Pancake Tuesday

All the Meenkilly pupils were treated to a pancake on this Shrove Tuesday. 1st and 2nd class made their own pancake mixture. They enjoyed measuring, cracking eggs and mixing the mixture.

Buddy Reading

Fifth and sixth class pupils buddied with pupils in first and second class for reading. They both shared in the experience of reading the same book together and discussing it. Each week the pupils took turns in reading their library book. It was a great way to build on promoting reading throughout the school and […]

Tony Kenneally Visits Meenkilly N.S.

Another amazing workshop for all classes with Tony Kenneally from Heritage Schools Ireland . We learned all about birds and their habitats . Tony brought in some nests and birds for all of us to examine . Míle buíochas Tony for coming to Meenkilly today as part of our Science Programme 😀.

Cumann na mBunscol

Meenkilly’s Football team competed in the Cumann na mBunscol competition this year. Our 5th and 6th class team did us all very proud. They trained weekly with their coach Michael Lenihan, whom dedication and hard work is always much appreciated. He was assisted by many parents throughout our journey in this competition- many thanks to […]

Archaeologist Visits Meenkilly.

Meenkilly NS welcomes Francesca from Heritage Schools Ireland. Francesca had a workshop with all classes on artefacts and vikings and our past. She was very interesting and informative.The children really enjoying it 😀.Míle buíochas to Anna and Dónal O’Sullivan for sponsoring this workshop.

Halloween Meenkilly Style 🎃

Pupils at Meenkilly NS made a huge effort to dress up for the day of the Halloween break. From juniors to sixth class each pupil enjoyed a morning of great dancing. They danced the waltz, the jive, the Siege of Ennis and an Dreolín to name a few.

Walk to School Week

Pupils of Meenkilly National School were delighted to participate in a whole school walk today around the Caher Ring. The pupils enjoyed the chat with their partner and the Wild Atlantic Views. We also relished a few mindfulness moments by the flowing stream.

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.

School Sports Day 2023

We had our Sports Day on the Wednesday 9th June. The weather was great. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and grandparents who came to support their children. The pupils did the ‘spud and spoon’, relays, sack race, wellie throw, three- legged race, balloon races and sprints. They had […]

Active Schools Week 2023

12th-16th JUNE 2023 Our Active Schools Week got off to a flying start with the Active School Committee doing a brilliant obstacle course for the whole school to use. Each day, the whole school participated in the morning jog and exercises – led by the Active Schools Committee and there were football and soccer tournaments […]