Kilbarron National School

Our Newsletter May 2012

My Birthday

I am looking forward to my birthday .It is summer time now .It is very sunny outside .Tomorrow I am having a chocolate cake .Next year we are going to be in 2^nd class .Every Thursday all 1^st class go swimming in Nenagh .I am going to get a lot of presents .16 people are coming to my party .

By Amy Sullivan 1^st class 

My Exciting Event!!

We are going to our Cousin Patrick’s communion, two weeks after that we are going to Ciarán Timmons’s Confirmation. We will have two days of great fun.

By Liam O’ Dwyer Junior Infants

My Trip to Dublin

Next Saturday I am going to Dublin. I am going to the Natural History Museum and I am going shopping too. We might go on a Viking ship.

By Róisín McDermott Senior Infants

Summertime

It is summer time now. We will have our summer holidays. In summer I always get my paddling pool out. It will be Amy Sullivan’s birthday next Saturday. Aunty Sharon came over from England. I went bowling with my aunt and it was great fun. Yesterday I saw Kaitlyn riding her bike. We crashed into each other. Next year I will be going into a new classroom because I will be in second class.

By Taylor Cobbe

Confirmation

My friend from playschool. Emma is having a party on Saturday and I am looking forward to seeing her. I also went to my neighbour’s confirmation (James o Sullivan) party last Sunday. I played with James and his sister Aoife. Today the weather is lovely. I told my daddy that it feels like summer and I can’t wait to go swimming during my summer holidays. I love to bounce on the trampoline. I like being on it with my friends. It is great fun to jump up and down Ms Keyes is really nice.

by Ava McMahon Junior Infants

My News!!

It will be Amy’s birthday on Saturday in Jump’n’Gyms. Bishop Kieran O’ Reilly did mass. It was great. We got new Spraoi books and we use them at school. I am playing a match on Saturday against Lorrha. It will be Megan’s communion on May 20^th. It is coming soon to the school tour. We have only three swimming lessons left.  Yesterday I went to the dentist to get a filling. We will be off school on Monday, so we will have three days off school. We are having a spell test today. We will have great fun together.  I can’t wait to do all those things!!

By Shane Dunne 1^st class

Newsletter

On Saturday all first class, senior infants and two junior infants are going to Amy Sullivan’s party in jump ‘n gyms. I am going to cork for my holidays. I’m going to have lots of fun. After my holiday it is going to be my sister Róisín’s birthday it is going to be super fun. Tomorrow is Amy Sullivan’s party. She is going to have a chocolate cake and lots of sweets. There will also be ice-cream. They will all be yummy.

By Aisling Fox 1^st Class                                 

Birthday Party 

I got my ears pierced on Tuesday. I picked clear colour earrings. It hurt a bit. I have a special spray for my ears. I am going to a party to tomorrow.

By Jane Hogan Seniors Infants   

Clonakilty

We are going to Clonakilty. My favourite things are the pool, the train around the town and the beach. I can’t wait.

By John O’ Dwyer Senior Infants

                         

5^th class

Drift Fest

On Saturday two weeks ago I went to drift fest in Tyna Co. Galway. There were two fields full of cars, jeeps and 4×4 jeeps. In the track there was a jeep to pull out the cars that got stuck. It only had a cab and no back. There was a 206 97 had a keg in the back and used it as a speaker. There was also an Audi A4 full of speakers all in the back. There were around 65 cars in total and they all had to pay around 200 euro to get in and drift. Then at three o clock the pros went drifting for points. Then after the pros were gone the other people went around the track clockwise direction. A pink emo began burning rubber every time it turned. Then a beamer crashed into another car and lost its front bumper. When it got put back on the man crashed into the tyres and he could not get out. The red jeep or the one with no back came and got it out. Then we had to go home on the way home we went to see a couple of 4x4s

By Michael Carroll 5^th class

Kilbarron N.S. V s. Burgess N.S.

On the 28^th April 2012 we played Burgess in an under 13 schools hurling match. It was our first match. It was in the McDonagh Park in Nenagh and the referee was Dan D’Arcy.  Our captain was James O’Sullivan. It started at 1.00pm.

It started off fairly equally but we soon got a goal and a point to put us ahead. Burgess however were not giving up and got a good goal leaving us only a point ahead. They got another fantastic goal putting them ahead by two points. We all played our socks off until the half time whistle but we were still down by two points.

We went back out and won the throw in. We all doubled our efforts but to no avail. With five minutes to go we were losing by two points. We got an absolutely fantastic goal to put us ahead by one point. To make sure of the win we scored two more points before the final whistle.

The final score was 2-5 to 2-2. After the game we shook hands with the other team. We didn’t get back to school until 2.30pm.

We are playing Toomevara N.S. this Friday. I am confident that we will win even though they are a very good team. Wish us luck!!!!!

By Cathal O’Meara 6^th class

Munster U12 Soccer Championship

On Saturday, Nenagh went to the Danome cup in Rathkeel. In the first came we played Abbey field and won that game 2-1 Bryan scored the 2 goals. In the second game we played St Berands they were a very strong team but Nenagh had it under control Bryan scored a great goal from the middle of the field we won the game one nil. We were in the semi-finals and we were playing Herbert’s town at 3:30. We were doing a few exercises before to get warmed up. The match stared and Nenagh had a lot of the ball and we got a goal and we won1-0. Munster final at 4:30 so we had time to rest the team that lined out was: Stephen, Daragh, Jack, Conal, Me, Daniel, Stephen, Bryan, Diarmuid. We were playing a team from Kerry they were called the kingdom. The ball was crossed to Conal he headed it to Diarmuid got the ball gave it to me and a had a shot it went in top corner. I scored in the 9^th minutes that was all over. We were Munster champions.

BY MICHAEL SLATTERY 5^th class

My Birthday

My birthday is next Thursday. I will be six years old. I am having a cake at home. We will go to the park after the party.

By Saoirse Mulqueen Senior Infants

Kilbarron vs. Burgess

On Friday the 27^th of April we played Burgess N.S. in the first round of the Under 13 hurling championship. The match was on at 1 o’clock in Nenagh. The starting team was:

Goalkeeper: James o’ Sullivan

Defence: Michael Slattery and Cathal O Meara

Midfield: Me, Conal Moran and John O Meara

Forwards: Adam Slattery and Ray O Meara

Subs: Michael Carroll and Kevin Boyle

In the first half they got 2 goals that were followed by a point. We reacted with a goal and 3 points the half- time score was Burgess N.S. 2-1 Kilbarron N.S. 1-3.

In the second half Kevin Boyle went into goals, James went full- back and Adam came off and Michael Slattery went up forwards. We got a quick goal which was scored by Ray. After that Michael put over 2 points. After that Burgess got a point. In the last 5 minutes of the game Burgess desperately tried to get a goal but Cathal and James wouldn’t let them score.

The final score was Burgess 2 – 2 Kilbarron 2 – 5. Now we go on to play Toomavara in the second round.

By Marcus Esmonde 5^th class

My Birthday Party

For my birthday party on the 5^th of May, Ciara, Róisín, Sian, Mom, Dad and I are going to Crack Pots in Nenagh. Chantelle was supposed to come but she is going to a cousin’s confirmation.

Crack Pots is a pottery place in Nenagh that lets you pick a piece of pottery that you want to paint and paint it any colour that you want.

We are staying in Crack Pots until half past one and then we are going to go get a LuLus.

Later on we are going to go down to the Derg. Ciara has already decided what she wants to eat. She wants a steak and a pint of milk.

We are going to bring my birthday cake into the Derg and eat it there. My birthday cake is going to be a secret that only my Mom and I know about.

Hopefully afterwards we are going to back home to my house for an hour so that we can mess about for a while.

I know it will be a great day no matter what the weather is like. But I think that we are all hoping for it to be sunny.

By Mia Foley 5^th Class

My Confirmation!!!

On the 29^th of April 2012, I had my Confirmation. It was in Kilbarron Church at 11:00am.

I took Jennifer as my Confirmation name, as I had liked it for a long time. I don’t know why though!! I wore a beautiful dress. It was navy and light cream stripes and it had little red dots. My friends also had beautiful dresses as well as the Terryglass girls.

Before mass, mam and dad took pictures of me! I was kinda tired so they didn’t take much but I wouldn’t have mind because I was excited!!!

In mass, I was the first of the candidates to read. I wasn’t nervous…I was excited!!! I also had to shake the Bishops hand and bring up the bread with my mam. She brought up the wine.

After mass, we all walked out to the grotto, but it was too windy so we came back in. Everyone took lots of photos and there were so many, you didn’t know which one to smile at!!! It was funny!!

I went home and got lots more pictures with family, friends and Cyrella Quinlan who was my sponsor.

We had a bouncy castle and it was HUGE!!!! I had a great day and I will never, ever forget it.

By Lauren Mulvihill  6^th Class

NT u12 cup final

On the 29^th  of April Nenagh AFC  played against Ballymackey in the  north tipp cup final .it was windy ,mild day and the pitch wasn’t in brilliant condition either. When the match started both teams found it hard to keep the ball on the ground. In the second half Nenagh started to find their rhythm with shots from Bryan Mychlotney and Steven kirwan, but the best shot came from Ballymackey player Kevin McCarty which was just tiped over the bar by the Nenagh goalie Stephan Loughnane . it then went into extra time and with Nenagh pushing for the goal they finally got the break through with a fine strike from Bryan Mchoghlin the  seal the deal. Nenagh‘s captain Jack Daly   lifted the cup . CMON NENAGH!!!!!The team is as follows

Steven, Dara, Jack, Conal, Daniel, Michael, Bryan, Steven, Diarmud.

by Conal Moran 5^th Class

My Confirmation Day

My Confirmation Day was on the 29^th of April in 2012. My family and my relations came to my Confirmation. It was on in Kilbarron Church at 11 o clock.

The mass lasted for an hour and a half. I had to say a pray of the faithful and bring up a gift to the alter. We took a lot of pictures in the church as well.

Next my family, relations and my brother Anthony’s girlfriend went to the Tach Cottage for a meal. For my dinner I had turkey, ham and veg with potatoes. For dessert I had a chocolate brownie. Chantelle came with us.

After that we went outside and took loads of pictures with my family and relations. We didn’t stay outside to long because it was very windy and very cold.

After that we went back inside and sat around a table and had a very long chat to everyone.

Chantelle stayed the night at my house. We took my dog Rusty for a walk. Next we locked up the hens and ducks and we had to carry up one duck because she is lame. We also had to give food and water to a sick hen.

After that we played the Wii for a long time and watched the TV. We went to bed at 12 o clock and didn’t fall asleep till half past two because my hamster Snowy was on his wheel and he was making a lot of noise.

By Carmel Ducie 6^th class

My New Earrings

I got my ears pierced on Saturday in Nenagh. I did not think it was sore. I can’t take them out for six weeks.

By Kaitlyn Kennedy Senior Infants

My Confirmation!!!!!!!

On the 29^th of April 2012,I made my confirmation along with all my friends in 6^th class, in Kilbarron and Terryglass. It was in Kilbarron church at 11 a.m.

I got to the church a bit late and I was the last person to arrive, but there is a saying “last but not least!”

Bishop Kieran O’Reilly said the mass along with Fr. Michael. There were about six servers.

I said the 1^st reading, Terryglass girls sang the psalm and Tégan said the 2^nd reading. The psalm was “Do not be Afraid”

After mass, all my family, cousins and family friends came to our house where there was a marque, obstacle course and a load of food. There was chicken curry, rice, chicken nuggets, sausages, onion rings, spring rolls, mushroom things, chips and a load of salads.

Jackie O’Sullivan made a cake and there was a dove, a cross, flowers and writing on it. For dessert there was also fruit salad, meringue, cream, cake, jelly and ice-cream.

All my cousins went on the obstacle course and we played blind mans bluff.

I had a great day, but the sad thing is……….I will never make my confirmation again!!!!!

By Emma Donoghue Boyle 6^th class!!

My Conformation Day

My Conformation Day was on the 29^th of April 2012 at 11.am in Kilbarron Church.

Patrick (or as people also know him – Pakie Burke) was my sponsor. All my family and my friends came. The mass was an hour and a half long. I had to bring up a gift. Gerardine Wisdom took lots of photos.

After the mass I went to the hall and then, came home and had dinner at my house. I had curry and rice and it was lovely! I had dessert later on.

Then I changed clothes and went on the bouncy castle. Then more people came. I got loads of presents and money. We all played games. Sophie knight and Ciara Boyle stayed over.

My Conformation was so fun! And with my money I am getting a new phone, because I broke my old phone my phone I am getting is called a blackberry!! I can’t wait!!

 

By Teresa O Meara 6^th Class

My Exciting Event!!

We are going to our cousin Patrick’s communion, two weeks after that we are going to Ciarán Timmon’s Confirmation. We will have two days of great fun.

By Liam O’ Dwyer Junior Infants

My Cousins Confirmation

On the 28^th of April I went to my cousin Ailish’s Confirmation in Coolderry.

We were late for mass but we saw enough anyway .The old bishop Willie Walsh was at the mass. My cousin played the tin whistle at the mass she was brilliant.

Afterwards we went to the hall for something to eat there were so many things there. I was with my two cousins Emily and Lisa.

Then we went back to Ailish’s house and got changed into other clothes straight away and we went right out to the bouncy castle. We then came back in and had dinner it was yummy!

Then our cousin Catriona started to play the accordion and mammy and Bernie started to dance I was soo embarrassed. Then I got a go on it and learned how to play it.

We then went back out and played dodge ball for ages it was really fun! I played with my cousins Ailish and Aoife.

Then we all came back in and talked for half an hour we then had our supper from the left over dinner and desserts (the deserts were delicious)

Then it was time to go home but we still had a great time!

By Ciara Slattery 5^th Class

My new boots

I got new stud boots on Tuesday in Elverys in Nenagh. They are white with black stripes. Daddy’s cow had a baby calf on Thursday night. It was a bull calf. It is a black calf. We went for a walk in the park yesterday.

By David Hogan Junior Infants  

 

Special Days

Last Friday I went to my cousins Conformation. It was a lovely day .In two weeks my sister Megan will make her communion. She will be wearing a white dress. I can’t wait.

By Aoibhe Dunne Senior Infants

Sunny Evenings

I play with my dogs, Digger and Ben in the long sunny evenings. My uncle Andrew and his family were home on holidays but went back home to Australia last week.

By Shauna Clarke Junior Infants

The Cookbook Launch

On Thursday, just the day before we got our holidays, our school launched the cookbook ‘Our Favourite Recipes.’

Everyone in the school had brought in a recipe and the Parents Council-with the help of Kathy Slattery put it together. Even the teachers had given in recipes. Some of the pupils’ recipes included: Liam’s Raw Carrots by Liam O’Dwyer, Foleys Flapjacks by Sian Foley and Emma’s No-Bake-Quickie-Cookies by Emma Boyle.

On the day we all went in to the hall and sat down on the rows of benches. There were lots of other people there too. Some of the people from the Parents Association were standing at a table that held buns, cakes and biscuits. Others were selling cookbooks.

Peter Ward got up and gave a speech. He had given a fore word to the cookbook. When he sat down my mother got up and gave a speech. A múinteoir Connolly got up as well. Not many people were listening- they were all focusing on the food at the table.

Afterwards we went back to the class. People came in with food. The cookbooks were a great hit. We all had a great time.

By Roisin Fox 5^th class.

Tipp vs. Cork

On Sunday 22 of April dad and I went to see Tipperary against Cork in semple stadium in Thurles. It was a very good game because it was close all the way true. Buggy o Meara had a very good game he scored 1goal and 2 points. Tipperary was up by a point at half time then Cork came back in the second half. Anb cork won the game by 5 points. I would give man of the match to buggy o Meara

By Adam Slattery 5^th class

U 12 Championships

This year our U 12 joined up with Knockshee and they play down in our pitch. We haven’t lost a match yet and are now going into the semi-final and I think we are against Borrisoleigh.

