Archive | 2010

U16 Hurlers Score Big Win

Congratulations to our U16 hurling panel who beat Duiske College Graignamanagh on a scoreline of 3-8 to 1-7.This is a great start to the campaign so well done to all of the players and manager Mr. Walsh. They take on Colaiste Cois Suire, Mooncoin in their next game and we wish them the best of […]

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1st Year Girls Soccer Blitz

On Thursday, 30th September our 1st year girls traveled to Waterford to take part in a soccer blitz tournament.A very enjoyable day was had by all. Many thanks to Mr. Dowling for organising the outing.

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Muinteoir Bainisteoir

Well done to Ms. Fogarty who is currently running a muinteoir bainisteoir Gaelic Football Competition in school. This fun-filled tournament is in aid of a community in Tanzinia, run by Fr. Mike O’Sullivan of the Palatine Order. Ms. Fogarty also hopes to raise funds for the Sports Department in Scoil Aireagail, as well as highlighting the importance of physical activity […]

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Ploughing Match

5th and 6th Year Agricultural Science students went to the Ploughing Championships which took place in Athy, Co. Kildare last week. This proves a great educational experience for our Agricultural Science students, as it enhances their learning in the classroom. Thanks to Ms. Hickey for organising the outing.

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Ted Townsend & Michael Bak

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the recent and tragic deaths of two of our past pupils, Ted Townsend from the class of 2008 and Michael Bak who just completed his Leaving Certificate last June. As you can imagine, there is a deep sense of shock and sadness throughout the school. […]

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Higher Options

Many of our 6th year students travelled to the Higher Options Conference in the R.D.S. in Dublin recently. This conference provides a great opportunity to become informed about future studies and career plans. A worthwhile experience was had by all. Thanks to Ms. Dennehy and Ms. O’Neill for facilitating this trip.

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Junior Certificate Results

Congratulations to last year’s Junior Certificate students who picked up their results recently. They enjoyed a well-deserved day in Dunmore East Activity Centre. Many of them are currently participating in Transition Year, and we wish you all an interesting and enjoyable year. Thanks to Mr. McGrath and Jenny Catt for bringing the students to Dunmore […]

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Mixed Fortunes for Scoil Aireagail’s Cats

Past and present students of Scoil Aireagail experienced contrasting emotions at Croke Park on All-Ireland final day. Congratulations go to current Leaving Certificate student Dylan Walsh, who helped the minor team defeat Clare in a thrilling final. Dylan was the Cat’s goalkeeper all year and had a great season so well done Dylan. On the […]

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Transition Year

Scoil Aireagail Transition Year 2009/2010 Sport Hurling In Senior hurling competition, transition years Peter Kenneally and Richie Phelan played a major role in the team’s success this season. Congratulations to Peter, who was also a member of the Kilkenny Vocational Schools Hurling panel that reached the All-Ireland final, losing out to Tipperary. The U16 hurling […]

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U14 Boys Football

Well done to the u14 boys football panel who reached the Leinster final by defeating Firhouse Community College from Dublin on a scoreline of 2-11 to 0-4. In the final the lads will take on Boyne Community School from Trim in Co. Meath. The final is due to take place in the Portlaoise/Carlow area on […]

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