allons-Y1 Second Edition (Textbook, workbook/grammar book, Lexique included) - Lisa Bergin & Linda Fogarty. Publisher: Educate.ie
New After Christmas: Allons-Y 2 Second Edition (Textbook, workbook/grammar book, lexique included) - Lisa Bergin & Linda Fogarty. Publisher: Educate.ie
Stationary: Hardback copy (continuation from Form 1)
Wood Technology:
Retain: Wood Technology by Michael Cross. Publisher: Edco.
Stationary: A4 Hard back from 1st year, Colouring pencils and 1 x 2H Pencil
I.T.
No book required
Wellbeing:
Provided by the school
CSPE:
Retain: Make a difference, 5th edition CSPE Folens
Form 3 Book List 2024/2025
Irish:
Ordinary Level:
Retain: Turas 2 and Leabhar Gníomhaíochta/Punann – (Educate.ie)
Higher Level:
Retain: Turas 3 and Leabhar Gníomhaíochta/Punann – (Educate.ie).
New: Scileanna le hAghaidh Rath Scrúdaithe (Ard Leibhéal) by Tomás Ó Madagáin, published by Gill
Stationary: 1 x Hardback Copy, Zip Folder
All levels: Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary in Colour - required daily in class.
English:
Retain: Chrysalis (CJ Fallon), The Outsiders S.E. Hinton & Blood Brothers Willy Russell.
New: Much Ado about Nothing - William Shakespeare (Cambridge School Shakespeare - Available to buy from SchoolBooks.ie) *Do not buy any other version.
‘Poet X’ by Elizabeth Acedevo
EDCO Exam Papers: Exam 2024 Junior Cycle English Higher Level,
Stationary: 1 x Manuscript Copy
Maths:
Higher Level:
Text & Tests 2 Higher Level (Junior Cycle) New Edition Publisher: The Celtic Press
Formulae and tables (SEC)
Ordinary Level:
Text & Tests 2 Ordinary Level (Junior Cycle) New Edition. Publisher: The Celtic Press
Formulae and tables (SEC)
All Students: Calculator (Must be Casio fx-83GT X). Mathematical Geometry Set. Stationary: 2 x A4 Copies
History:
Retain: Artefact (educate.ie) Second edition (Includes Artefact Sources and Skills/ Research Portfolio). (2018) Gregg O'Neill and Eimear Jenkinson: History Past
Exam Papers: EDCO Junior Cycle History
Stationary: 2 x A4 Hardbacks.
Geography:
Retain: Real World Geography Second Edition by Peter Lydon and Tara Fitzharris, Real World Geography Skills book 2nd edition. Folens (Skills book in pack).
Retain: Skills for Success Geography by Stacy Kenny & Andrew Horan.
Exam Papers: Gill Junior Cycle Common Level exam papers by Educate.ie
Stationary: 1 A4 Hard Back Copy with margins, Small Pack of Colour Pencils, 2 Glue Stick
Science:
Retain: Essential Science Second Edition by Declan Kennedy, Rose Lawlor, & Sean Finn. Published by Folens (including Workbook and Laboratory Notebook),
Stationary: 1 x hardback copy. This copy can be carried through from the previous year.
Music:
Retain: Maestro Textbook & Composition Portfolio, Nathan Barrett. (from second year)
Stationary: Music Manuscript copy
Business:
Retain: Network Textbook Second Edition by Roisin Mallon from educate.ie. (Workbook and Keyword book is also included with textbook)*Please note – The First Edition of this textbook will also suffice if wanting to purchase second hand)
Stationary: 1 x A4 Hardback to take down notes and to stick in handouts given in class. 1 x Glue stick & Scissors and Calculator.
Edco Exam papers will need to be bought at a later date and will be organised by the class teacher
Applied Technology:
Retain: Applied Technology for Junior Cycle by Paul Enright. Publisher: Golden Key. Stationary: Hardback copy and colouring pencils.
Graphics:
Retain: World of Graphics textbook and activity book. Publisher: Educate.ie. Technical graphics equipment from previous year and colouring pencils
Spanish:
Retain: Qué Pasa 2, Maria Fenton, EDCO, 2nd Edition
Exam Papers: EDCO New Junior Cycle Spanish.
Stationary: Please retain your hardback and copy from 2nd Year
French:
Retain: Allons-Y 2 (Included in this should be a textbook, workbook and lexique) & French/English Dictionary.
Exam Papers (When they become available – EDCO papers).
Stationary: Hardback copy x 1.
I.T. No book required.
Home Economics:
Retain: @Home by Eilis Flood. Stationary: Folder and A4 hardback copy
Visual Art:
No textbook required.
