Category: Primary Schools

As Gaeilge i Sráid a Mhuilinn

Details from the Census 2011 of Irish speakers in Millstreet, aged 3 years and over, by frequency of speaking Irish inside and outside the education system. Figures are for the town only – 1,494 residents.

Táimid an-bhuíoch do Mhícheál an alt seo a chur os ár gcomhair.   Tá an teolas an-suimiúil,

Male Female
All Irish Speakers 223 291
Never speak Irish 526 436
Not stated if they do/do not speak Irish 10 8
Speaks Irish daily within the Education System 52 70
Speaks Irish daily within and outside the Education System 3 9
Speaks Irish daily outside the Education System 1 3
Speaks Irish weekly outside the Education System 15 17
Speaks Irish less often outside the Education System 96 121
Never speaks Irish outside the Education System 54 70
Not stated if they speak Irish inside or outside the edu. system
 2 1

At 35% of us using Irish at some stage, it’s well below the national average of 41%. Nationally however, those that are speaking Irish is up by [read more …] “As Gaeilge i Sráid a Mhuilinn”

Report on Millstreet Presentation NS 1863

In 1864, the House of Commons (in London) did a Return of Name and Locality of Convent and Monastic Schools in connection with Commissions of National Education in Ireland for 1863.

Millstreet Presentation National School is listed on page 5 of the report, which lists the lay teachers and monitors how much they were paid, how much the school was paid, and the number of pupils and attendance. Interestingly attendance rate was at 45%, and while it seems low, it was actually quite high for a rural school of the time (I doubt they’d get get away with that these days!!!). What is also interesting is that the lay teachers are all names that are still in Millstreet. Here are the details:

Roll #: 2,278 / Parish: Drishane / School: Millstreet – female / Order: Presentation Nuns
Amount Paid to School – Premiums & Gratitudes 1963: £6
Amount Paid to School – On account of average attendance 1963: £42 10s
# Pupils on Roll: 446 (all Roman Catholic)
# Average attendance: 201 (45%) [read more …] “Report on Millstreet Presentation NS 1863”

Funding needed for Millstreet Convent National School urgently

Millstreet Convent National School is in urgent need of three new classrooms and the Government needs to immediately deal with an application from the school for support.

Cork North West Deputy Michael Moynihan raised the issue during a special debate in the Dáil today.

He commented: “The school population of Millstreet Convent National School has shot up in recent years and the school is full to capacity. Last year there were 218 enrollments, with 244 this year, it is expected to rise even further in the coming years. There is an urgent need for a new classroom and two learning support rooms. The Board of Management of the school have applied for Capital Funding but with the new school year already well underway, this process cannot be delayed.

“I have called on the Minister for Education to [read more …] “Funding needed for Millstreet Convent National School urgently”

Rathcoole N.S. Celebrates its 160th Anniversary in Superb Style

Just one of the many historic moments from today’s hugely successful celebration of the 160th Anniversary of St. Brendan’s N.S., Rathcoole.   Principal, Susan O’Connor with Donal McCarthy, Chairman of the Board of Management and Fr. Seán Hanafin unveiling the special plaque commemorating Colthurst N.S. which dated from 1853 to 1943.   We shall be sharing lots more pictures from the magnificent occasion in a few days time.    The historic occasion was blessed with splendid weather.   (S.R.) 

Airtricity Community Funding Awards

2012-09-24 Cloughoula NS Principal Mary Murphy and Teacher Leo McCarthy receive a presentation of funding from the Airtricity Community Funds from Anne Reynolds (Airtricity)

Airtricity, Ireland’s fastest growing and third largest energy provider, last week presented €106,000 to community projects in the vicinity of Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms, bringing to almost €500,000 the total contribution which Airtricity has made into local communities around the projects since they opened in the area in 2009.

The presentation of funding from the Airtricity Community Funds for Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms took place on Monday September 24th, at a ceremony held at Ionad Culturtha, Ballyvourney.

