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PHOTOS: From Scoil Eoin Juniors To Sixth Class Graduates In The Blink Of An Eye

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Sixth class pupil Faye O’Donoghue with brother Colman, mom Carol Anne and dad Kieran at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh graduation on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

HOW they’ve grown up.

Eight years of primary school is coming to an end for pupils from Scoil Eoin Balloonagh’s three sixth classes, as they graduated yesterday to embark on the next step in their educational journey.

The sports hall was packed on Thursday as families gathered for the emotional farewell with Fr. Pádraig giving a blessing and speeches from Principal O’Toole and Maureen Keenan of  the Scoil Eoin Parents Association.

Presentations were made to the three 6th class teachers Ms Foley, Mr Kennelly and Mr McSweeney and to Moira O’ Connor in recognition of all of her work with the Parents Association, while two pupils from each class reflected on their eight years in the school.

After a brief break for refreshments, Mr. Phelan’s trumpet performance led the parade of students into the hall for the graduates to receive their medals.

As you can see from the photos we took back in September 2016 and the sixth class photos this week, the pupils are all grown up now. Scroll down for photos…

Ms Foley’s Sixth Class pupils.
Mrs Brenda Burke’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh back in 2016. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mr McSweeney’s Sixth Class pupils.
Mrs Carol Anne O’Donoghue’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh back in 2016. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mr Kennelly’s Sixth Class pupils.
Ms Fiona Sheehan’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh back in 2016. Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: Confirmation Day Arrives For Scoil Eoin Sixth Class Pupils

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Ciara Hayles with Karen, Emma and Brian Hayles at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE weather gods were not smiling down on Scoil Eoin’s sixth class pupils on Wednesday as they made their way to Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church for their Confirmation Day.

Nevertheless there was great excitement among the 63 pupils from three classes receiving the sacrament on a wet Wednesday in Tralee.

The pupils were well prepared by teachers Mr Kennelly, Mr McSweeney and Ms Foley and the ceremony performed by Fr Padraig Walsh, assisted by Deacon Seán Murphy went off smoothly. Scroll down for photos…

Kyle Power and family at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lexi Keane with Jimmy Moran, Tricia Moran, Jade Moran and Eileen Moran at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faye O’Donoghue with Coleman, Hazel, Kieran, Carol Anne and Oran O’Donoghue and Mai Horgan with at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shane Carey with Mary, Simon, Pa and Lucy Carey at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jamie Lee O’Leary with Lorraine Sebestova, Lily Sebestova, Kinleigh O’Leary and Patrick Beer at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Neasa Kirby with Rohan Kirby, Julianne Prendiville, John Kirby and Shauna Kirby at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Emma Hobbert with Danny, Laura, Dylan, Daniel and Alex Hobbert at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Michaela Brosnan with mom Laura, dad Denis, brother Donnacha and grandmother Margaret Leen at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Emily Moriarty and family at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darragh and Kayla Moriarty with Johnny, Jayden, Angelina and Alanna Moriarty at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Oliver Diggins with Donal, Brenda, Katelyn and Daniel Diggins at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aoife Hobbert with Catriona, Ronan and David Hobbert at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Oliver Diggins with dad Donal at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Harry Maguire with Liam, Sinead and Jack Maguire at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eve McEvoy with Preston and Maura McEvoy at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Max Rajca with Jakob, Anna and JJ Rajca at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Eimear Kenny with Olga Kenny, Aine Kenny, Eilish Cahillane, Eileen Cahillane and Deirdre Cahillane at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Lucia O’Flaherty Segade with Gerard O’Flaherty, Mar Segade, Paola Kennedy, Georgina Kennedy and April Rosa Kennedy at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Clodagh and Darragh Kennedy with Caroline and Robert Kennedy at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ellie Marie O’Halloran with Ricky, Noah, Georgia and Grace at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Shauna Quigley and family at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sarah McGrath with Cillian, Denise, Edgar and Dara McGrath at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Tomás Bailey Kelliher with Helen, Trevor and Janene Kelliher at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Meabh Kennedy with Tommy, Katie, Caitríona and Ruairí Kennedy at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ava Moriarty with Dean, Yvonne and Jason Moriarty at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Aimee Farrell with Sinead Houlihan Farrell, Ava and Seán Farrell at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jessie Griffin with John and Lorna Griffin at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Logan O’Sullivan with Darren O’Sullivan, Kately O’Sullivan, Shauna Lynch, Mairead O’Sullivan and Riain O’Sullivan at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Abby Conway and Conor Brosnan with Jonathan Conway, Emma Conway, Casey Enright, Sheila Conway, Jerry Brosnan and Jennifer Brosnan at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bronagh Griffin with Sean, Aileen, Kieran, Aoibheann and Ella Griffin at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Valerie Gleasure with parents Sean and Kathleen and brothers Sam and Tom, at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mr Kennelly’s sixth class with Deacon Sean Murphy and Fr Padraig Walsh at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ms Foley’s sixth class with Deacon Sean Murphy and Fr Padraig Walsh at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mr McSweeney’s sixth class with Deacon Sean Murphy and Fr Padraig Walsh at the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Confirmation Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Families Enjoy Wonderful Festive Fair At Scoil Eoin

