Category: Primary Schools

Millstreet First Communion 2012

The girls and boys who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 19th in St.Patricks Church Millstreet, with Fr Jack Fitzgerald and their teachers Fiona Hurley and Norma Buckley. [photo: Geraldine Dennehy]

Millstreet First Communicants 2012 are Méabh Buckley, Eva Carroll, Louise Lyons, Róisín McAuliffe, Shauna O’Connor, Hannah O’Regan, Eimear O’Leary, Adrieanna Purcell, Eliza Smutek, Eabha Sheehan, Orlaith Twomey, Aoife Tarrant, Karolina Waskkiewicz, Niamh Smith, David Dineen, Kaylum Murphy O’Mahony, Evan O’Sullivan, David O’Brien, Patrick Murphy, Aleks Pedrak, Diarmuid Moynihan, Eoin Sheahan, Airidas Cesnauskas and Miko Bachanek.

Cloghoula Pattern Day 2012 – A Superb Success

Eily Buckley and Mary Murphy (Principal, Cloghoula N.S.) at the conclusion of a very successful Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day on Sunday 20th May 2012. Within the next 24 hours we shall be uploading a special feature on the wonderfully enjoyable day which was blessed with excellent weather. (S.R.)

Carriganima National School Open Night

Carriganima National School have been successful in their appeal to the Department of Education and Skills and have retained their second teacher. They will be holding an Open Night on Wednesday 16th May 2012 from 7 – 9pm. Everyone welcome to visit the school, meet the teachers and pupils and view a presentation on “A Day in the Life of Our Junior Infants”. The school is currently taking enrollments for September 2012. Pick up/drop off service provided to Clondrohid Crèche.

Carriganima National School, Carriganima, Macroom, Co. Cork
Tel / Fax: 026 – 44107. Email: <email>

Green Flag Award for Derinagree NS

Derinagree NS have just received the fantastic news that they have been awarded their first Green Flag for the school. This is a tremendous acheivement! A delegation has been invited to collect their well deserved flag at an Awards Ceremony in Cork on May 22nd.

See what the Green Schools’ Inspector, Ellen Murphy had to say on the Litter & Waste reduction initiatives devised by the Derinagree Green School Committee & their colleagues. [at greenschoolsireland.org]

Our thanks to Dromtarriffe Active Retirement Group for their valuable & expert contribution to the discussion & demonstration on Composting.
Also thanks to the following Millstreet champions for helping us with [read more …] “Green Flag Award for Derinagree NS”

Very Successful May Day 2012 Monster Table Quiz at MCS This Morning

First Prize Winners at this morning's very successful May Day Monster Table Quiz 2012 in Millstreet Community School. The Clondrohid N.S. winning team - from left: Ciara O'Connell, Seán O'Leary, Brian Murphy and Conor Sheehan. Back row, from left: Derry Morley (Deputy Principal MCS), Niamh Kelly (MCS), Siobhán Doyle (MC from MCS), Tracy O'Leary and Carmel Sheehan from Clondrohid, Denise O'Leary and Shane Guerin from MCS. (S.R.)

National Schools participating in the May Day Quiz included Clondrohid, Carriganima, Kilcorney, Cullen, Presentation N.S. Millstreet, Derrinagree and [read more …] “Very Successful May Day 2012 Monster Table Quiz at MCS This Morning”

The Dancing Principal

A big congratulations to Presentation National School student Tia Kiely who has won a prize in the poetry category in the Listowel Writer’s Week Festival. Tia and her family will be attending a prize-giving ceremony at the end of the month and President Michael D. Higgins will be the special guest at this ceremony. Below is Tia with her poem:

The Dancing Principal

We have a dancing principal in our school
We all think she’s awesome and real cool
Once she said we will have a show and tell
And then she rang the big school bell
We all gathered round to show our stuff
But the principal began to strut

First she began to sway
And shouted isn’t this a fantastic day
I told her she was very good at prancing
And she should enter Strictly Come Dancing
We all looked from one to the other
And couldn’t wait to tell our mothers

She split us into little groups
Now she said I have my [read more …] “The Dancing Principal”

Easter Bonnet Parade – Part 3

Our Easter Bonnet Parade has now reached the Square, Millstreet. Blue skies and sunny weather further enhanced the superb annual event which attracted lots and lots of attention from all. (S.R.)

Having reached the Square the children from Presentation N.S. Millstreet then proceeded past the National Monument and down Minor [read more …] “Easter Bonnet Parade – Part 3”

Easter Bonnet Parade – Part Two

The Easter Bonnet Parade through Millstreet Town by the children and teachers of Presentation N.S., Millstreet was such a wonderfully uplifting experience for the many spectators who viewed this fascinating display of exquisite colour. (S.R.)

