.‘It’s okay, I’m having a great time’…a junior infant takes a call on her first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
NO tears but plenty of smiles on Wednesday, as junior infants headed up the hill to start their schooldays at Listellick NS.
A typically warm welcome was extended by staff at the school to the youngsters arriving with parents who were more nervous than the little scholars.
It wasn’t long before teacher Ashley Reynolds and Marie Dineen had them settled in and having fun. Scroll down for photos…
Junior infants on their first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants on their first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants on their first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants on their first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants on their first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants on their first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanTeacher Ashley Reynolds and assistant teacher Marie Dineen with junior infants on their first day at school at Listellick NS on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Pupils at the sports field just behind the school. Photo by Dermot Crean
PARENTS of children wishing to enrol in September will be welcomed to Listellick National School this Thursday, June 6, for an open evening.
New Principal Rosemarie Lawlor is looking forward to welcoming parent from 6.30pm to 7.30pm to the bright and vibrant school situated on the edge of Tralee on the Abbeydorney Road.
The welcoming staff of Listellick National School respect and nurture each child as an individual and strive at all times to ensure that each child is learning in a safe secure environment.
The new Principal of Listellick National School, Rosemarie Lawlor. Photo by Dermot Crean
Along with covering all of the curricular subjects , the school offers ample opportunities for all the students and are invested in developing the talents of each individual child.
The school facilities such as a hall, soft outdoor playing area, a pitch and a basketball court ensure that the teaching and learning can be delivered at an optimum level with all the resources onsite.
The welcoming school community offers an Afterschool service“Club Spraoi” at the end of the infant and the full school day.
A bus service is available. Children are welcome on the school grounds from 8.30am each morning for an 8.45am start.
To find out more about the open evening call 066-7124144. Please visit the school website at www.listellickprimary.com for more information.
Pupils in the multipurpose play area at Listellick..
.The new Principal of Listellick National School, Rosemarie Lawlor. Photo by Dermot Crean
AS the school year begins to wind down at Listellick NS over the next month, the new Principal is settling in nicely at the school on the hill.
Ballyheigue native Rosemarie Lawlor has received a wonderful welcome from all since she arrived on May 13 and she is looking forward to welcoming parents of prospective children wishing to enrol in September, to their Open Evening on Thursday, June 6, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Rosemarie, who spent 19 years in Kilmoyley NS before coming to Listellick, described how welcoming the community has been since her arrival.
“I am so fortunate to have left a lovely school and entered another,” she said. “The school community of Listellick National School have been very welcoming and inclusive. The enthusiasm and warmth of the staff and children have made the transition very pleasant.”
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“I received great support from Annette Dineen, the previous Principal, which was a valuable induction into the role and the community. Each school is unique and getting this insight into life in Listellick school was invaluable,” added Rosemarie.
“I am so grateful to Annette for her time. I am also very grateful to Ms Karen O’Driscoll who led the school so competently while I was still in Kilmoyley NS.”
Pupils at the sports field just behind the school. Photo by Dermot Crean
“As is the case with all principals, I have hit the ground running. This is a very busy time of the year, but I am thoroughly enjoying working here. The culture of the school is so inclusive, that it was a pleasure to join the team here.
“I am delighted and honoured to lead the school on behalf of the great volunteers on the Board of Management of the school. I am looking forward to working with all of the stakeholders of Listellick National School in ensuring that we continue the great work that keeps the teaching of our children at its core.”
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“I would like to thank the school community of Scoil Naomh Eirc Kilmoyley for all the support and kindness during my time there,” said Rosemarie.
Junior infants playtime in the school hall. Photo by Dermot Crean
The new, bright and vibrant school, which was officially opened in February 2023, is situated on the edge of Tralee on the Abbeydorney Road.
The welcoming staff of Listellick National School respect and nurture each child as an individual and strive at all times to ensure that each child is learning in a safe secure environment.
Along with covering all of the curricular subjects , the school offers ample opportunities for all the students and are invested in developing the talents of each individual child.
The school facilities such as a hall, soft outdoor playing area, a pitch and a basketball court ensure that the teaching and learning can be delivered at an optimum level with all the resources onsite.
Pupils in the all-weather, multipurpose play area at Listellick.
This welcoming school community offers an Afterschool service“Club Spraoi” at the end of the infant and the full school day.
A bus service is available. Children are welcome on the school grounds from 8.30am each morning for an 8.45am start. Please visit the school website at www.listellickprimary.com for more information.
.Kaelan Dunne with Maeve O’Rahilly, Maisie, Heidi and Fiachra Dunne at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
AFTER all the rain we’ve had during ‘Confirmation season’, the sun shone brightly over Tralee on Saturday for First Holy Communions.
There were two ceremonies taking place at St John’s Church and Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church with families arriving in the fine weather for the special day.
Mercy Moyderwell pupils received the sacrament from Fr David McGovern at St John’s while Fr Amos was the celebrant at St Brendan’s for the Listellick and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School pupils.
