Author Archives: Mary Warde

Midwest radio presenter, Joe Byrne, recorded the pupils of Kilmovee NS for his radio show, ‘Ceol agus Ealaíon’. The older children played music as part of the school band , were interviewed as gaeilge and performed extracts from their Irish … Continue reading →

Kilmovee NS are orgaising a ‘Cash for Clothes’ collection as a school fund-raiser. Items including clothes, bags, shoes and belts may be dropped off at the school any time up until Saturday morning, March 7th. Your support is appreciated.

Pupils from Kilmovee NS took part in the local drama festival held in Kilmovee Community Centre on Wednesday, February, 26th, 2020. Children from Ms Faheys room performed two poems and a delightful version of ‘Shotgun’ as gaeilge. Pupils in Mrs … Continue reading →

Two teams from Kilmovee NS represented their school at the local area Cumann na mBunscoil Sports quiz in Carracastle Community Centre on Thursday, February, 6th. Quiz master, Pat Collins, presided and delivered ten rounds of questions covering a broad range … Continue reading →

As Catholic Schools Week drew to a close, pupils had an opportunity to make St. Brigid’s crosses as they prepared to celebrate the feast of one of Ireland’s patron saints. Sheila and Lorraine from our local Community Centre kindly demonstrated … Continue reading →

Kilmovee NS began Catholic Schools Week by joining pupils, teachers and members of Boards of Management from Achonry diocese for a special mass in St. Nathy’s cathedral. The mass was celebrated by Fr. Vincent Sherlock who welcomed the Papal Nuncio, … Continue reading →

Well done to Aoibhín on winning a prize in the Mayo Road Safety Poster competition. Awards were presented at the Mayo Education Centre and the winning entries appear in the 2020 Mayo Road Safety calendar. Comhgairdeas Aoibhín!

There was huge excitement in the school today (December 19th), as pupils, staff and parents gathered for the annual Christmas raffle, All were bedecked in festive outfits and keeping their fingers crossed. Thanks to the generosity of parents and local … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Kilmovee NS pupils who were prize winners in the Ballaghaderreen Credit Union Art competition. Patrick Duffy achieved first place in the seven years and under section and Mia Manning-Aurich came first in the eight to ten years category. … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the following pupils who were prize-winners at the annual, local Kenny-Naughton writing and poetry competition: Aoibhín Boyle, Gemma Rush, Emma Shiel, Cillian Boyle, Steven Rush, Seán Roddy, Keith Regan, Seán Hunt and Aoibhe Duffy. Well done everyone!