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Our art exhibition 🎨

4th Class had a great day at Athenry heritage centre and Athenry Castle today. Lots of laughs along the way and some wonderful acting skills on show!👏
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4th Class had a great day at Athenry heritage centre and Athenry Castle today. Lots...

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4th Class had a great day at Athenry heritage centre and Athenry Castle today. Lots...

4th Class had a great day at Athenry heritage centre and Athenry Castle today. Lots of laughs along the way and some wonderful acting skills on show!👏
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4th Class had a great day at Athenry heritage centre and Athenry Castle today. Lots...

4th Class had a great day at Athenry heritage centre and Athenry Castle today. Lots of laughs along the way and some wonderful acting skills on show!👏
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4th Class had a great day at Athenry heritage centre and Athenry Castle today. Lots...

Our third classes head off on their school tour today to the Planet in Galway. They had a brilliant time bowling,Laser Quest,pool games & soft play areas.
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Our third classes head off on their school tour today to the Planet in Galway....

Our third classes head off on their school tour today to the Planet in Galway. They had a brilliant time bowling,Laser Quest,pool games & soft play areas.
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Our third classes head off on their school tour today to the Planet in Galway....

Our third classes head off on their school tour today to the Planet in Galway. They had a brilliant time bowling,Laser Quest,pool games & soft play areas.
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Our third classes head off on their school tour today to the Planet in Galway....

Junior & Senior Infants had a great day our for their school tour on Tuesday. They went to Turoe pet farm. They saw lots of animals and even got to feed some of them too. The pupils & some staff enjoyed the bounce castles & the play areas too! The sun 🌞 was out and they had a very enjoyable day.
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Junior & Senior Infants had a great day our for their school tour on Tuesday....

Junior & Senior Infants had a great day our for their school tour on Tuesday. They went to Turoe pet farm. They saw lots of animals and even got to feed some of them too. The pupils & some staff enjoyed the bounce castles & the play areas too! The sun 🌞 was out and they had a very enjoyable day.
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Junior & Senior Infants had a great day our for their school tour on Tuesday....

Junior & Senior Infants had a great day our for their school tour on Tuesday. They went to Turoe pet farm. They saw lots of animals and even got to feed some of them too. The pupils & some staff enjoyed the bounce castles & the play areas too! The sun 🌞 was out and they had a very enjoyable day.
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Junior & Senior Infants had a great day our for their school tour on Tuesday....

5th class had a super time, learning about the archaeology, biodiversity, geology and folklore of the Burren . We also learned about Michael Cusack and visited his birth home.
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5th class had a super time, learning about the archaeology, biodiversity, geology and folklore of...

On Tuesday, 6th Class enjoyed their school tour to Derg Isle Adventure Centre. We had a fantastic day taking part in a wide range of exciting activities, including rock climbing, an obstacle course, archery, and even kayaking. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the school year together, and everyone returned home tired but happy after a truly memorable day.
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On Tuesday, 6th Class enjoyed their school tour to Derg Isle Adventure Centre. We had...

5th class school tour. Super day had in Bay Sports where the children played on the inflatable obstacle course, worked together to row the Dragon Boat and did team building activities.
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5th class school tour.

Super day had in Bay Sports where the children played on...

Art Exhibition Our annual art exhibition takes place this Friday19th in the PE Hall from 10am-1pm. We invite parents/families to attend during 10am-1pm and entry is at the PE door at the car park side of the school. The pupils have all worked hard for this art project.
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Art Exhibition

Our annual art exhibition takes place this Friday19th in the PE Hall from...

5th class had a super time, learning about the archaeology, biodiversity, geology and folklore of the Burren . We also learned about Michael Cusack and visited his birth home.
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5th class had a super time, learning about the archaeology, biodiversity, geology and folklore of...

5th class had a super time, learning about the archaeology, biodiversity, geology and folklore of the Burren . We also learned about Michael Cusack and visited his birth home.
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5th class had a super time, learning about the archaeology, biodiversity, geology and folklore of...

Second class headed off their school tour today to Loughwell Pet Farm in Moycullen. The pupils had an action packed day with plenty of fun activities. A very enjoyable day out!
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Second class headed off their school tour today to Loughwell Pet Farm in Moycullen.
The...

