Our 5th & 6th classes had an amazing morning visiting Jimmy Mangan's horse training yard in Conna. They were treated like royalty, met an hour old foal, rubbed the famous Monty's Pass and learned all about the sport of kings.
@jane_mangan
Sincere thanks to MEP
@BillyKelleherEU
who addressed children from our senior classes on Zoom this morning. Fielded many questions from children on Brexit, farming and life as a parliamentarian.
Ballynoe keeping an eye on Brussels 🇪🇺
We are very proud of both our teams for the games they played today. They dug deep and conducted themselves superbly. They are a credit to their community.
Congratulations to our neighbors and friends in
@CurraglassNS
on their win today. Well done girls💪
#GreatDayForTheParish
Ballynoe man Kenneth O'Connell has been selected to play hurling for Cork on the Primary Game team.
Congratulations to Kenneth, the O'Connell family and
@StCatherinesGAA
Up the Rebels🟥⬜
Very proud of Rónan for achieving an amazing Silver Medal at the Indoor National u11 600m Finals representing
@StCathsAC
. You can watch the race here⬇️. First heat at 1:42.
Thanks to Dairyman John Arnold for visiting our students this morning on Zoom to discuss grass, biosecurity, breeding, facilities and machinery. Our young scholars really appreciate learning about subjects that interest them.
#FarmerTime
#EdChatIE
Our neighbor, Eddie O'Keeffe, is volunteering his time to drive a lorry load of supplies for families in Ukraine. Our youngsters were proud to cheer him off today.
Слава Україні! 🇺🇦🕊️
Grace and Kenneth, our County stars🤩.
Great achievement for their Classmates, Families,
@StCatherinesGAA
, whose support and friendship got them to where they are today.
#PrimaryGame
Normal service has resumed in
@Ballynoe_NS
.
Huge credit to the staff, Board, Parents' Association, local tradespeople and a team of volunteer past pupils without whom this joy would not be possible.
#TeamWork
#BackToSchool2020
Mega excitement in advance of our Double Header
@sciathnascol
finals in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. 9/6/2022
Boys final vs. Killeagh NS @ 10am.
Girls final vs Inch NS @ 11am.
All supporters welcome to join us.
@StCatherinesGAA
@StCatherineslgf
Wonderful occasion in our school this morning. Niamh and Laura brought the Senior and Intermediate Camogie Cups to show the children.
These local stars are an inspiration to our children, we're lucky to have such role-models in our Parish.
@stca
We are delighted to announce that local business
@TVM_ie
will kindly facilitate the livestream of Saturday's First Holy Communion ceremony so that the entire Ballynoe community can share in this joyous family occasion.
Thanks to
@arnold_helen
& her team🙏
Our senior classes took the train to Cork on the day of the hols for an educational tour.
They visited
@ShandonBells
for the view,
@irishdominicans
to mark 800 years in Ireland &
@TVM_ie
to see how it's done.
Thanks to Ms. O'Neill & Mr. Gibbons for the overtime &
@kevingalvin27
#TeamASI
is celebrating
#DenimDay4Dementia
in National Office. Did you don your denim?
If you didn’t get a chance to sign up but would like to help, you can make a donation now at:
Our two teams had a great day at the
@colmanscollege
blitz in Fermoy. Both teams played brill with our boys winning the Senior 11 a-side against a tough Bride Rovers outfit from Rathcormac NS.
Thanks to St. Colman's and our teachers for organising.
Mighty start to the year💪
With Covid-19 restrictions easing before we expected, Mr. O'Sullivan brought 6th class on a hike to Corrin, followed by Apache Pizza. Lovely simple occasion to mark 6th class graduation 👏
Our school Tricolour proudly flying in Ballynoe Village this morning to remember what the community of East Cork gave up at Clonmult. Families gave all back then so that we could have so much today.
We are so proud of Ava for taking 2nd place in the 90cm category at the Inter-Schools showjumping in Dublin. What a fantastic achievement for Ava whilst representing our school and community.
Simone has been selected to play for the Cork Primary Game Team on 30th April (Cork Vs. Waterford).
Simone will be proudly representing our school and her club💪
Grace Higgins has been selected to play camogie for her county Vs Clare on 28/4🟥⬜.
Amazing achievement by a wonderful young lady.
Congratulations to her family and her Club🏅
The longest serving staff in Ballynoe School reckon this year has been our most successful year ever at the Cork City Sports🎉.
Big thank you to the staff for training and supporting the children and congratulations to all the children and their families 👏🏻
Our First Holy Communion Class 2021.
