Football Coaching with Shane
Our school had a fantastic time taking part in Football Skills with Shane as part of our journey to achieve our second Active Flag! The sessions were full of energy, fun, and great teamwork. Everyone gave it their best shot, learning new skills and staying active. A big thanks to Shane for helping us on […]
The Rugby with Áine.
Over the past six weeks, all classes from 1st to 6th were lucky to take part in fantastic rugby coaching sessions with Áine. Each session was filled with energy, learning, and fun as the children developed their basic rugby skills and deepened their understanding of the sport. This year, Áine also introduced the pupils to […]
Tennis coaching with Sinéad
The whole school enjoyed six fantastic weeks of tennis with Sinéad as part of our Active Flag journey! Sinéad brought all the equipment and made the sessions fun and inclusive. Tennis is a great way to stay active—and even live longer! It was especially great for children who prefer non-contact sports, helping to develop hand-eye […]
Well-being Walk Along the Caher Ring- Connecting with Nature and Each Other
As part of our commitment to both wellbeing and our Active Schools Flag journey, the whole school recently took part in a peaceful and refreshing Wellbeing Walk around the Caher Ring, along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way. surrounded by breathtaking coastal views, students and staff took time to slow down, breath in the fresh air […]
A Proud Day for Our Young Gaelic Stars – Celebrating Sporting Success at Cumann na mBunscol
Cumann na mBunscol is a voluntary organisation made up of primary school teachers who are passionate about promoting our native games like Gaelic football and hurling. Their aim is to encourage children to enjoy and take part in Gaelic games in a fun and supportive environment, helping to make these sports a central part of […]
Bike Week 2024
Celebrating Limerick Bike Week kickstarting our active school activities for next week !!!Míle buíochas to Aoife , Eamon & Eileen from locomotion in Barnagh for a fantastic day & opportunity for all the children from 3rd to 6th class. A fantastic day was had by all pupils today and staff ! We are so blessed […]
Rugby Training in Meenkily N.S.
Thanks to the Abbeyfeale Rugby Club, the pupils of Meenkilly N.S. have been learning the skills of rugby in a fun innovative way. The pupils really look forward to their slot every Friday. Míle buíochas to Áine and Brian for coaching them.
Partnerships
Active School Slogan We worked together as a school and agreed an Active School Slogan. The outcome of the whole school competition was: ‘Let’s get actice, Let’s get fit, We can do it bit by bit’ 1st and 2nd class edited Shakira’s song ‘This Time for Africa’ to incorporate our Active Slogan. Active School Committee […]