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 […]
Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!
On Friday, 21st March, the Meenkilly School community came together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by proudly wearing odd socks. It was a fun and meaningful way to show that our differences are something to be embraced and celebrated. At Meenkilly, we believe that while we may all be different fish—we all swim together. Our school is […]
Santa Dash
Christmas at Meenkilly National School Santa Dash concludes with Special Guests! As part of our Active Schools Programme and in anticipation of the school holidays, the students of Meenkilly dressed up in Christmas jumpers, Santa hats and hi-vis for some “Santa Dash” fun. This involved walking, jogging and singing Christmas Carols around the Caher ring. […]
Spooktacular School Dance! – Costumes, Music, and Monster Moves!
This Halloween, our Active Flag Committee brought some extra fun to the school by organising a spooky Halloween dance! The children had a fantastic time showing off their amazing costumes and dancing throughout the day. One of the highlights was seeing the older classes join in with the juniors — everyone had a blast dancing […]
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 […]
“When you teach a child to garden, you show them how to grow their own future.”
Gardening and growing flowers and vegetables is nothing new to the pupils of Meenkilly National School. We really enjoy watching our gardens grow and reaping the rewards of our hard work. Pupils planting some beautiful flowers in our raised bed. The pupils also enjoy planting and caring for vegetables in our polly tunnel. Picking turnips […]
Swimming Lessons in Ballybunnion.
Pupils from Third to Sixth class went to Ballybunion Leisure Centre for 6weeks swimming lessons. The pupils learned a lot and enjoyed the bus trips with their friends. Pupils from the Junior Infants to 2nd class did the PAWS (Primary Aquatics Water Safety) Irish Water Safety outlines the essential life-saving guidelines that every child needs […]
Upcycling Competition
Upcycling Competition Congratulations to the Junior & Senior Infants and their 5th & 6th class buddies who completed the Bord na Móna Recycling Primary Schools Upcycling Competition
Communion and Confirmation Presentations
Communion and Confirmation Presentations Niamh made a lovely presentation to Rúnaí Mary on behalf of the parents in 6th Class and Second Class for all her hard work in the office, preparing booklets for the sacrament classes, typing out their readings and prayers etc. We really appreciate all that Mary does for all of us […]