of CBC past pupils have been members of the Munster Rugby squad, including Darragh Hurley, Tomás O'Leary, and Donncha O'Callaghan. The school also participates in other extracurricular activities, including debating, charitable activities, basketball and others. The school also participates in other sports, including soccer (association football) and GAA (Gaelic football and hurling) - with CBC winning the Junior Cup for soccer in 2003 and 2008, and reaching the final of the Dr. Harty Cup (hurling) in 2019. Through several fundraising efforts, including the annual Christmas appeal, CBC supports charities including SHARE, Saint Vincent de Paul, HOPE, Trócaire and Concern. Among the school's charitable activities is the "Zambia Immersion Project", which involves students travelling to Zambia to observe and assist with development work. Notable alumni Peter Barry, Minister for Foreign Affairs (1982–1987), Tánaiste (1987) J. Kevin Boland, RC prelate bishop of Savannah Mark Cagney, TV and radio broadcaster Hugh Coveney, Minister for the Marine (1994–1995), Minister for Defence (1994–1995) Aloys Fleischmann, composer, professor of music Darragh Hurley, Munster rugby player Donal Lenihan, former Ireland rugby union captain David Meyler, Irish international footballer Frank Murphy, former Munster rugby player and Leicester Tigers, current Connacht Rugby player Noel Murphy (Sr.), Irish Rugby Union international, Munster Rugby and British and Irish Lions team member Noel Murphy (Jr.), Irish Rugby Union international, Munster Rugby and British and Irish Lions team member Donncha O'Callaghan, Irish Rugby Union international, Munster Rugby and British and Irish Lions team member Tomás O'Leary, Irish Rugby Union international and Munster Rugby and British and Irish Lions team member Duncan Williams, Munster Rugby player James Coughlan, Munster Rugby and Section Paloise player References External links Official site - CBC Cork Boys' schools in the Republic of Ireland Secondary schools in County Cork Congregation of Christian Brothers secondary schools in the Republic of Ireland Educational institutions established in 1888 Education in Cork (city) Private schools in the Republic of Ireland Buildings and structures in Cork (city) 1888 establishments in Ireland