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Mrs Claus with Lana Buckley, Mia Doyle and Amy Buckley at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

HUNDREDS of people made their way to the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Sports Hall on Sunday as they held their second Festive Fair.

Organised and run voluntarily by the Parents Association with the help of Scoil Eoin staff,  it was another super success and great credit is due to all who contributed on the day.

There was a wonderful family atmosphere and a host of festive novelties, gifts, decorations, handmade crafts, baked goods, hot chocolates and treats were at the many stalls around the hall.

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Many spot prizes were donated by local businesses which were raffled throughout the afternoon. The hall was filled with music and song too as various classes took to the stage to belt out festive favourites.

There was a steady queue all afternoon to see Santa Claus in his special grotto while photographer John Walsh donated his services snapping happy families with the man himself.  Scroll down for photos…

Lilian Healy, Grace Hobbert, Georgia Hobbert O’Halloran and Catherine Ryan at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Clodagh Foley, Veronica Donovan, Deirdre Lyons, Aileen Hill and Siobhan Meehan at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Rory O’Flaherty and Tara Kennedy at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Tina Stack and Sandra O’Flaherty at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ryan McCord, Elliott Calleja, Seamus Keenan and Alex O’Flaherty at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Louise McNamara with Adam and Grace Horan at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Karen Wallace and Elaine Jackson at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mrs Claus with Lana Buckley, Mia Doyle and Amy Buckley at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Families at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ciara Boyle Griffin with Siobhan Stack, Shane, Evan and Eoin Moriarty at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jolin Weng at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Clara Magee and Fiona O’Halloran with Lewis Daly and Zayda Daly at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Madison Russell, Joanne Russell, Faith Russell and Michael Russell at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Billy Baker and Fr Padraig Walsh at the Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The busy Scoil Eoin Festive Fair on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Record Number Of Shoeboxes Collected At Scoil Eoin For Team Hope

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Members of the Scoil Eoin Student Council, with Mrs Carol O’Donoghue, SNA Grace Hobbert, and Kieran O’Toole with all the shoeboxes collected in aid of Team Hope.

GENEROUS pupils, staff and parents at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh have surpassed themselves this year in helping those less fortunate.

Every year the school take part in the Team Hope Christmas Shoeboxes campaign and this year has proved the most successful to date with 380 boxes collected, each bursting at the seams with gifts.

The Student Council members along with their coordinator Mrs. Carol Anne O’Donoghue and
SNA Grace Hobbert organised the appeal in aid of Team Hope, a charity that works to help children affected by poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa.

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Every year thousands of gift filled shoeboxes are sent from Ireland. It is very appealing to young children when they realise that their carefully selected items will be given directly to a child in need.

Team Hope Representatives Brigid and Paddy Hegarty from Listowel collected all of the boxes from Scoil Eoin and had to make a few trips due to the amount of boxes. The school has thanked al involved and are already looking forward to next year.

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Ella Wins School Spirit Award At Scoil Eoin Balloonagh

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Ella O’Sullivan receives her School Spirit Award. Also pictured from left; Principal Kieran O’Toole, teachers Mrs Carol Anne O’Donoghue and Ms Deirdre Lyons and Ella’s parents Amanda and Seán.

YOUNG Ella O’Sullivan won the the Scoil Eoin School Spirit Award announced today at the Balloonagh school.