In our first match against Borrisoleigh and we won by 1 point but we weren’t on our game. After that we played Burgess and I was feeling sick so I came on at half time. In the second half I scored 2-I and we all had a great game.

Our next game was against Moneygall and we beat them and the referee scared me. After that we played Borrisokane .That was a hard game but Rovers won.

Our last game was against Silvermines and we beat them 3-10 to 1-6.We are at the top of the league and are now going into the semi-final on the 4^th of May on Friday and I’m looking forward to it and hopefully we will win and the north final and then the county but only God knows so well just have to play our hearts out.

By John O Meara 5^th class

Áine’s News

On Thursday 3^rd of May, my dad and his two friends Midge and Seamus Donnelly went to England and drove up to Scotland on their motor bikes for charity. They went at 6:15 at night. We got a Chinese on Friday. My mam’s friend Jean brought the Chinese for us. Jean and my mam went to McGraths for a few pints. Jean stayed in our spare room until Saturday afternoon. My dad came back on Monday.

By Áine Slattery 3^rd class. 

France

I am going to France for ten days. I ski there every year. Tomorrow it will be Amy Sullivan’s birthday and it’s going to be in Jumping Gyms. Afterwards we will go to the Pantry café and I will have a sausage roll. Then I will go to Belle’s house. Belle got a new tree house and it is really nice.

By Julia Warren 1^st class

Getting a New Puppy

We might be getting a new puppy. We have to make a new run for him. I can’t wait to teach him new tricks. We will make a new house. We are going to buy two new bowls, one for water and one for food. We all are going you get a collar for him. I cannot wait. I can’t wait to get a Labrador dog. They are soooooo cute.

By Aoife O Sullivan 3^rd class

Journey to Killarney

I am going to Killarney on the weekend to see the rally of the lakes we are staying in Killarney Plaza for the weekend it will be great fun! I am getting some match attacks so I will have something to do. It is a long trip so I might fall asleep. It is in county Kerry. It will be great fun.

Jake Gleeson 2^nd class

Kayaking in Dromineer

On Saturday the 21^st of April my Mom and I went kayaking in Dromineer. Mom and I went into the water in our boats. Mom fell out of the boat, she had to get out of the water to let the others pass. We now have a new dog called Massie he is big fat and lovable. He is frightened of heights he can’t jump or run on stones because his paws are like hands. Last week Mom was busy making cakes for the confirmation and more. I helped Mom with the cakes and ate some. This week was fun I hope to have more fun weeks.

By Thyra Burke 4^th class

Kevin’s News

On Sunday it was the confirmation and I and I went to Teresa’s party. 58 people came to Teresa’s. On Saturday oisín and I had a soccer match. It went into extra time. It went into penalties and we won. I was very happy.

By Kevin Boyle 4^th class

Courtney’s Circus

2 weeks ago, I went to Courtney circus, it was in Borrisokane hurling field. I saw 5 elephants, ponies, a camel, lizard, alpaca and a lama. The circus performers were brilliant. The 2 boys were being lifted on to the elephants back by his trunk. I ate loads of sweets.

By Cian O’ Meara 4^th class 

Michael’s Communion

I am going to Cork on Saturday for my cousin Michael’s Holy Communion. I have to wake up at 8.00am to go to Cork. I have to go to mass and we don’t even know where the church is. I got a new baby cousin 5 weeks ago and I got to see it last week she is so cute and I got to hold her she is as light as a feather. Her name is Evie-Anna and she weighed 7bl something. I love my baby cousin she is so cute.

Laura Leenane 3^rd class 

My Cousin Michaels Communion

In a few days I am off to Cork to my cousin Michael’s Communion. We have to get up at 8:00am and drive to Cork to be at the mass on time. For the afters we are going back to Michael’s house. At the house there will be a bouncy castle and food. I can’t wait to go to Cork because I’ve only to Cork twice but I also can’t wait to get home because it takes really long to get there!!!!

Sarah Leenane 4^th Class

My Holidays

Next Saturday we are going to a place to go see Viking things, the Natural History Museum and we are going shopping .I can’t wait! In a few weeks we are getting our summer holidays and our cousin is coming over from Dubai

James McDermott 3^rd class

My Friend David

Last Saturday David came to my house. We played soccer and hurling outside.  Mammy made a lovely chocolate cake and we watched Pirates of the Caribbean and ate loads of sweets. We had great fun.

By Cathal Hogan Senior Infants

My Cousins Birthday

On Saturday the 14^th of April my family and i went to my cousin Aishling’s 21^st birthday there was lots of lovely food and a DJ. We had a great time it was great to see my granny and granddad because I hadn’t seen them in ages. There were lots of Aishling’s friends there.

Sian Foley 3^rd Class 

My Cousins Communion

Two weeks ago it was my cousins Communion. They had a bouncy castle.  On Sunday my nanny, uncle and cousins Liam and Lucy came to the party.

By Darragh Fahy 4^th class

Rachael’s News

On Sunday there was a Confirmation for our school and I went to James O’ Sullivan’s and Teresa O’Meara’s it was good fun .on Saturday we went to a match it was U -10 girls. I scored three goals and a point. We all got crisps and drinks after. I am going to Spain on the26th of June I can’t wait. My birthday is one day after I come back from Spain

Rachael Hannigan 3^rd class 

My Kitten Called Mitten

I got a kitten called Mittens. He is really mad my granny Betty’s anniversary mass was on last Saturday my grand uncle Eamon and my cousin Kirsty flew home from England for the mass. On Sunday my cousin Ciara Moran got her Confirmation. My Dad was her sponsor. We went to Domineer for a lovely meal. It was yummy. We came back to the pub and played on the bouncy castle.

By Ryan Moran 3^rd class

My Cousins Communion

On Saturday 5^th May my Cousin James was making his first Communion and my sister and I went to the Communion. I hope it will be really fun. It was on in Temple Derry. The last time I was there was for my uncles wedding when I was only 4 years old.

 By Mikaela sage 4^th class

My cousins from Australia!!

1 month ago my cousins came from Australia. We had good fun. Rachel and my sisters got on well. It was great to have them home. I couldn’t say good bye as I had a match.

By Kieran Clarke 4^th class.

My Journey to France

I am going to France in 7 weeks and there will be 4 water slides. I will have great fun. It is summer and when we get our summer holidays I will bring my pool out. I can’t wait because I love swimming. On Saturday I am going to Amy Sullivan’s party in Jumping Gyms. She will have a chocolate cake. Today I will have pizza and 7up and my Dad will bring a treat for me.

By Amy Dunne 1^st class

My New Dog

My name is Eva. I got a new dog called Massie. He is white and grey. He loves to play with me. His breed is a English sheepdog. He is twice the size of my other dog Cherry. And what’s funny is that Massie cannot jump or come down a stairs. He gets nervous and sticks his tail between his legs. I know this because Massie got stuck upstairs and Dad picked Massie up and brought him down

By Eva Burke 3^rd class

Laura’s News

My sister Rachael got two new teeth in the front of her mouth and she is getting too big for her coat! My uncle Willie has a sore arm and has to go to the doctor. My mammy got a new phone it’s an IPhone it is really nice and I love it. The fox came and killed four hens, two red ones and two white ones we were really sad.

Laura Cleary 2^nd class

Our Cookbook!

Our school made a cookbook. It is called “Our favourite Recipes.” My favourite recipe is Megs double choc muffins. We all had our photos taken. Then we had a cookbook launch at school. Many people were there. It was brilliant! Last Saturday I had a camogie blitz. There were four teams. We won all our matches.

By Megan Dunne 2^nd class

Recent Events

We were making a cookbook for our school and all the children in the school wrote a recipe.it was very fun! My first holy communion is on 20^th May. I am going to be wearing a white dress. I am going to receive the holy bread for the first time! I went to Jane’s Irish dancing school .I was learning new steps and moves .It was so fun! Our granny came over .It was very fun .When granny was over we played bingo .It was so funny when Bethany shouted out bingo but it was not bingo!

By Siobhan Slattery 2^nd class

Special Occasions

My birthday is in May. It is also my cousins Communion. The communion is in Castleconnell. There will be lots of food and drinks I will have lots of fun playing with my cousins. In June I am going to Spain. There is a theme park and a swimming pool and there is a beach as well. Next Monday we will have no school as it is a May bank holiday. Yesterday I cycled to Terryglass with Sarah, Laura and my uncle Donal. When we got there I got ice cream, then we went home. My legs were not sore from cycling but my tyre was punctured.

By Áine Leenane 1^st class 

The Confirmation in Kilbarron

On Sunday the 29^th of April it was the confirmation day .mammy Róisín and I went to the hall to get tea and cakes ready for after mass. A lot of people came to the hall for tea then we went home. My family and I went to Laurens house .We got to see the kittens and play on the bouncy castle. After all that we had chips and chicken goujons for supper. It was the best day ever

Kate Fox 4^th Class

The Cup Final

Last Saturday Kevin and I had this soccer club final in Newtown pitch. We were playing Nenagh AFC. The match was very close it had to go to extra time. In the first half of extra time we scored. The other team scored in the second half so we had to go to a penalty shootout. We scored 4 out of 7 penalties and they scored 3 out of 7 penalties so we won. After wards we all went to Supermacs for a burger and chips. We all got medals. It was a great soccer match.

By Oisín McMahon

Visiting Aunt Maggie

On Saturday the 21^st of April Mammy and I went to visit Aunt Maggie’s. Maggie lives in Carrig just outside Birr. Whenever I go to Maggie’s I always go down to the farm with my cousins Emily, Lisa or Trish. Every time I go down to the farm yard we milk the cows at five o clock and we feed the calves. My cousin Emily has names for nearly all the cows. My favourite name is Butty. Ana I love their dog Ben. He is so cute and he is a Labrador and he is mad!

By Niamh Slattery 3^rd class

Kilbarron N.S. Newsletter March 2012

Junior Infants

Our six horses broke out and went into Carroll’s field. I am able to ride my bike without stabilizers. Liam O’Dwyer

Fr Michael blessed our throats in school. The nurse checked our eyes and ears. Kieran is not in school today, he is sick. Shauna Clarke

Senior Infants

Father Michael came in to school to bless our throats with candles. It was Catholic Schools’ week. We went to the church and sang with Mrs Browne in the choir. Jane Hogan.

I went to McDonalds on Friday. I got a finger puppet that fits on my sore finger. I went to David’s house on Saturday. We had great fun. Cathal Hogan

First Class

I am going bowling today for my sister’s birthday. After, we are going to have a Chinese. Then we are going to my cousins’ house. We are going to Smyths as well. And when we are on our way home, we will see my Granny. She might give us some sweets and then we are going home. Áine Leenane

I love Saturdays and Sundays. I have no homework on Friday. We are on 3- tables. I am going home at three o’clock. It is February. I went to Jump and Gyms. Taylor Cobbe

Second Class

Nigel and Tina had a baby girl. Her name is Leanne. She has lots of hair. Miss Haugh is expecting a baby. When she has the baby she will bring it in to school. I can’t wait. We’re getting two new dogs. The girl dog is the girls’ dog. Patrick’s phone has been taken off him. Daddy is building a dog’s house for the dogs. Aoibhe and I are going to walk them every day. Megan Dunne

I started swimming lessons before Christmas. I go every Monday after school. I do it for half an hour with my friend Aoibheann. And my sister does it with her friend for the other half an hour. I now go in to the big pool at the end of my lesson because I have improved my swimming in the small pool. I hope in a few weeks that I will be able to swim in the big pool with out getting any more lessons. Siobhán Slattery.

Third Class

My Uncle Joe and my Aunty Lisa got a dog called Bell and she was pregnant. Last Wednesday she got female pups and male pups and they are black and white. They are really cute pups. I didn’t see them but I will be seeing them soon I hope. Áine Slattery.

Two weeks ago I went to my Grandpa’s house. It was great fun. In school we are making paper maché volcanoes and green school posters and the winner gets a surprise. Our dad is making a pond and a hen house in our garden and I can’t wait until they are finished. James McDermott.

Fourth Class

Oisín, Cian and Aoibheann are on the under 11 quiz team and they have a quiz competition next Monday in Borrisokane. We are going to play hurling with Terryglass School. Last Thursday Oisín and I had a soccer match in Nenagh and we lost 4-2. The Government are very mean at the moment as they are trying to make our school a 2 teacher school. There is a big meeting in the Ragg next week to try and make our school stay a 3 teacher school. Kevin Boyle

In the past week we found out who would be representing Kilbarron in the Credit Union Quiz. This year Aoibheann, Cian, Marcus and I are on the under 11 team and Cathal, Mia, Kyle and Roisín are the U-13 team. The first quiz will be in Borrisokane on the 3^rd of February at 8 o’clock and if we win that we will go to the county final and if we win we will go to the All-Ireland. Come on Kilbarron. Oisín McMahon

Fifth Class

On Monday the 6^th February the Credit Union Quiz took place. It was on at 8 o’clock. We entered 2 teams into the quiz, an U-11 team and an U-13 team. I was on the under 11 team. The U-11 was Cian O’Meara, Oisín McMahon and Aoibheann O’Meara and me. The U-13 team was Cathal O’Meara, Mia Foley, Kyle Kennedy and Marcus Esmonde and Roisín Fox. There were 10 rounds for the U-11 team and 12 rounds for the U-13 team. There were 6 questions in each. The quiz took place in Borrisokane. The U-11 team came second and the U-13 team came won. The quiz finished at 9 o’clock. The U-11 team won €20 and the U-13 team won €30. Marcus Esmonde

On the 14^th of January my family and I travelled to Dublin to the BT Young Scientist exhibition. It was the 12^th year of the exhibition. Over 3,800 pupils participated. There were six local schools taking part in the exhibition. They were from Borrisokane, Roscrea and Thurles. Borrisokane C.C. tested the arguments that are used to promote or prevent the use of curse words. They used surveys and experiments. There were many different activities that even You! could take part in. Such as: making a rubix cube, cycling a bike to generate electricity, phone recording in a telephone box and listening back to your own voice in different tones, which were in the analogue devices’ stand. They also had optical illusions and balancing experiments which were very interesting. There were three girls modelling clothes made from milk cartons, magazines and feathers. They were really cool. There were also primary exhibitors too. They had projects on recycling, how sand travels, gardening and health. MAYBE we might take part next year??? Ciara Slattery

One of my favourite things to do at the weekend is to go horse riding. I go to Birr Equestrian centre. My favourite horse there is a horse called Anthony. He is grey and white. He is around 15 hands high. He is a really good jumper and has lots of fun when my friends and I go out galloping through the fields. There are over 100 horses in the stable, including, race horses, show jumpers and hunters. I love the jumping classes, especially when I’m on Anthony as when we are going over the high jumps it is as if we are flying. But my absolute favourite thing is when we go trekking which is where we go out for over 5 hours straight in the fields and just gallop and jump to our hearts content. I can’t wait to go again on Saturday. Mia Foley.

On Friday the 3^rd of February our school entered an indoor hurling blitz in the complex in Nenagh. We went to the blitz by cars. Mr Connolly was our Manager/Teacher. In our first game we played Carrig N.S. We beat Carrig 6-2. After that we played Portroe. We beat them 12-1. We played Silvermines school next. We beat them 9-1. In our last game we played Burgess school and beat them 3-1. Scorers were James 17; Cathal and Adam 3. We won the blitz but it doesn’t matter who wins. We all had a great time. Conal Moran

Sixth Class

Last Monday I went to the farm machinery show in Cavan. When we were going we went into Breffni Park. The pitch was very wet. Then we got to the show we looked at the compressor and generators. Then we looked at the machine stand. There was raffle for a John Deere vintage tractor and I entered in but I haven’t won yet. My favourite stand was the New Holland stand. It had huge tractors and machinery. After we had our dinner, I had fish and chips. It was like a dinner at home. Then I bought my John Deere jacket. It was a great day. I hope I will go next year. James O’Sullivan.

