<![CDATA[Killeen National School - School Events Blog]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:30:28 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[Seachtain na Gaeilge]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:10:38 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/seachtain-na-gaeilge
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Bhí an-spraoi againn an seachtain seo!
We had great fun today at school for Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Rinne an Junior Room seó beag dúinn leis an Hocaí Pocaí. Ba é an Hocaí Pocaí is fearr a bhí ann riamh!
That was the best Hocaí Pocaí we ever saw before from the Junior Room and they were very kind and helpful to teach it to the older children and the staff. An-craic. 

Ansin, tháinig na páistí níos sine ar an stáitse leis an Haka Gaelach.
Then it was time for the older children to do the Haka Gaelach for us.

There was plenty of stomping and clapping and fierce faces. Beagánín scanrúil freisin!

Maith sibh a pháistí!
]]><![CDATA[Fantastic Football at FAI tournament: Buachaillí]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:09:37 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/fantastic-football-at-fai-tournament-buachailliWell done to both of our boy's teams who competed in the West Mayo Section of the FAI 5-a-side soccer competition in United Park, Westport.

Team 2 acquitted themselves brilliantly against very tough opposition, while Team 1 went on to win the competition and will now progress to the County finals in April.

​The boys were a credit to themselves, their school and their families today. Well done all.
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]]><![CDATA[Fantastic Football at FAI tournament: Cailíní]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:05:36 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/fantastic-football-at-fai-tournament-cailiniHuge congrats to our FAI 5-a-side girls team who were outstanding in Westport.

​The girls won all 4 of their group games and progressed to a semi final v Mulranny. The reward for winning this game was a place in the final v an exceptional Lankill team, who went on to win despite a valiant effort from our girls.

Well done girls and best of luck to Lankill in the County Finals.


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]]><![CDATA[Reading Buddies On World Book Day]]>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:02:04 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/reading-buddies-on-world-book-day
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World Book Day 2026 was marked in the school on by all of the children coming together to do some buddy reading of their favourite books. The younger children enjoyed being read to by the older children, and of course, the younger children enjoyed showing off their superb reading skills too.
]]><![CDATA[⭐Well done to our Scór competitors ⭐]]>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:49:28 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/well-done-to-our-scor-competitors
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​We are very proud of our talented students who represented us so splendidly at the Scór na bPáistí competition.
 
👏 Huge congratulations to Tommy, who has made it through to the County Final with his wonderful recitation of “The Back of the Net”.
 
🎶 Martin did a superb job in the Solo Singing category with a magical performance of “Song for Ireland.”
 
💃 Joe stepped it out naturally and effortlessly in the Sean-nós dancing category.
 
🎻 In the Grúpa Cheoil category, Ellen, Áine, Róisín, Daniel and Martin performed “An Ceannabhán Bhána” and “Eleanor Plunkett” so well- beautiful to listen to. 
 
⭐ Every child who takes to that stage and delivers performances like these is a winner. 
 
Míle buíochas to CLG Mhaigh Eo for organising the competition and sincere thanks to Ballintubber GAA for hosting the event. 
 
Ádh-mór to Tommy on February 28th!
]]><![CDATA[National Win for Liliana]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:34:35 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/national-win-for-lilianaWe are  delighted to congratulate 6th class student Liliana Austin on being awarded National Winner in the Green Schools Marine Spatial Planning Poster competition  “Every Sea Tells A Story”.  

Winning at national level is something to be very proud of. This is a superb achievement and a great recognition of Liliana’s creativity and effort.

Liliana has won €200 for herself and a further €500 for the school, along with a trophy and her winning poster framed.

Maith thú a Liliana. Comhghairdeas mór!
]]><![CDATA[Scór na bPáistí]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:19:56 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/scor-na-bpaisti2470056
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ÁDH-MÓR to the  pupils taking to the stage this evening in Carnacon at the Maigh Eo Thiar Scór na bPáistí competition. 

Martin, Joe, Tommie, Ellen, Róisín K, Áine and Daniel are entering various categories: amhránaíocht (solo-singing), grúpa ceoil (music group), scéalaíocht (recitation) and damhsa ar an sean-nós (sean-nós dancing).


​Míle buíochas to parent Christina and past pupil Séamie for tutoring the grúpa cheoil. 


We wish them the very best of luck and an enjoyable evening. 
]]><![CDATA[Credit Union Quiz]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:14:38 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/credit-union-quiz7373204
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Bualadh bos to our QUIZ WHIZZES Ellen, Áine, Luke, Daniel, Conan, Senan, Charlie and Róisín who represented our school spendidly in Knockranny last Friday evening. 

It was a tough quiz with lots of head-scratching questions and our A and B teams did a mighty job. 

Best of luck to the teams going forward to the next round. Go n-éirí libh. 
]]><![CDATA[Crosóg Bhríde]]>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:50:14 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/crois-bhrideBusy hands, rushes everywhere and great teamwork today as all four classes came together  to make St. Brigid's crosses. 

We chatted about St. Brigid and how she used rushes to explain the Holy Trinity: The Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
]]><![CDATA[Colourful Clothes Day For Ava]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:34:18 GMThttps://www.killeenns.com/school-events-blog/colourful-clothes-day-for-ava
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Nach bhfuil na dathanna go deas geal!

Look at our lovely, bright colours!
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