The award was devised by the Student Council along with Principal Kieran O’Toole in 2016.

This award is not academic award, rather an award in recognition of a pupil who promotes inclusiveness and fairness, is a good role model and displays exemplary behaviour.

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Each teacher nominates a pupil from their class. All nominations are sent to the Student Council coordinator Mrs. Carol Anne O’Donoghue who meets with the Student Council members to go through the nominations.

This process is done anonymously and the Student Council vote without knowing the identity of the nominees in the interest of fairness.

Today the three 5th classes were called to meet with Mr. O’Toole and Mrs. O’Donoghue along with the Student Council members.

Ella O’Sullivan receives her School Spirit Award with members of the Student Council and, seated; Principal Kieran O’Toole and Ella’s parents Amanda and Seán.

This year’s winner Ella O’Sullivan was nominated by her teacher Ms. Deirdre Lyons due to her sunny disposition, generosity, selfless nature and friendliness.

Her parents Amanda and Séan were on hand to celebrate with her. Ella was presented with a trophy by Mrs. O’Donoghue and her name is now engraved on the School Spirit plaque.

Ella in illustrious company.

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PHOTOS: New Extension Officially Opened At Scoil Eoin Balloonagh

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Minister Norma Foley cuts the ribbon watched by Principal Kieran O’Toole at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

GLORIOUS sunshine greeted guests to Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Friday for the official opening of the new extension at the school.

Minister for Education Norma Foley performed the cutting of the ribbon and unveiling of a plaque to mark the occasion.

Watching on were Bishop Ray, Browne, former Minister Jimmy Deenihan, together with local TD’s & Councillors, the Design Team, NOS & Sons Construction ltd, local school principals, retired staff members, local press, and representatives of local agencies, joined pupils, staff, parents association and board of management members.

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Deputy Principal Mr Joe McMahon acted as M.C for the occasion, which took place in one of the new school playgrounds.

Following addresses by Mrs Judy Costelloe (on behalf of B.O.M), Principal Mr Kieran O’Toole, Minister for Education Norma Foley and former Minister Jimmy Deenihan, guests were invited to tour the new development, consisting of six new classrooms, one SET room, three renovated classrooms, and a state-of-the-art ASD suite (with classrooms, multi-purpose rooms and para-educational rooms).

Minister Norma Foley is presented with a painting by local artist Mikel by Student Council members at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Presentations were made to Minister Foley and Jimmy Deenihan by members of the Students Council, as was a presentation to recently retired Traffic Warden Mary McGillycuddy.

Guests were greeted on arrival to music by school staff and pupils. Bridget Long (parent & friends) from Tralee Pipe Band, did the honours marking the unveiling of the plaque, and Dave Rath got the feet tapping for the afternoon as guests enjoyed refreshments, provided by Denis Doody and his team at Kingdom Kitchen Catering Services Tralee.

The opening of their new building was a day of celebration marking over 20 years of hard work by past and present boards of management, parents’ associations, and school personnel.

Principal Kieran O’Toole described the day as a “landmark day for the school, one which culminated in over 20 years of hard work, determination and perseverance.”

“We now have facilities that we can be proud of, facilities that are imaginative, flexible and uplifting, where pupils and staff alike can maximize teaching and learning experiences.” Scroll down for photos…

Caroline Kennedy with Principal of CBS Primary Denis Coleman and Principal of Holy Family Maria O’Regan at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Bishop Ray Browne, Minister Norma Foley, Principal Kieran O’Toole and Jimmy Deenihan at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mayor Johnnie Wall, Cllr Sam Locke and Noel Heaslip of Kerry County Council at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mary Stack Courtney and Catherine Moore at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Leta Musalari, Peggy Sweeney and Kate Norris at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Principal of Spa NS Peter Linehan with Príomhoide Cáit Uí Chonchúir of Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Veronica Donovan, Therese Greaney and Mary V Dennehy at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Conor Shannon, Kieran Kelliher and Deirdre Lyons at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Catherine Moore, Madeleine McCarthy, Sean Farrell, Emma Poff, Carol Anne O’Donoghue and Robert Kennedy at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Members of the Students Council at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pa Daly TD with Laura O’Sullivan and Kay Galvin at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Siobhan Daly, Marie McSwiney and Fiona Sheehan at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jimmy Deenihan, Marisa Hanafin and Jimmy Diggins at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Karen O’Leary, Evelyn Casey Dowling, Loretta Kelly, Tracy O’Connor and Casey Enright at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bishop Ray Browne blesses the new building at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Minister Foley addresses the guests at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jimmy Deenihan is presented with a painting by artist Damien Slattery by Student Council members at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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At the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Staff providing the music at the official opening of the new extension at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: More From Scoil Eoin First Holy Communion Day (Part 2)

