Category Archives: General Announcements

Visit to St. Oliver’s Post Primary School

5th and 6th classes had a wonderful day in St. Oliver’s PPS on Tuesday, October 24th. The children got to sample some of the subjects that are on offer…….Art, Science, Home Economics, Material Technology – Wood, Material Technology – Metal, … Continue reading

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Visit from Oldcastle GFC Ladies

We had a surprise visit from members of the Oldcastle ladies team who won the Meath senior championship at the weekend. Congratulations to all involved, especially to our former students, Jane and Ciara Browne. Maith sibh!

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Crossdrum and Heritage Centre Visit

15th September 2017: Our senior classes (3rd-6th) had a wonderful day visiting our local historical sites. Firstly, we visited the Heritage Centre and Seamus put on a wonderful presentation for the children. He discussed the origins of the Ballinacree Banner … Continue reading

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School Year 2017/2018

We would like to welcome all staff and students back to St. Fiach’s for another exciting school year. Céad míle fáilte to our new junior infants and we wish them well on their new journey! To celebrate the start of … Continue reading

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Celebration Day 2017

Farewell Dr. Bennett! We would like to bid farewell to Mrs. Bennett and wish her the best of luck in her new role in Dublin. Fr. O’Connor summed up Mrs. Bennett’s  achievements in his tribute to her. The Parents Association also … Continue reading

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St. Fiach’s Cup 2017

To conclude Sports Day 2017, we held our annual St. Fiach’s Cup soccer final. Both teams put on a great display of skill and fair play. Congratulations to John’s team on their win! Thanks to all the students for taking … Continue reading

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Sports Day 2017

We held our Sports Day on Thursday 22nd June and thankfully the weather stayed fine. We started off the day with the class races and relay races with some fine sprinting on display! We also had our 8 stations set … Continue reading

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Senior School Tour 2017

Marble Arch Caves, Co. Fermanagh was the venue for our senior classes (3rd-6th) school tour. We were given a fantastic guided tour through the caves and experienced a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers while … Continue reading

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Junior School Tour 2017

Our junior classes went on their school tour to Killinkere Farm on Thursday 15th June. The children went horse-riding and got to pet the farm animals. There was a tractor ride which included a troll story! The children also enjoyed … Continue reading

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Cumann na mBunscol Champions 2017

What a wonderful celebration we had on Saturday 10th June in the Community Centre, following a terrific display of football, teamwork and the results of practice and co-operation between boys, coaches, teachers, mentors and especially parents. We can only say … Continue reading

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