In order to facilitate and encourage even more extra-curricular activities this year, lunchtime on Wednesdays has been extended. This leaves more time for students to practice, train and engage in whatever activity they are interested in. it’s great to see so many students getting involved. Lunchtime activities include hurling, camogie, gaelic football, soccer, girls two-mile […]
Kilkenny hurling
Congratulations to the Kilkenny hurling team on their great win against Galway to become All Ireland hurling champions yet again! Scoil Aireagail are especially proud of our past pupils Joey Holden (captain), Michael Fennelly, Colin Fennelly, and Paul Murphy who lined up on Sunday and helped bring the Liam McCarthy back to Kilkenny again.
Congratulations
Scoil Aireagail is extremely proud of the outstanding results our students achieved in 2015 Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations. Our Senior students did exceptionally well, and managed to secure the third level course or apprenticeship of their choice. Once again, Scoil Aireagail has proven itself to be an excellent centre of learning where each student […]
Susan Brophy
The students and staff marked Ms. Brophy’s retirement from Scoil Aireagail by presenting her with a bouquet of flowers on Wednesday 27 May. Ms. Brophy has given over thirty years of dedicated service to the students of Scoil Aireagail. In particular she made a huge contribution to developing students’ literacy skills. She will be […]
Tractor Run
The Rod Iron Vintage Club, Mullinavat recently staged a tractor run in aid of the school building fund. The club members assembled in Mullinavat and wended their way through the South Kilkenny countryside before arriving at Scoil Aireagail. The Parents’ Association provided refreshments for the members, giving them an opportunity to chat and socialise. The […]
Ballyhale Hurlers
The All-Ireland Club Champions Ballyhale Shamrocks visited the school on Thursday 14 May. After a magnificent year in which they won the County, Leinster and All-Ireland Club Championship they had lots of silverware to display to the students. Five members of the team; Michael Fennelly , Colin Fennelly, Conor Walsh, TJ Reid and Richie Reid […]
Transition Year (TY) Graduation Ceremony
The TY graduation ceremony took place on Thursday 14 May. The students and their families were in attendance on this evening of recognition. The students exhibited their project work completed throughout the year at individual stands. The results were very impressive featuring bodhrans, art work, appliqué, and Junk Couture entries research work. Music also featured […]
Parents’ Association (PA)
The Parents’ Association recently coordinated a successful clothes collection to raise funds for the school building programme. €600 was raised in the process and will add to the tremendous fundraising the undertaken this year. It was the last in a series of events which included Bingo, the American Tea Party and a tractor run. They […]
Parents’ Association Clothes Collection
Scoil Aireagail Parents’ Association will run its final Building Fund fundraiser on the week of May 11 – 15. All collected items will be weighed at 10 am on Friday 15 May. The proceeds will go towards the school building fund. Rewearable clothes, paired shoes, belts, handbags, curtains, towels, bed linen, soft toys are accepted. […]
1st Year Display of Work
There was a large turnout for the annual 1st Year Display of Work. The students had been working extremely hard on their respective projects over many weeks and eagerly awaited the opportunity to exhibit the fruits of their labour. Their work featured eye-catching and informative poster projects across all subject areas. Port-folio formats also […]