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Sophia Foley with Mary Noonan, Joe Noonan, June Noonan, Jonathan Noonan, Christina Foley, April Noonan and Stephen McGuane at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean

SCOIL Eoin pupils and their families basked in the sunshine as they arrived for First Holy Communion Day on Saturday.

There were 54 boys and girls receiving the sacrament in three separate ceremonies and we were there to take photos of families as they arrived to Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Scroll down for photos (if you missed the first part click here)… 

Kayla Griffin with Sarah Griffin, Shane Enright and baby Kennedy Enright at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Matthew Rael with Cathy, Chloe, Mark and Dylan at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Madison Russell with Joanne and Michael Russell at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Keeley Fletton with Sinead, Emily and Gary Fletton at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kalum O’Brien at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Niamh Flanagan with Georgina Flanagan at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jake Goodall with Joe, Trish and Victoria at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Emily Savage with Mary Savage, Brendan Savage, Shane Brien, Ciara Savage, Abbie Savage, Conor Hurley, Breeda Hurley, Linda Hurley and Sean Hurley at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Emma O’Shea with Maurice O’Shea, Kate, Edie and Fiona O’Shea at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Sadhbh Daly with Caroline Walsh at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ryan O’Sullivan with Tony, Fionn, Caroline and Cillian O’Sullivan at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dylan Carroll and family at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
John Collins with Tara, Evan, Damien and Michael Collins at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mia Leane with Danny Leane, Hollie Leane, Taylor Kate Leane, Caoimhe Fitzgerald, Keelan Coffey and Claire Leane at the Scoil Eoin Primary School First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nora O’Sullivan’s 2nd Class pupils from Scoil Eoin Primary School on First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Also included is Fr Padraig Walsh and student teacher Taylor O’Mahony Crowley. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Siobhan Daly’s 2nd Class pupils from Scoil Eoin Primary School on First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Also included is Fr Padraig Walsh and student teachers Taylor O’Mahony Crowley and Sarah Kilgallen. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fiona Sheehan’s 2nd Class pupils from Scoil Eoin Primary School on First Holy Communion Day at Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church on Saturday. Also included is Fr Padraig Walsh and student teacher Taylor O’Mahony Crowley. Photo by Dermot Crean

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PHOTOS: St Patrick’s Parade Fun At Scoil Eoin Balloonagh

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Staff at Scoil Eoin joining in the fun.

ST Patrick’s Day fun came early for the children and staff at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh as they held their annual parade on Thursday to coincide with their Seachtain na Gaeilge.

“After all we have been through over the last two years, we are thrilled that the “Mórshiúl na Scoile” is back with a bang,” said Mrs. Mary V. Dennehy, Seachtain na Gaeilge Coordinator.

“It’s a favourite with the children, as they dress up for our very own St. Patrick’s Day Parade around the school grounds, led by ‘St. Patrick’ himself! Seachtain na Gaeilge is action packed as ever here in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh Primary. As our school motto says, Molan Óige agus tiocfaidh sí!” added Mrs Dennehy.

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During Seachtain naGaeilge at Scoil Eoin, Irish heritage is explored in all aspects of the curriculum. A Céad Míle Fáilte is extended to all children from other countries in the school. All the children enjoy many projects in visual arts, music, song and dance.

In keeping with tradition, the whole school community brushes up on their cúpla focal. This year we were delighted to receive “An Bosca Leabharlainne”, a special delivery of beautiful children’s Irish Books from theauthor and Poet Laureate, Áine Ní Ghlinn.