Thanks to their teachers, all the children were well prepared for the day and no doubt enjoyed the celebrations afterwards with their families. Scroll down for photos. TO BUY HI-RES COPIES OF PHOTOS PLEASE CALL 087-9384810…
Kean Fitzgerald with Eileen Fitzgerald Moriarty, Karen O’Sullivan, Nathan and Bertie O’Sullivan at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Paige Norman with Nicki Norman, Aaron O’Reilly and David Hughes at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanAdam Chelminiak and family at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Dylan Feehan with Robyn, Damien and Louise Leonard and Elizabeth Newman at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanTyler Breen with Veronika Klisina and Hugo Ugnis at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Bobby Fitzgerald with Lily, Anne, Barbara and Denis Fitzgerald at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanPadraig O’Dowd with Donnacha, Mary and Paul O’Dowd at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ryan O’Callaghan with Michael, Leah and Marie O’Callaghan at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanKean Fitzgerald with Poppy Cregan, John and Caitriona Fitzgerald and Ina Keane at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Oskar with Karina Savickyte and Alina Savickene at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCaoimhe Dillon, Mary O’Mahony, Mattie Dillon, Trish Dillon and John O’Mahony at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Luke O’Mahony with Natasha O’Connell, Millie, Sophie and Brendan O’Mahony at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanEnya Prowse with Andrew and Noah Prowse and Rachel O’Mahony at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amelia Alamu with Simona Beinare, Alanna and Bosun Alamu at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanConor Tracey with Philip, Alan and Ann Tracey, at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanCallum O’Sullivan with Liam O’Sullivan, Emily O’Sullivan and Elaine Lawlor at the Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanAmelia Kaminska with Bart, Kamila and Jovita Kaminska at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanLucy Quain with Melanie Quain, Celene Moloney, Ruby Foley and Chris Quain at the Moyderwell Mercy Primary School First Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanSecond class pupils from Listellick NS and St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School with Denise O’Halloran and Ms Kerins from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s, Catherine Sexton from Listellick NS and Fr Amos at the First Holy Communions at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Annette Dineen with her daughters Máire and Kate at a ceremony to mark her retirement from Listellick NS on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was an emotional Thursday for all in the Listellick school community as they bade farewell to their much-loved Principal Annette Dineen.
Pupils, staff, members of the board of management and local clergy filled the sports hall at the school for a gathering to honour Annette who has been in Listellick for the past 22 years.
The Timoleague native took a while to get there though, first graduating from Careysfort College in Dublin back in 1983, after which she got her first teaching post in Neilstown, Clondalkin for a year.
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This was followed by four year spell at Brookfield, Tallaght before heading off to London where she taught in two schools over a period of four years.
Home beckoned though and Annette came to Tralee in 1991, subbing in a number of schools in the Tralee area before securing a permanent job at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn in 2000. A job at Listellick came up in 2002 and that’s where spent the rest of her career, becoming principal 12 years ago.
Annette Dineen (seated centre) with staff members at a ceremony to mark her retirement from Listellick NS on Thursday. Front from left; Micheál O’Sullivan, Paula Sweeney, Carol Benner, Annette Dineen, Ashley Reynolds, Rena Ruane and Micheál Ó Dubhghaill. Middle from left; Pat Fitzgerald, Siobhan Goodwin, Susan Wrenn, Karen O’Driscoll, Noreen Crowley, Sinead Dwyer, Marie Dineen, Anna Flynn, Caitriona Moore, Rachel Donnellan and Niamh Carmody. At back; Susan Daly and Catherine Sexton. Photo by Dermot Crean
She has seen many changes in her time there, the most significant of which was the building of the new school which opened in early 2023.
At the ceremony, a number of heartfelt tributes were paid to Annette by staff and the board of management, as well as presentations made and a section of the new biodiversity garden named in her honour!
Annette told the gathering how much she has enjoyed her time in the school working with the children and staff and how she will miss them. The ceremony came to an emotional close with the pupils singing ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie.
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Afterwards, we asked Annette what she would remember most about her time at Listellick.
“The community. That’s what really struck me — how they come together. When people came for the 150th anniversary celebrations you heard what the school meant to them, their memories, the positivity and love for this place.
“I’ll really miss the staff and pupils of course. They’ve kept me young, there’s an energy about kids that’s invigorating. Of course it’s tiring, but you learn so much from them too. Over the years I’ve found out about Bebo, WhatsApp, TikTok and so on!” said Annette.
Annette Dineen with her sister Eithne Wilson, daughters Máire and Kate, brother Kevin Collins and sister Kay Poland at a ceremony to mark her retirement from Listellick NS on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
There’s plenty to keep Annette busy in retirement. She’s a beekeeper, cycles regularly, swims and plays golf (“badly” she says), as well as spending time with her daughters Máire and Kate, who were there for her at the farewell ceremony.
Best of luck to Annette in the future and indeed to her successor, who has big shoes to fill!
.Croiagh Mullen with Rory, Conagh, Cashla, and Damien Mullen at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THURSDAY saw two more Confirmation ceremonies take place at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church in Tralee.
In the morning it was the turn of 29 sixth class pupils from Listellick NS to receive the sacrament from Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne.
The Bishop stayed on for the afternoon ceremony which saw 25 pupils from Holy Family arrive in the church, while pupils from CBS The Green and Coláiste Gleann Lí were also confirmed on the day. Scroll down for photos…
Evan O’Sullivan with Kenneth and Nicholas O’Sullivan and Eileen McSweeney at the Holy Family NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tadhg Lawlor with Ciara O’Keeffe, Rachel Lawlor and Jack Lawlor at the Holy Family NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanZach O’Connor with Aisling, Rhys, Luke and Kieran O’Connor at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Laura Wawryniuk and family at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanDarragh Sheehan with Pat, Almha, Sadhbh and Juliana Sheehan at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Aaron O’Sullivan and family at the Holy Family NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanEvan Griffin with Trish and Tony Griffin at the Holy Family NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Scarlett Bees with Marian Fitzgerald, Laura Bees, Chris Bees and Samantha Fitzgerald at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanSinead Spring with Carmel and Ciara Spring at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Luke Madichie with Chris McGowan, Lauren Pitman and Obi Madichie at the Holy Family NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanAisling and Alanna O’Mahony with Rosaleen, Cillian and Paul O’Mahony at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Harry Eggleston with John, Jack and Yvonne at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanKaren O’Brien with Mike, Eilish and Sarah Jane O’Brien at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jay Howard McLarnon, with Dawn McLarnon, Tracy Howard and Aaron McLarnon at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanNathan McHugh, with Paul, Dylan, Carol and Ryan McHugh at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Meadow Carroll with Sabina and Faylin Carroll at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanHoly Family sixth class pupils with Principal Maria O’Regan, Deacon Sean Murphy, Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne, Fr Amos and Ms Dempsey and Mr Moloney at the Holy Family NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupils from CBS The Green, Coláiste Gleann Lí and Tralee Educatate Together on their Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Listellick sixth class pupils with teachers Ms Flynn and Ms Dwyer, Principal Annette Dineen, Deacon Sean Murphy, Fr Amos and Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.A new Junior Infant at Listellick School on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a busy morning at Listellick NS as the first junior infants to start at the new school building arrived to begin their schooldays.
