Monday 3rd of September 2018 saw the arrival of 16 new Junior Infants to Kilchreest NS. They are: Evan Duane, Katie Clarke, Dara Connolly, Seán Burke, Ciara O Donnell, Bassam Gazalai,Aron Holland, Gráinne Burke, Charlie Murray,Darragh Dunleavy, Freddie Burke, Kate Keenan , Dean FAhy, Josh Harkin, Cillian Roland, Gwen Fahy. We hope they will all enjoy their time in Kilchreest NS. Infants...
Read MoreWednesday the 14th February 2018 was a very proud day for the pupils and staff of Kilchreest N.S. as former pupil and All Ireland winning captain , David Burke, returned to his former national school to present us with the number 9 jersey that he wore in the All Ireland final in September 2017, when he led Galway to All Ireland glory for the first time in 29 years. This was a very kind and generous gesture by David to present such a precious memento of the occasion to his former school and the school community are very grateful to David for doing this . The presentation began with a reading of the “Hurler’s prayer” . Then 5th & 6th class recited a poem that they composed especially for the occasion. David then spoke to the pupils and staff about the experience of winning the All Ireland and what he had done when he was younger to help him achieve his goals. Then followed a question and answers session, where some very interesting questions were put to David , including how many pancakes he had eaten the previous day!!! Finally , David presented the jersey to school principal, Mr. O’ Connor . The number 9 jersey now takes pride of place on the school corridor along with the official photo of the Galway team that did us all so proud last September and it will serve as a reminder of that memorable day David Burke Jersey presentation David Burke Jersey...
Read MoreJunior Infants 2017 Junior & Senior Infants 2017/2018 On the 1st of September 2017 we were delighted to welcome 10 new Junior Infants to Kilchreest NS. They are: Alfie Devine, Gerard Murray, Liam Burke, Madison Mahony , Ella Forde, Gretta Gallagher, Niamh Davison, Shauna Kelly, Sarah Larkin and Sarah Smyth. We were also delighhted to welcome 2 new senior infants- Eabha Storan & Luke Nash . Welcome also to Ethan Nash who joins 2nd class and Niamh Roland who joins 5th class. We hope they will all enjoy their time in Kilchreest...
Read MoreWell done to all the boys and girls who put on an amazing show singing, reciting poetry and playing instruments for our Christmas concert. The children prepared hard and gave a great performance of which they should be very proud. christmas...
Read MoreFriday 21st Oct was a very exciting day in Kilchreest N. S as the players and management from the victorious St Thomas’s senior hurling team arrived with the county cup. The children had waited eagerly all week for the arrival of the Tom Callanan cup and were not disappointed when team captain Patrick Skehill and his team mates arrived at the school on Friday morning, The players and management spoke to the pupils and were busy signing autographs and jerseys. We wish all the players the best of luck in the All Ireland Semi final County...
Read MoreThe hot air balloon world championships were recently held in Loughrea and the children in Kilchreest were delighted when a hot air balloon came to the school yard. The children got to step in to the basket and see the envelope inflated by the wind. They also got to see how the burner works!! Visit of the hot air...
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