Blessed with glorious sunshine on Thursday, 29th March 2012 the parade left the school grounds proceeding down West End, The Bridge, Main Street and The Square.   At that point the children wished [read more …] “Easter Bonnet Parade – Part Two”

Easter Bonnet Parade – Part One

The exquisite colour of one of the many wonderful Easter Bonnets on display during the Easter Parade by the children and teachers of Presentation N.S., Millstreet on Thursday, 29th March 2012. (S.R.)

Here we view part one of our special feature on the Easter Bonnet Parade.   The children were assembling in the school yard in advance of [read more …] “Easter Bonnet Parade – Part One”

Wonderful Easter Parade Presentation on Thursday

Blessed with truly beautiful weather, a superbly colourful display of magnificent Easter Bonnets by the children of Presentation N.S., Millstreet enchanted many people on Thursday, 29th March 2012 who were privileged to witness the children (with their teachers) on a special Easter Parade through the town from their School in West End to Supervalu in Minor Row. We are presently preparing a selection of images from the splendid annual event and these will gradually be uploaded on our website over the next few days. Here we view the overall group having visited Supervalu. We wish the children and their teachers a very Happy Easter Holiday. To view a larger version of the picture please click on the image and then click on the resulting smaller image. (S.R.)

Herlihy’s Centra Presents New Team Jerseys to Millstreet BNS

 
Pictured at Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS - the recent presentation of new Team Jerseys to the School by Kevin Herlihy of Herlihy's Centra, West End, Millstreet (4th from left in back row). Also included is Frank O'Connor, Principal (1st from left, back row) and Niall Buckley of Millstreet G.A.A. (8th from left, back row) as well as members of the victorious U-16 Millstreet Team (students at Millstreet Community School). Scoil Mhuire pupils are wearing the splendid new jerseys. Grateful thanks and deep appreciation was expressed to Kevin Herlihy at the presentation of this very fine sports sponsorship gesture. (S.R .)

Class of 1980 – Presentation National School

Presentation Convent National School, Millstreet. Class of 1980 with Sr Agatha and Sr Elizabeth

Back row- left to right: Marie O’ Connor, Ida O’Riordan, Helen Muphy, Breeda Burke, Annemarie Murphy, Joan O’ Leary, Margaret Dennehy, Elaine Dineen
Middle row: Sr.Agatha, Paula Browne, Helen Murphy, Eileen Cotter, Veronica Lyons, Eda O’ Sullivan, Karena O’ Sullivan,Tina Murphy, Carmel O’Leary, Fiona Wall, Louise Casey, Sheila O’ Connor.
Front Row: Noreen Barret, Margaret Browne, Anna Murphy, Margaret Healy, Sr.Elizabeth, Patricia O’Keeffe, Sinead Hickey, Maura Manley, Majella Healy, Ciara Culhane.

With thanks to Paula O’Callaghan (nee Browne) for the names.

Cloghoula N.S. Christmas Play …With a Fourth Wise Man!

An absolutely delightful Christmas Play with a fourth Wise Man received its premiere in Cloghoula N.S. on Wednesday, 21st Dec. 2011 before a hugely appreciative audience. We shall be featuring a very brief sequence from the performance on LTV2 on Christmas Day in the 11.30pm to midnight slot. Also included here with the pupils are Teacher Leo McCarthy and Principal Mary Murphy. (S.R.)

Presentation N.S. Children in a Wonderfully Charming Christmas Play

One of the many wonderfully charming scenes during a Nativity Play by the Junior Section of Presentation N.S., Millstreet at the G.A.A. Community Hall on Monday, 5th Dec. 2011. With a capacity audience of enthusiastic parents and friends the happy occasion was recorded on video by Pat O'Hara and Brendan Murphy. (S.R.)

Meet the Author – Larry O’Loughlin

Larry O’Loughlin is a storyteller, author and playwright. He has written thirteen books for children and teenagers. Two of his titles for teenagers, ‘Is Anybody Listening?’ and ‘Breaking The Silence’, were awarded the prestigious International White Raven citation, and he was shortlisted for the Bisto Book Of The Year Award for ‘The Goban Saor’ and ‘Is Anybody Listening?’ His collection of children’s poetry ‘Worms Can’t Fly’, co-authored with his daughter Aislinn O’Loughlin is one of the top selling collections published for children in the last two decades, and his poetry for children has been  [read more …] “Meet the Author – Larry O’Loughlin”

Anne O’Flynn’s Magnificent Retirement Reception in Derrinagree on Thursday

Anne O'Flynn expressing her absolute delight at the truly magnificent reception in Derrinagree N.S. marking her thirty-eight years of dedicated service to Primary Education. Principal, Andrias O'Sullivan who also delivered an excellent address is very happy with Anne's splendid reaction.