Groups that received funding were: Scoil Mhuire BNS, Millstreet, Scoil Aban Naofa, Naoinra Baile Mhuirne playschool, Carriganima National School, the Ionad Culturtha in Baile Mhuirne, the Canon O’Donovan Centre in Millstreet, the Brian O’Tuama fund in Baile Mhic Ire, Cholaiste Ghabnatan, Cloghoula National School, Aubane Community Centre, Coiste Forbartha, Réidh na nDoirí and Rylane [read more …] “Airtricity Community Funding Awards”

Presentation N.S. Celebrates Its Tidy Towns Local Award

Presentation N.S., Millstreet celebrates its Tidy Towns Local Award on Friday, 14th September 2012.  Pictured with children from Ms O’Leary’s Class are Principal, Joan O’Mahony and Caretaker, Paudie Healy with the prestigious award presented to the School for such a superbly colourful floral feature adorning the school yard and school entrance.   (S.R.)

Cheque Presented to Cullen N.S. by Mary O’Sullivan

Following the recent publication of Mary O’Sullivan’s excellent book “How It Was” – such was the splendid success of the book that Mary has recently presented a substantial cheque to Cullen N.S.. Pictured from left: Finbar Murphy, Hannah Kelleher (Principal), Sharon Nolan, Mary O’Sullivan (Author), Seán O’Sullivan, Pat Murphy (Chairperson, B.O.M.), John Moynihan, Sinéad Murphy and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..

Paudie Healy’s Splendid Care of Superb Flower Display at Presentation N.S.

Paudie Healy with splendid flower display at Presentation N.S., Millstreet. Paudie has been taking truly dedicated care of the hugely admired flower display during the summer holidays….before, during and after. Great credit is due to Joan O’Mahony, Principal and the Staff for putting such an uplifting colourful display of flowers in place.   (S.R.)

Although we’ve had lots of rain this Summer, Paudie has to constantly make sure that these many floral displays are not only watered but oftentimes fed with nourishing plant food.    Well done indeed to Paudie for [read more …] “Paudie Healy’s Splendid Care of Superb Flower Display at Presentation N.S.”

Wordsworth – Back to School Offers

Spend over €100 on School Books and receive

FREE

5m x 33cm Filfix Book Covering Roll (Covers approx. 10 Books), plus

1X 5pk of Copy Covers

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Spend over €150 on School Books and receive

FREE

5m x 33cm Filfix Book Covering Roll (Covers approx. 10 Books), plus

2 X 5pk of Copy Covers

(Must be spent on School Books only and in one transaction)

Offers available at WordsWorth Bookshop, The Square, Millstreet. (029)70154 <email>

Opening of New Cullen N.S. on 9th June 2012 – Part Two

To mark the truly historic occasion of the Opening on Saturday, 9th June 2012 of Cullen N.S. a delicious celebratory cake was especially baked. Here we share the second pictorial feature of that wonderful day in Cullen. (S.R.)

Blessed with magnificent weather on the day the official opening was followed by a number of speeches and a splendid musical and drama presentation by the very talented pupils.   Then followed the partaking of a wide variety of [read more …] “Opening of New Cullen N.S. on 9th June 2012 – Part Two”

Sports Day 2012 in Millstreet Town Park

Presentation N.S.,Millstreet receives the Sports Day 2012 Cup having won the overall school award at Millstreet Town Park on Monday, 25th June on a day when many National Schools participated so very energetically and so very skilfully at the annual very well co-ordinated event. More pics to follow later. (S.R.)

Presentation N.S., Millstreet Wins Camogie Final

Presentation N.S., Millstreet – Winners of the Duhallow Camogie Final on Wednesday, 13th June 2012 – on their victory parade through Millstreet Town. (S.R.)

In the final of the 7-a-side competition, the wonderfully talented team were playing in Newmarket against Banteer.   Here we share a selection of images of the royal welcome which [read more …] “Presentation N.S., Millstreet Wins Camogie Final”

Cloghoula N.S. Visits Trabolgan Holiday Centre

Having just enjoyed a great swim in the Centre’s magnificent swimming pool the children and teachers are pictured on their annual School Tour 2012 at the excellent Trabolgan Holiday Centre on Monday, 18th June.  Included is Principal, Mary Murphy.  We shall be sharing lots more images of the splendid day later.  (S.R.)