Highlights of Seachtainna Gaeilge include their very own“Trad Band” with Mr. Adrian McSweeney’s 5th Class and Mrs. Siobhán Meehan gathering the talented teachers to play a few tunes.  This year they are learning a few dances like the Siege of Ennis to get ready for the Céilí. Scroll down for photos…

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Scoil Eoin Gets New ‘Buddy Bench’ As A Thank You For Caring For Erin

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Erin O’Sullivan (second left) with friend Rebecca O’Brien, sister Megan O’Sullivan and Róisín O’Callaghan on the new ‘Buddy Bench’ made by the Vale Of Avoca Men’s Shed group. Photo by Dermot Crean

A WICKLOW man travelled to Tralee to deliver a brand new ‘Buddy Bench’ to Scoil Eoin in Balloonagh, to thank them for the great care they gave his granddaughter over the past eight years.

Erin O’Sullivan, a 12-year old sixth class pupil from Gort Na Greine near Gallowsfield has an extremely rare disorder called Ataxia Telangiectasia, a condition that combines the symptoms of muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis and immune system disorder.

She has needed care since she started school all those years ago and is now preparing to leave Scoil Eoin this month.

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Her grandfather, Pat Cronin, who is part of the Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed group made a ‘Buddy Bench’ for the school, on behalf of the O’Sullivan family, to thank them for the care given to Erin.

A ‘Buddy Bench’, or ‘Friendship Bench’ is a special place in a school playground where a child can go when they want someone to talk to. Erin’s mom, Caroline, explained why the bench was donated.

The new ‘Buddy Bench’ at Scoil Eoin.

“The school has given our daughter every opportunity in education. The saying inscribed on the bench is ‘Is Féidir Linn’ or ‘yes we can’, made popular during President Obama’s visit to Ireland. Our attitude is, if Erin can’t do something, we find a way for her that she can do it, through her teachers and SNA Aine Baker, who has been with her for the past eight years. She has made it possible for Erin to have a normal school life.”

Principal of Scoil Eoin, Kieran O’Toole, thanked Pat, the Vale of Avoca Men’s Shed group and the O’Sullivan family for the donation.

“The quality of the work is unreal. The fact that Erin’s grandad is involved is special. We want to thank Erin’s family for their generosity, it’s been a pleasure to have Erin over the past eight years. She always has a smile on her face,” he said.

Erin’s mom and dad Caroline and Paul, sisters Megan and Louise, grandparents, classmates and teachers were all present for the presentation on Wednesday.

Pupils, staff and the family of Erin O’Sullivan at the presentation of a ‘Buddy Bench’ at Scoil Eoin on Wednesday. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: A Sea Of Green For Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade

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St Patrick is joined by Garvey’s Tralee Warriors Trae Pemberton, Darragh O’Hanlon and Goran Pantovic at the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE kids at Scoil Eoin got a head start on the St Patrick’s Day festivities by staging their own parade on Friday morning.

Pupils from every class donned the green in the school yard for an event which has become a tradition at the county’s largest primary school.

Jimmy Diggins donned the St Patrick’s costume once again and he brought some friends in the shape of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors stars Trae Pemberton, Darragh O’Hanlon and Goran Pantovic.

Manus Leane provided some traditional music as the pupils set off on a parade around the school and stood for the national anthem. Many parents also called by to watch the fun as they all looked forward to the weekend ahead. Scroll down for photos…

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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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St Patrick aka Jimmy Diggins taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Going green in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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PHOTOS: Scoil Eoin Pupils Have Festive Fun At Concerts

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Ms Sugrue’s Senior Infants in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE town’s largest primary school, Scoil Eoin in Balloonagh, hosted three days of festive fun as the annual Christmas concerts took place this week.

There were performances during the day and in the evening with parents enjoying music, drama and dancing from pupils in all years.

Madeline McCarthy’s third class performed ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ – a musical drama based on Roald Dahl’s novel with plenty of song and raps included.

Ms Burke’s junior infants displayed their talents with “Festive Fun”, Mrs Nora O’Sullivan’s juniors entertained with “The Christmas Recipe” which tells how the children cook up a perfect Christmas while Ms Broderick’s infants dramatised the story of Ralph the Reindeer who overcomes all problems to make sure his sleigh is ready for all the girls and boys for Christmas.

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Emma Sugrue’s senior infants delighted with “The Letters of Christmas” –the nativity story related through song and rhyme. Sally Ryle’s musicians present “Ukelele Christmas “ a rhapsody of music and Christmas song.