Teacher Ashley Reynolds had the 28 young pupils settled in quickly and they were soon making new friends embarking on their education journey together.
The children were well behaved and very happy when we paid a visit on Tuesday morning. Scroll down for photos…
New arrivals at Listellick School on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior Infants at Listellick School on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanA new arrival at Listellick School on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Enjoying a break at Listellick School on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot CreanHaving fun at Listellick School on Tuesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.The new Junior Infants class at Listellick School on Tuesday morning with teacher Ashley Reynolds, Principal Annette Dineen and Marie Dineen. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Listellick sixth class pupils Sean Maunsell and Jack Behan after the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was an emotional Monday evening for Listellick NS sixth class pupils and their families when they gathered for their graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church.
The pupils began their schooldays back in August of 2015 in the school on the hill and will finish up about 50 yards up the road in the brand new school, which was officially opened last Friday.
Fr Amos was the celebrant for the service and this was followed by Principal Annette Dineen praising the pupils for the wonderful young boys and girls they have become during their time at Listellick.
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Teachers Anna Flynn, Micheál Ó Dubhghaill and Karen O’Driscoll introduced each pupil, reading the students’ favourite memories of their schooldays and what they want to be when they grow up, from football stars to astrophysicists.
Each of the 39 pupils received a memento of their time in the school from Principal Dineen before the ceremony finished with the pupils singing ‘Lean On Me’ in front of the altar.
The pupils and their families then went to the pastoral centre for refreshments on a night to remember for all. Scroll down for photos…
The Listellick NS sixth class pupils with teachers Micheál Ó Dubhghaill, Anna Flynn and Karen O’Driscoll at the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.In the beginning…the junior infants starting their schooldays back in 2015. Photo by Dermot CreanMore of the class of 2015 junior infants starting their schooldays. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupil Filip Trybus makes a presentation to Listellick NS Principal Annette Dineen after the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick sixth class pupils after their graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick sixth class pupil Dyen Hanafin with Chloe, Ray, Kayleigh and Ruby Hanafin after the graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne, Principal Annette Dineen, Minister for Education and Skills Norma Foley and Chairperson of the Board of Management Frances Day at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
FRIDAY was a red-letter day in the long history of Listellick NS when the new school building was officially opened by Minister for Education Norma Foley.
The opening was attended by past staff, members of the Board of Management, Bishop Ray Browne, local clergy and a number of invited guests who got a chance to view the wonderful new building.
On arrival, Minister Foley was greeted by Principal Annette Dineen before she was given a guided tour by sixth class pupils and members of student council, Daniel and Sophie.
Minister Norma Foley is greeted at the school by sixth class pupils Sophie and Daniel at the official opening on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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During the ceremony, Principal Dineen said they are immensely proud of the new school which was a long time coming.
“I want to acknowledge the many people who came before the present board and myself, those who worked hard to get a new school for future generations of Listellick pupils and staff. These boards of management were long-term thinkers doing the right thing, not for their present day, but for the pupils who were not yet born,” she said.
Principal Annette Dineen welcomes Minister Norma Foley to Listellick NS for the official opening on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
She welcomed former Principal Micheál Ó Cinnéide and Clíodhna Murphy and her husband Gordon representing the late Principal Pádraig Murphy, whom she said worked on the early stages of campaigning for a new school.
Principal Dineen also gave special mention to former Chairperson of the Board of Management Micheál Lynch and current members Mike Roger O’Sullivan and Kay Browne whom she said worked tirelessly to get the new school.
She also thanked the pupils, staff, parents and the greater school community for their support, as well as the current board of management, especially Chairperson Frances Day.
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The builders, design team, local clergy, Kerry ETB and everybody involved in bringing the project to fruition were also thanked.
Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne blesses the room at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Minister Norma Foley said she was honoured and delighted to perform the official opening and it was wonderful to be part of the celebration with the school community.
She said back in penal times there were four hedge schools in the local area prior to the establishment of Listellick school in 1864, which showed the appreciation for education even back then.
“It’s amazing coming from the hedge schools to where we are in 2023, so we can only imagine where we will be in the years to come. It’s a good story when it comes to education in Listellick and we should be proud to tell it. As we look to the future, we should be even more proud to add to the story and the rich legacy as we go forward,” said Minister Foley.
The grúpa cheoil provided a song to end the ceremony while Bishop Ray Browne also blessed the rooms of the building before Minister Foley cut the ribbon and unveiled a plaque to formally open the school.
Guests were treated to lunch in the sports hall to round off another momentous day in the history of Listellick NS. Scroll down for photos…
Minister Norma Foley meets former teacher Noreen Kavanagh at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Part of the choir at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPrincipal Annette Dineen with the current teaching staff at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Former staff Caitriona Ní Chullota, Noreen Kavanagh, Maureen Sayers, Micheál Ó Cinnéide, Aileen Bulman, Noreen Barry and John Breen at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanPrincipal of Presentation Secondary Mairead Finucane, Principal of CBS The Green Robert Flaherty and Eileen Counihan of Presentation Listowel at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupils at the official opening of the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMinister for Education Norma Foley cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Listellick school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean..The new school at Listellick.
