Our U12 Gaelic football team progressed to the next stage of the INTO 7-a-side competition. Well done to all involved.
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Due to the Red weather warning for snow/ice issued in Louth, St Malachy’s BNS will be closed for the remainder of the week and will re-open on Monday, March 5th unless notified of any changes. Be warm and safe!
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Two teams of Sixth class students competed in the Credit Union Quiz in the Lisdoo, on Monday 19th February 2018. Both teams did very well, coming 8th and 11th out of 22 teams from local schools, in what was a very close competition. Congratulations to all involved!
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All classes had a great experience on Friday February 9th when Scott Ziglinski came to visit. Each class spent some time working in teams and constructing various vehicles under the watchful eye of Scott. Every class thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we look forward to having Scott back with us in futures years.
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Once again this year, our Parents Association led by Fran Mc Ardle organised a clothes collection in conjunction with Bag2School Ireland. Bags were brought in by the Children in their droves. We would like to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to the Parents Association for running such a successful campaign along with the Parents, Guardians…
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To mark St Brigid’s Day on February 1st 2018, Mr Farrell’s 4th Class made St Brigid’s crosses. This is a skill and a day the children will always remember.
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This year our Parents Association are again running a clothes collection in conjunction with Bag2School Ireland. If you have any unwanted clothes, this is a great opportunity to have an early ‘Spring Clean’ while also helping those in need. The unwanted clothes must be of good quality for reuse as they will be sent to…
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Our annual Christmas assembly was held in the hall where all classes sang Christmas carols and performed festive poems. Treats and prizes were also given in appreciation to all the boys who made a special effort to sell lines for our Christmas raffle.
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Well done to all boys who entered our ‘Recycled Christmas Tree Decoration’ competition. The standard was extremely high with some outstanding, original ideas. Prize winners were: Max Galligan, Matas Lukosevicius and Alex McLoughlin.
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Congratulations to our very own Thomas Wallace who won this year’s Louth GAA Christmas Card competition. Thomas, who is currently in Mr O’Connell’s 5th class, was one of over three hundred entries. His entry was then shortlisted into a final five before being announced as the Louth GAA Christmas Card Winner for 2017. The presentation…
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Originally part of a fundraising initiative set up in the 50’s. The Wheel of Fortune at the Friary is as popular now as ever. Recognised by many local people as a significant date on the Christmas calendar, the wheel has generated significant funds for the Friary schools over the years. Friends of the Friary get…
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On Friday last, 24th November 2017 world renowned storyteller Niall de Burca visited our school. The boys were treated to an engaging, interactive session of drama and storytelling.
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Welcome back to the Friary for another school year.
The long summer holidays are over and another year is beginning. A very special welcome the St. Malachy’s BNS to all our new pupils in 2nd class and those who have joined us from other schools. We welcome Mr. Shane O’Connell who has joined our teaching staff and will be teaching
The boys of 6th class have finished their education in St. Malacahy’s BNS this week and were presented with certificates in a final school assembley. They were interviewed by Mr. Stanley about their memories of their time in the Friary. Memories were varied and plentiful.
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On Thursday, June 15th, Memory Lane Photography from Cavan, gathered all the boys and girls of the Friary schools in the Friary field arouond the school crest in the form of a spiral. The photograph was taken by a drone and should look really well when printed. Keep an eye on the local papers for…
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