Art Equipment:
- A2 folder
- A3 Sketchbook (Paper thickness at least 180gsm
- A4 Watercolour sketchbook (Paper thickness 300gsm)
- 2B, 4B and 6B pencil/
- Black fineliner pen
- Pencil Sharpener
- Eraser
- 30cm ruler
- Colouring pencils /Watercolour paint palette / Variety of small paintbrushes
Wellbeing:
Book Provided by school
Stationary: 1 copy
Form 4 Book List 2024/2025
Irish: Taiscéal: Gaeilge don Idirbliain (Emma Ní Nualláin & Oisín Mac Cinnéide) - CJ Fallon
All Students: Manuscript Copy. A4 Notebook. Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary in Colour - required daily in class.
English: 1 x Manuscript copy.
Maths: No Textbook required.
Science: No Textbook required. A4 refill pad & suitable folder
History: No Textbook required.
Geography: 1 x A4 Refill pad, 1 Ring Binder, Dividers, Small packet of colour pencils, 2 Glue Stick, a small pair of scissors and a pack of white board markers
Business: 1 x A4 Hardback or refill folder or Plastic pocket for handouts given. No Textbook required.
Home Economics: No Textbook required.
Economics: No Textbook required. A copy.
Art: 1 x A4 Refill
Spanish: No Textbook required. Students should have a copy and a folder to keep notes in.
French: Allons-Y 2 (Included in this should be a textbook, workbook and lexique). Lisa Bergin & Linda Fogarty. Publisher: Educate. 1 Hardbook copybook. French/English Dictionary.
Music: Music manuscript copy. A4 hardback.
Politics and Society: A4 Refill pad. 1 display folder.
Careers: REACH+ Programme - school pays the subscription fees for this online programme which is used for Careers in TY, Form 5 and Form 6.
D.C.G: Pencils and colouring pencils.
Construction: Pencils and colouring pencils.
Form 5 Book List 2024/2025
Irish:
Higher Level: Fiúntas Nua & Leabhrán Scrúduithe (HL). Elizabeth Wade & Yvonne O'Toole. Publisher: Edco New Edition
Ordinary Level: Fuinneamh Nua & Leabhrán Scrúduithe (OL). Elizabeth Wade & Yvonne O' Toole. Publisher: Edco New Edition
All Students: Hardback copy, manuscript copy, refill pad, A4 80 page display folder, Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary.
English:
Higher Level: Verse Higher Level 2026 (Educate.ie), Macbeth (Gill Education), Sive by John B. Keane, Hands-On (Educate.ie)
1 Manuscript copy, folder with polypockets.
Ordinary Level: Verse Ordinary Level 2026 (Educate. ie) Sive by John B. Keane, Hands-On Ordinary Level (Educate.ie).
1 Manuscript copy.
Maths:
Higher Level: Text & Tests 4 & 5 (Higher Level Maths). Publisher: The Celtic Press. Formulae and tables (SEC). 2 x A4 Copies. Scientific Calculator (Must be Casio FX-83GT CW) Mathematical Geometry Set.
Ordinary Level: Text & Tests 3 (Ordinary Level Maths). Publisher: The Celtic Press. Formulae and tables (SEC). 2 x A4 Copies. Scientific Calculator (Must be Casio FX-83GT CW) Mathematical Geometry Set.
Text & Tests 3 can be sold by outgoing 6th years to incoming 5th years
Text & Tests 4 & 5 can be sold by outgoing 6th years to incoming 5th years
History:
The Making of Ireland (Educate.ie) Paul Twomey (2nd Edition although a 1st edition would be fine). The Making of Europe and the Wider World (Educate.ie) Greg O'Neill and Paul Twomey (2nd edition although a 1st edition would be fine).
2 x A4 Hardbacks.
Geography:
The Natural World Book 1 Core Units by Lee O’Donnell Edco and the Natural World Book 3 by Lee O’Donnell Edco (They come as a pack)
Exam Skills Geography, by Sue Honan, 5th Edition *New 2024
2 x A4 Hard Back Copies, Small packet of colour pencils & 2 Glue Stick.
This is a new book so yes it will be resalable but it cannot at the moment be bought second hand
Spanish:
Venga, by Maria Fenton, EDCO.
1 x hardback copy, 2 x A4 manuscript copies. Second hand copies are fine - check that previous owner has not written answers in the book.
French:
A la Une (textbook & workbook) by Declan Webb & Amélie Voyard-Venant. Publisher: Educate.ie
1 x hardback copy
German:
Deutsch Komplett 2nd Edition, Folens.
1 hardback copy, 1 A4 manuscript copy. Collins German dictionary pocket edition.
Music:
Sound Check! Course B, Laura Lynch. Higgins & Higgins. Notes Harmony workbook and Notes Melody workbook.
A4 Hardback. Music manuscript copy.
Biology:
Life by Kevin Maume & Siobhan Scott-Sweeney. Published by Folens.