.Daire Reidy with Eimear, Róisín and Mark Reidy at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THEY were blessed with the weather at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday for the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day.
Second class teacher Ms Sexton had her 24 pupils well prepared to receive the sacrament and the families and they were joined by one pupil from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School on the day.
All went well and the fine weather ensured they could pose for photos before heading off to enjoy private family celebrations. Scroll down for photos…
Dean Ferriter with Pat, Fiadh and Sophie Ferriter and Louise O’Donovan at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Leon Wacnik with Dana, Anthony and Lukas Wacnik at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanZack Buday with Lenka, Igor and Nela Buday at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tadhg and Joe McNiece with Amanda Belyea and Jim McNiece at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanEvan O’Connor with Kelly Ann, Liam, Vanessa and John O’Connor at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Alicia Russell with Laura, Ezra, Antoine and Amelie at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanIvan Murphy with Marcella Lucca, Daryl and Danny Murphy at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Eabha Kelly with Francis, Jack, and James Kelly, Joan Cronin and Claire Kelly, at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanChloe Donovan with Kathleen Donovan, Audrey O’Reilly, Lorraine Guerin, Chris Donovan and Michael Donovan at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Second class pupils at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Also included is a pupil from St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School, Fr Amos, Principal of Listellick NS Annette Dineen, Principal of St Ita’s and St Joseph’s School Grace Sheahan, and teachers Ms Kerins of St Ita’s and St Joseph’s and Ms Sexton from Listellick. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.The Listellick NS sixth class pupils who came second in the National Final of the Credit Unions Schools Quiz. From left; Moira Butler, Joseph Field, David Ahern and Sophie Brick. Photo by Dermot Crean
A TEAM from a local national school performed brilliantly at the annual National Credit Union Schools Quiz Finals earlier this month.
The four sixth class pupils from Listellick NS, Moira Butler, Joseph Field, David Ahern and Sophie Brick, travelled to the RDS in Dublin on Sunday, April 2, and were just pipped into second place in the national final where 42 teams from all over the country took part.
Teacher Susan Wrenn has been mentoring the team throughout the rounds, where they excelled in the route to the final.
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“In the first local round they came first and won again in the Chapter 23 round,” she said. They got 61 points in the final with the winners getting 62. They did themselves and the school so proud and they’re winners in our eyes,” she said.
“They put in such hard work all along which will stand to them in the future,” said Susan. Who knows, maybe we’ll see them on the ‘Ireland’s Smartest’ TV show in a few years?
.Darragh Flahive with Mark Flahive, Leanne McCaughley, Ellie Mai Flahive, Eileen McCaughley and Caitriona McCaughley at the Holy Family Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810
THE week of Confirmation ceremonies in Tralee came to a close on Friday, with pupils from two schools receiving the sacrament.
Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church hosted two ceremonies with Holy Family and Listellick sixth classes confirmed by Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne.
Once again, the weather disappointed — flitting between heavy showers and brief spells of sunshine, but all the time with a strong wind blowing outside.
However, the pupils really enjoyed their day in the church and no doubt the celebrations afterwards. Scroll down for photos…
Joe O’Halloran with Stephanie O’Shea, Morna O’Halloran, Paddy O’Shea, Sheila Kelly and Gerard O’Shea at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810.Daniel Chelminiak with Marta, Adam, Hanna, Tomas Chelminiak and Anna Slamczyk at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810Shauna McCarthy with mom Sinead, sister Brianna and dad Michael at the Holy Family Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810.Kipras Mockus with Lilly Anna, Indre and Mick at the Holy Family Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810Sophie Brick with Katelyn Brick, Yvonne Cronin, Ronan Brick, David Brick, Kathleen Brick, John Brick and Ian Brick at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810.Maria O’Connell with mom Majella, sister Maria and dad Morgan O’Connell at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810James Kelly with mom Claire and dad Francis Kelly at the Listellick NS Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810.Ms Flynn, Ms O’Driscoll and Mr Ó Dubhghaill’s sixth class pupils at Listellick NS who made their Confirmation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday afternoon. Also included is Fr Amos, Fr John Ahern, Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne. Photo by Dermot CreanOliver Blizniuk and mom Agniszki at the Holy Family Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810.Kyra Prendergast and family at the Holy Family Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810Tyler McMahon with Maria Guthrie, TJ McMahon, Betty Tobin, Mia McMahon, Lorraine McMahon and Shane Guthrie at the Holy Family Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810.Luke Roche with Michelle Roche and Grace Roche at the Holy Family Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean – prints available, call 087-9384810Mr Moloney and Ms Dempsey’s sixth classes at Holy Family NS who made their Confirmation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday morning. Also included is Fr Amos, Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne, Principal Maria O’Regan and Fr Padraig Walsh. Photo by Dermot Crean — Prints available on 087-9384810..
.Teacher Sinead Dwyer with pupils in one of the bright, spacious classrooms at the new Listellick school.
IT was a manic Monday at Listellick NS as staff and pupils finally made the big move to their amazing, brand new school.
Construction began back in the summer of 2021 and the finished product is certainly worth the wait. The school body all made the walk together from the old school just 50 yards down the hill, to the big, bright, impressive new building at 9am.
In fact, they were continuing a walk up the hill which the pupils of 1969 started when they strolled from their old school even further down to the road — which stood since 1864 — to the then new site, which served generations of pupils for the past 54 years.
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Principal Annette Dineen was visibly excited with the new building and facilities when we visited earlier this week.
