Debating – MACE Junior Debates
Junior Debating – MACE Debates
Saturday, 13th October 2018
Michael White, James Carroll (both 3rd Year), Ben Kieran-Glennon, Frazer McGinn, Daniel Keely and Alec Linklater (2nd Year) participated in the MACE Debates held in Loreto on the Green last Saturday, 13th October.
There were 3 rounds:
| ROUND | Topic |
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| One | This House would ban Mixed Martial Arts |
| James Carroll (1st Opening Government) & Alec Linklater (2nd Opening Government) Ben Kieran-Glennon (1st Closing Opposition) & Michael White (2nd Closing Opposition) Daniel Keely (1st Closing Government) & Frazer McGinn (2nd Closing Government) |
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| Two | This House would boycott sports events in countries with poor Human Rights’ records |
| James Carroll (1st Closing Government) & Alec Linklater (2nd Closing Government) Ben Kieran-Glennon (1st Opening Oposition) & Michael White (2nd Opening Opposition) Frazer McGinn (1st Opening Government) & Daniel Keely (2nd Opening Government) |
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| Three | This House would pay parents a bonus if their children sit the Leaving Certificate |
| James Carroll (1st Opening Opposition) & Alec Linklater (2nd Opening Opposition) Michael White (1st Opening Government) & Ben Kieran-Glennon (2nd Opening Government) Frazer McGinn (1st Opening Opposition) & Daniel Keely (2nd Opening Opposition) |
Ben Kieran-Glennon was the 9th overall best speaker (out of 111). There were 111 speakers competing in the debate. We are delighted with the boys and thank Ms Pierce for her organisation of this opportunity and preparation of this opportunity of the boys.
Next Up:
We have Ben Kieran-Glennon, Conor Casey, Conor Hughes and Frazer McGinn (all 2nd Year) debating in UCD on Thursday evening, 18th October.