Second class headed off their school tour today to Loughwell Pet Farm in Moycullen. The pupils had an action packed day with plenty of fun activities. A very enjoyable day out!
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Second class headed off their school tour today to Loughwell Pet Farm in Moycullen.
The...

Congratulations to Adam Kavanagh who represented St. Joseph's NS for the half time game in the Leinster Final last Saturday in Croke Park, Galway v Dublin. This was part of the Cumann na MBunscol games. Adam played great hurling & enjoyed the day. A proud day for Adam's family. Comhghairdeas Adam!
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Congratulations to Adam Kavanagh who represented St. Joseph's NS for the half time game in...

Sports Day. Well done to our wonderful Active schools committee & staff. Smiles all around!
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Sports Day.
Well done to our wonderful Active schools committee & staff.
Smiles all around!...

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Sports Day 2026 👏🏻 A brilliant day filled with lots of fun and sport 🏏🥅🏀🏓🤸🏻‍♂️🥇⚽️...

What an amazing week filled with laughter and fun! 🎉 From an obstacle course to playing rounders and enjoying lots of other games. Smiles all round 🙂🏏🤸🏻‍♀️🎾🏀🥅
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What an amazing week filled with laughter and fun! 🎉 From an obstacle course to...

The 5th class participated in a hurling and camogie blitz today as part of Active Week. The blitz showcased incredible skill and talent, with students demonstrating their passion for the sports. 💜💛 @active_school_flag
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The 5th class participated in a hurling and camogie blitz today as part of Active...

🎉🍦 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! 🎶☀️ Everyone was very happy to see the ice-cream van in school today. What a treat! 🙌🏻🍦🍦🍦
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🎉🍦 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! 🎶☀️
Everyone was very...

Active Week 2026 - Hockey 🏒🏑 A huge thank you to Sharon and Jess for their fantastic hockey sessions with the children! Your expertise has introduced a wonderful variety of skills and techniques, making the experience enjoyable! @kinvarahockey
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Active Week 2026 - Hockey 🏒🏑
A huge thank you to Sharon and Jess for...

🏸🎾 Active Week - Tennis Edition! 🎾🏸 Today was all about fun and fitness as the kids hit the courts for an unforgettable tennis experience! From exciting games to skill-building drills, we watched lots of laughter and some budding tennis stars emerge! 🌟 A huge thanks to @tennis_ireland for the wonderful sessions. @active_school_flag
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🏸🎾 Active Week - Tennis Edition! 🎾🏸

Today was all about fun and fitness as...

Boxing was a brilliant success during Active Week! The children had the opportunity to participate in a six-week boxing program, where they developed impressive skills. Even Douglass got in on the action!🐶🥊 A huge thanks to Gabe, @boxingireland and @moniveaboxing.
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Boxing was a brilliant success during Active Week! The children had the opportunity to participate...

Active Week 2026. Lots of fun doing “Fun Fitness” with @schoolfitnessireland 🤸🏻‍♀️👏🏻 Juniors to 6th participated in a session over the last two days. 🙌🏻 @active_school_flag
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Active Week 2026. Lots of fun doing “Fun Fitness” with @schoolfitnessireland 🤸🏻‍♀️👏🏻 Juniors to 6th...

Well done to the Kinvara GAA U12's who won the Phelan Stone Cup last Saturday in Ballyragget. Our school was very well represented with members of the team. Well done lads & management 👏
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Well done to the Kinvara GAA U12's who won the Phelan Stone Cup last Saturday...

Cumann na MBunscol Football Final Rionn C 15 a side Earlier today our boys football team took to the field in the Cumann na mBunscol final in Knockdoemore against a very good Mountbellew side. It wasn’t our day, but the boys gave it everything and played with great effort and determination. They can be so proud of how they played and the spirit they showed throughout. Thank you to Mr. Nolan,Mr. McDonagh & Mr. Gallagher for all the time, encouragement and hard work they’ve given the team throughout the year. Well done boys we are very proud of you all. Thanks to the parents who travelled today & to all our sixth class supporters.
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Cumann na MBunscol Football Final

Rionn C 15 a side

Earlier today our boys football...