“I can’t believe we’re here. It’s been nine years almost to the week since part of the roof blew off the old school during Storm Darwin. The children couldn’t believe it when they saw the new school as they hadn’t been up here yet. Some of the sixth class pupils said they thought they’d get lost!” said Annette.
Principal Annette Dineen outside the entrance to new school building at Listellick. Photo by Dermot Crean
The single-storey building has three SET rooms, eight classrooms, a large school hall, a soft-surface school yard at the back, offices and a basketball court out the front.
The entrance is also well laid out to allow parents to loop around when dropping and collecting the children.
Another nice touch has Annette naming each of the classrooms after townlands in the local area — Gurrane, Currovough, Killeen, Lisanearla, Dromtacker, Leith, Doon and Lisloose.
It’s been a long time coming but Listellick finally has the school pupils and staff deserve. Scroll down for photos…
Children in the school hall..The basketball court at the school.The soft surface play area at the school...The shelter area for pupils just outside the school..The view of the school from the road.
.Junior infants making friends at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean
WHILE junior infants entered the classrooms for the first time at Listellick National School this week, they’ll have to get used to new surroundings again later in the year.
This is the last time a set of new arrivals are starting their education at the old school on the hill as, all going well, the pupils will be moving across the road to the brand new school building in December once construction is completed.
Principal Annette Dineen said it was a nostalgic occasion, but they all can’t wait for the move. All the children settled in well and are already enjoying making new friends. Scroll down for photos…
Rian and Odhran begin their schooldays at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciarán and Isaac begin their schooldays at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot CreanAva and Klara Jane begin their schooldays at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants making friends at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants making friends at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.Saidbh, Dylan and Jalen begin their schooldays at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants making friends at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.The junior infants at Listellick NS with, at back, Paula Sweeney, Caitriona Moore, Geraldine McKenna, Ríona Ruane and Principal Annette Dineen. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Pupil Sophie Culloty with Liam, Tommy and Emma Culloty at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean
A FOND farewell was given to sixth class pupils from Listellick NS on Monday evening at a special graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church.
The 21 students were joined by their families and school staff for a Mass and presentation of a gift bag by the Principal Annette Dineen.
Teachers Anna Flynn and Micheál Ó Dubhghaill introduced each pupil individually with a little snippet of information about their time at the school.
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“We’ll be sorry to see them go. They’re a really tight group because there’s only 21 of them. They were fantastic and all worked well together,” said Principal Dineen.
Afterwards, the students and their families retired to the pastoral centre for refreshments and a slideshow of snapshots of their time in Listellick. Scroll down for photos…
The Listellick NS Sixth Class pupils with Fr Amos, teachers Anna Flynn and Micheál Ó Dubhghaill, and Principal Annette Dineen at their graduation ceremony at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.FLASHBACK TO AUGUST 2014…how it all started on first day at school in Ms Dillane’s junior infants class. Photo by Dermot CreanPupil Barry Laide with granaunt Eileen McQuinn and parents Louise and Pa Laide at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupil Megan Gaynor with Martina and Mike Gaynor at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot CreanPupil Mia Molloy with grandmother Dolly Molloy and dad Rory Molloy at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupil Emma Vinarcik with Imrick, Nicole, Patrick and Jana Vinarick at the Listellick NS Graduation at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Monday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Listellick NS pupils in the video for their song.
PUPILS in 5th and 6th classes in Listellick N.S. have composed a festive song called ‘Christmas on the Hill’.
“It just happened generically when the two classes were discussing recording a song or poem for their parents for Christmas,” said Principal Annette Dineen.
“They began discussing Christmas number 1’s and decided to write their own Christmas number 1! They wrote the words first with 6th class writing the first verse and 5th writing the second verse.
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Both classes had input into the chorus and rap part of the song, coming up with words that would rhyme and were suitable for a Christmas song.
Their teacher Mr.O’Dubhghaill, then helped them set the words to music with the school’s grúpa ceoil accompanying the song,” said Principal Dineen.
A video was recorded with both classes featuring in the video. It was recorded just before mask wearing was recommended for senior classes in primary schools. Watch the video below…
.Listellick NS Principal Annette Dineen with Fr Amos and pupils at a special blessing of the construction site of the new school on Friday.
THE weather gods were not smiling down on the site of the new Listellick school building on Friday, but nonetheless, spirits were high for a special blessing ceremony.
Cahalane Brothers construction company began work at the site — just metres up the road from the current school building — back on August 9.
Fr Amos Surungai from Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church, braved the wind and the drizzle to give a blessing in the presence of a few pupils, Principal Annette Dineen and members of the board of management.
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The construction is expected to take a year and it’s hoped teachers and pupils will be in situ in their new surroundings by October next year.
The building, which will be a single storey structure, will include eight classrooms, resource rooms, a library and a sports hall.
.Jayce Fitzgibbon with Anne Fitzgibbon and Eddie Barry at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
SATURDAY was another busy day for First Holy Communions in town with both St John’s Church and Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church hosting ceremonies.
At St Brendan’s it was the turn of Third Class pupils from Listellick NS to receive the sacrament, along with one pupil from Scoil Eoin.