Lilian Healy’s 4th class presented “Christmas Classics with an Irish twist” – a little brush dancing thrown into the mix. Ms Curtin’s Gaeilge Beo group present “The Elves go on Operation Transformation” (the elves have put on weight and are too heavy for the sleigh).

Ms Sugrue’s Senior Infants in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ms Donovan’s PBL class present “The Rose of Scoil Eoin” Roses from near and far compete introduced by a variety of hosts. Mr Kennedy’s 5th have a drama production called “Changing Class” —  school children discover a secret bottle of spray which brings the props for the concert to life.

Mrs Mary V Dennehy’s class production was “One Hundred Years of Hits”, from ‘Annie Get your Gun’ to Abba’s ‘Dancing Queen’.  Carol Anne O’Donoghue’s first class Country ‘n Western Time favourites saw plenty pickin’ up of cotton and bales of hay.

Deirdre Lyons’ 6th class presented “A Lad in Blunderland” a short drama with plenty fairytale characters.  Caroline Kennedy’s 3rd brought Roald Dahl’s ever popular character ‘Matilda’ to life on stage

Mrs Meehan’s musical group entertain with a variety of tunes and well loved Christmas songs  and Mr John Brosnan’s 5th class provided humour aplenty with their play “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.

Aileen Hill’s 1st class show was about Christmas Decorations who are unhappy that the Fairy Doll is always placed on the top of the tree and decide to take action.

All in all, some great entertainment for the parents but more importantly great fun for the pupils and staff. Scroll down for photos…

Ms Curtin’s fourth class pupils in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ms Curtin’s fourth class pupils in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mr Kennedy’s fifth class pupils in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mr Kennedy’s fifth class pupils in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mr Kennedy’s fifth class pupils in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mr Kennedy’s fifth class pupils in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mr Brosnan’s fifth class pupils in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ms Sugrue’s Senior Infants in Scoil Eoin ready for the Christmas Concert on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Scoil Eoin Welcomes New Arrivals As Schooldays Begin

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Brian, Cian and Norma O’Regan at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE sun may have been beaming down on us this morning, but summer’s certainly over for primary schoolchildren this morning as thousands head back to the books.

For junior infants it’s a daunting but exciting time, as we could see when we visited Scoil Eoin in Balloonagh early on Wednesday.

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There were 77 children beginning their schooldays there, as parents said their farewells to the little ones, most of whom took the day in their stride and settled in straight away.

For some parents it was their first-born beginning their education, while others had seen it all before with other children in the school. It was an emotional time for everyone and the beginning of a great journey. Scroll down for photos…

Wayne, Mags and Jamie Quillinan at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Molly Griffin with parents Kerry and John at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ruby McElligott with mom Paula at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Shane, Jamie and Carmel Manning at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Diana Dimitrova and Eamon Murphy at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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David and Harry Collins and Mary Goodall at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ryan Houlihan with Susan and Trevor Houlihan at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Cian O’Donoghue with parents Leza and Barry at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Róisín McCarthy with parents Trish and Justin at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Teacher Carmel Broderick with junior infants at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ms Burke’s junior infants at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Mrs O’Sullivan’s junior infants with assistant Sally Ryle (right) at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Luke Earns School Spirit Award At Balloonagh School

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Winner of the School Spirit Award, Luke O’Donoghue with teacher Siobhan Daly and Principal Kieran O’Toole at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.

THE Student Council at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh awarded second class student Luke O’Donoghue this year’s School Spirit Award on Friday.

The award isn’t based on academic ability, but the child’s behaviour, presence, attitude and enthusiasm in class.

Each teacher in the school anonymously nominated a child. The student council, which comprises of 12 students from fifth and sixth class, then voted on who they thought deserved the award the most.

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Luke won the vote by a majority of nine and was surprised in the school hall on Friday where he was announced as the winner. It was the second year that the School Spirit Award had been given to a student. Last year’s winner was Junior Infants’ Grace Bright.

Student Council Coordinator, Carol Anne O’Donoghue said; “Luke was chosen due to his bravery, gentle nature, kindness to others and being a positive role model to others. And most of all, he was picked due to the smile that’s always on his face.”

