Archive | 2011

Our Transition Year students conducted a mock presidential election on Wednesday 26th October ahead of the real presidential election on Thursday 27th. The aim of this exercise is to demonstrate how the Proportional Representational system operates. In our election Sean Gallagher was elected on the third count.

Last week our Transition year students were treated to a recital from a musical trio that included a double bass, flute, and guitar. A very pleasant hour was spent listening to the talented trio. This event was sponsored by Art Scope and part funded by the Arts Education Officer of Kilkenny V.E.C.

Some of our Transition years took part in a two day foundation level coaching course in the Loreto Secondary School. Those involved were Shauna Healy, Katie Dunphy, Eimear Moylan, Marina Kelly, Emily O’Dwyer, and Rachel Kent.

Many of our 6th year students took a look at the facilities and courses on offer at the University of Limerick during the college’s Open Day, held on Friday, 14th October. U.L. is currently home to a number of mobile casino our past pupils. This is a good opportunity for prospective students to see where […]

Zoltan Zinn Collis, survivor of the Holocaust and author, paid his annual visit to Scoil Aireagail, where he spoke to two 3rd Year classes about his life’s experience. Zoltan spoke for about an hour, describing the horrors of life in a concentration camp and he also talked about his life in Ireland following his escape […]

Congratulations to Roy Cullen 1st Year on his fantastic win in the 60 x 30 handball singles semi-final against Wexford Vocational School during the week.

Carlow/Kilkenny League Scoil Aireagail   3 Callan C.B.S        1 The Scoil Aireagail U19 boys soccer team had a fantastic victory against Callan C.B.S on Wednesday 13th October. Well done to the goal scorers  Darren Waters, Jonathan Naim, and Jason Doherty. Well done to all concerned, and to manager Mr. Dowling, and best of luck […]

Commiserations to our Junior Camogie team who were beaten by Castlecomer Community School last week. The girls put up a brave fight throughout the match under the leadership of Katie Dunphy, captain. Three of our first year students – Rachel Sutton, Ciara Phelan, and Tara Wilson had a great game while Marina Kelly also had an impressive game […]

Congratulations to Darragh Doyle 1st Year on becoming the Leinster Champion at the Leinster Junior Schools Show Jumping open competition recently.

On October 18th at 7:30 p.m. Scoil Aireagail will hold an Open night for prospective students. All are welcome to this event which gives parents casino pa natet and students the opportunity to become aware of the wonderful facilities that we have here in Scoil Aireagail. We look forward to meeting you all on the evening.