The 21 pupils from Ms Sexton’s class arrived full of enthusiasm and afterwards they headed off for the private family celebrations. Scroll down for photos…
Niamh Spellman with Martin Spellman, Orlaith Spellman, Bridget Griffin and Liam Spellman, at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Hayley Powell with Mary Ellen Donovan holding Bobby Powell, baby Lainey Powell and Greg Powell, at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanAdam Zalewski and family at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jamie Conway with Mary O’Hehir, James, Ruairi and Patsy Conway, at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanHarry Healy with Noreen Healy, Ciara Healy, Noel Healy, Freya Healy and Michael Costello, at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lauren Hayes with Trish and Paul Hayes at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanAlanna Deady with Sophie Houlihan, Siobhan Fitzgerald, Kyle Deady and Thomas Bermingham at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tadhg Counihan with Breda Counihan holding Aeda Counihan, Darragh, Kevin and Caitríona Counihan, at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanEddie Walsh with Leanne, Saoirse, Neasa, Padraig and Eden Walsh at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanKeegan Walsh with Tadhg Walsh, Niamh Begley and Seán Óg Walsh at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanTadhg and Caoimhe Slattery with Anthony Slattery, Jack, Karen and John Slattery at the Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Listellick NS First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Included with the pupils are Fr Amos, Scoil Eoin teacher Mary V Dennehy, Principal of Listellick Annette Dineen, teacher Catherine Sexton and SNA Aileen Twomey. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Listellick NS Junior Infants on their first day at school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
EXCITEMENT abounded at Listellick NS on Thursday morning as parents brought their children to begin their schooldays.
Teacher Ashley Reynolds said everything went very smoothly, with no tears shed and children settled in very quickly and comfortably with their new friends.
However, they may not be too long in their current surroundings, as work started earlier this month on the new school which will be located across the road at the top of the hill.
All going well, they’ll be in a brand new building during their time in senior infants. Scroll down for photos…
Listellick NS Junior Infants on their first day at school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS Junior Infants on their first day at school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick NS Junior Infants on their first day at school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS Junior Infants on their first day at school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick NS Junior Infants on their first day at school on Thursday with teacher Ashley Reynolds and Classroom assistant Geraldine McKenna. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Former Listellick NS pupil, Meabh O’Connell, with Morgan and Majella O’Connell, at her Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
WE hope the upcoming weekends in September and October will be as kind weather-wise to those making their Confirmations and First Communions!
Another glorious, sunny day saw the Class of 2021 Sixth Class pupils from Listellick NS converge on Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church for their long awaited special day.
Because of current restrictions they were only allowed their parents, or one parent and a sponsor, accompany them into church for the Confirmation ceremony, which was celebrated by Fr Padraig and Fr Amos.
Afterwards they were able to join their families for private get-togethers to mark the occasion. Scroll down for photos…
Former Listellick NS pupil, John Moriarty, with John Moriarty and Catherine Lawlor, at his Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Former Listellick NS pupil, Lottie McDonnell, with Seamus McDonnell and David Fitzgerald, at her Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanFormer Listellick NS pupil, Jamie O’Leary, with Sinead O’Leary and Jack O’Leary, at his Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanFormer Listellick NS pupil, Darren Doyle, with Kerry Doyle, at his Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Former Listellick NS pupil, , with , at her Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanFormer Listellick NS pupil, David Lynch, with Ava Jane Lynch, Geraldine Lynch, Emma Lynch, Mike Lynch and Jennifer Lynch, outside Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church after he was confirmed on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanFormer Listellick NS pupil, Maja Wosik, with Joanna and Kacper Wosik, at her Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanFormer Listellick NS pupil, Ronan Brick, with David Brick and Amy Fitzgerald, at his Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanFormer Listellick NS pupil, Chloe Slattery, with Jason Slattery and Yvonne Keyes, at her Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanFormer Listellick NS pupil, Daniel Spring, with Carmel Spring, at his Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Listellick NS Class of 2020/2021 with teachers Micheál Ó Dubhghaill, Anna Flynn, Fr Padraig and Fr Amos, Principal Annette Dineen and SNA Carol Benner, at their Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Youngsters enjoying the Zumba class. Photo by Dermot Crean
SADLY, school tours and all the excitement that goes with it, is a no-no again this year, but the folks at Listellick NS decided to have their own fun day on Friday instead.
“The advice from the Department of Education was that it was best not to have school tours involving long bus journeys, so we decided we would run a fun day here at the school,” said Principal of Listellick NS, Annette Dineen.
“We have activities all day and an ice-cream van also visited. We had the fairies from Kilflynn Enchanted Festival, Zumba with Pádraig, football skills, an art workshop, drumming sessions with Martin and Podge from Active Kingdom ran team games,” said Annette.
The kids looked like they were having great fun when we arrived and the weather stayed fine so they could enjoy the outdoor activities. Scroll down for photos…
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.Principal of Listellick NS Annette Dineen with Chairperson of the Board of Management Francis Day and Minister for Education Norma Foley at the school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
CONSTRUCTION work on the new Listellick NS is scheduled to begin this summer according to Principal Annette Dineen.
Ms Dineen said the tenders for the project were back in and work will start on the site, directly across the road from the current building, during the summer months.
Minister for Education Norma Foley called to the school on Friday and looked over the plans with the principal and Chairperson of the School Board of Management, Frances Day.
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The building, which will be a single storey structure, will include eight classrooms, resource rooms, a library and a sports hall. Once construction begins it is estimated it will take 12 months to complete.
On her visit, Minister Foley also met children from the Listellick school debating team who, as of Monday morning, qualified for the Concern Primary Schools Debating All-Ireland Semi-Final after defeating a team from Monaghan in the quarter-final.
Minister for Education Norma Foley with the Listellick NS Debating Team who won the Kerry Final of the Concern Primary Schools Debating Competition and have now advanced to the All-Ireland semi-finals. Photo by Dermot CreanMinister for Education Norma Foley being greeted by Listellick NS musicians and the Principal Annette Dineen at the school on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
.The Listellick NS 6th class team, winners of the Concern Primary Debates – Kerry Region. Back from left; Chairperson Peter Hajek and Timekeeper Brian Heaphy. Middle from left; Researcher Cathal O’Sullivan and Speaker Aoife Kate Trant. Front from left; Speaker David Lynch and Captain Shónagh O’Sullivan.
