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THERE was great excitement in households all over town this week as youngsters prepared for their first day at school. The new uniforms were put on and no doubt many photos were taken, before they went off to make new friends for life in their chosen schools. They were made […]
A BUSY Thursday morning at Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn as 56 young boys and girls began their educational journey through primary school. Parents said their emotional farewells at the school entrance as the little ones made their way to the classrooms where Ms Ní Ghearáin and Ms Ní Donghaile had them […]
IT’S that time of the year again when pupils get back into their uniforms and head back to school for another year of learning and laughs. For some though it’s the beginning of their primary schooldays so Wednesday was a big one for junior infants and their families arriving at […]
Billy Ryle says Leaving Cert grade deflation again fails to cause a significant reduction in Round One points’ requirements as 54% of CAO courses increase in points… RECORD When CAO Round One of college offers was released at 2pm on Wednesday, 26th August it was clear that, for the second […]
THANKFULLY, there were far more smiles than frowns on a sunny Friday morning as students from the five secondary schools received their Leaving Certificate results. While many look at the results online, more like to return to their schools to meet friends and get the envelope in person. There was […]
Billy Ryle says Kerry’s Leaving Cert candidates have achieved outstanding results as new senior cycle programme proves that Ireland cherishes young people of all abilities… You have the results so now keep a close eye on a fast-moving timeline as grade deflation continues for the second consecutive year SUPERB Kerry’s […]
TEN students and apprentices from Kerry will compete on the national stage when WorldSkills Ireland returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from September 16th – 18th. WorldSkills Ireland, the country’s leading showcase of skills, apprenticeships, Further Education and Training, and skills-based careers, will bring together Ireland’s next generation of talent for […]
STUDENTS from Castleisland Community College Secondary School have been recognised nationally after winning the Best Team Effort category in the ESB Networks’ Weather Watch Schools Programme student video competition. Castleisland Community College Secondary School was recognised for the creativity and innovation demonstrated in its student video, with the competition celebrating excellence […]
A JOYFUL and memorable graduation ceremony took place in O’Brennan National School on Tuesday morning as the school community gathered to celebrate the Class of 2026. Parents, family members and friends filled the school hall to mark this special milestone. The ceremony began with a guard of honour, as the […]
IT was a truly momentous day at St Brendan’s NS Fenit on Thursday last when their new Astroturf pitch was officially opened. After many years of fundraising through the Fenit Coastal Cycle, enough funds were generated to install the new surface on the grounds of what was originally a conventional […]