Newsletter Christmas 2011

Christmas at Our House

We always put up our decorations in early December.  As the days pass by Blaithnaid gets more and more excited.  Christmas eve’ finally comes she starts bouncing around the house like a chipmunk on steroids. On Christmas day we get up at around 5 o’clock and dive under the tree for presents. At 1 o’clock we eat our dinner which our mam has been up cooking all night and half of the day. At 11 o’ clock all of us go in to see my dad and little sister Kyla. On Christmas night one of us goes and stays with my dad. On St Stephen’s day we finish off the turkey and ham. Then we visit our cousins in Toomevara. During our holidays we visit our granny in the Ragg. My birthday is on the 7^th of January and we usually go back to school on my birthday but this year we’re not going back until the 9^th. At the end of the holidays I usually go into my dad for a few days. Unfortunately everything has to end and we have to go back to school.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Cathal O’Meara

Well, Vincent usually wakes us all up at 7 or 8 o clock. Maybe even earlier!

We’d go down stairs and go into the kitchen to look at our stockings. Then we’d go into the sitting room and open our presents. We play with them till maybe 10 o clock but then we have to have breakfast and get ready for mass. Sometimes I serve for Christmas Day mass. After mass we’d talk and maybe I’d go over to Trixie’s to see what she got for Christmas, and then we go home.

Me and Vincent would go and play with our toys again. Mam cooks our Christmas dinner, while I set the table with our Christmas table cloth, napkins, and knife’s and forks. I love the smell of Christmas dinner. Then Nanny and Sean come down for dinner. We gobble it all up!!

Then we have desert. It’s usually jelly and ice-cream, brownies. Then my aunt Debra comes up with my Uncle Tom and my two cousins Tommy and Emma. We play games, talk, and drink, eat, watch aDVD, and watch TV, listen to music, then about 8 o clock, everyone goes home. Mam and Dad clean up and then they relax for the rest of the evening.

Me and Vincent try out our new games again. Then sometimes we might all watch a Christmas DVD and then around 11 o clock we’d go to bed.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!

By Lauren Mulvihill

On Christmas Eve my Mam and Dad prepare the stuffing for the turkey. They get the desserts ready. My Mam heats up a pot of mulled wine. Christmas night we light a red candle to let Mary and Joseph know that they are welcome to stay here. On Christmas morning I get up and open all my presents. Then I eat my breakfast and get dressed. Then my family go to mass. Sometimes I serve and Father Michael gives the servers a selection box. When we come home my Mam and Dad prepare the dinner.  Sometimes we go to my Aunts house for Christmas.  My Aunt Mary and my Uncle Seamus come over for Christmas.  We play the Wii and have a game of cards and draughts. Brendan and I play chess. Brendan, Dad and I are the only ones who like playing chess. After dinner we go for a walk and when we come back we wash up and dry up. We have sweets and pies etc. We watch D.V.Ds and movies. We have lunch as well.  We say good night to my Aunt and Uncle and they go home. Then we turn off the Christmas lights and go to bed. Then Mary and Seamus come back again St Stephens Day and finish the turkey.

By Carmel Ducie

Every Christmas in my house first we get up with mam and dad. While we are going down the hall quietly we go and see what Santa drank and ate. We always leave out a glass of milk sweets and biscuits. Then we all go into the sitting room and see what we got for Christmas .when we see we start opening and paying with are toys and gadgets  .Our neighbours always call over and see what we got .Then we go to their house and see what they got !!! .So then we go home and get ready to go to mass sometimes we  can’t   make  it but we go most  of the time and if my family don’t go then I do !After mass I go home .Then I play with my things again and  again. After we play we always have dinner dad and Mammy have wine in wine glasses and I Sean and Daire have coke in wine glasses messing but Daire doesn’t! After dinner we pull the Christmas crackers I love them I always like the yoyos! They are fun.  Sometimes Teresa’s mam and she come over Christmas day. Her mam and mine talk while I and Teresa play with my things and mess around in my bedroom. And we have a sleepover a lot nearly every Christmas. Then when I go to Teresa’s house we plat with her load of things and her brothers things too! Last year they had a Mario race track it was so fun. After  I was at Teresa’s I  went home to my house and played with all my things I cannot wait for this Christmas I love it ! Especially the presents and holidays!!

                                                                                                                   By Ciara Moran

Every Christmas in our house we all go down to granny’s and have yummy Christmas dinner. We put our Christmas tree in the sitting room. Every Christmas Eve we go to our Uncle Liam’s house and all mammies’ family come, one year Liam dressed up as Santa and frightened the life out of us!!

We get up early every Christmas morning and play with our toys for a while. We go to mass every Christmas morning .Daddy always wears his Christmas tie with Santa playing golf on it and it sings we wish you a merry Christmas!!! .We put our crib on the mantel piece on top of the fire and we hide baby Jesus behind the clock until it is time for him to be born and then we put him in the crib on Christmas day. We bring our toys up to granny and granddads every year.

I love Christmas

 !!!MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

By Ciara Slattery

On the 8^th of December we put up our Christmas tree .We always buy our Christmas tree in Borrisokane. The next day we put up our decorations and write our letter. At Christmas Eve we leave out milk and cookies. We also leave out carrots. On Christmas day we get up 4 o clock. When we get up we tear into our presents. We play with our toys long. At around 2 o clock we have our dinner. We always pull crackers after dinner. It is so much fun for everybody and I always win. At half past 11 we go to mass. We usually invite our cousins over or else we go to their house this year we are going to their house. This year I asked for a phone and a bulldozer blade. Aoife is going to get a doll and a buggy. Jack is going to get a game and Kieran is getting a game to. This year we did secret Santa. I got Aoife I got her a baby and a set of cloths for her. I wonder who got me I wonder who.

 I can’t wait for Christmas!

By James O’Sullivan

Every Christmas everyone from my family eats Christmas dinner at my house. But Barry Lorraine Leomie and Pat and the kids go home soon after eating their dinner. This year Christmas is on a Sunday. Shops are never open on Christmas day. There are never cars on the road on Christmas day because most people are at home with their families. We always go to mass on Christmas Eve. Last Christmas our water froze it did not thaw out until the week after. Everyone loves putting up the decorations. Every Christmas we drive around in the car to see lights at houses. Sometimes we go up to Lorraine’s for Christmas dinner. We never go to Barry’s for Christmas dinner because there is not enough room in his house. When all our visitors have left we pull the Christmas crackers. It is a lot quieter when they are gone. I get to play with my toys when they are gone. I always go to bed at twelve.

By Kyle Kennedy

In  my house at  Christmas time  I  wake  up  at  around  four o clock. I go down stairs to see my presents. Then I play with them and tear up all the wrappers. After that I get dressed and fix my hair.Then I go down stairs and go to mass. After mass I help my mam make the dinner. I set  the table .Then  I show  some of my friends  what I got .I wait for my Aunties and uncles to come  over and have some dinner. They all us presents I talk to them and they have a few drinks like miller and Guinness and stuff like that. Last year for Christmas I got a dog I called it Chip. It was a great present. For dinner we usually have turkey .And salad, potatoes, gravy and veg.For dessert we have a lot of choices.We have jelly and tarts and cake and ice cream. After when every one goes home I go back to the Christmas tree and look at all the thing I got  and play with them again and carry them up to my room and call Rachael over and I look at all her stuff !

I love Christmas at my house!

By Teresa O’Meara

On Christmas we wake up really early and we go down to the sitting room to see if Santa has come. So far he has come every year. We open our presents and play with them for a while. Mam puts on the turkey and Dad puts on the fire. We have breakfast and then go to the family mass in kilbarron at 11am. Everybody is happy and wishing each other a Happy Christmas. After mass we visit the graveyard and then its home to check on the turkey. Then we all go to visit Grandad and meet up with all our cousins there. We have drinks and sweets and stay a while. Then we go home and mam gets dinner while Dad twiddles his thumbs! At half 2 our cousins from kiltormer arrive for dinner we eat until we are stuffed and then play games and watch DVDs. Later in the evening we have turkey sandwiches and tea. Our cousins go home very late and we all sleep on the next morning.

By Adam Slattery

We go to visit my nanny on Christmas Eve then we go to mass which is usually long!!! [BORING] Every Christmas Eve we are allowed to open one present after our showers.

Christmas morning, if one of us wake up then the rest of us have to get up and I wake up at 4 or 5 in the morning! Which means nobody gets much sleep? On Christmas morning there is usually presents under the tree, in our rooms, in the stockings and in our Christmas sacks!!!!

We have Christmas dinner at 1 o’ clock and we bring the Christmas crackers to the dinner table and pull them .Then we play with our toys for the rest of the day!!!!

Nollaig shona daoibh go leir!

Have a merry Christmas everyone and a very happy new year in 2012

By Chantelle Sage

Christmas in our house is fun. Every year  my  Dad and I set up the Christmas three. Then we place the decorations on the tree. Then we normally present off my Godmother Lisa.  Then  me and Emmet buy Mam and Dads presents We also put up the holly wreath and the Christmas lights. On Christmas Eve I leave out cookies and milk for Santa .then we go to mass and then go to Elsie Hogans pub and our neighbour Josie then we go to sleep and wake up  at 6:30 am                                                                   We run down and open our presents then we play with them After that we have our breackfast then put some of our presents in the car and go to mass after mass we go to my granddad Franks and he gives us our presents then Ryan comes down and we play with his toys and mine. Then we go To granddad Johns and every one is there. We play for a long time then Rory Julie Micheal and Aine and Adam go home for there Christmas dinner then Micheal and Aine come down after.

by Conal Moran

Christmas is the most exciting time of year for me because it is so fun and it is the time when I get all my presents of Santa and my friends and relations. On Christmas Eve I will go to bed at around 10’o clock and I will wake up at 4’o clock and run down stairs and tare open all of my presents.

On Christmas morning I will sing in the choir for the mass. After mass father Michael will give all the servers a box of sweets. For the dinner we will have Turkey, Ham, Salmon, all the veg and gravy. For dessert we will have jelly and ice-cream and After Eights with our tea and coffee. When we are all feed we will watch some videos of when we were babies. After that I will play with my toys until all hours.

I hope you have a great Christmas.

By John O’Meara

On nearly every Christmas morning I get up at 6 in the morning. I get dressed quickly but I have to do it quietly because if my sister wakes up that early in the morning she would be very grumpy.  When I am down in the living room I sort out all the presents and put them in piles. I open my presents and play with them. After that I have my breakfast and get ready for mass. Every Christmas we go to mass on Christmas’ eve and on Christmas morning. I let out my hens and give them food. Then we have something small to eat. After lunch I write my thank you cards. In the evening time we have a big dinner. After dinner I watch a movie with my dad. I go to bed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The next morning I have a good sleep in I sometimes stay in bed until it is 1 o’clock. I sometimes miss lunch. Merry Christmas everyone

By Marcus Esmonde

In our house at Christmas we get up to all different sorts of things. We normally have visitors over for Christmas but this year it is just Mom, Dad, Sian and I.  Every Christmas we put up our tree and decorations. Mom usually puts the lights on the tree. Sian and I put up all of the other decorations. Dad puts the star on the top of the Christmas tree. For Christmas dinner Mom prepares the turkey by slow roasting it over night on Christmas Eve so that it is ready to serve on Christmas day. On Christmas day we run down the stairs to see if Santa Claus came. We rip open all of our presents and if we have any selection boxes we eat them all up. Later on we have Christmas dinner. We all love Christmas in my house. It is the best time of the year.

By Mia Foley

In our house at Christmas time it is very exciting. Every year we put up our Christmas decorations. And we do secret Santa with all the family and this year Eoin, Michaela boyfriend is doing it as well. Every year we have turkey and ham for our Christmas dinner and we usually have coke, Fanta, 7up, or shampane. First we come down stairs for presents at around 5 or 5:30. Then we open them and play with them till around 10 o clocks. Then we get ready for mass when mass is over we stay around and talk for about a half an hour. Then we drop our mam of and then we go down to our grandads to play with the cousins + friends. Me, Adam, Conal, Emmet, Rory and Johnny always have gun war there. Then we go and have the dinner at the house and then we go back down to the house and finish the gun war.

Have a great Christmas and have a happy new year.

Nollaig Shona Daoibh go Léir.

By Michael Slattery

Every Christmas Eve my family and I go to my Aunt Mary’s Christmas Eve parties. The whole family is always there; Hogans, Foxes, Horans and Mulvihills alike. While the adults talk the children are playing, talking and eating. After that we go home and open a few presents. On Christmas day we all go downstairs at around half 7or 8 o’clock. Mam gets the dinner ready as we play. We go to mass and then some of the family comes for dinner. After dinner we have tea or coffee while talking, playing, drinking and eating. I go to bed around 12 or 1 o’clock. The next day we sort of laze around, watch a little t.v. do a little visiting, go for a walk and generally do nothing at all. We watch most of the good Christmas movies. I love Christmas do you?

By Roisin Fox

Christmas in our house is fun packed. It is fun packed because of all of the activities we do. A Couple of days before Christmas we put up our fake Christmas tree. On Christmas Eve we go to bed really early. When I get up on Christmas morning I usually get up really early to see what Santa brought me. I run straight to the Christmas tree. Last year I got a new stampede Nerf gun. Then I go back to bed after I get something to eat. I wake up the second time at around half eight. On Christmas Eve we go around to the people in the parish that are our cousins in the parish. The people outside the parish come to us and we give their presents. On Christmas morning we go to the 11 o clock mass. After that we have our Christmas dinner at our own home. Then we go to grannies to see our cousins from Clare and our great uncle. We bring our toy over and play with Ryan’s new toys that he got for Christmas. Then I go down to Ivan and Charlene’s to mess with my new toys

MERRY CHRISTMAS

By Michael Carroll

Our Newsletter June 2007

Nenagh River trip. On Tuesday the 5^th of June the pupils of 4^th,5^th and 6^th classes went on a trip along the Nenagh River. We started at the source. We saw deer tracks, frogs and a lot more animals. We carried an along the river and saw a Kestrel looking for it’s prey. We went to Nenagh and walked along the river. Then we went to Dromineer to see the mouth of the river where it enters Lough Derg. It was a good day and we learned a lot. By Mida Mcloughney and Hilary Kennedy

Turoe Pet farm Last Monday we went on our school tour. We had a great day with all the animals. I liked the crocodile the best. He had big green eyes. The donkeys names were Jenny, Bessie, Jack and Essie. By Ciara Slattery

We went on our school tour to Turoe pet farm. I really enjoyed Inflatable City. The slide was gigantic and we zoomed down the slide loads of times. Later we went to see Farmer Joe the crocodile. He has fierce green eyes.  He was very scary. The bull named Cheeky was opposite Farmer Joe. By Conal Moran and Michael Slattery

I liked the Pet farm. It was great fun . My favourite thing was the inflatable city. My favourite animals were the sheep especially the one with four horns. There was a cow that had horns too. By Mia Foley

The Zoo We are going to the Zoo. We will look at the baby elephant. We will have fun. By Róisín Fox

Our Memories of Kilbarron N.S.

I can remember my first day at school. I wanted to play with my cousin Andrew but he was too busy with his friends. I can also remember my 2^nd class school tour we went to Dublin to the Aquatic Centre. My favourite memory is this years school tour. It was really good fun. By Judy Gernon

I remember when I was in Junior Infants our bus driver Toddy braked and I went flying down the bus. I remember the plate final against Terryglass when we made an unbelievable come back. My confirmation on the 27^th of May. Our school match against Kilkeary to get into the cup semi-final and we won.  By Emmet Dwyer

My favourite memory was last year when I was in the final of the chess championship against Cian Burke. He was a tough opponent and he won

4-3.  By John Starr

I remember our First Holy Communion. Miss Keyes helped us, we went to the church nearly every day until the communion. My favourite class was 6^th and our confirmation was such an enjoyable day.  Now I can’t wait to go to Secondary school.

By Olivia Carroll

Kilbarron N.S. V Boher N.S

On the 6^th of June we played Boher in Nenagh. We were all worked up about getting in to a cup semi-final. There were 10 a side. I played corner back and for the last five minutes I was in goals.  At the end of the first half we were losing. We were all wrecked but we tried our best in the second half. Unfortunately luck didn’t turn our way and Boher won. By Paula Hannigan.

