Fundraiser for Patrickswell N.S.

Best wishes to new principal, Mr. Bulfin!

As you can see from this photograph, Mr. Bulfin has ascended to new heights!

Very best wishes to Mr. Bulfin in his new role!

First Assembly

"Work hard and play fair..." Great advice from new principal, Mr. Bulfin at his first School Assembly.

FANCY THAT! Fancy Dress Parade in Patrickswell...

Happy Halloween!

More Photos from the Fancy Dress Parade

Happy Halloween Everybody!

Keep Safe Everybody!

Take care tomorrow, everybody: all schools, colleges & creches closed due to Storm Ophelia.
Status: Red alert.

Aaron Gillane & Cian Lynch return to Patrickswell NS as All-Ireland champions...again!

U-21 All Ireland Champions & Cup

Two of our past pupils who starred for 2017 All-Ireland Under 21 champions Limerick, this year, will bring the cup to Patrickswell N.S. tomorrow morning (Tuesday, September 19th).
We are really looking forward to welcoming the lads - & the cup - back to the school!

Luimneach abú!                  'Well abú!

Open Nights for Secondary Schools

Important information for 6th Class pupils and their parents

(see below....)

Past pupil plays in Croke Park on All Ireland Final Day

Kate Feasey was one of the stars of the Patrickswell N.S. camogie team that won the City Championshipbefore the Summer Holidays. Kate turned in a string of top class performances for her school - and for the City Neville Cup team - last year. As a result, she was selected to play in the INTO Mini Sevens camogie match that took place in front of a crowd of 82,000 people in Croke Park, at half time in the All Ireland hurling final between Galway and Waterford. It was a never-to-be-forgotten day for Kate and her family ... and a very proud day for Patrickswell N.S. and Patrickswell GAA Club.

Book of Condolence

Funeral Arrangements

(Details from RIP.ie)

The death has occurred of John Nestor late of Ballymore, Askeaton, Co Limerick (suddenly) on 10th August 2017. Deeply regretted by his sister Angela, brothers Martin and Gerard, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt Helen, grandniece, cousins, relatives, friends, colleagues and pupils from Patrickswell National School
Rest In Peace
Reposing at Kieran Madigan's Funeral Home, Askeaton onSunday evening from 6pm. Removal at 8 pm to St Mary'sChurch Askeaton. Requiem Mass on Monday at 2 o'clock. Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire Cemetery.

Mr. John Nestor R.I.P.

It is with the deepest sadness that we inform you that Mr. John Nestor, Vice Principal of Patrickswell N.S. passed on to his eternal reward on August 10, 2017.
On behalf of his colleagues, past pupils and many, many friends in Patrickswell, we send our sincere condolences to Mr. Nestor's family and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
A Book of Condolences will be open in Patrickswel School Office from 5 pm to 8 pm this evening (Friday, August 11).
Further arrangements to follow...

Looking Good ... after 'Meitheal' Part 2!

Patrickswell N.S. is looking great after another wonderful demonstration of community spirit in the village.

Voluntary work is the way to go ... power to the people!

'Meitheal' to Paint the School

Meitheal

The Irish word ‘Meitheal’ means ‘a collective effort for the greater good of the community’. It describes the old Irish tradition of people coming together to respond to local needs.

Míle buíochas / sincere thanks to all who helped out with the recent painting of the schoolyard and those who started painting the front of the school today (see photos)...

Check in here for details of the next voluntary painting day at the school - hopefully, you'll be able to come along for an hour or two...

Here's what's left to do (see photos). We also need to paint plinths, barges, windowsills and the metal bars around the gates...

'Colours Day'

Reminder

"Colours Day"
in Patrickswell N.S.
Wednesday, June 28th 

€2

Sport for All Day in the 'Well!

Lots of activity in Patrickswell NS on Monday, June 26th--Sports Day & Sponsored Fun Walk for everybody!

(Don't forget to return the sponsorship cards)

Photos taken on 'Grandparents Day'...

Grandparents Day in Patrickswell N.S.

We will celebrate Grandparents Day in Patrickswell N.S. on Monday next, June 19th.

All grandparents, grandaunts, granduncles, older neighbours and friends are welcome to visit the school at 11.30 on June 19th. At that time, the children will show samples of the project work and artwork to their VIP guests. Following this, there will be a short concert in the School Hall, followed by a quick 'cuppa.'

We look forward to welcoming lots of our pupils' very important guests to the school. We hope some of your family relations will be able to attend. They will all be very welcome.

Mrs Meaney - ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs Helena Meaney who passed away in Co. Kildare yesterday, May 17th, 2017. Mrs Meaney taught in Patrickswell National School for many years. She will be remembered by generations of Patrickswell people as a kind and hugely enthuasistic Senior Infants teacher.  She was a very popular figure in the school and in the wider community. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

"Plassey!" (Athletics Finals at U.L.)

“Plassey” Primary Schools Athletics Finals 2017

We are sending a team of 24 boys and 24 girls to the Primary Schools Athletics Finals in Plassey at the University of Limerick on Wednesday, May 17th.