Cumann na MBunscol hurling blitz Roinn A 13 a side Group A Our hurling team were in action yesterday as they participated in their Cumann na mBunscol hurling blitz in Clarinbridge 🏑 We played Craughwell,Portumna,Killeeneen & Clarinbridge. Unfortunately we lost by a single point to Portumna in a play off. This was a great match for both sides. They played some fantastic hurling over the course of their matches,great displays of hurling. The lads can be incredibly proud of their performances and effort. Well done boys & thanks to the parents who travelled & supported the lads. Thanks to Mr. Quinn, Mr McDonagh, Mr. McDonagh & Mr. Gallagher who looked after the team.
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Cumann na MBunscol hurling blitz Roinn A 13 a side Group A

Our hurling team...

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Our school orchestra performed their end of year concert today for the school & their...

Congratulations to Maya in 6th class who came 1st in the U16 category 10km race last Saturday in the Burren Marathon. Maya has been training very hard for this event. Fantastic achievement 👏 Comhghairdeas Maya
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Congratulations to Maya in 6th class who came 1st in the U16 category 10km race...

Second class enjoying eating al fresco during the glorious weather ☀️
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Second class enjoying eating al fresco during the glorious weather ☀️

Roinn A 13 aside Cumann na mBunscol Camogie Blitz in Carrabane.🏑 There was a fantastic standard of camogie on display throughout the day & the girls played some great games. The girls played Carrabane NS, St. Ita's Loughrea & Bullaun NS. Unfortunately the girls did not make the finals day but they can be very proud of their efforts. 👏 The girls had a great day out! Thank you to Ms Coen & Ms Counihan for looking after the girls on the day.
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Roinn A 13 aside

Cumann na mBunscol Camogie Blitz in Carrabane.🏑

There was a fantastic...

5th class had great time conducting Galileo's experiment of Gravity with different types of balls. In groups they predicted the outcome and learned of how air resistance impacted the falling balls.
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5th class had great time conducting Galileo's experiment of Gravity with different types of balls....

The Junior & Senior infants enjoyed a talk by Mark Earley from Open Hive & they learnt all about Bees & Beekeeping🐝 Thank you Mark for the talk,the pupils really enjoyed.
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The Junior & Senior infants enjoyed a talk by Mark Earley from Open Hive &...

Second class took part in a litter pickup on Friday to mark the start of Biodiversity Week. They also created some beautiful chalk art with flowers and insects 🌺🐝
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Second class took part in a litter pickup on Friday to mark the start of...

Campa Samhraidh This is a local summer camp & early booking is essential as places fill up fast.
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Campa Samhraidh

This is a local summer camp & early booking is essential as places...

Mrs Kelly's second class enjoyed working with the Kinvara Tidy Towns this week. Our second class started off biodiversity week with a litter pick around the village & a pollinator chalk art walk. We were learning about flowers & plants & the different types of rubbish & what bins we should use to dispose of our rubbish. We are always delighted to work with Kinvara Tidy Towns.
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Mrs Kelly's second class enjoyed working with the Kinvara Tidy Towns this week.

Our second...

Mrs Kelly's second class enjoyed working with the Kinvara Tidy Towns this week. Our second class started off biodiversity week with a litter pick around the village & a pollinator chalk art walk. We were learning about flowers & plants & the different types of rubbish & what bins we should use to dispose of our rubbish. We are always delighted to work with Kinvara Tidy Towns.
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Mrs Kelly's second class enjoyed working with the Kinvara Tidy Towns this week.

Our second...

Congratulations to Éabha Rose Nolan who represented St. Joseph's NS for the half time game in the Connacht Final last Sunday Galway v Roscommon. This was part of the Cumann na MBunscol games. Éabha Rose played great football & enjoyed the day. A proud day for Éabha Rose's family. Comhghairdeas Éabha Rose!
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Congratulations to Éabha Rose Nolan who represented St. Joseph's NS for the half time game...

