Newport College held their annual 5 a side soccer tournament on Friday 19th May 2017. Twenty-one students from fifth and sixth class in Scoil Mhuire participated. One of the boys’ teams made it to their semi-final and the girls’ team lost out in the girls’ final to Newport. Lunch was kindly provided by the school and all of the students from Murroe really enjoyed the tournament.
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Camogie Blitz
Well done to the camogie team who played three exciting matches in the Doon GAA Grounds on May 16th. They had a good win over Caherline but were unsuccessful against strong teams from Oola and Bilboa.
Panel: Leah Gow, Ria Walsh, Sarah-Jane Flynn, Kate Swords, Rebecca Johnson, Aoife Dunlea, Eve-Ann Shanahan, Sarah Nicholas Laura Flynn, Aleesha Drew, Asha Slattery and Leslie Martin.
All Aboard Digital Showcase MIC 2017
The Digital Ambassadors for Scoil Mhuire Murroe are Eoin Callanan, Luke Moroney, Ivan Kondratenko, John O’Brien and Dannan O’Rourke from 5th Class with Mrs. Marie Griffin, Principal and Mrs. Mary Butler Class Teacher.
First Holy Communion 2017
Best of luck to the boys and girls of Second Class who are making their First Holy Communion tomorrow Saturday 20th May at 11a.m. from all at Scoil Mhuire. Remember children are requested to be in the Church for 10:45a.m.
East Limerick Cumann na mBunscoil Boys Hurling
Today, Thursday 11th May, the Boys Hurling team travelled to Murroe/Boher G.A.A. grounds at Beary’s Cross to take part in the Boys 11 a-side Hurling Competition. The competition took place in glorious sunshine. The Boys played against Donoughmore, Ahane, Tineteriffe and Killinure. The Boys won against Donoughmore and Ahane. They were unlucky to come out second best against Tineteriffe and Killinure. They played excellent hurling all through with great heart, determination, discipline and skill. The team was made up of Boys from 6th Class, 5th Class and 4th Class.
Panel on the Day: Jeffrey O’Rourke (Captain), Emmett Crowe, John O’Brien, Joe Shanahan, Conor Barry, Cian Finch, Oisín Holmes, Jamie Long, Matthew Walshe and Luke Jordan.
School News 3rd May 2017
Scoil Mhuire Murroe 3rd May 2017
Dear Parents,
Strictly Come Dancing
Congratulations to Sharon and Denis, our past pupils and all the dancers on a great night’s entertainment and fun last Saturday night.
Parents’ Council
Thank you to the Parents’ Council for funding the pitch marking on the lower yard.
Tag Rugby Blitz
Pupils of Fifth class are participating in this blitz in Garryowen RFC today.
Hurling training
This will commence this Thursday for boys and girls from 4th, 5th & 6th class. This will take place in Harty Park every Thursday from 3.10 to 4.00. Each child requires a helmet, hurley, boots, shin guards and water.
Camogie
Camogie training will be held in Harty Park every Thursday from 3.10 to 4.00. Girls from 3rd to 6th are welcome to attend.
Anne O’Connor will be preparing a team for the Cumann na mBunscol 7 a-side Camogie Blitz which will take place on May 16th in Doon GAA Grounds.
Football Coaching
All classes will have football coaching with Limerick Ladies Football coach, Hazel Fogarty, over the coming weeks
Trócaire: Many thanks for €260.10 for this worthy cause.
Care in the sun
We are delighted to see the sun but sun screen is advised and caps for when outdoors. Long may it continue!
Le gach dea ghuí,
Marie Griffin (Principal)
No School on Thursday April 27th
No school as teachers will be attending Continuing Professional Development in the Primary Language Curriculum.
Team Limerick Clean Up 2017
Fourth Class picking up litter in the school grounds as part of Team Limerick Clean Up 2017.
School News 30th March 2017
Dear Parents,
Students’ Council: Congratulations to the boys and girls who have been elected to the Students’ Council. In Third Class: Eve Ann Shanahan, Patrick Swords. In Fourth Class: Sinéad Cusack, Jamie Long. In Fifth Class: Siobhán Cooke, George Banarie. In Sixth Class: Sarah Jane Flynn, Evan Parker, Kate Swords, Ruairí Walshe Kelly.
The main role of a Student Council as set out in the Education Act is “to promote the interests of the school and the involvement of students in the affairs of the school, in co-operation with the board, parents and teachers”. Our very best wishes to the Students’ Council in all their endeavours.
Trócaire collection: Trócaire works to support children and their families who face natural disasters and poverty. Pupils may wear a jersey on the day of the holidays, April 7th and donate €2 to support Trócaire in their work.
IRFU March 22: Sixth class pupils attended a mixed tag rugby blitz on March 22 hosted by the IRFU in Garryowen RFC. Our school played in a group with three other Limerick schools and great fun was had by all as they were coached through the games by various IRFU coaches. Lunches were provided by Aldi. It was a very enjoyable event with the emphasis on participation and fun.
FAI Soccer March 24: A total number of thirty eight boys and girls from Scoil Mhuire Murroe participated in the FAI Primary 5-a- side competition on Friday March 24th 2017. The event took place on the all-weather pitches in Sean Coill, Parteen. It was a little chilly but there was beautiful sunshine throughout and it was dry too. Children from Fourth, Fifth and Sixth classes participated. There were three boys’ teams and two girls’ teams. The children represented the school really well and played fairly and sportingly in each match. They enjoyed the day very much.
Board of Management Report:
- School sign is to be erected shortly
- Limerick County Council will install a pedestrian crossing at the school
- Playground markings and markings for 5-a side soccer will be laid
- Scoil Mhuire Murroe will participate at the Digital Showcase in Mary Immaculate College of Education on Thursday, April 6th
- E.equipment is to be purchased
Easter holidays: Classes will end at 12.30 on Friday April 7th. The school will re-open on Monday, April 24th.
Happy Easter to you all,
Marie Griffin (Principal)
Students’ Council
Well done to those who were elected to the Students’ Council. The Students’ Council is made up of children from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class.