St. Oliver Plunkett NS: May 2016

Green Flag is Brought Home to Newcastle 2016

I was really excited to be picked to go and receive the Green Schools Flag.

All of the Green Schools Committee put the their names into a hat. only three

could go. Barry, Rachel and I were chosen to go to the Radisson to receive the Green School Flag.

On the 18//16 we went to the Radisson. We took a taxi to the train station in

Athenry,and took a train into Galway e went to.( Blogged by Daniel)

We walked into the nis Mór ballroom. Barry, Daniel and I got a picture behind a huge converse shoe made of recycled materials. Miss Murphy was very kind and got us all drinks. As we were waiting for ceremony to begin we played dares. When we were finished our drinks we went back into the ballroom. A man gave an interesting speech about how only WE can save our planet. After all the three speeches,they started giving out the green flags. We were the last school to receive our flag..( Blogged by Rachel)

We received the SEVENTH Green Flag for St. Oliver Plunkett N.S. This year we were awarded the flag for "Globlal Citizenship Energy". After the ceremony all of the schools were taken to the restaurant. . There was pasta, mash potato, and vegetables. For desert we had a warm brownie with freshly whipped cream. It was delectable. When everything was finished we walked down to the Train Station to go back to School. While we were on the train Daniel and I were talking to lovely man who had been to the Radisson a few nights before.It was a great day. (Blogged by Barry)

Athenry Camogie Blitz

We had a great day in Carnaun in the Athenry camogie 7 a side blitz. We entered 3 senior teams and one junior team.We had a fantastic day and I want to thank Michael Greally, Ann-Marie Collins and Sheilagh Redmond for their help on the day.

Our fantastic junior team.

Newcastle East

Newcastle South on the day.

Newcastle North

Cumann Na mBunscoil Champions

Our wonderful ladies have done it again! We are so proud of the girls who must be jaded after playing 5 matches.
We were victorious again today as we topped our group and won the final. In our group were Gael Scoil Mhic Amhlaigh, New Inn, Brier Hill and Clarinbridge. Its another great victory for the fantastic teams in Newcastle. The final will be on in Claregalway on the 14th of June. Thanks to all the supporters who came along on the day.Watch this space. We're going to the FINALS!!!!

Thank you to all the parents who came out to support the fantastic ladies of Newcastle.

Thank you to Mr o Connor for all the hard work he does in the school to promote camogie and hurling.

Our Mini Sevens Champions Enjoy Supermacs Al Fresco May 2016

Our fantastic ladie,s who made history in Newcastle by becoming the first ever camogie team to win the mini seven's competition, were treated to a delicious Supermacs in the sun today. Thank you to Mr O' Connor for organising the treat and to the Board of Management for treating our heroines today. You deserve it girls. We are so very proud of you all. Hope you enjoyed your treat.

The ladies, dining al feresco!

Friday the 13th was our very lucky day!

What a lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon!

Credit Union Quiz Teams Presentation By Geraldine 2016

Geraldine from Athenry Credit Union came to visit us today and she was like Santa Clause! She presented us with a beautiful photo of the teams in the R.D.S and a copy of the poster with our names on it. She also gave us a voucher for Easons. Thank you very much Geraldine and Athenry Credit Union for being so generous to us.

Good luck to the senior team who are taking part in the Community Games quiz in the Boy's school in Athenry this evening at 7.30pm.

Féile Champions Visit Newcastle 2016

We were delighted to welcome back our past pupils who were on the winning Féile team. Athenry have won the 3 times in a row and John Cloonan told the school that he is hoping to do it 4 in a row next year! The boys got a heroes welcome today. Congratulatios to the boys.