Following the celebration of Mass with a very special liturgy in Derrinagree Church the reception continued in Derrinagree N.S. on Thursday night, 29th September 2011.   A superb bus service by Jerry Lehane of [read more …] “Anne O’Flynn’s Magnificent Retirement Reception in Derrinagree on Thursday”

Fifty-four New Junior Infants Begin Primary Education at Presentation N.S., Millstreet – Pictured Today for “The Corkman” Newspaper

The fifty-four new Junior Infants who have just begun school at Presentation N.S., Millstreet. Also included (from left) Joan O'Mahony, Principal and Teachers Anita Sherlock and Nora Murphy. The school's population has grown an amazing 57% over the past five years. Sheila Fitzgerald of "The Corkman" recorded some wonderful pictures today which will feature in that newspaper shortly. This year's intake of pupils is among the highest ever recorded over many decades. (S.R.)

Historic Move for Cullen N.S. Today

Bidding farewell this morning to Cullen N.S. situated on the main Mallow to Killarney road - Liam Fitzgerald, former Principal and Hannah Kelleher, present Principal of Cullen N.S. - as an enthusiastic voluntary group of helpers moved the furniture to the state-of-the-art new building across the road from Cullen Church within Cullen Village. A full feature of the "moving experience!" will appear shortly. (S.R.)

On The Passing Of Dick Kiely

Dick Kiely was the principal teacher when I was in primary school
And he seemed quite impartial and with fairness he did rule
He did not have his favourites as some other teachers had
A good and honest fellow and in him nothing bad.

A famous gaelic footballer when he was in his prime
But I never see him playing it was before my time
By all accounts the mighty Dick was a renowned athlete
One of the famous sportsmen for to represent Millstreet.
[read more …] “On The Passing Of Dick Kiely”

Primary School Sports – Great Enthusiasm Despite the Rain!

School Sports at Millstreet Town Park this morning (23rd June 2011) - Rain did not dampen the wonderful enthusiasm of the children.

Children from the various Primary Schools took part in the Annual School Sports today.   Great credit is due to the children, teachers and organisers who braved a few heavy showers of rain during the event but who [read more …] “Primary School Sports – Great Enthusiasm Despite the Rain!”

Upcoming Documentary Feature by William McSweeney & Friends

We shall soon be indicating a video link to a truly excellent video produced by William McSweeney, his Primary School Class from Cobh and RTÉ’s Jim Wilson.   William who lives and teaches in beautiful Cobh,  is of course a native of Killarney Road, Millstreet – is a gifted Musician, an inspiring Teacher and a real Expert in the area of Nature Study.   The Documentary is a gem and a delight… and deserves the highest of Oscars!

Updated: the video has been added below. It is 5th class pupils of Scoil Iosaef Naofa, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland (William’s class) as part of the International Schools Godwit Project, which is a co-operative international study between a school in Iceland, a school in Devon, England, and William’s class, in a joint effort to to link what the birds do on the wintering and breeding grounds in order to understand the factors that regulate the population size of a migratory bird species. Read all about the project on its website http://www.scoiliosaefnaofa.com/Godwit.htm


[from the Sherkin Comment 42 (2005)]

Cloghoula Pattern Day 2011 – A Mighty Success!

Winners of the Men's Race at Cloghoula Pattern Day on Sunday, 19th June 2011.

Blessed with excellent weather this year’s Cloghoula Pattern Day was a great success with such a variety of exciting and imaginative activities.   Knocknagree N.S. won the Quiz for the second [read more …] “Cloghoula Pattern Day 2011 – A Mighty Success!”

Graduation Day at Presentation N.S., Millstreet

Students from Sixth Class on their Graduation Day (Friday, 17th June 2011) at Presentation N.S., Millstreet. Also included is Sr. Noreen Quilter (on left), Chairperson of the Board of Management and also included is Teacher, Michele O'Callaghan. Every good luck and success to the Students who will be embarking on their post-primary education in September.

Mobile Farm Visits Presentation N.S. Today – A Wonderful Experience for the Children

The very impressive Mobile Farm in place at Presentation N.S., Millstreet today (Bloomsday 16th June 2011).

The children were thoroughly delighted with the visit of the Mobile Farm to their school today.   Clare from Agri Aware was absolutely superb as co-ordinator of the very interesting project and her care and very kind approach to [read more …] “Mobile Farm Visits Presentation N.S. Today – A Wonderful Experience for the Children”

Primary Grading Matches

Photo shows girls from Banteer NS and  Presentation NS Millstreet Camogie team (in blue) challenging for the sliotar in grading matches in Rathcoole on Thursday.

Both Millstreet teams qualified for the finals where, Millstreet Boys NS will be playing Kanturk in the Boys’ 10 Aside Hurling Final, while Presentation NS Millstreet will play Derinagree NS in the Girls’ 7 Aside Camogie Final which will be held on the 10th of June.

photo from Banteer NS website

New Nano Nagle Wing Blessed Today at Presentation N.S., Millstreet

The new Nano Nagle Wing was today blessed by Bishop Bill Murphy at a very special ceremony in Presentation N.S., Millstreet. Following the concelebration of Mass in St. Patrick's Church the blessing took place followed by the planting of a symbolic tree. Lots more pictures of the truly historic event to follow in time.