Student Council Co-ordinator, Carol Anne O’Donoghue with Luke O’Donoghue and the representatives from the Student Council getting their first look at the new name added to the School Spirit Plaque. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.

Scoil Eoin Kids In Top Form For Health And Fitness Week

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Scoil Eoin Balloonagh were given a dance lesson by Cassie Leen for the schools Health week. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Scoil Eoin Balloonagh were given a dance lesson by Cassie Leen for the schools Health week. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

KEEPING healthy, fit and active was the name of the game at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh for the school’s ‘Health Promotion/Be Active Week’ which ran from Monday to Friday.

The aim of this week is to promote the idea of healthy eating and regular exercise thus encouraging the children to make better choices for the future.

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The highlight of the week was a visit by Kerry footballer, Marc Ó Sé, who spoke to 6th class kids about the importance of staying fit and his career as one of Ireland’s top Gaelic Footballers for over a decade.

A Q&A followed Marc’s talk where he was asked among other things would he be staying for 15th year with Kerry.  The five-time All-Ireland winner and CBS The Green teacher, said he still hasn’t made a decision on if he’ll retire or not.

It was a fun-filled week where students got the opportunity to engage in many activities in relation to health and fitness. The World Health Organisation recommends that children should have at least 60 minutes of physical.

Events included basketball with Tralee Warriors who paid a visit, dancing with Cassie Leen, yoga with Sally Ryle, Rugby with Sean Brosnan, Athletics with Tralee Harriers, soccer with F.A.I. coach Darren Aherne, hurling with Tralee Parnells and visits from dentist Ger Hill and dietician Melissa Costello. The Parents Association also organised a fruit art workshop.

Kerry footballer, Marc O'Se gave a talk to Scoil Eoin Balloonagh sixth class pupils as part of the schools Health Week. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Kerry footballer, Marc O’Se gave a talk to Scoil Eoin Balloonagh sixth class pupils as part of the schools Health Week. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

PHOTOS: First Day At School In Scoil Eoin Balloonagh

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Eoin Wrenn and Zain Khalid at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eoin Wrenn and Zain Khalid at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

NOT a bother on them.

That seemed to be the consensus on the children beginning their schooldays at Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh, on Wednesday morning when we called to take some photos.

There were three junior infants classes starting and they were all settled down and happy with their teachers, Mrs Carol Anne O’Donoghue, Ms Fiona Sheehan and Ms Brenda Burke as they posed for pics.

All three teachers agreed that once the parents left, everything was fine and they quickly got used to their new surroundings. Scroll down for photos…

Alice Kennedy and Valerie Gleasure at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Alice Kennedy and Valerie Gleasure at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kate O'Shea and Meabh Kennedy at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kate O’Shea and Meabh Kennedy at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Conor Brosnan and Abi Conway at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Conor Brosnan and Abi Conway at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Logan Lynch at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Logan Lynch at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jamie O'Regan and Callum Leen at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jamie O’Regan and Callum Leen at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Faye O'Donoghue with mom Carol Anne at her first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faye O’Donoghue with mom Carol Anne at her first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara Hayles and Nessa Kirby at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ciara Hayles and Nessa Kirby at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Eimear Kenny and Michaela Brosnan at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Eimear Kenny and Michaela Brosnan at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aoife Hobbert and Josh Lynch at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Aoife Hobbert and Josh Lynch at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kayla and Darragh Moriarty at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kayla and Darragh Moriarty at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darragh and Clodagh Kennedy at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darragh and Clodagh Kennedy at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ms Fiona Sheehan's Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ms Fiona Sheehan’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mrs Brenda Burke's Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mrs Brenda Burke’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mrs Carol Anne O'Donoghue's Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mrs Carol Anne O’Donoghue’s Junior Infants class at their first day in Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Scoil Eoin Goes Green Early For St Patrick’s Parade

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St Patrick (Jimmy Diggins) with a little leprechaun (Coleman O’Donoghue) at the Scoil Eoin St Patrick’s Parade on Wednesday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

WHILE the town prepares for the St Patrick’s Day parade tomorrow afternoon, the pupils at one school jumped the gun for a colourful morning in Balloonagh.

Scoil Eoin has been holding their own parade for years now and it has become a real tradition at the school. At around 9.15am this morning, the pupils – numbering almost 700 – gathered in the yard with uniforms discarded in place of colourful green outfits.