SIXTH class pupils in Listellick National School were celebrating this week after winning the Concern Primary Schools Debating Kerry Final.
In an exciting final debate which was held live via Zoom, they came out on top after a lively contest with pupils from Spa National School.
The motion was “Children can make a big difference to the environment” with Listellick proposing and Spa NS opposing the motion.
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The adjudicator, Mr. Michael Doorly, praised both teams for their presentation, research and teamwork.
Both teams worked put in a huge effortover the last few months to reach the final. The Principal, Ms. Annette Dineen, said she is very proud of the team, 6th class and their teachers, Ms. Flynn and Mr. O’Dubhghaill.
“It was a tremendous team effort and we look forward to the next round,” she said. Listellick will now go on to represent Kerry in the regional finals.
.Listellick NS pupil Chloe O’Sullivan with parents Grainne and Timmy and brother Conor, grandparents Denis and Sheila O’Sullivan and Noreen Power, aunts Siobhan Power and Deirdre Power, Tiana O’Sullivan, Majella O’Sullivan, Denise Costello and her husband Joby, and cousin Rachel Costello, on Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE sun shone on Friday morning to deliver a brief reprieve from the terrible weather we’ve been enduring over the past month.
It arrived just in time to for the boys and girls from two Tralee schools. Families gathered at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Thursday morning as pupils from Listellick and Holy Family NS were Confirmed by Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne.
There was a lovely atmosphere in the church and beaming smiles all round as children posed for photos with their classmates and families after the ceremony before heading off for the celebrations. Scroll down for photos…
Holy Family NS pupils with Bishop Ray Browne, Fr Padraig Walsh, teacher Tommy Lyons and Principal Ed O’Brien on Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick NS pupils on their Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Johanna McMahon, with Pat O’Mahony, Geraldine McMahon and Emma Lawlor, on her Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Holy Family NS pupil Rowhan Healy with Laura Magrana, Nuala Carey, Sonia Carey, Matthew Healy and Caitriona Locke on Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Kayleigh Enright, with Timmy, Valerie and Sheila Enright, on her Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick NS pupil Ciara Laide with parents Pa and Louise, brother Barry, aunt Mary McQuinn, grandparents Michael and Deirdre Laide and Pat Joe and Mary McQuinn and uncle Paudie McQuinn on Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanHoly Family NS pupil Ethan Ballard, with Yvonne Cronin, David Brick, Sophie Brick, Kalum Ballard, Ronan Ballard and Ronan Brick on Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Holy Family NS pupil Vivian Fabian with Cynthia Fabian, Nicole Fabian and Ashley Fabien on Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Victoria Gombarczyk with Marzena Gombarczyk, Marta Chelminiak and Marcin Gombarczyk on Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Pupils from Ms Sexton’s Class before taking the stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot Crean
A MUSICAL treat greeted audiences over two nights at Abbeydorney Community Hall as Listellick NS staged their annual Christmas concerts.
A huge effort went into the two nights, from the pupils as well as the staff and the Parents Council who ensured all went smoothly.
Tuesday night saw the Junior Infants kick things off with ‘The Sleepy Shepherd’ while the Senior Infants starred in ‘Ralph The Reindeer’. First class pupils put on a ‘Greatest Showman’ inspired performance while audiences equally enjoyed the Second Class staging of ‘Christmas With The Aliens’.
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Wednesday night saw the Grúpa Cheoil play some wonderful music after the choir started the show. The Second and Third Classes put on a ‘Children Of The World’ themed performance, Fourth Class ‘Shake, Rattle And Rolled’ through theirs, while Fifth and Sixth Classes brought the house down with a fantastic performance of ‘Annie’.
Principal Annette Dineen praised all the pupils for their wonderful performances and thanked everyone who made the two nights so special.
The new school at Listellick is scheduled to be completed by December 2020 so it won’t be long before the concerts can be staged closer to home. Scroll down for photos…
Pupils from Ms Sexton’s Class before taking the stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupils from Ms Sexton’s Class before taking the stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot CreanPupils from Ms Sexton’s Class before taking the stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupils from Ms Sexton’s Class before taking the stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot CreanPupils singing on stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pupils singing on stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot CreanPupils singing on stage for the Listellick NS Christmas Concert. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Paola Kennedy teaching the Grow Happier programme at Listellick NS on Thursday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
ALL pupils in Listellick N.S. took part in the “Let’s Grow Happier” programme for 6 weeks this term.
This programme, devised by Paola Kennedy, is all about empowering pupils to reach their full potential and to teach them how to be kind, respectful, more confident, calmer, happier and less anxious.
Paola Kennedy facilitated the programme with all classes. Pupils were introduced to yoga, dance, and mindfulness each week with an emphasis on breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation.
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Principal Annette Dineen said; “Wellbeing and positive mental health are very important for all of us and in Listellick we try to work on this at every opportunity. The Parents’ Council part funded this initiative and we are very grateful for their support”.
Feedback from pupils, teachers, parents and grandparents was very positive and many felt the programme should be included in the school curriculum to ensure an enriching holistic learning experience in mind and body.
The children used some of the ‘happy tools’ that they learned about at home when they were upset or angry. The pupils enjoyed the time out from school work and learned some valuable skills to help them in their daily lives.
.New friendships formed at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean
THEY had all settled down at Listellick NS by the time we visited the new arrivals on Friday.
Ms Ríona Ruane will certainly be kept busy with 30 new pupils in her junior infants class at the school on the hill.
“We had no tears yesterday and we have a full class. They settled in quickly and many would already know each other from playschool,” said Ms Ruane.