Garda 7’s Hurling Today Monday (11/05/26) our boys participated in the annual Garda 7's hurling tournament in Gort. This is always an enjoyable day’s hurling and the boys were really looking forward to it. In our first group game the boys played Lurga NS. The boys played very well with an excellent performance by all the team and we were the winners of this match. We had a short break before our next game which was against Ballymana NS. Once again the lads played great hurling. There was some very good skill by the lads & we were in control of the game & had another win. Up next was a semi final against Craughwell NS. This was our toughest match. Both teams were evenly matched & there was great hurling by both teams. Our lads kept their cool & dug deep & we marched onto the final! We played Killeeneen NS in the final. Both teams produced some excellent hurling ,great skill shown by both sides. Our goalie Cian Henchy brought off some excellent saves & this kept Killeeneen at arm's length. Final whistle & we were the overall winners 🏆 Our panel of hurlers for the day was: Eli Smyth,Samuel Bury, Cillian Carroll, Jake Collins,Donnacha O'Connor,Ruairì Moylan,Cian Henchy,Adam Kavanagh(captain),Irish Nicholas & Ryan Hyland. Comhghairdeas gach duine. Thanks to Gort Garda for organising this tournament, Gort GAA,the parents who travelled and offered lifts. Thanks to Mr. Nolan & Mr. Gallagher for looking after the lads today! Special mention to Mr. Quinn who trained these lads during the school year.
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Garda 7’s Hurling

Today Monday (11/05/26) our boys participated in the annual Garda 7's hurling...

Cumann na MBunscol Gaillimh Roinn B 2 13 a side Our girls Gaelic football team headed to Ballinderreen GAA pitch today for their blitz. Our first match was against Ballinderreen & we had some excellent football from both sides. Our girls showed great skill & determination & we were the winners of this match. Our second match was against Carrabane NS. Both teams showed fantastic attitudes and great teamwork throughout, particularly when the game became challenging. Unfortunately we lost this game. Our third match was against Bullaun NS & we were rewarded for all our efforts from our previous matches & we won this match. Our last match was against Ardrahan NS & we knew we would have alot to do in this match. Both teams played well with some strong performances. Our girls showed great teamwork & played great football until the end but unfortunately we lost out to a strong Labane side. Ardrahan NS progress to the finals day & we wish them well. Thanks to Mr. Nolan & Mr McDonagh & the girls who have trained hard for the last few months. Thanks to Eimear Flaherty for organising the blitz & to the referees on the day. These blitz are always a great day out.
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Cumann na MBunscol Gaillimh
Roinn B 2 13 a side

Our girls Gaelic football team...

1st Class STEAM challenge - deaign and build a house with a lawn 🏡
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1st Class STEAM challenge - deaign and build a house with a lawn 🏡

Cumann na MBunscol Gaillimh Rionn C Our gaelic footballers(boys) headed to Athenry today for their semi final blitz. They played Busy Park school,Briarhill school & Lisheenkyle school & we were the overall winners today. The lads played great football & showed great team spirit. These lads have been training hard with Mr.Nolan & Mr.McDonagh for the last few months & also training with their club. Its always great to reach the finals day with Cumann Na MBunscol Gaillimh. We will play in the County Final Thursday 28th of May. More information nearer the time.
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Cumann na MBunscol Gaillimh
Rionn C

Our gaelic footballers(boys) headed to Athenry today for their...

"Stop motion workshop" Our third & fourth classes enjoyed a "Stop Motion Workshop recently with Mike. The pupils really enjoyed this day which was full of imagination! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKzqDiAqQuiTliEODzS2ytTq-P6r64GUd
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"Stop motion workshop"

Our third & fourth classes enjoyed a "Stop Motion Workshop recently with...

🏑 Free Hockey Taster Session 🏑 Calling all boys and girls from 1st to 6th Class — come and give hockey a try with Kinvara Hockey Club! 📅 Saturday 25th April ⏰ 11am – 12pm 📍 St Joseph’s National School Astro, Kinvara ✨ A fun, free one-hour session for beginners and new players. ✨ Great chance to learn new skills, get active and make friends. ✨ Great preparation for Seamount School hockey. What to bring: • Shin guards • Gumshield • Hockey sticks provided Bring a friend and come join the fun 💙🏑
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🏑 Free Hockey Taster Session 🏑

Calling all boys and girls from 1st to 6th...

Congratulations to our second class pupils who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion today. Thank you to Fr. Hugh for a lovely mass. Great credit to the class teachers Mrs Kelly & Ms Ryan who prepared the children so well & to our fantastic school choir led by Dominic Gallagher (principal) & assisted by Ms Jennifer Joyce. Thanks to Mary Collins & Olga Kelly & all the staff for all their help with the children. Many thanks to the parents association for the lovely tea,coffee,& treats afterwards. Thank you to the bakers,helpers who all made this happen. "As you receive your First Holy Communion, may Jesus always remain in your heart". Enjoy your special day.
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Congratulations to our second class pupils who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion today....