Scoil Aireagail 6-17 Abbey Community College 0-06 Congratulations to our u16 hurling panel and their coaches Mr. Challoner and Mr. Walsh following their victory over The Abbey Community college recently. It was the 1st round in the U16 Colleges competition. Kevin Farrell scored and impressive 4 goals and 3 points. Well done to all the team for […]
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U 16 Hurling
Grennan College 4-10 Scoil Aireagail 1-11 On Monday the 21st of September, Scoil Aireagail played Grennan College from Thomastow. This match was the U16 Lenister quarter final the winner of which would book their place in the semi-final against Gorey community school in Wexford. ScoilAireagailstarted off strong with a point from Ronan Corcoranbut Grennan responded […]
Transition Year Trip to U.L
Our Transitiotn Year students recently went on a trip to the University of Limerick Activity Centre, Killaloe, Co Clare. They had an action packed day filled with activities – canoeing, kayaking, Sailing and Windsurfing, and High Ropes. Thanks to Mr. Mcgrath and Jenny Catt for organising the trip.
Adult Education Evening Classes
Scoil Aireagail is currently enrolling for Adult Education Evening Classes to be held in the school starting the week of September 26th. We are pleased to be able to offer the following courses: Fitness Bootcamp Yoga Yogalates (Yoga and Pilates) Home Cookery Free Weight Circuit Training Internet for Beginners Enrolment is from 7-8 o’clock […]
Higher Options
Many of our 6th year students travelled to the Higher Options Conference in the R.D.S. in Dublin on Thursday 15th September. 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, Ms. Roche, and Mary Dunne for facilitating this trip.
Transition Year “Street Awareness” programme
Our Transition Year students are currently participating in a “Street Awareness” programme with Billy O’Sullivan, Billy’s Gym Waterford. During this six week course students will learn valuable skills like how to avoid dangerous situations, how to be aware of your surroundings at all times, how to avoid fighting and also self defence.In order to avoid […]
Junior Certificate Results
Congratulations to last year’s Junior Certificate students who picked up their results recently. They enjoyed a well-deserved day in Tramore. Many of them are currently participating in Transition Year, and we wish them all an interesting and enjoyable year. Thanks to Mr. Hagan and Anna Dowling for bringing the students to Tramore.
Player of the Tournament!
Congratulations to Eimear FitzPatrick who was awarded player of the tournament in a 2nd year Gaelic Football blitz, held in Thomastown recently. Despite losing the final to Castlecomer, the Ballyhale girls enjoyed their day of competition, culminating in Eimear’s individual success. Well done Eimear!
Camoige Heartbreak!
Commiserations to Julieann Malone and Michaela Kenneally, both of whom were members of the Kilkenny U16 camoige panel that lost to Cork in the All-Ireland final recently. Despite the defeat, both girls played an important part in the team’s progress all year and should be very proud of their achievements. Well done Julieann and Michaela!
Transition Years in action!
Our transition year students recently enjoyed a fun-filled outing to Brandon Hill, near Graiguenamanagh, where they tackled the challenge of climbling the hill with great gusto. They also had a great time crab fishing and at lazer. Well done to all concerned, and to Mr. McGrath for organising the activities.
