Category Archives: Parents Association

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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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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First Holy Communion 2017

Saturday May 20th was a very special day for the students of 2nd class of St. Fiach’s. They received the sacrament of Holy Communion. Special thanks to Fr. O’Connor for a wonderful ceremony and to Dr. Bennett for organising the … Continue reading

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Active Week 2017

Our annual Active Week took place from May 2nd-5th 2017. We had an action packed week and thankfully the weather was fantastic! Rinne gach duine iarracht maith!                           … Continue reading

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Grandparents Day 2017

We celebrated our annual Grandparents Day on Wednesday February 1st, St Brigid’s Day. Grandparents, parents and friends of our children in 2nd and 6th class gathered in the church for a special service led by Fr. O’Connor. Each read out … Continue reading

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Oldcastle Credit Union Quiz 2017

The annual Oldcastle Credit Union quiz took place on Friday, January 27th in Gilson NS. Our children must be praised for their behaviour and effort throughout the evening. We are so very proud! Once again we were in the prizes! … Continue reading

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Ceolchoirm na Nollag 2016

Our annual Christmas concert took place on Friday, December 16th in Ballinacree Community Hall. There was a fabulous crowd in attendance to watch our wonderful starlets perform. Our junior classes performed the nativity play Mid-wife Crisis and our senior classes had a Top of … Continue reading

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