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Well done to Scoil Aireagail’s senior hurling panel who had a great start against Borris V.S. in the first round of the schools’ ‘A’ competition. Despite difficult weather conditions, both teams tried their best, but the home side forged ahead to lead by 1-7 to 0-3 at half time. With the assistance of a strong wind, […]

Well done to our u16 hurlers and manager Mr. Walsh! Congratulations to our u16 hurling panel who finished top of their league group recently. On Monday,21st September the lads welcomed Duiske College, Graignamanagh to Ballyhale for their first encounter and the home side triumphed by a single point. The team showewd great spirit in this […]

Congratulations to Scoil Aireagail’s u19 boys soccer panel and to manager Mr. Madden! Our senior boys defeated Carlow Vocational School by 5-1 in Ballyhale last Wednesday. Having won the Carlow-Kilkenny League Division 2 last season, our u19s were promoted to Division 1 for this year and began their campaign at home to Carlow last week, […]

Congratulations to Luke Kedney, 3rd year, who was placed a highly credible 13th place out of 48 crews in the All Ireland Schools Sailing Championships, held in West Cork recently. As many of the leading crews are part of the elite Irish and interprovincial teams, Luke’s performance is even more noteworthy. Well done Luke, and […]

Congratulations to current 6th year student Liam Phelan was selected for and played in all 3 provincial games for the Leinster u19 schools & clubs rugby team. Liam played at number 8 and in the second row. He also made his debut for Kilkenny Rugby Club’s first team last week. Hopefully Liam will be continue […]

Hard luck to Scoil Aireagail’s senior girls’ football team who lost a close encounter with Castlecomer Community School on Thursday, 8th October. The first half was a tight affair, with Castlecomer leading by 1-3 to 3 points at half time. Julianne Malone, Marie Murphy and Jade Cuddihy were the Ballyhale scorers. The girls’ chances of […]

Scoil Aireagail students had another successful day at the 182nd Iverk Show which took place in Piltown on Saturday 12th September. In the post-primary section, we entered nine out of ten junior categories, and six of the ten senior sections.             On the day 8 junior students finished in the medals in the nine sections […]

Congratulations to all those who received their Junior Certificate results.The Transition Year class was taken to the Dunmore East Activity Centre to celebrate.

Mary White, Deputy Leader Green Party, Carlow/Kilkenny TD, presenting Green School Flag to the School’s Committee.

Mr. Hunt receiving a presentation from the students of Scoil Aireagail on the occasion of his retirement as Principal of Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale. In her presentation speech, Ellen Hanley, 5th Year Student, said: ‘Mr. Hunt led our school by respect and because he gave his respect so generously to all of us, he is totally […]