The pupils who have been selected to go to Plassey will leave the school at 8.45 a.m. on Wednesday morning. (Please bring €5 to pay for the bus. No pocket money, please).  We expect the bus to return to school before 3.00 pm

Pupils will spend most of the day outdoors.  Please check the weather forecast to help decide what pupils should wear/bring—coats, hats, sun-block, something waterproof to sit on, etc.  Pupils are advised to wear their school tracksuits on Wednesday.  Pupils are also asked to bring a Patrickswell GAA jersey, if they own one.  Pupils who don't own one of these jerseys may borrow one from the school for the day.

Pupils will also need to bring a sensible lunch. It is recommended that pupils bring something inexpensive to play with (e.g. a deck of cards, books, puzzles etc.) as there will be long periods of inactivity during the day.

Semi finals ... dates & times

Olo Cup semi final:
Patrickswell NS v Kildimo NS: Thursday, May 18th at 10.50
Camogie semi final:
Patrickswell NS v St Brigid's: Friday, May 19th at 10.40
Venue for both matches: Monaleen GAA Field

Very best wishes to the boys and girls representing "The 'Well"!

School GAA Jersies

School GAA Gear

Attention all players, past-players and parents!
We need your help to find the following missing jersies - they may be at home in a laundry basket, or mixed up with other sports gear in a cupboard or a drawer...
In particular, we are looking for the 'Phil Bennis' jersies numbered: 1, 16, 18, 20 & 23 & the 'Phil Bennis & Sons' jersies numbered: 4, 5, 18, 24 & 29

All these jersies have the school crest on them.

Thanks Aaron!

The pupils of Senior Infants, First Class & Second Class have really enjoyed practising their hurling skills over the last 2 months with past-pupil Aaron Gillane of the Limerick Hurling team. Thanks to Aaron for doing a fantastic job - and to Louise O Donnell for all her help organising the sessions.

Our Hurlers at the Pallaskenry Blitz

Well done to our 11-a-side hurling team who gave a very good account of themselves at the Salesian College Primary School Hurling Blitz today. The boys played Ballybrown N.S., Shauntrade N.S. & Kildimo N.S. Patrickswell N.S. won the Shield Final.

Summer Art Camp for Chhildren in L.I.T.

Well Done Everybody!

The Big Day has arrived!

First Holy Commumion in Patrickswell

Saturday, May 6th

First Holy Communion

The First Holy Communion Mass will commence at 11.00 a.m., Saturday, May 6th.

Every blessing and good wish to all our First Communicants and their families.

Please note: Members of the School Choir must be seated by 10.45 a.m.

Wins for the Olo Cup team & the camogie team!

Well done to the Patrickswell N.S. Under 13 hurlers who followed up their vicrory over reigning Olo Cup champions, Milford N.S. with a win against Monaleen N.S. The boys AND girls from the 'Well put in a huge effort from start to finish and their fantastic team performance was rewarded with  a victory that guarantees them a semi final spot in the 2017 Olo Cup competition (where they will most likely meet  Mungret N.S.or Kildimo N.S.)
Today's match was played in Patrickswell. The final score was:

Patrickswell N.S. 6-01
Monaleen N.S. 2-01                          (h.t. 3-0 to 1-0).

The school Under 13 Camogie team also tasted victory today when they defeated Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh from Castletroy . It was sweet revenge for defeat in last November's Girls Footbal league final in the Gaelic Grounds where the Castletroy girls got the better of our girls.
The final score was:

Patrickswell N.S. 1-01 to 0-00
Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh: 0-00

Under 11 Hurlers in Great Form v Caherdavin

All the training with the club & the school is paying off!

 Our Under 11 hurling team is getting better and better with each outing. This week, they drew with Scoil Chríost Rí from Caherdavin. The score was 2-3 to 2-3. 

Most of these lads will be on the Olo Cup team next year, so - just like the Patrickswell senior hurlers and the Limerick senior hurlers - it is very important for everybody to attend every training session and to make use of the Hurling Wall in Patrickswell GAA Grounds. And, of course, it is just as important for everybody to practise the skills at of hurling at home - but not in the house!

Winning Start in 2017 Olo Cup!

Patrickswell N.S. Olo Cup Team, 2017

Well done to the boys and girls on the Olo Cup team who made a winning start to this year's campaign with a fantastic 4-8 to 4-3 win against reigning champions, Milford N.S. The game was played at U.L. The Patrickswell team was managed by Mr. O'Connor.

Mayoral School Visit

The Mayor of Limerick, Mr. Kieran O Hanlon, will pay a visit to Patrickswell N.S. on Tuesday, May 16th.

During his visit, the Mayor will address pupils and staff in the School Hall (at 12 noon.)

Great News!

Green Flag No. 6 (Global Citizenship) is on the way!

Well done to Mr. Nestor and his team.

And, a big THANK YOU to everybody for all the hard work over the past two years...

Cake Sale Reminder

The only place 2B 2moro!

Support Patrickswell N.S.
From 12.00 pm  ... Call in to the CúChulain after Mass tomorrow.
Enjoy tea, cofee, sweet treats and good company!

Green Flag Update...

One World!

Knitted Puppets

Inspired by Patrickswell N.S. pupils. Craftwork by Una Woulfe.

#GlobalCitizenship 

Tráth na gCeist Winners!

Well done to our winning 'Tráth na gCeist '/Quiz,team, pictured here with their prizes. The quiz took place in Halla na Scoile/School Hall during Seachtain na Gaeilge/Irish Week.