Author: Jarlath Brennan

The Government has made a decision to close all schools until 19 April 2020 in order to slow down the spread of the Covid-19 virus and keep as many people as possible safe and well. We have not been in this situation before, so this…

Dear Parents, As most of you are aware, we are trying to provide some guidance in relation to activities that can be done at home.  This is just a support.  Please don’t feel under any pressure to complete these activities.  The most important thing is…

The following are a few educational resources for your children at home to keep them occupied and learning for the following two weeks: Moltaí don Fhoglaim  Recommended Learning Activities Léitheoireacht – go leor! – Reading – lots of it! Cluichí Boird – Board Games TG4 – Cúla 4…

Please find below a link to the Department of Education and Skills information in relation to the Coronavirus / Covid 19.  We were requested to ensure that parents received the letter below also.  Any future updates by the Department of Education and Skills will be found...

Before Mid-Term Break the children throughout the school came together and entertained each other with songs, mini-dramas and poems that they have been learning in their Gaeilge lessons.  Great enjoyment was had by all and it was a lovely celebration and sharing of their learning. ...

Today is Safer Internet Day.  Safer Internet Day (SID) is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people.  Did you know that since May 2018 the Digital Age of Consent in Ireland is 16? Education plays a key...

We have been tracking the progress of our new school extension.  Check out some of our photos below.

Well done to Saoirse, Tara and Aaron who performed superbly for Kilglass National School last Monday in the second of our Concern Debates against Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Ballymote.  We were opposing the motion "Primary School students should be banned from owning a mobile phone". ...

Over the last number of weeks, Fifth and Sixth Class have been completing a series of lessons in a project called Something Fishy, in conjunction with the Central Fisheries Board.  Sarah from Inland Fisheries Ireland spoke to us about various types of fish who live in...

In September the boys and girls in Rang a Cúig agus a Sé took part in a science project with University College Dublin.  They collected soil samples from the hedgerows around the school using specialist sample bags and instructions to ensure our samples were uncontaminated.  The...