Thanks to our staff, parents and, of course, our amazing youngsters for making this day so special.
@CatholicPrimary
Delighted with the performance of our mighty Chess team today.
They were a credit to Ballynoe.
Thanks to teachers Mr. Gibbons and Ms. O'Neill for making it possible for the youngsters.
"All I want for Christmas is.... camogie and hurling"🎄
Thanks to
@StCatherinesGAA
and Mr. Sean O'Farrell for supporting our school in keeping our youngsters happy, healthy and fit.
Wonderful occasion for our whole community celebrating with the children receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation today.
Tremendous work by Clergy, Phill,
@BallynoeC
, Parents Association, Choir and staff.
The youngsters were a credit to their families.
@CatholicPrimary
The children had a wonderful day today as they received their First Holy Communion.
Well done to Mr. Burke and all the staff who helped in making this day so special.
@CatholicPrimary
The last day of hurling before we must sadly close our pitch for the winter. Many thanks to
@StCatherinesGAA
and Mr. Seán O'Farrell for supporting Gaelic games in our school. The children benefit hugely from being healthy, happy and fit.
Great day at the
@colmanscollege
blitz in Fermoy. Thanks to our teachers for facilitating the youngsters.
Great to get the scholars out and about again.
Our Eamonn from Ms. O'Callaghan's Class grilling the victorious Limerick hurlers this morning. Well done Eamonn, you'd know an
@StCatherinesGAA
man anywhere💪
It was a pleasure to chat with Eamonn as part of the Limerick hurlers' virtual check-in with
@CHIatCrumlin
.
He got the chance to quiz Graeme Mulcahy 🏆
Find out more about CHI at Crumlin, get involved, or make a contribution here ➡️
Delighted to announce that Ballynoe NS &
@StCatherinesGAA
have been awarded €50k Clár Funding for pedestrian infrastructure between our school and village.
Thanks to
@Corkcoco
engineer Brendan O'Gorman & Cllr. William O'Leary for their assistance throughout the long process.
Ms. Neville's third class taking a tour of The Rock in Kilphillibeen. Learning all about our history and examining autumn leaves.
More important than ever this year that we bring our curriculum to life out doors.
Thanks to Cllr. William O'Leary and
@Corkcoco
engineer Brendan O'Gorman for speedily fulfilling our request to repaint our disabled access parking.
Much appreciated.
#TeamWork
Where else would you get it?
We are so privileged to enable the children in our care to have an amazing schooling and upbringing in the gorgeous East Cork countryside.
Senior students are busy wrapping 🎁 for all our children to enjoy while watching
#LateLateToyShow
🎄.
Popcorn, Hot-Chocolate, Sweets and a surprise. All wrapped in a bespoke bag♥️.
Thanks to our Parents Association for the ideas and supplies.
Thanks to the
@Corkcoco
mobile library visiting us on this beautiful autumn morning.
@corkcolibrary
will soon deliver boxes of books for our scholars to read and enjoy.
We couldn't have traditional celebration in Ballynoe Hall after last Saturday's First Holy Communions. But our parents came to the rescue with a lovely cake made by Eleanor Warned and a big party for all the gang in Third Class🎉🎉🎉
Mr. O'Sullivan teaching his children at Conna Castle on a bright, fresh Spring morning.
The children learned all about battles, victory, loss as Irish history was taught through the lens of our local heritage.
Mr. O'Sullivan truly bringing the classroom to life.
#ActiveLearning
Our victorious equestrian team visited their school this morning.
These ladies displayed great skill, courage and drive yesterday at the Inter-Schools🏇.
All of Ballynoe is bursting with pride for them👏.
Darren amazingly up-cycled his old school uniform to create this wonderful school mascot. His design skills and his attention to detail impressed his classmates and our staff. We're all very proud of his achievement.
Our children received a lovely letter of thanks from
@Barnardos_IRL
for their pre-Christmas 'Hurley Holder' fundraiser. Well done children and thanks again to Paul Higgins for the support.
Ballynoe NS, with the kind assistance and expertise of Paul Higgins, are selling Hurley Holders this Christmas.
The children decided that 100% of proceeds going to
@Barnardos_IRL
children's charity.
€20, €15 & € 10, available through our office.
We received our beautiful hardback copy of Why The Moon Travels today. A collection magical poetic tales from Traveler folklore by
@Oeiny
and stunningly illustrated by Ballynoe's very own
@LMCDART
.
Looking forward to exploring the words and art with our children.