Chess Championships Every year there is a Chess Championship between 4^th,5^th and 6^th classes.  The classes are divided into groups. Each person in the group plays one another. The 1^st two with the highest points out of every group get through to the quarter final of the championship. Everyone else goes to the Plate final. The winners of the quarter final go through to the semi-final and then to the final. This year Emma and Anne- Marie are playing in the final. The winner will get a plaque with their name carved on it. 1^st,2^nd and 3^rd from the Plate get medals. I think it is good because you get to learn one of the hardest board games. By Heather Slattery

Confirmation On the 27^th of May Olivia, Judy, Emmet, John, Tom, Ruth, Hazel and Marie made their Confirmation in Terryglass church. The ceremony was performed by Fr. Michael. Each of the candidates brought up gifts and said a prayer of the faithful. At the end of the ceremony each of the candidates were presented with a confirmation certificate by Fr. Michael. Afterwards lots of pictures were taken. Then everybody went tot the school for tea and scones. Everybody enjoyed the day. By Mary Starr.

Sports Day On Thursday the 7^th of June we had our Sports Day. There were lots of different races like the egg and spoon, crab race, running races, sack race, 3 legged race and the wheel barrow race. We all had great fun. After the races sirs room took penalties on sir.  Emma, Seán,Olivia, Judy, Emmet and John got into the finals. The whole school went swimming in Nenagh Swimming pool. We played Rounders. It was a brilliant day. By Emily Lennox.

 

Sailing A few weeks ago my sister Julie and I along with 6 others form Lough Derg Yacht Club travelled to Baltimore sailing club to compete in the Munster sailing Championship. On Saturday it was so windy that only the Gold and Silver fleets were allowed out. The next day it was really sunny and there was barely any wind but it was fun all the same. We had three races and then we went in. It was really fun and I came third over all in the regatta fleet. By Rosie Donnellan.

Holidays We went on our holidays to France. The weather was lovely. We stayed in Keycamps. There was lots to do. The people were very nice and the food was lovely. We went to the beach a few days. We found crab, Octopus and Jellyfish. The beaches were miles long and there were people selling ice-cream everywhere. We had a great time. By Grainne and Tom Fox

Tie-Dying On Monday we had to bring a white t-shirt to school. Emer helped us to tie  the material up in Knots with pieces of string. She took them home to dye them poppy red. Now we have lovely red and white tie-dyed t-shirts. By Lauren Mulvihill Carmel Ducie,and Bethany Slattery

Summer Holidays I am getting my summer holidays on Wednesday the 20^th of June. I am going to the Air show in SaltHill. The Red Arrows will be there. I hope it will be a nice sunny day. By Kyle Kennedy

Poem

In the summer it is hot,

Like a hot tea pot.

Look at all the flies and the pretty butterflies.

We tie- dyed in school.

They are so cool.

By Louise Kennedy

The Artist On Tuesday 29^th Of May Jenny Boelens came to do art in our school. She is an Artist she puts paintings into galleries and sells them. Jenny did fabric collage with the Junior  and Senior Infant  classes.  With the middle classes she did still life drawing with charcoal and still life painting. She showed us how to mix paints to get the colour we need. In The senior room she showed us a painting and then discussed primary and secondary colours. We made shapes and created colours to paint them. We thought it was a really good day and we enjoyed it very much. By Jenny O’ Meara and Orla Shanahan

My Goldfish I have two goldfish and their names are “Sharkboy” and “Lava girl”. I feed  them every day. Mam changes the water every couple of days. The nibble my fingers. They’re cool! By Ciara Moran

Camping We went camping in Killarney at the weekend.  Daddy and I put up the tent.  I played football with a boy called Pat. By Adam Slattery.

Our School Tour On Tuesday the 12^th of June we went on our school tour to Galway . first we went on a trip up the river Corrib. Then we went to Atlanta Aquarium. Where we had a guided tour, we fed fish and some people held a crab and starfish. Then we went to Leisure Land. Some people went on the slide. We ate our lunch and we went to the Amusement park. I went on the bumper cars and the Splash ride. We had a great day. By Laura Molloy

The Match I went to the match in Limerick on Sunday with Daddy Denny and Ger. Tipperary played Limerick in the Munster SCH semi-final. It was a good match. John Carroll scored the Tipp goal. The score at the end was 1-19 to 1-19. We went to Supermacs on the way home. It was a brilliant day. By Andrew Lennox

Our Newsletter May 2007

6^th Class retreat On Tuesday the 22^nd of May 6^th class went on a retreat to Esker. Terryglass, Lorrha and Rathcabbin also came. When we arrived we meditated for half an hour . We prayed and celebrated mass. We went on this retreat to prepare for our confirmation which is on Sunday the 27^th of May. I thought the retreat was good fun.By Judy Gernon

My DogI have a dog called Baytoven he is a St. Bernard. He is Brown and white.  He gives me piggy backs to the garden and licks my face when I come home from school. He eats tons of food every day. I love my dog very much. By Michael Carroll

The Election On the 24^th of May  the general election took place. Our constituency is North Tipperary. The election for our area took place in our school so we had a day off.

You have to be 18 to vote. I am looking forward to voting and having a say in our government. By Emma Slattery.

The Bishop came to our school On Monday the 30^th of April Bishop Willie Walsh came to visit Kilbarron school. He visited us because he is unable to attend our confirmation . He said that everyone is  unique and special in our own way. He also said that he ordained around 20 priests. He passed around his ring to the class. It had 3 small heads at the back.  We took photographs with the Bishop. We really enjoyed his visit. By Olivia Carroll and John Starr

The  Best week of my life. I’ve just had the best week of my life. First my Mam had a baby boy his name is Dáire and he looks like me lucky him. My cat had five kittens. I got a new canary and it’s my birthday tomorrow . There is only one problem I don’t know what to get for my birthday, I have everything I need. By Sean Moran

The School FinalOn the 4^th of May Kilbarron N.S. played Terryglass in the Plate final. Kilbarron had beaten Kilcarey in order to get to the final. Terryglass were hammering us at half-time but we didn’t give up and in the second half we came back with a stunning performance and made it level at full time. The match went into extra time and Terryglass got two quick goals and won the game. We were sad to lose the game but everyone was proud of our performance. By Emmet Dwyer

Life in Spain

The North of Spain can be rainy like Ireland and the south is usually hot with little rain. Their traditional dishes are tortillas(potato omelettes) paelle(rice with chicken or shell fish) and gaspacho (cold soup) By Cillian Dunne

Clothes,sports,siesta

Spaniards wear the same clothes as most other Europeans except on Fiesta days they often wear colourful traditional costumes.  Bullfighting, bull-running, soccer water sports and skiing are all popular sports in Spain.

In Spain they have a siesta time or sleep time during the day between 12 and 3 and eat dinner late, often at 10 pm!!! By Emmet Moran

Exports,animals and buildings.

Spain is one of the world’s largest exporters of citrus fruits, oranges, sweet mandarins and lemons.

There are wild animals in Spain like the lynx, wolves and wild horses.

Spain has many beautiful buildings ,churches, museums and banks. A lot of farm houses are painted white to reflect the hot sun.  By Stephanie O Sullivan

The Life cycle of Butterfly – Poems

I am an egg. I live on a leaf. Don’t be sad life is a relief. I am not able to crack out but I can shout. It is small in here but very clear. I will not die but change into a butterfly. By Andrew Lennox

I wrote a poem about a caterpillar. When we were finished we drew a picture of a caterpillar. Then we coloured it. Next we got a paper plate and painted it. Then we put it on the wall to dry. It really looked lovely. By Teresa O’ Meara

There is a caterpillar and he goes to eat a leaf. A caterpillar goes to sleep and dreams he can fly. And everyday he grows. When he wakes up he sees a surprise a butterfly. By Kyle Kennedy

The Butterfly All alone in my little cocoon thinking of what to do. Maybe I shall break out and buy a pair of shoes or maybe I shall stay here wrapped up in silk like the colour of milk. Then I will break out soon and I won’t be a cocoon I will be a lovely Butterfly. By Laura Hogan

The Ugly Bug BallWe went to the hall last Wednesday to do the ugly bug ball. I was a busy ant. I was the leader. Ciara and Teresa had to follow me. It was great fun. By Lauren Mulvihill.

The Science and Engineering Show On Friday the 20^th of April 4^th 5^th and 6^th classes went to a Science and Engineering show in Thurles Institute. There were a lot of   other schools there. The woman who presented the show said at the start that she would need volunteers during the show. The first volunteer was Jack O’ Sullivan  from Kilbarron N.S. Jack had to put on goggles then he had to stand in a basin while the presenter got a balloon that had water in it and held the light near the balloon. She then decided that she would not like  Jack to get wet so she gave Jack an umbrella. There were lots of different experiments.  After the show we got to talk to the lady it was very interesting. We had a really good day and would recommend it to anyone. By Grainne Fox and Anne Marie O Donoghue 

The National Parent’s Council QuizThe first round of the quiz was held in the Presentation school Thurles and our team included John Starr, Jack O’ Sullivan, Hilary Kennedy and Orla Shanahan. It was a great day and at the break there were a raffle tickets. If your number came out you had to go up and sing a song or tell a joke or do whatever you wanted to do. After the break there were a few more rounds and then they added up the scores. Once they were added up we saw that we had come joint 4^th and we were going through to the next round. Unfortunately Hilary was unable to go so Emer substituted for her, The next round was held in Limerick and there were 48 teams. The questions were a good bit harder but we came joint 10^th and we were really pleased. Bank of Ireland sponsored the Quiz so we all got Key rings and CD wallets which was really nice because it meant that everyone went home with something.  By Orla Shanahan

School Swimming  Every Thursday for 8 weeks we have been doing swimming in Nenagh pool. I am now able to swim on my back and front in the middle of the pool and next week I’m moving up to the deep end. I am looking forward to sports day because we usually play loads of games in the pool. Last year our instructor threw coins in the pool and we had to swim down to the bottom and grab them. After our lesson each week we play around in the pool for at least ten minutes before we climb out. I really love swimming and I can’t wait to go down the deep end so I can try diving as well. By Emer Shanahan

Flowers My mammy and I planted Sweet-peas in a flower bed. Now we will have lovely flowers in the summer. I water them every night. By Cian O’ Meara

First Holy Communion  On Sunday May the 13^th the four children from 2^nd class (Bethany, Louise, Stephen and Andrew) received their First Holy Communion in Kilbarron church.  We all had prayer to say and we took part in dressing the altar. First and third classes sang the hymns with Mrs Browne. We had a lovely day. By Stephen Burke and Bethany Slattery.

Poem

I made my First Communion

Hip, hip, hooray.

It was a very special and exciting day.

Willie read a prayer and Bethany had lovely hair.

I had so much fun but now it’s over and done.

By Louise Kennedy.

New chicks My Dad is getting some baby chicks. We saw them yesterday. We are getting them in a week. I can’t wait. By James O Sullivan

Baby BrotherI have a new baby brother. His name is Dáire, he is a bit like me and a bit like Seán.  He is very, very cute. I love him so much. By Ciara Moran.

Our Mini Beast Hunt We went on a mini beast hunt. My team found a fly and a woodlouse. We got jars and tubs and spoons. My team found the fly under a tree. Andrew found the woodlouse beside the tank. We brought the insects in to the classroom and wrote about them. Then we returned them to their natural habitats. It was great fun. By Cathrine and Leanne Kitson

The Extension Paddy and George Ryan are building an extension to our school. Half the yard is blocked off so that they have lots of room for machinery. There are barriers to keep people out of the building site. We are getting a new hall and two classrooms. They hope to be finished before Christmas next year. By Jack O’ Sullivan and Robert Gernon.

Newsletter January 2007

Soccer Training

I go soccer training with my cousin Emmet every Sunday morning for Puckane F.C. we played a match last Sunday against Nenagh F.C and we won 7-5. Emmet scored a hat trick. We had a savage day!!  By Seán Moran

 Swans

There was a lot of rain for the last few week. It made a big pond in our field.  Two big swans landed in the pond. After a few days another one joined them.  When the pond froze a bit we gave them food.  The three swans look beautiful and my mammy took a photo of them. By Teresa O’Meara

Hurling

I love to play hurling,it’s really great fun,especially in the summerunder the hot sun.

When I’m bigger and stronger and when I get older, I’ll tog out in red and white and play with the Rovers. By Sarah Burke

 Saint Brigid

Saint Brigid was born in c.451 AD. She was called Brigid after the pagan goddess of fire. In 468 she converted to Christianity and around 470 she founded an oratory “ Cill Dara”. She was known as Muire Na nGael (Mary of the Gaels).  As Patroness of Ireland her name lives on in Irish towns, eg. Kilbride.  Some people believe that St. Brigids Cross protects homes from fire.  It is also believed it protects us and our animals from evil and famine.  It can also be seen as a solar wheel pointing to the four seasons of the year.  St. Brigid died on the first of February 523.                       By Emer shanahan.

My Birthday

My birthday is on the first of February. It is on St. Brigid’s day. I am very excited.By James O’ Sullivan

Training

Every Wednesday at school we do training.  Dermot is our trainer.  We do skills and play matches.  We split up in to 4 groups to make teams.  Third class play one match and First and Second class play in the other.  It is great fun.  All of us play for Shannon Rovers. Come on the Reds!!   By Jack McLoughney.

 Scór na bPáistí

On the 9^th of March pupils from our school will travel to Ballina to compete in Scór. This event is held annually, many schools compete and it consists of many different competitions. We are taking part in the dancing competition. There are pupils from 4^th, 5^th and 6^th classes competing in the Novelty Act, Solo Singing, Quiz Time and Recitation. We are all busy preparing and practicing. We are really looking forward to Scór and we hope we will do really well. By Olivia Carroll, Anne- Maire Donoghue, Hilary Kennedy and Rosie Donnelan  

 Did you Know??

Did you know that an adult human skeleton is made up of about 206 bones and  a baby has about 350 bones. Some of these grow into each other as the baby grows.  By Cillian Dunne.

Butterfly

Butterfly Butterfly up in the sky.Twinkling and fluttering as it goes.Shining bright as it catches your eye,

Reds, greens, browns, blues, blacks, yellow’s, creams, oranges, whites pinks and purple too.

Different patterns front and back, Body thin and fat. By Megan Slattery.

My Ballet Exam

I do Ballet in Borrisokane I have an exam in February. I have to practice very hard. My colour for the exam is pink. I really like Ballet. By Emma Boyle.

The horse Race

My family and I went horse racing on Sunday, The horses kicked mud at us. I loved the horse races. It was very good fun.nBy Cathrine Kitson

First Holy Communion

Second class are making their first Holy Communion this year. It will take place on the 13^th of May in Kilbarron church. My Granny, Uncles, Aunties and cousins are coming from England for the ceremony.By Bethany Slattery

Piano lessons

I started doing piano lessons two weeks ago. I am taking lessons with Richardson’s School of Music in Nenagh. I go every Wednesday evening. My teachers name is Michael.  By Stephanie O Sullivan.

After School

I play games after school. I play using my imagination sometimes I play with my brother but  the best time is when my friends come to my house to play. By Ciara Moran

My Great Nana

My Great Nana is 94 years old.  She lives in England. My Nana went to visit her because she is sick,. By Lauren Mulvihill.

 Easter

I am looking forward to  the Easter holidays. Easter Sunday is on the eight of April. The Easter Bunny will come with eggs. We might be going on holidays. By Kyle Kennedy

A Visitor

A Garda came to our school this week. His name was Garda Tony Brehon. He showed us a video about safety. Then he asked us questions about it. Louise tried on his jacket, hat and belt. He had a baton with him it was 85 years old. Stephen Burke

The Sounds Of Spring

I love the sounds of Spring and all the joy it brings.The birds fly here ,and the children cheer.The children sing their song while the birds chirp along. The sun shines high in the sky. All the baby birds begin to fly. I love the sounds of Spring it makes me want to sing. By Louise Kennedy

My New Pet

I have a new pet puppy. He is ten weeks old. His name is George. He likes to chase cats . His favourite food is scraps from the dinner. His favourite hobby is chasing his tail. When we are riding our bike’s George follows us. Once he tried to get into the car. We love George. By Leanne Kitson.

