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 […]

Bike Week 2023

For Bike week this year, 1st and 2nd class brought their bikes and helmets to school. They participated in a few safety challenges and received a bike safety certificate at the end. A very enjoyable day was had by all. 3rd to 6th class pupils did the Caher Ring taking in the views of the […]

First Holy Communion

On Saturday 13th May the boys and girls from Meenkilly made their First Holy Communion. The weather was fantastic, showing temperatures of up to twenty one degrees. The children were so excited and looked amazing in their attire. Each of them had an important job to do on the day. The mass ended with all […]

Planting with Stephanie

Stephanie from Heritage Schools Ireland came to our school to work with each class in our outdoor garden and poly tunnel. We are very grateful to John Paul O’Sullivan who organised funding for this project through Murphy’s Engineering, míle buíochas John Paul.

Sam Maguire and Liam McCarthy Cups Visit Meenkilly.

We had lots of very happy children and staff with the two cups here today 😀. Míle buíochas to Dick Dalton & Dónal Ó Conchúir for bringing both cups to our school & preschool.Luimneach abú😀!Ciarraí abú😀!

Meenkilly Spring Clean

Spring Clean Junior Infants, Senior Infants, First and Second Class enjoyed Spring cleaning this morning. As a Green School we take pride in having a clean school and playground.

Biodiversity At It’s Best

Wonderful wildlife in Meenkilly NS. The whole school had a fantastic opportunity to see up-close the animals we rarely see in the wild. The pupils enjoyed learning about these animal and sketching them. Thanks to all those who brought in the animals. Much appreciated.