Numbers are up on last year for junior infants so it’s clear that with new school set to be completed within the next couple of years at Listellick, parents are thinking ahead. Scroll down for photos…
Junior infants settle in at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.Playtime for hunior infants at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants having fun at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.Junior infants at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot CreanJunior infants having fun at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.A happy new arrival at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot CreanAll smiles at Listellick NS. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ms Ríona Ruane’s Junior Infants class at Listellick NS, with Geraldine McKenna. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Presentation Primary pupil Morgan O’Sullivan and family at her First Holy Communion St John’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
FAMILIES from all over town gathered at two churches on Saturday morning to see girls and boys receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion.
The sun shone at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church where the big day arrived for Listellick NS pupils, while the girls from second class in Presentation Primary gathered with their families in St John’s Church for the momentous day.
They certainly had the weather for photos afterwards before heading off for family celebrations. Scroll down for photos…
Listellick NS pupil Barry Laide with parents Pa and Louise and sister Ciara at his First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick NS pupil Mia Molloy with Diane Baker, Rory and Max Molloy at her First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Megan Gaynor with family Shane, Mike, Martain and Aaron Gaynor, at her First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Presentation Primary pupil Madison Rogers with family Geraldine, Bree, Taylor, Gordon and Brogan Rogers, at her First Holy Communion St John’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanPresentation Primary pupil Siobhan O’Mahony with her family Catherine, Niamh, Ger and Oisín O’Mahony, at her First Holy Communion St John’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listellick NS pupil Emily Kennelly Byrne with family Vicky Prenderghast, Mark Regan, Des Byrne, Alice Kennelly, Graham Kennelly, Amy Kennelly and Eileen Flaherty at her First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupils, twins Emma and Claire Counihan with mom Sheila Counihan at their First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Philip McEneaney with family Terry, Dylan and Pam McEneaney at his First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Sophie Culloty with family Niamh, Liam, Emma and Tommy Culloty at her First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Reece O’Connor with parents Aisling and Ciaran and brothers Luke and Zach at his First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Megan Gaynor with family Shane, Mike, Martain and Aaron Gaynor, at her First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Emily Kennelly Byrne with family Kenneth Swallow, Deborah Swallow, Charlie Scully, Marian Hobbert, Abby Scully, Sarah Donovan and Sinead Scully at her First Holy Communion at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, with Listellick NS pupil Dylan McEneaney with parents Terry and Pam. Photo by Dermot Crean
FAMILIES gathered at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Friday morning as children from two Tralee schools received their Confirmation.
There were 49 children from Listellick NS and Holy Family who were Confirmed by Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne as their families looked on.
A number of other clergy were present for the occasion and afterwards the Bishop stood in for photographs with the pupils…
Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, with Listellick NS pupils on their Confirmation Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, with Holy Family NS pupils on their Confirmation Day. Photo by Dermot CreanListellick NS pupil Kyle Clifford, with Billy Clifford, Eli O’Grady and Fiona Clifford. Photo by Dermot Crean.Stephen O’Shea on his Confirmation Day with Michael Leen Vega, Alan O’Shea and Karin O’Shea. Photo by Dermot CreanBrendan Dwyer on his Confirmation Day with parents Sinead and Brendan and sister Maeve. Photo by Dermot Crean.James Riordan on his Confirmation Day with, at back; Bridget and John Riordan, and in front, Ellen Higgins, Valerie Riordan and Mark Riordan. Photo by Dermot CreanShane O’Driscoll Doody with dad Mike and mother Louise and extended family on his Confirmation Day. Photo by Dermot Crean.Luke O’Sullivan on his Confirmation Day with Sandra Flynn, James, Leanne, Dylan, Brandon O’Sullivan and Patrick Flynn. Photo by Dermot CreanStephen Nix on his Confirmation Day with Marie, John and Katie Nix. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jack Slattery on his Confirmation Day with, from left; Vincent Carmody, Karen Slattery, Kathleen Carmody, Caoimhe Slattery, Leah Slattery and John Slattery. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE new school at Listellick will be delivered by the end of 2020 with the approval of the signing of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) at the board meeting of Kerry Education and Training Board on Monday last.
Kerry ETB was requested by the Department of Education and Skills (DoES) to take responsibility for the construction of this new National School in Tralee.
The new school accommodation will include eight classrooms, General Purpose Room, Library, Multi Purpose Room, Special Education Tuition Room, Office & Staff Room plus ancillary accommodation. It will be built by December 31, 2020.
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Responding to the announcement, the Principal of Listellick N.S, Ms. Annette Dineen said; “Today is a great day for everyone in Listellick National School and our wider School Community. We are very excited to finally have a completion date. The Board of Management is delighted that Kerry ETB are responsible for delivering the project and we look forward to working with them.”
Speaking following the signing of the Agreement An Cathaoirleach of Kerry ETB, Cllr. Jim Finucane stated that; “Kerry ETB is delighted to have been requested by the Department to take responsibility for the delivery of the building project for Listellick National School. The Education and Training Board is a statutory provider of education and training services with significant experience in the delivery of building projects and we look forward to the successful delivery of this project”.
The CEO of Kerry ETB, Mr. Colm Mc Evoy in welcoming this development said “as the local Education and Training Service for Co. Kerry, I am pleased that the Board of Kerry ETB approved the signing of the Service Level Agreement between Kerry ETB and the Department of Education and Skills for Listellick National School. This is the first occasion on which the ETB has been requested to deliver a major building project outside of its’ own Scheme. We view the Departments request as a signal of its’ confidence in Kerry ETB. We look forward to working with the Board of Management, Principal, Staff and the School Community in progressing this project to completion for December 31st 2020.”
Kerry ETB is a provider of Primary / Post-Primary and Adult and Further Education and Training across Co. Kerry.