 I Am David –A Report

This year we are studying the novel “I am David”. It is a story based around the time of the Second World War. David has been in a concentration camp all his life, but now has taken a risk and escaped!! He is trying to find enough food and is living every day as if it’s his last. It is a very good book and I would recommend it to readers aged 9 and over.  By Orla Shanahan.

Busy Time

Spring time is  the busiest time for farmers. They have to spread slurry, look after and feed the new born calves and lambs. They spread fertiliser, plough fields and sow crops. By John Starr

Table Quiz

On Monday the 29^th of January The Credit Union Quiz was held in Borrisokane. There were two categories under 11’s (Grainne, Emer, Mary and Emily) and under 13’s( John,Judy, Orla and Jack).  The questions were quite difficult but we did our best. Both of the teams came third. We really enjoyed the night. After the Quiz  we got crisps and drinks.         By Emily Lennox and Mary Starr.

My New Baby Cousin

My new baby cousin  was born on the 18^th of January, his name is Evan Gerard. He weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces. I was the first to hear the news. I was so excited. We went to see him the next night. He is so cute and he looks like me.        By Laura Molloy

Munster Swimming Gala Grade “C”

On the 21^st of January  Heather, Rosie and I set off to Tipp town to a swimming gala. We were representing our club “Neptune Swim Club” . It was a tough competition but we got on well. We  improved on our times and we now have to beat our new times. My dad took us to “Pizza Hut” in Limerick afterwards. We had a great day.By Emma Slattery

Models

Third class are making a model of our school grounds and first and second class are making models of the class room.We are using cubes, paper, card, lollipop sticks, fabric and lots of other materials.Second class only need to put in their windows, third class still have lots of work to do but the model is coming on well. By Kieran O’ Sullivan and Robert Gernon.

 A Stray Cat

When gran and Mam were out walking they heard a kitten crying. It followed them back to Gran’s house. Gran fed the kitten. It was very hungry. Nobody knows who owns it and we think it was abandoned. She is a very friendly little kitten. She has decided to make her home at Gran’s.By Heather Slattery.

Story- Hurling

There once was a girl who loved hurling.  One day she was playing a match and she broke her hurl.  She asked her Dad to make her a new hurley and four days later the hurl was made.  It was a special hurl for a special girl.  Every game she played after that she won.  After winning three matches she got in the the final in which she scored the winning goal. The crowd went wild . After all the celebrations she thanked her Dad for the special hurl.By Jenny O’ Meara

Mojo

Mojo my fish died on the 2^nd of January 2007. He was red with a white stripe going up his back. Now I have a new fish his name is Mojo Two. He is orange with black patches and he also has a black eye. We still have Lauren’s fish, Tiger,  and they are good friends.  By Vincent Mulvihill.

New Puppy

We’re getting a new puppy next Wednesday. Seamus at the dog pound is giving to us. It is black and is just a few weeks old. I’m really excited.   By Kate Fox

Daffodils

Three daffodils have come up in our garden. Boxer my dog knocked one and Mammy was angry.Oisin MacMahon.

Garda

Garda Tony visited the school on Wednesday. He talked about safety on the road, on your bike, crossing the road and in the car. He showed us his handcuffs and his baton and he let Michael Slattery and Louise wear his hat, belt and jacket.Michael Carroll

New Cat

Our new cat strolled in behind our holly bush on Thursday evening. She’s ginger white and black colour. She’s an old cat cause his teeth are worn out. Her name is Molly. One night she jumped up onto the table and stuck her face into Mammy’s food.By Conal Moran

Friends

My dog Sandy has a friend called Rover O Meara. He calls to out house and they have great fun playing. By Adam Slattery

My Song:Natural Girl

Chorus:I’m a natural girl.People think I’m shy oh why, oh why, oh whyeieihi

Verse:When I walk down the street all my friends meet. They think I’m cool because I hate school, yeah By Laura Hogan

Our Christmas Newsletter 2007

The Nativity We are doing a Christmas play in the church.  It is called the Nativity.  It is about the birth of Jesus.  In the play I am one of the Angels.  We will also be playing our tin whistles and singing hymns.  I am looking forward to our play. By Carmel Ducie

Reindeer Food I got some reindeer food at the craft fair on Sunday.  You sprinkle it on the lawn and it sparkles and guides Santa’s reindeer to your house.  I hope it works! By Adam Slattery

The show in the Tavern Every year at this time a local group of people get together at the Tavern and put on a show to raise money for Milford House Hospice. This year the show was called Redemption. It was mostly about human rights and was based in America, France and Africa. They sang gospel songs and had beautiful costumes. In between acts there were Muppet shows.  The Muppets told jokes and were very funny.  It ran for four nights and raised €6,500.  We can’t wait for next years show. By Jenny O’ Meara, Robert Gernon and Stephanie O Sullivan.

Fashion Show In school 4^th,5^th and 6^th classes had a fashion show. We all had to bring in  something to wear. We brought in weird and silly clothes. It was all through Irish and we had to learn it off by heart.  Some people were very funny. We all had a great time. By Mida McLoughney and Laura Molloy

My Best Letter I went to the front door to get the post for Mammy and Daddy.  I was really surprised to see an envelope with my name on it.  It had a really different stamp on it. I opened it and it said “Dear Ciara, a bird named Ash told me it was your birthday.”  “Happy Birthday.”  His name was Josh and he was one of Santa’s helpers.  It was a lovely surprise. By Ciara Slattery

Santa Santa is coming soon.  He will bring me a DVD and a Thomas Aqua-draw.  Mammy says I have to be a good boy. By James McDermott

Christmas I am looking forward to Christmas. I am going to see Santa on Sunday and I have my list ready for him.  We put  up our Christmas tree last Sunday. We put a Christmas decoration on our dog Lassie!!  He looked funny. By Kyle Kennedy.

Moving House We moved from Puckane to Ballyscanlon in June.  It is our first Christmas in our new house.  We are having a new sitting room for Christmas and we have a big Christmas tree in it. We are having a party on Christmas Eve. I can’t wait for Santa and Rudolf to come.  I hope he doesn’t get stuck in our new chimney. By Jordan Sullivan 

 

The Market I went to the market last Sunday. I bought a pine cone and a small bell which I painted with different colours.  I also met a lot of my friends because Kilbarron School had a stall there.  It was great fun. By Marcus Esmonde

Glitter MachineFor Christmas I am asking Santa for a glitter machine. My sister Ashling is asking for a doll.  We will go to my Aunty Ann’s for dinner.  We will have a happy Christmas I hope you do too. By Róisín Fox

Díolachán Ceardaíoct

Bhí mé ag obair sa díolachán céardaíocht í dTir dhá Ghlas ar an Domhnach.  Bhí Anne- Marie, Rosie, Jack, Orla, Hilary agus Paula liom. Díolamar cartaí Nollag, bia Fia, milséain, cáca beag agus alán eile. Rinneamar dhá chéad euro. Bhí a lán daoine ag an díolachán céardaíocht. Cheap mé go raibh sé go h-iontach. Le Emma Slattery agus Anne Marie Donoghue

U12 Presentation Night Last Friday night the 7^th of December the Shannon Rovers Club had a big night in Terryglass to celebrate the U12 County final win.  The final was played in Semple Stadium at the end of the Summer. At the presentation Mike Molamphy showed photo’s taken at the game. They called each player out to get their medals and there was a short profile given of the player’s performance during the year. We got our photo’s taken with Tipperary and Shannon Rovers club player Alan Burn. Each player received a framed photo of the team. They gave us lovely food and drinks.  It was a great night. By Jack McLoughney and Emmet Moran

Christmas I am going to my cousins house to have Christmas dinner. He is called Ryan. I am buying him a game for his Play Station 2. By Cian O’ Meara.

Christmas Pantomime I am taking part in the Christmas Panto this year. The name of it is Little Red Riding Hoodie. I am playing the part of a Fairy Scout named Aerial. It is funny and will run from the 28^th of December to the 3^rd of January. Hope to see you all in the Town Hall Nenagh  By Heather Slattery

Christmas in our house For Christmas we put up a Christmas tree and decorate it. We also put up  a crib which reminds us what happened when  Jesus was born. On Christmas Day we go to mass and pray to Jesus. When we come home we eat our dinner.  For dinner we have turkey, ham, potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, gravy and much more. After dinner we play with our toys from Santa. I have a great Christmas every year. By Mary Starr

My Trip The Spina Bifida Association opened it’s new building in Delta Park, Limerick on Saturday 1^st of December. A competition was held to name the new building and the name ‘Saoirse’  which is the Irish word for freedom was the winner. All the members of the Association and their families worked very hard to raise the money for this new building. It has a huge physiotherapy room and lots of machines and equipment for exercising as well as snooker tables, basket ball hoops and a dart board. It also has a meeting room, computer room, office, kitchen and chill out room. I went to the opening day with my family. All my friends were there,. There was a video crew there making a film about the association.  They filmed me playing snooker and basketball. There was lots of food and drinks for everyone.  I am looking forward to spending more time there in the future. By Cillian Dunne .

Santa I am getting a board with crayons, some pencil’s and a Nintendo DS from Santa.  Mammy says I have to be very good and there’s to be no fighting with Michael. By Áine Slattery.

Lá NollaigÉiríonn mé ar a sé a chlog ar maidin. Téann mé go dti an crann Nollag agus osclaíonn mé mo bhrontanais. Tugann mé bronntanais do mo chlann. Tar éis an bhricféasta téann mo chlann ar Aifreann. Tagaimid ar as go dti an teach agus déanann Mamaí an dinnéar agus bímíd ag sugradh lenár mbrontannais.Ar a dó a cholg  íthimid an dinnéar. Tar éis an dinnear féachaimid  ar dvd agus bimíd ag sugradh cluichí Le Orla Shanahan

Christmas It is Christmas, I am looking forward to Santa coming. I hope we get loads of snow and I can make a snowman and throw lots of snow balls.  This year I will leave out milk ,sweets, biscuits and carrots for the reindeer. This year I hope to stay up and try and catch Santa. By Michael Carroll

Christmas This week our family has been putting up decorations. We got our Santas, holly, tinsel, banners, fairy lights, stockings and lots of garlands on the walls.  We wrapped all the presents and put them in the stockings. My Gran is coming to stay for Christmas.  Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year.  By Megan Slattery.

One Christmas Night One Christmas night Santa was looking at all the presents. All the elves did a very good job.  One elf was very lazy he sat down all day last Christmas.  He only put in one nail.  This year he did no work for Santa.  Santa has 1000’s of presents but he needs one more presents.  All the elves were gone on their holidays. The lazy elf was not gone on his holidays. Santa needs to go to all the homes tonight. The lazy elf has to do all the work.  He makes the toy.  He gives it to Santa.  Now he is not so lazy! By James O Sullivan
Frosty I was a star in Frosty. I wore black pants and a black t-shirt . It had gold tinsel on the legs and the arms. There was a big star in the middle . I had to jump up and down like a star. I had fun. By John O’ Meara.

The Night I met Santa and His Reindeer One Christmas Eve as everybody else was sleeping I woke to the sound of our dog Max barking. I looked out the window but couldn’t see anything. I went tot the Kitchen As I was looking around I suddenly saw Santa sitting at the table drinking the milk and eating the cookies we left out for him. I was going to run back to bed when Santa spoke to me.  He showed me the reindeer.  I rubbed them down. I even sat into Santa’s sleigh. He was in a real hurry but he told me that he would bring me for a ride on his sleigh one Christmas maybe it will be next year. By Stephanie O Sullivan

Christmas poemSnowflakes falling all around me on the ground, on the ground. Hear the snowflakes falling all around, all around.

Snowflakes glitter and glow all night long.  I would like a snowball fight in the night.  I love snow because I love to build a big fat snowman. By Bethany Slattery.

The night that Santa came. One night Jane and Jenny were asleep but suddenly Jane heard a sound. It was saying “Jane, Jane”. What is that ? Is it Santa? I’d better tell Jenny. Jenny, Jenny wake up now, I think Santa is here. let’s go downstairs and see is it him. Shhhh!! Or Santa will run away. Ohh it is Santa, he is here. They were so excited.  Santa  smiled and said go back to bed. They said goodnight Santa and went back to bed and dreamt of Santa. By Laura Molloy.

A Christmas Story Rachel was really looking forward to Christmas, 6days to go 6 days to go she told herself that morning. At school the teacher said “Rachel what day will Christmas be this year? “6 days to go” said Rachel dreamily. The class giggled, Rachel blushed. Rachel longed for Christmas. Finally Christmas Eve came. Rachel went to bed at 8o’clock but 3 hours later something woke her up. It was Santa. Rachel was invited to have a ride on the sleigh. The next morning she looked under her tree, she got a doll but her early Christmas present the ride in Santa’s Sleigh was the best present ever. By Leanne Kitson.

Christmas Day Every Christmas morning we go to mass and we celebrate the birth of Jesus.  After mass my Granny Kathleen comes to my house. We open our presents. Later my aunties and uncles come. We play with our toys, we play family games like Bingo and draughts. We eat lots of sweets. Then we watch Killnaskully. When the visitors leave we go to bed tired but happy. I love Christmas Day. By Andrew Lennox.

Poem

Christmas time is near,

so get ready to cheer,

Jesus’ birthday is on the way,

So we will pray,

Santa Claus is coming too,

Oh it’s sooo soon,

He’ll be putting presents under the tree,

Oh I really can’t wait to see,

But at the end of the day

We’ll have to say

Happy Birthday Jesus

Hip, hip Hooray.

By Emma Slattery

Pinocchio On Wednesday the 19^th of December the whole school went on a bus to the
Source theatre in Thurles. We went to see the play Pinocchio.  It was a musical there were five characters in the play. It was really good. Everyone enjoyed the day out. By Jack McLoughney, Megan Slattery Sarah Burke and Jenny O’Meara

Our Halloween Newsletter 2007

Spooky buns

For Halloween our Mammy will help us to make spooky buns.  They will have orange icing and we will draw scary faces and spiders on them.  Yummy!! By Thyra and Eva Burke

Halloween It is nearly Halloween.  I can’t wait for my mid-term break We are going to have great fun “trick or treating”.  After “trick or treating” we are going to the hall to have a disco.  It will be great fun. By Lauren Mulvihill

SoccerI started soccer training.  I love it and I have great fun.  I go to Puckane to play.  I scored a goal last Saturday.  Our jerseys are very nice. By James O’Sullivan 

My Sister My sister Shauna has started to walk.  She is into everything including my toy box!! By Kieran Clarke

 My Birthday It was my Birthday on the first of October. I was eight. I decided I wanted to get my ears pierced so Mammy brought me to the Jewellers . I was a little worried about the pain but I was silly to be worried, it didn’t hurt at all . I have blue stud earrings, they match my eyes. By Ciara Moran

Spooky Masks We are going to make masks. Our teacher is going to let us decide on a mask. Mum said I should make a Frankenstein mask. First class are making a skeleton mask. We made them last year.  I hope we are making a vampire. By Emma Donoghue Boyle

My hens I have two hens left. They are really funny. I like them very much. They chase the dog and peck people! By Marcus Esmonde

Pony Club I go to Pony club in Nenagh. My teacher is Rory. My favourite horse in the stables is Pinto. He is white with brown spots and he is very, very tall. By Mia Foley

 The County Camogie final I am going to the County camogie final on Sunday.  Shannon Rovers and Holy Cross are in the final. We are putting up flags and signs. I hope Shannon Rovers will win. By John O’ meara

 Halloween Halloween is on Wednesday the 31^st of October. Michael and Áine are dressing up as ghosts. Siobhán is dressing up as  a fairy, Megan is going to be a doll and I’m going to be a witch. Michaela is going to paint my face. We are going trick or treating and then we will go to the Disco in the hall. Damien is the DJ for the night.  I hope it’s going to be a great night! By Bethany Slattery

 My Halloween Story There was a boy called Peter. He liked scary stuff a lot. On his birthday he hoped he would get something scary like a mask.  His first present was a Halloween book.  He looked inside but it was not scary enough. The second present was a costume. He liked costumes. The third present was a gross game and he loved it.  The next day he went to school he told his friends that he was happy because that night they were going “trick or treating”. Peter loved “trick or treating” but that night he met a ghost wooooooo!!! By Teresa O Meara

My new room Dad painted my new room blue. I got a bunk bed with football covers. I love my new room. By Adam Slattery

Cross- Country On Wednesday the 3^rd of October 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6^th classes went to Thurles to the Cross Country Championship. When we arrived we had our lunch and we each got a sticker with our race number on it.  We were competing in the medium schools category. 3^rd and 4^th class girls ran first, 800metres. Then the third and fourth class boys ran the same distance. A little while later fifth and sixth class girls ran 1200metres and then the boys ran the same distance. We all ran a great race. On the bus on the way home we found out that Kilbarron fifth and sixth class girls came first and third and fourth class boys came second. We were all delighted! By Laura Molloy and Emily Lennox.