2 x Hardback Science Notebooks. 1 x A4 Folder for keeping handouts
Chemistry:
Chemistry Live! (2nd edition) by Declan Kennedy. Published by Folens. 1 Chemistry Live Student Laboratory Notebook by Declan Kennedy & Don O'Shea.
1 x A4 Ruled Hardback.
Physics:
Real World Physics by Dan O’Regan. Published by Folens.
1 x A4 Hardback Copy, 1 x Hardback Science Copy,
Politics and Society:
Politics and Society Now. Authors: John McGuinness and Alison Cosgrave. Publisher: Gill Education (includes workbook). 1 x A4 Hardback copy for notes. 1 x A4 Manuscript Copy for essays.
PE (LC exam subject students only):
Peak Performance published by Folens.
2 x A4 Hardbacks.
Business:
Down to Business by Gavin Duffy Published by Folens. (Learning Log Workbook is included with textbook).
1 x A4 Hardback. 1 x A4 Folder with clear pockets. Colour Subject Dividers to use in A4 Folder. Exam papers will need to be bought at a later date and will be organised by the class teacher.
Computer Science:
Computer Science for Leaving Certificate – Brett A. Becker & Keith Quille. Publisher Golden Key ISBN 978 - 1- 9998292-1-5
Home Economics:
Complete Home Economics Second Edition by Leanne Gillick and Laura Healy.
1 x Hardback book for Notes.
Economics:
Economics Now Leaving Certificate by Michael Ruane, published by Gill Education (and workbook)
2 x copies.
Visual Art:
New Appreciating Art Visual Studies for Leaving Cert by Aine Ni Charthaigh and Aidan O'Sullivan. Published by Gill Education.
A2 folder/2. A3 Sketchbook (Paper thickness at least 180gsm)/2. A3 Sketchbook (Paper thickness at least 180gsm)/3. A4 Watercolour sketchbook (Paper thickness 300gsm)/3. A4 Watercolour sketchbook (Paper thickness 300gsm)/4. A4 lined hardback/5. 2B, 4B and 6B pencil/6. Black fineliner pen/7. Pencil Sharpener/8. Eraser/9. 30cm ruler/Colouring pencils/Watercolour paint palette/Variety of small paintbrushes/Must include- Red, Blue, yellow and white.
Construction Studies:
Get Constructive by Eva Corcoran, Sean King and William Nolan. Publisher: Educate.ie.
Technical Graphics equipment – Wooden T-square, 60/30° & 45° set squares, (not from a mathematical set), protractor, 2H pencil, A4 hardback copy, A3 folder and colouring pencils.
Design & Communication Graphics:
Plane & Descriptive Geometry and Applied Graphics (Book1 & 2). Author: Kora King. Publisher: www.dcgsolutions.ie
Careers:
REACH+ Programme - school pays the subscription fees for this online programme which is used for Careers in TY, Form 5 and Form 6.
Wellbeing/SPHE:
It’s your Wellbeing Senior Cycle SPHE by Fiona Chambers, Anna Jones, Anita Stackpoole. Pub : Mentor. Available second hand. 1 x Refill Pad.
Form 6 Book List 2024/2025
Irish:
Higher Level: Fiúntas Nua & Leabhrán Scrúduithe– Yvonne O’Toole & Elizabeth Wade (Edco).
Higher Level only: An Triail. Mairead Ní Ghráda. Publisher: An Gúm.
Ordinary Level: Fuinneamh Nua - Yvonne O’Toole & Elizabeth Wade (Edco)
All Students: Hardback Copy/ A 4 refill pad. Past Exam Papers: An Comhlacht Oideachais - HL: Red, OL: Blue. Collins Pocket Easy Learning Irish Dictionary-required daily in class.
English:
Higher Level: Retain: Verse Higher Level 2025, King Lear. Sive by John B. Keane, Hands-On.
NEW: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (novel).
Manuscript from Form 5
Ordinary Level: Retain: Verse Ordinary Level 2025, Sive by John B. Keane, Where the Crawdads Sing. Hands-On Ordinary Level. Third comparative text TBC with students in class.
Manuscript copy from Form 5.
Maths:
Higher Level: Text & Tests 4 & 5. Publisher, The Celtic Press. Formulae and Tables (SEC), Mathematical Instruments, 2 x A4 Copies, Scientific Calculator (Casio FX-83GT CW). The teacher will direct student in relation to purchasing Exam Papers when they return to school.
Ordinary Level: Text & Tests 3. Publisher the Celtic Press Formulae and Tables (SEC) - Mathematical Instruments, 2 x A4 Copies, Scientific Calculator (Casio FX-83GT CW). The teacher will direct student in relation to purchasing Exam Papers when they return to school.
Music:
Notes Melody Workbook. Notes Harmony workbook. Publisher: Higgins & Higgins. Textbook from Fifth Year. Sound Check Course A. Author: Laura Lynch. Publisher: Edco.
