Hurling & Camógie
We have strong teams both in Hurling and Camógie in the school and we participate in several competitions including Cumann na mBunscol’s county inter schools competition, I.N.T.O.’s Mini 7’s , and several other inter school blitzes.
The children train after school with Múinteoir Martina, Múinteoir Tara and Tommy Ó Fátharta from Scém Oiliúna Scoileanna Gaeltachta.As many of the teachers have a love of the game we never have a shortage of help from other teachers on the staff to take children to matches. This scheme also organises an inter school blitz once a year where our school often comes out on top. Training sessions take place on either the astro, pitch or in our large school hall depending on weather.
Gerry Spelman also trains certain classes during school time as well as organising blitzes between city schools for the different age groups.
We are extremely fortunate to have the support of 2 great GAA Clubs SKGAA and Rahoon/ Newcastle who help out with training sessions/ equipment and support at school matches. It is because of this strong connection that so many of our children play with our local clubs and we are very thankful for all their support.