Our North FinalOn Wednesday the 24^th of October Kilbarron N.S. took part in the North final. We played Ballinaclough on the Éire Óg pitch. It was the first time we had reached the final in years. From the moment the whistle was blown we realised they were a strong side. They got a few quick scores and unfortunately at half time Kilbarron had no score. In the second half we made a come back but unfortunately we lost. We kept our heads up as sir pointed out to us there was no shame in losing to the better team. Thank you to all our supporters and drivers for coming. By Hillary Kennedy.

 Projects For the past couple of weeks 4^th 5^th and 6^th classes have been working on their projects. The theme of the projects  was “Women who made a difference”. We had to pick six women who we thought had made a difference . We are going to be judged mostly on the presentation and how we wrote it.  We handed them in on Tuesday the 23^rd . It was a lot of hard work finding the women, then looking them up and writing about them but in the end it was worth it. By Rosie Donnellan

Drawing Competition  We are doing a  Halloween drawing competition. The winner will get a prize. The pictures are going up on the classroom walls. Everyone’s pictures are really good. By Emer Shanahan

The Rugby World Cup The Rugby World Cup started on the 7^th of September.  Ireland had a very hard group including France and Argentina. They played very badly and were the first Irish team ever not to progress to the Knockout stages of a World Cup. My next favourite to win the World Cup was South Africa.  They sailed through the knockout stages. They met England in the final on October the 20^th . It was England’s second time in the final. South Africa won 15 points to 6. South Africa really deserved to win the Webb Elis Cup. By Jack O’ Sullivan

Halloween  At Halloween I will dress up as a little princess and Laura will dress up as a little fairy.  We will play a game with flour. My Mammy will put a grape on a small hill of flour. Each person will cut a slice of flour away. The person who let’s the grape fall has to put their face in to the flour. It is great fun! By Sarah Leenane

 Halloween fun I would like to dress up as Frankenstein for Halloween. I will scare all my family especially my little sister. It will be great fun!  By Oisín McMahon

Dancing I go to Irish Dancing and Ballet in Borrisokane. I wear special shoes for Irish Dancing they are black. For Ballet I wear pink shoes a white leotard and skirt. I love dancing. Sían Foley

Oiche Shamhna The History of Halloween.

Halloween has always been a time of ceremony.  October 31^st once marked the Celtic New Year and was believed to be a time when spirits of the dead would come back and possess the living.

Before Christianity it was a time for remembering the dead, and it marked the beginning of winter.  It was a frightening night, when people believed evil spirits and ghosts came to haunt them and witches cast their spells.  People light big bonfires and cut faces in turnips to frighten off evil spirits. People hid their faces and dressed in funny clothes to keep the fairies from recognising and snatching them.  They went in groups to be safe.  They shouted ‘Trick Or Treat’ at the doors of the houses.  The Jack o’ Lantern, (the carved out pumpkin with a lit candle placed inside) is actually an Irish tradition based on the legend of Jack who made a pact with the devil. By Orla Shanahan and Stephen Burke.

 The Irish Fleabane A few weeks ago a scientist from Trinity College Dublin came to our school to talk to us about an endangered plant, the Irish Fleabane.  This is a large yellow flower like a daisy.  One of the few places it grows is on the banks of Lough Derg.  It likes marshy land.  This type of land is perfect for some plants and animals. If we don’t protect these habitats, plants like the Irish Fleabane will disappear. Many people will have seen this flower but may not have known its name or that it was  endangered. The Scientist asked us to make posters to let other people known about the Irish Fleabane.  We will send these to Trinity and she will choose the best one. By Rosie Donnellan

 Halloween At Halloween I’m going to be a monster.  I’m going to wear a monster suit.  It’s black and red with a monster mask.  I’m going to scare my Daddy and Mammy. By Pat Kitson

Midnight Mayhen

The witches and goblins lay far ahead,

As well as the others that used to be dead.

Darkness creeps across the sky.

As tiny twinkling stars dance by.

Footsteps echo through the silent night,

Whilst the moon sheds a silvery light.

When midnight arrives, nothings as it seems,

Yet it’s still just a typical Halloween.

By Emer Shanahan

Schools Cross country  On the 27^th of September 18 pupils from Kilbarron school travelled to Thurles to the schools cross country Championships.  The day was wet and windy so we all brought our rain gear.  When we arrived the place was packed with buses and cars.  We were in the small schools category. We were all a bit nervous. First we warmed up. Then the 3^rd and 4^th class girls ran.  I came first and our team of Emer, Mary and Jenny finished second in the team event. Next the 3^rd and 4^th class boys ran and they did great. My sister Emma came third in the 5^th and 6^th class race and the others did brilliantly.  The 5^th and 6ht class boys also ran very well.  We all got soaked but had a brilliant day. By Heather Slattery     

Sport

Football, hurling soccer too,

Every kind of sport I like to do

When I’m playing sport I feel great.

Sitting at home watching t.v I hate.

I love to score goals and points,

And when I score I fell like a giant.

When I play soccer I meet my friends

I love sports and that’s the end.

By Jack O’ Sullivan

 My Halloween Fright  One night at Halloween I heard a tapping on my window.  I looked out the window and came face to face with a witch. I opened the window, “come on little girl” she said, “I need some help and you look like the type of person that can help me.”  She took me to her hiding place. “Now I can finally finish my stew” I was going to go into the pot, when I woke up.  “Just a dream, Just a dream” I said. By Leanne Kitson

Giselle  Last Sunday night, I went to a Ballet called “Giselle” in The Source Theatre in Thurles. The story was about a girl called Giselle who fell in love with a Prince but he was already engaged to a Princess. Giselle became very upset and died suddenly- however she came back to life and danced a beautiful dance.

The costumes were very pretty and the dancing was brilliant.  The lights on the stage were very dramatic. The theatre is lovely and it has a beautiful balcony. I am looking forward to going back to the theatre to see Pinocchio at Christmas time.  By Louise Kennedy. 

Halloween

When Halloween night comes round,

Witches, wizard and devils can be found.

Bonfires, fireworks, bangers all,

Who can say no the eerie call?

So dress up quickly, run onto the streets,

From house to house, in search of treats.

And when the nights comes to an end,

Be sure to give back the clothes that you lend.

By Hillary Kennedy

 Halloween Halloween is my favourite time of year.  We get one weeks holiday from school.  On Halloween night we dress up and go from house to house and people give us sweets, nuts, toffee apples and money. When we get home we have a party with the treats.  By Jenny O’ Meara

My Pumpkin I got a balloon and blew it up.  I put lots of paper over it.  Then I painted it orange with black eyes, a nose and mouth.  Then I hung it up in the Kitchen. By James O’Sullivan.

 My Baby Brother One morning I woke up and Mammy and Daddy weren’t there, my baby sister wasn’t there so I went down stairs.  There was no car outside the front door.  Then I saw Granny sitting on the couch.  I asked her “where was Mammy and Daddy?” “She is gone to have her baby” she said.  “What did she have I said?” “We don’t know yet”. Then I went up to Granny’s house. At two o’ clock Daddy rang to tell us Mammy had a baby boy.  I was delighted.  What a long day!! By Laura Hogan

 My Garden I have a trampoline in my garden.  I also have swings and a slide.  I love playing in my garden with my brother, we have really good fun. By Ciara Moran

My Dog Fudge I have a dog called Fudge.  He is a Labrador and he has golden hair.  He is three years old in human years and 21 years in dog years.  He eats nuts, dog food and scraps of food.  We bought him a big bone in the pet shop.  We wash him every week.  We put him in a bath of hot water. We use special dog shampoo and we comb his hair.  He sits, if you tell him too.  He wags his tail when we come home.  Fudge is a nice dog. By Jack Mcloughney

Halloween Party We are having a Halloween party at our house.  We are making decorations to make our house creepy.  We have lots of sweets.  We will play piñata and light a bonfire. We will tell spooky stories beside the bonfire.  Everyone is invited to our HAUNTED HOUSE!!!! Kieran O’Sullivan

My Sister I have a new baby sister.  Her name is Shauna.  She is one month old.  She cries a lot.  She drinks milk and sleeps a lot.  I love her. By Kieran Clarke

Winter Fun

October, November, December.

I love this time of year.

Every day that passes Christmas is getting near.

Surprises, present and parcels,

Singing, laughing, fun.

Sometimes it’s nice to have a little less sun.

By Sean Moran

 My Best Day Ever Friday the 20^th of October was my best day ever.  I got Star of the Week.  I could not wait to get home to tell my family.  They were so happy for me.  Then that evening I won Thirty Euro.  It was such a good day. By Sarah Burke

The Day Len Gaynor came to my schoolLen Gaynor came to my school an the 19^th October to play hurling with us. The first thing he did with us was drills.  He made us rise up the ball.  Then we played a game that involved no hurls or helmets, we had to throw the sliotar to each other and try and score a goal. It was to help us with our catching. Later we played a game of hurling, halfway through the game it started to rain so we thanked Len for coming and we went inside to our classrooms.

My uncle’s wedding –a big day out. On Saturday 21^st of October we went to a wedding in Kilbarron church.  Bethany, Emmet, Megan, Emma and Heather said a prayer of the faithful.  After the mass the wedding car left everyone was blowing their horns.  We went to the Shannon Oaks Hotel.  We had dinner and then a band played music.  Bríd and Alan had the first dance and then everyone joined in.Then we had a disco with Smokey the D.J.  We had a great day. By Emmet Moran and Bethany Slattery.

Halloween One dark night I went to graveyard.  Suddenly witches, ghosts, skeletons, vampires and Dracula’s all appeared out of their graves.  I was terrified.  I screamed and shouted but no one heard me.  A witch grabbed me and dragged me into her grave.  She dressed me up as a witch and brought me to another graveyard where I was safe.  She was a good witch. By Megan Slattery.

Halloween I am looking forward to Halloween.  I have a vampire costume to wear.  I like going trick or treating.  Mammy will buy me a pumpkin. By Kyle Kennedy

 Kate’s christening On Sunday I’m going to my cousins christening.  Her name is Kate and she is ten weeks old.  She has the same birthday as me and the same  Godmother. By Emma Boyle

Birr Castle I went to Birr Castle last Sunday.  I went for a walk with my cousins and my Mammy.  We walked down to little waterfall and there was a castle there.  My cousins and I picked leaves and we fed ducks with bread.  We took pictures at the stone faces. By Ciara Slattery 

Halloween I am going to dress up as a devil for Halloween. I got my costume in Tesco. It’s all red and Daddy has a fork that’s red.  Kate, Ashling, Mammy and Daddy will go trick or treating with me. By Róisin Fox

 Frankenstein  One spooky night I saw Frankenstein.  He had a green face. He had yellow teeth.  His eyes were red and green. By Carmel Ducie.

My Limerick

There was once a lad from Spain,

Who took the name of Cane.

When he looked around

He saw a giant greyhound

Which was the size of a crane.

North Munster Schools Swimming Championships. On the 7^th of October my sister Heather and I travelled to Shannon to the schools swimming championships.  First we did our warm ups in the pool.  We only had to do 2 strokes in the competition so it wasn’t too bad.  My first competition was the 50m butterfly after I did the 50m freestyle.  I finished 2^nd in the butterfly.  It was great I got a silver certificate.  Heather won the backstroke and she came 3^rd in the freestyle.  It was a very long day but it was brilliant. By Emma Slattery

 The Match My Dad’s friend is trying to get tickets for Liverpool versus Chelsea match on Saturday 20^th of January 2007.  It is in Anfield Liverpool’s stadium. I want to go because Liverpool are my favourite team and Steven Gerrard is my Favourite player.  Come on the Reds!!! By  Vincent Mulvihill

Halloween night Once there was a witch and her name was Spooky.  She was a very bad witch.  She always flew at night. She cast spells on people. By Cathrine Kitson

Newsletter September 2007

The Zoo

  In the Summer I went to Dublin Zoo with my family.  I saw lots of animals.  My favourite was the baby elephant.

By Saoirse Dunne

Galway

We went to Galway. I went on the waterslide. I put my head under the water.

By Kate Fox

 Playing

I went out playing with my friends. Their names are Ciara and Sive. We had great fun.    By Chantelle Sage

 Helping

I helped Daddy do a house up in Kilbarron. I was moved stuff for him.

I stayed in Borrisokane for a night and I got burgers and chips to eat. Yummy!

By Ray O’ Meara.

 My news

I went to see Blarney Castle. I kissed the Blarney stone.

My Aunt had a baby girl. Her name is Ellen Marie Kennedy. By Louise Kennedy

 Swimming Lessons

I went to Swimming lessons in Birr for two full weeks. Andrew and Emily went swimming also. The classes were 30 minutes long. At the end of the two weeks we got a certificate for swimming three metres.    By Stephen Burke

 

The All-Ireland

I went to the All-Ireland with my Dad. We left at 8.15. I was the first into Croke Park. Tipp Beat Cork 3-14 to 2-11 in the minor match. Kilkenny beat Limerick in the senior final. There were over 82,000 people at the match. I had a great day.   By Andrew Lennox

 Cúl Camp

During the summer I went to a Cúl Camp in Ballinderry. We got jerseys, shorts, socks, bags and a water bottle. The trainers were very nice. They showed us new hurling and football skills. I loved the Cúl Camp!! By James O Sullivan

 Glad to be back

I’m so glad to be back at school. Summer was great but it’s lovely to see all my friends and my teacher again. I cannot believe I’m now in second class.  By Ciara Moran

 Autumn

Autumn is here. Farmers in my neighbourhood are busy harvesting corn, bailing and drawing in bales. Lorries and tractors are transporting grain to the mills. I like Autumn.    By Conal Moran

 County Fair

We went top the County Fair in Birr. It was in the grounds of Birr Castle. There is a large telescope there. There were lots of gun dogs, horses and game birds there. There was a fishing competition and clay pigeon shooting. It was a great day.By Kyle Kennedy

 Rovers win

Last Saturday the Rovers played a match in Thurles. They played against Upperchurch. They played very well. Rovers won the match. We had a party in the Sports field. It was great. By Ciara Slattery & Michael Slattery

 Barbeque

We went to a barbeque on the beach in Clifden.  I was swimming in the sea.    By Adam Slattery

 My Kittens

Over the summer I got 3 kittens. Their names are Kitty, Bell and Buster. They are very playful and sometimes naughty. I love playing with them.   By Emma Donoghue Boyle.