Musical Presentation Celebrates Derrinagree N.S. Green Flag Award 2012

Following a superb presentation in Derrinagree Church on Tuesday, 12th June 2012 by the wonderful Army Band 1 Southern Brigade the Green Flag was presented to Derrinagree N.S.. Pictured here are the many talented people involved in the very successful project. (S.R.)

Here we share the first of two selections of images recalling the very historic occasion in Derrinagree.   The Band performed within the Church where the [read more …] “Musical Presentation Celebrates Derrinagree N.S. Green Flag Award 2012”

Official Opening of New Cullen N.S. on 9th June – Part One

The exact moment when Gerald O’Keeffe officially cut the ribbon in the presence of Principal Hannah Kelleher, the pupils and a host of special guests – marking the official opening of the new Cullen N.S.. (S.R.)

The historic occasion was blessed with perfect weather conditions.  The day began with the celebration of Mass in Cullen Church followed by a grand parade to the new school led by the renowned Cullen Pipe Band.    The release of dozens of blue and yellow balloons (Cullen colours) was a wonderful sight to behold.   Following some very interesting speeches [read more …] “Official Opening of New Cullen N.S. on 9th June – Part One”

Raising the Green Flag at Derrinagree N.S. on Tuesday

Raising the Green Flag at Derrinagree N.S. on Tuesday, 12th June 2012. A superb performance by the Army No. 1 Southern Brigade Band with Conductor, Captain Brian Prendergast at Derrinagree Church preceded the raising ceremony. A full pictorial feature will follow later. Sincere congratulations to all involved on achieving this great honour for the school. (S.R.)

Green Flag Award for Derinagree School

 Green Flag Award for Derinagree School

Don’t Miss …. Tuesday: June 12th @11:30am

Where? …. Derinagree National School

Why? …. Special Performance by the Army Band of the Southern Command followed by raising of the GREEN FLAG  awarded to our Derinagree School Community.

All  Very Welcome & Refreshments served after the performance

Millstreet I.N.T.O. Presentations at Wallis Arms Hotel

Having recently retired following many years of dedicated service to Primary Education, presentations were made by Millsteet I.N.T.O. to retiring teachers Kathleen O'Connor and Anne O'Flynn at Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 8th June 2012. From left: Kathleen O'Connor (who retired from Carriganima N.S.), Patsy Dineen (Principal, Carriganima N.S.), Joan O'Mahony, Chairperson Millstreet I.N.T.O.; Andrias O'Sullivan (Principal, Derrinagree N.S.) and Anne O'Flynn (who retired from Derrinagree N.S.). We wish Kathleen and Anne many years of very happy and healthy retirement. Pat Breen, Secretary, Millstreet I.N.T.O. also presented official I.N.T.O. certificates of retirement. (S.R.)

Fundraising Coffee Morning for Millstreet National Schools

Sheila Lane and Janice Sheehan at Friday morning's special fundraising Coffee Morning in aid of Presentation N.S. and Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS. The very successful event was held in the Kitchen of Millstreet GAA Community Hall on 8th June 2012. (S.R.)

With lots of delicious home baking and a very happy, cheerful atmosphere the event attracted many visitors including some young people whose [read more …] “Fundraising Coffee Morning for Millstreet National Schools”

Coffee Morning for Primary Schools at G.A.A. Community Hall on 8th June

Millstreet Parents’ Association is organising a Coffee Morning for both Primary Schools – Presentation N.S., Millstreet and Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. – Friday, 8th June from 9.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. at Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall Kitchen. All are very welcome. We thank Kate Twomey for this information. (S.R.)

Millstreet Parents’ Association Presents Cheque to Presentation N.S.

Presentation this morning (25/05/2012) of €2,000.00 cheque - the result of recent fundraising activities - by Millstreet Parents' Association to Presentation N.S., Millstreet. From left: Kate Twomey, Ann O'Sullivan, Joan O'Mahony (Principal) and Janice Sheehan. (S.R.)