Music manuscript copy.
Biology:
Life by Kevin Maume & Siobhan Scott-Sweeney. Published by Folens.
2 x A4 Science Hardbacks. 1 x A4 Folder (for keeping handouts)
Chemistry:
Chemistry Live! (2nd edition) by Declan Kennedy. Published by Folens. 1 Chemistry Live Student Laboratory Notebook by Declan Kennedy & Don O'Shea.
1 x A4 Ruled Hardback.
Physics:
Real World Physics by Dan O’Regan. Published by Folens.
1 x A4 hardback copy, 1 x Hardback Copy and 1 x Hardback Science Copy.
Politics and Society:
Retain: 'Power and People' Textbook and Skills book.
Retain essay copy. 1 A4 refill pad or hardback for notes. Exam papers Politics and Society 2024 Publisher: educate.ie (past editions will do). 1 x A4 hardback or refill pad (for students using their folders to store notes)
PE (LC exam subject students only):
Peak Performance published by Folens.
2 x A4 Hardbacks.
History:
Retain: The Making of Ireland (Educate.ie) Paul Twomey (2nd Edition although a 1st edition would be fine). The Making of Europe and the Wider World (Educate.ie) Greg O'Neill and Paul Twomey (2nd edition although a 1st edition would be fine).
2 x A4 Hardbacks.
Geography:
The Natural World Book 1 Core Units by Lee O’Donnell, Edco and The Natural World Book 3 by Lee O’Donnell Edco (They come as a pack) (Book 3 available this year only at a special introduction price)
Exam Skills Geography by Sue Honan 5th Edition New 2024
Geographical Investigation Coastal Studies by Colette Flanagan and Catherine Turley. CJ Fallon (available second hand)
Exam Skills Geography by Sue Honan 5th Edition New 2024
2 x A4 Hard Back Copies, Small packet of colour pencils & 2 Glue Stick
Computer Science: Computer Science for Leaving Certificate – Brett A. Becker & Keith Quille. Pub. Golden Key IBSN 978 – 1 -9998292-1-5
Business:
Down to Business by Gavin Duffy Published by Folens. (Learning Log Workbook is included with textbook).
1 x A4 Hardback. 1 x A4 Folder with clear pockets. Colour Subject Dividers to use in A4 Folder. Exam papers will need to be bought at a later date and will be organised by the class teacher.
Home Economics:
Complete Home Economics, Second Edition by Leanne Gillick and Laura Healy.
1 x Hardback for notes.
Economics:
Economics Now Leaving Certificate, Michael Ruane (Gill) and Workbook.
1 x Hardback notebook and 2 x copies
Visual Art:
New Appreciating Art Visual Studies for Leaving Cert by Aine Ni Charthaigh and Aidan O'Sullivan. Published by Gill Education.
A2 folder/2. A3 Sketchbook (Paper thickness at least 180gsm)/2. A3 Sketchbook (Paper thickness at least 180gsm)/3. A4 Watercolour sketchbook (Paper thickness 300gsm)/3. A4 Watercolour sketchbook (Paper thickness 300gsm)/4. A4 lined hardback/5. 2B, 4B and 6B pencil/6. Black fineliner pen/7. Pencil Sharpener/8. Eraser/9. 30cm ruler/Colouring pencils/Watercolour paint palette/Variety of small paintbrushes/Must include- Red, Blue, yellow and white
Spanish:
No new books or materials required. Please retain everything from 5th Year.
Venga, by Maria Fenton, EDCO.
1 x Hardback copy and 1 x A4 manuscript copy
French:
Exam papers as available. A la Une (textbook & workbook) by Declan Webb & Amélie Voyard-Venant. Publisher: Educate.ie,
1 x Hardback Copy
German:
No new textbook required, use the same textbook; Deutsch Komplett, 2nd Edition, Folens. Collins German Dictionary pocket edition.
1 x Hardback Copy, 2 x A4 Manuscript Copies.
Construction Studies:
Get Constructive by Eva Corcoran, Sean King and William Nolan. Publisher: Educate.ie.
Technical Graphics equipment – Wooden T-square, 60/30° & 45° set squares, (not from a mathematical set), 2H pencil, A4 hardback copy, A3 folder and colouring pencils.
Design & Communication Graphics:
Plane & Descriptive Geometry and Applied Graphics (Book 1 & 2) Authors: Kora King Publisher: www.dcgsolutions.ie
Careers:
REACH+ Programme - school pays the subscription fees for this online programme which is used for Careers in TY, Form 5 and Form 6
Wellbeing and SPHE:
It’s Your Well-being, Senior Cycle SPHE by Fiona Chambers, Anne Jones, Anita Stackpoole (Mentor). 1x Refill Pad