Silage

Over the summer we cut our silage. I went on a big tractor with Stan. There were three big tractors bringing in the silage. I went in the JCB shovel it was savage!!    By Michael Carroll

 Pony Camp

During the holidays Mia and I took part in a pony camp for a week. We learned how to brush the horses and put the bridle and saddle on. We cleaned out the stables with other children. We rode a pony every day. We all got a real horseshoe to take home as our prize. It was hard work but lots of fun.  By Carmel Ducie

 Manchester

On the 24^th of August I went on a weekend trip to Manchester. I went with my grandad. We went to see Man United play. We stayed in a hotel which was only two minutes from the grounds. We went on a tour of the grounds. It was amazing. In the dressing room I got to sit in the goal keepers seat. The next day we went to the match. A striker named Nani scored a great goal. I had a great time in Manchester. By Emmet Moran

 Galway Races

I went to the Galway races with my family. Mammy and I went down to the fair and I bought a ball.  Then we went back up to where the races were on.  The races had started.  I backed a horse but it didn’t win.  Daddy told me to back another horse but I didn’t want to because I was not winning. We left Galway at 6.30. We had a great day,By Sarah Burke

 Achill

On Saturday the 11^th of August my family and I went to Achill Co. Mayo. The first thing we did was find a B&B. We got two rooms.  Then we went for a drive. We saw a funfair. Dad parked the car Mark and I went running for the waltzers.  We got in and they went really, really fast. Mark and I were screaming. When we got off we were really dizzy. Dad and I went on the bumper cars they were good. On the way back we got lost. When we got back to the B & B we went to sleep.    By Stephanie O Sullivan

 Cork

My family and I went to the Middleton Hotel in Cork. It was lovely. The pool was a nice colour blue. The next day we went shopping and then we went tot the cinema to see “Surf’s Up”. It was a good movie.  The next day we went home I was glad to be home. By Cillian Dunne

 Dingle

I went to Dingle in Kerry. It was great fun. We went out to see Fungi the dolphin. He is 30 years old. The next day it was really hot so Daddy, Mammy, Jane, David and I went to the beach.  I bought a body board. When I got in to the water the big waves brought me into shore.  We stayed in Ballyferriter and everyone was speaking Irish there. I had a great holiday in Kerry.   By Laura Hogan

 Liverpool

My family went to Liverpool on the18th of August.  We went by plane from Dublin to Liverpool. We got to the hotel late that night. The next day May Dad, my two friends, my cousin and I went to see Chelsea v’s Liverpool. It was a great match but it ended up Liverpool 1,Chelsea 1The next day I went on a tour of Anfield and then to the Anfield museum. I went to the Liverpool history museum and I met Jamie Carrager. I had a great time.   By Vincent Mulvihill

 Westport

From the 4^th to the 11^th of August I went on my holidays with Mammy Daddy Andrew Granny and my cousins. We stayed in a house in Westport. We went to lots of places. My favourite day was the day we went to Mayo Leisure point in Castlebar. We went bowling and I won. We had our lunch there. We played arcade games. My favourite game was hoop fever. We went to the cinema and saw The Simpsons movie. Some of it was funny! By Emily Lennox

 France

On the 23^rd of June my family and I went to France.  We drove to Ringaskiddy, Cork and brought our car onto the Ferry.  We played bingo on the Ferry and my Dad won €20. The water was very calm. We were on the Ferry for 14 hours. When we arrived in Roscoff the weather was terrible.  We drove 7 hours to Rayon. When we got there the weather was lovely. We stayed in a campsite called La Peinéid. We looked around and unpacked.  The next day we went to the water park it was brilliant.  There were 5 huge slides. The next day we went to the zoo We saw crocodiles, polar bears, lions, monkeys, giraffes and lots more. We had a fantastic holiday By Heather Slattery

 Wales

On the 9^th Of August our family sailed from Rosslare to Wales. We went to Oakwood theme park. We went on toboggan rides, a miniature steam engine and best of all the Megafobia, the biggest rollercoaster in Europe it was brilliant. We got our photo taken. In the rollercoaster you go up really high then you drop down and turn really fast. It was fantastic. On the way home the sea was rough and everyone was getting sick. By Jack and Kieran O Sullivan

Kilbarron N.S. Newsletter Jan. 2006

Chat With Our Jolly Juniors

Hello, my name is Marcus and I love to play catch with my new friends I junior infants, and when I go home I play with my old friends – the hens! I collect all their eggs and it’s really funny when my dog runs away from them.

Roísin anseo, one of my favourite things is making necklaces in Mrs Browne’s room. When I go home I read and build lots of things with my new Lego, and I love to play with my little sister too.

 Hi everyone, I’m Michael Carroll, and I have a big dog called Beethoven and I love to play with him, he eats a lot! I also like to dress up in my Spiderman suit and run around my garden its great fun.

 My name is Conal and I’m helping my daddy to put down a flowerbed, Emmet and Mammy are helping too. At school I have a great time playing with all my friends on the yard.                                      

Hello, my name is Ray, and we have a new lamb and her name is Sheila. I feed her from a bottle. When I have finished doing that I love to play with my new John Deer tractor.

Michael Slattery anseo, I love to playing football at home and at school with all friends. When I grow up I want to be a farmer and drive a big lorry!

Hi, I’m Adam and I got a new trailer and sometimes Heather and Emma get into it and I push them down the hill, my dog Sandy tries to bite the wheels, and when I play football he bites that too!! Bold Sandy…

Dia duit, my name is Ciara Slattery and I go for lovely bike rides in the forest with my mam, dad and little sister Níamh.  I love to colour and really enjoy playing on the computer at home and at school.

I’m John and I help my mammy in the farm with the animals and help daddy collect sticks. When I’m in school I love to play with all the farm animals in Mrs Browne’s room at playtime.

Christmas Play: The name of our Christmas play was “When Santa got stuck up the chimney” we learnt lots of new songs and hymns. Everyone had a part to play and we worked really hard, and so did our super teacher Mrs Browne. We put on the play for Mr. Connelly’s room and Ms Keyes’s room. Our mammy’s and daddy’s came in to see us, they were all very proud of us. We had a little party after it was finished. We really enjoyed ourselves.

North Tipperary GAA Quiz: Our teacher Mr. Connolly picked Mark, Cain, John and myself, Jack O’Sullivan, to represent the school in the North Tipperary schools G.A.A quiz. The semi-finals were held in Ballingary. After 8 tense rounds the judges gave the results and we came fifth and got through to the final.The final was held in Ardcroney but unfortunately the questions were too hard for us. We were extremely proud and delighted to get this far.

By Jack O Sullivan 

Jokes                   Jokes                   Jokes                   Jokes                   Jokes

 Man: Doctor, doctor I feel like a goat.

Doctor: How long have you been feeling this?

Man: Ever since I was a kid.

Question: What do you get if you cross a skunk with a boomerang?

Answer: A bad smell you can’t get rid of.

A drunk man walks into a bar and says: Hey you bartender. Come over here. Hm were you here last night?

Bartender: Yes I was.

Drunk man: Hmm, was I here last night?

Bartender: Yes you were I remember you quite well.

Drunk man: Can you remember how much I spent?

Bartender: Yes I do. You spent over a hundred pounds.

Drunk man: Oh thank goodness, I thought I lost it.

Question: Why did the turkey cross the road?

Answer: To prove he wasn’t a chicken.

By Emmet Dwyer

BOOK REVIEW – “UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE”

“Under The Hawthorn Tree” is a heart-warming story about three brave children travelling across Ireland during the Famine. Eily is a twelve year old girl who loves her sister, Peggy and her brother Michael , as much as any mother could . Michael is a brave , strong boy , who tries his very best to keep his two sisters safe. Peggy is a scared little girl who only has her brother and sister to take care of her . This book is a brilliant story and helps children understand what life was like during the Famine when there was hardly any food in Ireland . This book is followed by two further stories called “ The Wildflower Girl “ and “Fields Of  Home .” I would give the book 10 out of 10 and if you like stories about times gone by, then this is the book for you !

By Hilary Kennedy

CHRUNCHY CHOCOLATE NUT CLUSTERS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk chocolate bar

50g chocolate

coated honeycomb bar

1/3 cup unsalted peanut

* makes 15

1. Grease an oven tray, and then cover the base of the tray with baking paper. Put the chocolate bar in a medium heatproof bowl which will sit on top of a medium saucepan without slipping. Put this pan on the stove and, using without using a kettle, pour in enough boiling to come 4cm up the side of the pan. True the heat to high. Bring the water to the boil then turn to low so the water is simmering. Carefully put the bowl of chocolate over the pan of simmering water. When the chocolate has started to melt, stir it gently. When the chocolate is completely melted, use over mitts to carefully remove the bowl from the heat and place it on a wooden board.
2. Cut the honey-comb bar into small pieces. Add the pieces to the peanuts and chocolate and mix together.
3. Using 2 teaspoons, put heaped teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the tray. Put in the fridge for 10 minutes.

                                               By Rosie Donnellan 

Riddle and Jokes

If a hen and a half lays an egg a half in a day and a half, how many eggs will six hens lay in seven days? 42.

What is black and black and read all over? A newspaper.

What do you call a girl standing in the middle of a tennis court? A net

What has teeth with no mouth? A comb.

Where do baby apes sleep? In an ape-ricot .

What do you call a train full of toffee? A chew-chew train.

Why did Count Dracula break up with his girlfriend? Because his love was in vein .

Why don’t oysters give to charity? Because they are selfish .

                                             By John Starr

A Match to Remember

 The Kilbarron National School Gaelic football team set off for the Nenagh playing field on the thirteenth of October. It was a nice Autumn day and the weather was thankfully dry. Our drivers were: Kevin Connolly, Lisa Mulvehil, Mary Burke and Grainne O’ Sullivan. They got us there in good time and we went straight to the changing rooms. There was lots of excitement and a few nerves as we togged out for the match. We peeped out through the door and we could see the very big team of Ballinree, our opponents. We jogged out onto the pitch, not letting on that we were intimidated by their size. The whistle went and the match was on. Despite the efforts made by the Kilbarron team the ball ended up in the back of our net within 1 minute. Unfortunately this happened many times in the first half, eight times to be precise. The first half wasn’t going our way. At half time however Mr. Connolly gave us a pep talk that fired us up. We returned to the pitch ready for the next half. We were pleased to discover that the Ballinree team was so exhausted by their efforts in the first half that most of them had been replaced by the girls on the sideline. We got off to a great start and in no time at all we found the back of the Ballinree net – six times no less! But time was against us and we didn’t manage a victory. We left the pitch, our heads held high. It was great crack and hey, we still got into the losers final!

By: Lucy Donoghue.  

 

Jokes by Cian Burke

• How many skunks does it take to make a big smell? A phew!
• How do you catch a squirrel? Climb up a tree and act like a nut.
• Why did the old lady cover her mouth with her hands when she sneezed? To catch her false teeth.
• “Waiter, do you serve crabs?” “Sit down , Sir. We serve anybody.”
• What colour would you paint the sun and wind? The sun rose, and the wind blue.
• Why is twice ten the same as twice eleven? Because twice ten is twenty, and twice eleven is twenty two.

My Success in the Proctor and Gamble Art Competition

Hello, my name is Olivia Carroll. I am in fifth class in Kilbarron national school. About a month ago my teacher Mr.Connolly told my classroom that an art competition was taking place and we all had to enter a healthy eating poster. The following day I got at work to make my poster to the best of my ability. About a week later, after entering my poster, to my surprise Mr. Connolly walked into the classroom and told me that I was one of the winners of the art competition! I was shocked yet thrilled. My award was that my picture would be placed on the Procter and Gamble 2006 calendar. I also won a huge art set with window markers, coloured paper, a make up set, detective markers, gel pens and lots of other cool things. And that is my story of fame in an art competition. And I am honoured.

                                  By Olivia Carroll

 My Favourite Author

My favourite Author is Jacqueline Wilson. She was born in Bath in 1945 but she spent most of her life in Kingston-upon-Thames in Surrey. She always wanted to be a writer and wrote her first novel when she was just nine years old. She started work as a journalist on the Jackie magazine which was named after her which my mam used to read as a young girl. Since then she has been writing children’s fiction book son a full time basis. She is the most borrowed Author of all children’s author from my local library. She is a keen reader herself and has a collection of many thousands of books. She has one grown up daughter. I like her style of writing because she has an amusing and funny way of writing about the problems of children. Her books are easy to read and I like her characters and sometimes I can recognise myself in them. I also like the illustrations on her books which are always illustrated by Nick Sharratt. I do not have a favourite book of hers I love them all.

BY EMMA SLATTERY

KIDS ON STAGE

 I go to KIDS ON STAGE every Wednesday at 4.30 it is great fun there is about 16 people in my group. My best friend is Lucy Hogan from Ballinderry but I have a few more friends there names are Tara , Niamh ,Sarah and Roisin .We are doing a play called ANNIE on the 30^th of June and the 1^st of July 2006.Me and five other girls were asked to dance in a show for charity on the 29^th of January 2006.We have learned songs for the show the names of these songs are: Maybe, It’s a hard Knock Life, Tomorrow and I don’t need anything but you. Our teachers names are Margaret, Helen and Irin. I am looking forward to the show it will be a great experience to be performing on stage in Annie and also of course the show for charity.

By Paula Hannigan

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

You will need:

150g Plain Flour

50g Caster sugar

100g (soft) Butter

50g Chocolate Chips

1. Put flour, sugar and butter into a mixing bowl.
2. Rub the ingredients between your fingers well. Now add chocolate chips.
3. Pinch little lumps of dough and make balls the size of ping-pong balls.
4. Place the balls onto a baking tray.
5. Use a fork or a spoon to flatten the balls.
6. Set the oven at 170C/352F or gas mark 3.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes and then cool on a cooling rack.

These taste delicious with hot chocolate.

By Judy Gernon

 Blood Brothers and Others Ballinderry Choral Group

‘Blood Brothers and Others’ was performed on Friday December 2^nd, Sunday December 4^th, Wednesday December 7^th in aid of Milford Hospice and due to popular demand an extra show was added on Sunday December 11^th in aid of Ballinderry Sports Field. The show included scenes from Blood Brothers, South Pacific, Grease and Oliver. The songs in the ‘Oliver’ scene included ‘Food’, ‘Where is Love?’, ‘Consider Yourself’, ‘I’d do Anything’ and ‘Who Will Buy?’ The cast from the ‘Oliver’ scene included boys from Kilbarron and surrounding schools. I played the roll of Oliver with the other boys playing orphans. The boys included Vincent Mulvihill, Jack McLoughney, Kieran O’ Sullivan, Tommy Fox, David Murphy, Emmet Moran, Stephen and Casey Weafer, Damien Ryan, Niall Houlihan, Sean Harty, Oisin Donoghue, Andrew Fulcher and Michael Mulvihill. Linsey Molloy played Nancy. Suzanne Slevin, Threasa Coen, Margaret Fox and Martin Tierney sang with me for ‘Who Will Buy?’ The show is being performed again in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, on Friday 17^th of February in aid of North Tipperary Special Olympics. All are welcome.

By Mark O’Sullivan

“Pets” a poem by Gráinne Fox 

What is a pet?

Is it something you can hold or cuddle or keep you warm?

I know what the truth is.

Pets can be so much fun whether it’s a dog, cat or rabbit.

You have to take care of it feed it, clean it wash it AND especially LOVE it.

Love your pet.

Poor Old Jim Ryan

I once knew an old man whose name was Jim Ryan, and he was as strong as a horse. One day I went to visit him, and he was as white as a ghost, so I pre summed he was sick. A few days later I went to visit him again, and he was awfully sick. The next day Jim had to go to hospital, because he was as sick as a dog. I went into hospital to visit him nearly every day, and nearly every day I saw him he was getting as weak as water. A week later Jim died because he was too weak to live, and that’s the story of poor old Jim Ryan.

                                                                                         By Anne-Marie Donoghue

Terryglass Arts Festival

The Terryglass Arts festival is held annually during the last week of August. There is something for everyone. During the day various workshops are held, such as clay making, silk painting, drumming, Tai chi, acrylic painting and much more. There is always a display at the Quay. Last year there was  a weaving of the Lough Derg Monster. In the school there are some other displays, the most recent idea was the crazy animals. Friday evening is usually a special occasion with music in the church. Then on Saturday  night there is  street entertainment in the square with fire jugglers and stilt walkers. Every other night there is usually music, dancing, comedians and loads of other different acts in the hall, Paddy’s and  The Derg. Sometimes there are fireworks on Saturday night. Sunday afternoon sees the street parade, where children have the opportunity to show off things made during workshops. It is great fun and craic, so you should really go and have a look!