St Patrick and musicians from the school led the merry bunch on a loop of the school while Manus Leane also played some Irish tunes for the many parents watching.

The morning finished off with a short ceilí before they all headed back to the classrooms.

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Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean

Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
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St Patrick leads the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Erin O'Sullivan enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Erin O’Sullivan enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
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A pupil enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
A pupil enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
A pupil enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
A pupil enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils dancing the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils dancing the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick's Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pupils enjoying the St Patrick’s Parade at Scoil Eoin. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: Scoil Eoin Pupils Put On A Great Show With Christmas Concert

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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Caoimhe Shanahan, Ella O'Sullivan and Seamus Keenan. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Caoimhe Shanahan, Ella O’Sullivan and Seamus Keenan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

THE corridors and halls of Scoil Eoin, Balloonagh came alive with colour and festive spirit this week as pupils put their talent on display for the annual Christmas Concert.

For weeks now the children of Scoil Eoin guided by their teachers and music co-ordinator Triona Daly have been rehearsing for this much anticipated event.

“The children are really excited and they enjoy performing on stage,” said Scoil Eoin 2nd class teacher, Mrs Breen.

The theme of the concert is ‘Christmas Around The World’. In the process the schoolchildren looked at all different ways Christmas is celebrated in different countries.

The first performance was held on Monday with performances to come on Tuesday and Wednesday nights with daytime performances for appreciative school colleagues.

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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Shane Carey, Saoirse McCarthy, Ryan Nix, Seamus Keenan and Maria Bailey. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Shane Carey, Saoirse McCarthy, Ryan Nix, Seamus Keenan and Maria Bailey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Fia Zafiaindyka, Suzanne Marzec, Lillian Marzec and Trevor Lyons. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Fia Zafiaindyka, Suzanne Marzec, Lillian Marzec and Trevor Lyons. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
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Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Lillie Evans, Ben Jorgi, Roisin Sheehy and Clodagh O'Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Lillie Evans, Ben Jorgi, Roisin Sheehy and Clodagh O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Saoirse McCarthy, Sophie Quillinan, Holly Foran, Elliot Calleja. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Saoirse McCarthy, Sophie Quillinan, Holly Foran, Elliot Calleja. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left, front: Oscar Samponska, Rory Kennedy and Jamie Scannell. Back: Lauren Cotter, Charlotte Foley and Siobhain Griffin. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left, front: Oscar Samponska, Rory Kennedy and Jamie Scannell. Back: Lauren Cotter, Charlotte Foley and Siobhain Griffin, Ronan O’Connor and Laura Ryan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Sophie Canty, Johnny Dawson, Dara O'Shea, Luke O'Brien and Samuel Akinyemi. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Sophie Canty, Johnny Dawson, Dara O’Shea, Luke O’Brien and Samuel Akinyemi. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Abigail O'Callaghn, Abby Canty, Pabla Njessb, Maja Anbarska and Rita Feely. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were, from left: Abigail O’Callaghan, Abby Canty, Pabla Njessb, Maja Anbarska and Rita Feely. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were Mrs Breen 2nd class. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.
Pupils taking part in the Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Christmas Concert were Mrs Breen 2nd class. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

New Classrooms And ASD Units Approved For Scoil Eoin

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SCOIL Eoin, Balloonagh, has been added to the approval list for the additional accommodation grant for the construction of two ASD Units and six mainstream classrooms.

It was part of an announcement by the Department of Education that five Kerry schools are to be added to the list of approvals for the additional accommodation and emergency works grant.

St Joseph’s SS, Ballybunion has been added to the additional accommodation grant list and will receive funding for 5 x 49m2 Classrooms and one  Classroom ASD Unit.

Scoil Realt na Mara, Tuosist, Killarney and  Naomh Gobnait, Castledrum, Castlemaine have alos been added to the approval list for the additional accommodation grant for relocation of prefab  and septic tank work and  the construction of Staff room, Library/Resource Room  respectively.

Knockanes NS, Knockanes, Headford, Killarney is to benefit from the emergency works grant under the “Access for All” grant.

Labour Deputy Arthur Spring and Fine Gael Minister Jimmy Deenihan have welcomed the awarding of the grants.