By Orla Shanahan 

PONIES

One day Robbin and Raindrop were running. There were ten other girls there. Raindrop fell and the other girl laughed at her. Robbin helped her up. “That is not nice,” said Raindrop! “Would you like it ?” said Robbin. “No,” said Yasmin, “I would not like it at all!” And all of them made friends. The next day the ponies went to the park. They played and played and played until Snowflake feel in the lake. Snowdrop tried to get her out but the lake was too strong and pulled her in. “The wind is too strong and will try to pull us all in! What will we do now?” they said. Because it is so windy we can fly a kite and they can hold on to it and it will pull them up! “Yes!” they said. “But where will we get a kite?” said Jade. We have a kite in our car and they got the kite and pulled Snowdrop and Snowflake out of the lake. They then went to get ice-cream and they were all happy again.

By Megan Slattery.

SPECIAL NEW DANCING

I started back dancing this January. I have been dancing for the last two years. I do modern dancing. We do a lot of dances in the class. I am in the second class. I love dancing it is so much fun. Bethany, Aoife, Megan, Jane, Danni and Áine are in my class.My teacher’s name is Lynn Munroe.The show is in February.It will be so much fun.

By Laura Molloy.

The Spooky House

Tim and Ann cycled their bikes up the hill. They saw a dark old house at the top of the hill. They left their bikes at the bottom of the steps. They saw a green lizard and a huge spider on the path. They crept up to the house and peeped in the window. Tim opened the door. Suddenly, he screamed as he saw a witch coming towards him. The children ran down the steps and jumped on their bikes and cycled home.

By Bethany Slattery

ATHLETIC CLUB NEWS

I have been a member of Borrisokane athletic club for the past 4 years. Many children and teenagers from Borrisokane and surrounding areas are joined the club. I have made many new friends since joining the club. John Farrell and Noreen Nevin are the trainers and they are both fully committed to the club which shows in the many competitions won at all levels. Training takes place in the Complex in Borrisokane 2 evenings a week and also on Sunday mornings. In the summer we also train at the track in Tullamore on Wednesday evenings and in the winter we train at the indoor track in Nenagh. Nenagh has the only indoor track in Munster and it is a great asset to us for our training. A lot of the indoor competitions are held at Nenagh track and the Munster Indoors are due to take place in February. I will take part in the long jump and short sprint races. I am also part of the under 11 girls relay team and we won many competitions throughout last year. We also train cross-country and this is a tough one as we run longer distance in all kinds of weather conditions. These competitions are run over the winter months and our relay team finished 2^nd in the county this year. The Community Games are another enjoyable event and our under 15 girls relay team won gold in Monsey last year. The club are very proud of this achievement. I enjoy athletics very much not only when I win but because taking part and being part of a team is such good fun.

                                                                                    By Heather Slattery

What are prehistoric monsters called when they’re sleeping? A Dino-snore

If Ireland sunk to the bottom of the sea what county wouldn’t sink? Cork

How do we know that the world won’t come to an end? Because the world is round.

Why did the boy study in an airplane? Because he wanted a higher education.

The man asked the boy, what hand did he write with? Neither, I write with a pen

                                                                                    By Robert Gernon

Newsletter October 2006

School Sailing :Once a week on a Tuesday after school 17 pupils from 3^rd, 4th, 5^th and 6^th classes go sailing.  A bus takes us from the school to the sailing club in Dromineer.   When we arrive at the club we quickly get changed in to our wetsuits and lifejackets, rig the boats.  We sail Laser Picos which are yellow boats with blue sails.  Three children go in each boat.  The instructor goes in a rescue boat and helps us.  After sailing for a bit we practice capsizing.  At the end we are allowed to jump off the piers and go swimming.  After getting changed we get a hot drink and then get on the bus and go home.  It is really fun to go sailing with my friends.

By Rosie Donnellan and Laura Hogan

 

Healthy Eating PolicyWe have a new healthy eating policy in school.It means you have to bring healthy food and you are not allowed to bring biscuits, crisps or sweets. It felt really strange in the beginning because I used to look forward to look forward to having something nice in my lunch but now I am used to it and I think it encourages us not to eat so many sweet things.By Heather Slattery

 

How to make Fairy Cakes.

Ingredients

125g margarine

125g castor sugar

2 large eggs

150g self raising flour

3 level teaspoons baking powder

All in one method

Place ingredients in a bowl, and beat well for 2-3 mins.  Place mixture in paper cases. Bake in an oven pre-heated to 190 degrees C for 15-20 mins

By Mary Starr

Under Eights Hurling Blitz:We played in an under 8’s blitz in Portroe. We played Nenagh A, Nenagh B, Portroe and Kildangan.  Portroe never played us because they were scared of the Rovers. Stephen and Bethany were on my team. We lost one game, drew another and we won our last game. We had a great time and we all got a ball at the end of the games.By Andrew Lennox

 

Amazing Facts!!!

Did you know that the oldest Bride was Minne Munro from Australia who was 102 years old when she got married in 1991?!!!!

Did you know that the game of chess with the most moves was played by Goran Arsovic and Ivan Nokolic from Yugoslavia. They made 269

Moves in 20 hours an 15minutes.?!!!

By Emma Slattery

 

Brasil vArgentina:The stadium was packed with Brazil and Argentina fans. When the Argentinean Team came out there was booing from the Brazil fans which drowned out the roars of theArgentinian fans. When the Brazil fans came out there was a huge roar over the stadium from the fans.The match started with Brazil getting tip-off.  The first goal by Elano from Brazil. It was a super goal in the bottom right hand corner. Then Brazilian fans started “the Mexican wave” it went allaround the stadium.The second goal came from Elano again. I was disappointed that Ronaldinho did not play as he is my favourite player. During the second half there were no goals until the 73^rd minute. Kaka scored a brilliant goal having rounded 5 defenders and past the keeper. The atmosphere was electric. When the final whistle blew it was three goals to nil.  It was a day I will remember for the rest of my life. By Emmet Dwyer

Tennis CampMy cousin my friend and I attended a tennis camp over the summer.  The course lasted one week.  Our instructors name was Ann.We learned lots of tennis skills.  We learned how to serve properly, to back hand and front hand.  I made new friends and I really enjoyed the course.  I would give it ten out of ten.By Olivia Carroll

Dingle Ocean World

During the holidays I went to the Dingle Ocean World Aquarium with my family. In the aquarium all of the fish were in big glass tanks. I saw clown fish like Nemo and Starfish. There were Piranahas, Seahorses, Lobsters, Crabs, small Shark and a Turtle called Molly. I held a Sea urchin and petted a Crab and a Manta Ray. There was a glass tunnel and you could see the fish swim overyour head!!!! We went around the aquarium three times, it was a great day.By Cillian Dunne  

Badminton

I play badminton every Saturday during winter.Badminton is a game played with rackets and a shuttle cock.  It is like tennis, you have to serve the shuttle cock over the net to the players on the other side.  It can be played by two or four players.  I really enjoy Badminton.

By Stephanie O’ Sullivan

Cliffs of Moher:When I was on my holidays I went to Co. Clare where I saw the Cliffs of Moher. We had to walk up half a mile up a steep hill to see the cliffs.  I was in awe when I saw the view. There was a castle at the end of the cliffs. When I looked down I could see a lifeboat going around the bottom of the cliffs in case  anyone fell off the side.  I had a really good time and would like to visit the cliffs again.By Robert Gernon

My Fish We have a new member in our family.  He is Bill the fish.  Bill eats Tetra pond food. He is Gold, Black, and White. He lives in a big glass bowl, I put a fake crab and a  real plant in so he won’t get lonely. Bill does not like tap water so we add treatment fresh start. We will need to change the water every week. I like Bill.

A day at the Tullamore Show:Our Dad took us to the Tullamore Show. There was lots of farm machinery and stalls. First we saw the dog show. Then we met Eoin Slattery and while Dad was talking to him James my brother got lost. We couldn’t find him anywhere. After a while he was no where to be seen so we  had to announce that he was lost over the intercom. A woman came to head office with James. Then Dad took us to a Pet stall. Kieran got a bird and I got a Terrapin. It was a great day out.By Jack O Sullivan

 

Taekwondo:Taekwondo is one of the great martial arts. It originated in Korea. It was invented so that the Koreans could protect themselves from the invading Japanese. There are a lot of Taekwondo masters all over the world. There are two Irish masters one of whom is Instructor O’ Neill, lives near Nenagh.  The second one lives in Australia but comes to Ireland twice a year to judge the black belt grading. I hope I can become a Black Belt somedayBy John Starr

Turroe Pet Farm:During the Summer holidays We went to Turroe pet farm. We left home at nine thirty am and reached the farm at 11o’clock. We went around to look at  all the animals\and even got to feed some of them. When we were on at the playgroundSarah and I had a race on the monkey bars, Sarah won. Then I played on the Bouncing Castle.  At lunch time we had a picnic it was lovely.  We left the Pet farm at six o’clock and went to a festival in Birr. It was very good they had fireworks and we got to see Pat Shortt.  We had a great day and night.

By Sarah Burke and Megan Slattery.

My Cats.

I have a black cat and a black kitten. Their names are Blacky and Jack. I put a collar on my Kitten. I am very lucky to have two black cats.

By Ciara Moran

:My 9^th BirthdayI was very excited when it was coming up to my Birthday. I was dropping hints to Mam in JKC’s as I had seen a nice tractor in there. On the day of my birthday when I came home from school there were presents on the counter for me.  I got great presents. I got a tractor, a Rovers jersey, a loader for my tractor, clothes, a Bart Simpson poster but the best present was the cake-Chocolate!!!

By  Tom Fox

 

A holiday in Spain.My family and I went to Spain on our holidays. WE went to the resort of Salou. From the moment we landed we had wonderful weather. We went to a theme park called Port Aventura. There were amazing rides there. It was a wonderful holiday.

By Laura Molloy.

Annie:Last year I started “ Kids on Stage” drama it is great fun. The show that we produced was “Annie”. I played an orphan called July. When the show was on there was a full house each night. I was so glad the show went well because a lot of effort went into it. This year we are doing the “Wizard of Oz” I hope it turns out as good as “Annie”. By Paula Hannigan

 

My Bird Joey:I bought a bird called Joey at the Tullamore Show with my Communion money. He is light yellow with orange cheeks. He is very chatty. He likes to play with his mirror. I let him out once and he went onto my shoulder and flew around the Kitchen. When he eats his food he spits out the seed. He is a very nice bird.By Kieran O’ Sullivan

My Pet fishMy Brother and I got two new fish two weeks ago. My Fish is called Benny and my brothers fish is called Goldie. They love their fish food. They like to push around the rocks and sniff the filter in the tank. When you look in at them they come over.  I like my pet fish.

By Emmet Moran

My holiday :I went to Lanzarote on holidays. It was very hot over there. We stayed in a lovely apartment. There were two swimming pools and the beach was beautiful too. We went to a barbeque on the Tuesday night the food was quite similar to Ireland. We also went in a big submarine. I made a friend her name was Orla. I had a great time in Lanzarote.  By Grainne Fox.

 Hurling:I play hurling with Shannon Rovers.  I play under 10’s and under 12’s.  We train twice a week, last year I played at centre backand this year I am playing full forward.  I love scoring goals and points.  We have a great team.  I like hurling with Shannon Rover. By Sean Moran.

Horse Riding:Last Easter I started pony riding. Ever since, I have done various different activities such as cantering, lunging and jumping. I rode a pony called Coco for Lunging. A funny little pony called Bommer helped me manage my first canter and a frisky little chestnut called Sam was the best at the jumping. I go riding every week and love it very much!!By Emer Shanahan.

Terryglass Arts Festival From the 24^th to the 28^th of August the 8^th Terryglass Arts festival was held.  There were different workshops and performances in the evenings. One of these was an aerobatic show by Fighet Fee. They performed the show from a 40^th high crane on the waters edge. My friends and I did the workshop for it. We thought it was really enjoyable and fun.By Judy Gernon.

Pepsi Soccer Before I came back to school I went to Pepsi Soccer Camp with Emmet, Jack and Kieran. We did skills, and played games and matches. On the first day we got the kit and on the last day we got a bag, a football, and a bottle.  We had great fun.  By Vincent Mulvihill.

The  Ryder Cup :The Ryder Cup golf tournament was held in the K- Club in Kildare form Friday the 22^nd to Sunday the 24^th of September.  The two teams were from America and Europe.  The competition was won by the European team. By Stephen Burke

The History of the Clarion Hotel:On holidays we went to Sligo. The hotel we stayed in was a beautiful cut stone Elizabethan style building. It was originally a mental hospital. It is believed that there is a sealed bottle that has the Sligo Champion, The Sligo Journal, silver and gold coins and an account of the days proceedings in it under the building. It was placed there on November the 7^th 1847 when the construction of St Columba’s was commenced. It opened it’s doors as a Mental hospital in 1855. In 1992 St. Columba’s clased for ten years, but now it has been transformed and has started it’s new life as the Clarion Hotel.By Anne- Maire Donoghue.

Life saving :Last Summer I did a life saving course. It lasted a week, it was great fun and I learned lots. On the first day we were split into groups, I was in safety 2. Each day we got into the pool to do warm ups, we also did some rescues and lengths.  After this we went outside to learn about water safety like pool rules, rules about C.P.R. and the recovery position. We had to do C.P.R. On the final day we had an exam which I passed Next Year I’m going back to do safety 3.By Orla Shanahan

Westport House:Over the summer holidays I was in Westport House, County Mayo.  There is a lot to do there, you can visit the house, the house has been restored to look like it would have been years ago. You can also visit the pet farm wioth many different types of animals.There is a mini train journey around part of the lake, also you can go out in gondolas that look like swans, there is also a slippery slide there.  My favourite thing to do is to og on the flume, it’s a log that five people sit on, you go up around a moate with water all around, you are taken up a steep incline, you stop  for a few seconds then suddenly you go down very fast into the water. You get very wet but it’s great fun! I liked Westport House and would recommend it for a great family day out!!By Hilary Kennedy

 My School Holidays:I went to England on my holidays.  I went with my Granny and my sister Megan. We went for three weeks. We got a bus in to the town to go shopping.  I slept in my Auntie’s for four nights and I slept in my cousins house for one night.  I went to the cinema with my best friend. I loved my holidays. By Bethany Slattery

My holidays:I went Pony trekking with my family I was on a horse named Bunny, He was a chestnut colour.  We went three and a half miles. As we were trotting down the hill my horse and Aunty Gay’s horse broke into a gallop. Aunty Gay was terrified but I thought it was fun.  While on holidays we went to a disco and a sports day. We played pitch and putt and we went tot the pool. We also went on pedal boats.  On the last day we went to Fota wildlife park. We had a wonderful holiday. By Emily Lennox

Summer Holidays:I went to Spiddal Caravan Park with my family.  It was almost night time when we set up the tent.  We ate supper and went to bed.  Next day it was very sunny we had breakfast outside.  After breakfast Cathrine and the boys played hide-and -seek.  I sat and read a book. The next day it was raining so we went to the cinema to see “Cars” it was brilliant. On the last day we went to the beach.  We had great fun. Cathrine was in the water when a big jellyfish came up behind her when I told her she ran out of the water screaming ahhhh!!!

By Leanne Kitson

Mystery Pet

My Pet is not tall but small.

He doesn’t really fall at all.

He used to swim but not anymore.

Now he just lies on the floor.

He has four legs and a tail.

He sometimes looks quite pale. He has a friend called CJ who is so good to my PJ.

He doesn’t have a girlfriend called Myrtle.

Guess what he’s my pet turtle?

By Mida Mcloughney.