Athletics Success

Well done to all of the boys and girls who represented Kildalkey N.S. in Fr. Murphy's Inter-Schools Cross Country competition on Wednesday 24th of October. Is was a fantastic day of success for Kildalkey with many of the boys and girls winning medals. As a result Kildalkey came 2nd place overall with Rathcairn taking first place. Well done to all involved!

1st and 2nd class Boys group

1st and 2nd class Girls group

3rd and 4th class Boys group

3rd and 4th class Girls group

5th and 6th class Boys group

5th and 6th class Girls group

Kildalkey N.S. through the Years

The launch of the book 'Kildalkey N.S. through the years' takes place this Thursday, 13th September from 7.00 to 9.00 in the Village Inn.

Lots of work has gone into this publication, spearheaded by Angie, Bill Sweeney, Joanne O'Donherty among others.

We are exceptionally happy with the finished product, which has surpassed all expectations and no household should be without one.

The launch will begin at 9 in the Village Inn and we encourage all to come down and pick up a copy.

Thanks to all who have been involved in this great publication.

Official Opening

The Official Opening of Kildalkey N.S. took place last Friday, 28th September.

On what was a beautiful September day, the key was turned in the old school by Paddy Corrigan, the oldest surviving past pupil.

The school then marched behind four drummers accompanied by the sixth class providing some colourful scenes!

Bishop Deenihan then blessed the new school and shortly after, Minister Bruton cut the ribbon signalling that the new school had been officially opened!

Speeches were held in the hall, with addresses by the chairperson of the Board of Management Colin Finnegan, Bishop Deenihan, 6th class student Ellen Johnston, Principal Mr. Fox, the chairperson of the Parents' Association Shiofra Keogh and of course, the Minister for Education and Skills Mr. Richard Bruton T.D. The ceremony was punctuated throughout by beautiful songs from the choir before being closed with some gorgeous  Irish dancing from Chanel, Chloe and Jennah.

Thanks to one and all for their help on what was a momentous day for the school. It is a day that will live long in the memory and an historic one for all both affiliated with Kildalkey N.S. and with Kildalkey in general. The school, particularly the Hall, looked majestic with some beautiful art designs on display. The choir were superb with thanks to the teachers in charge and thanks also to Miss O'Sullivan for her beautiful rendition of 'A Mhuire Mháthair' at the old school. There are too many to thank to list everyone but thanks to all who added in any way to the day!

Open Night Success

Thanks to all who came down to our recent Open Night to celebrate our new school.

We had a huge turnout with many present and past students, as well as local parishioners attending.

The Open Night coincided with the pre launch of the book 'Kildalkey N.S. - Memories through the Years.

There weree many, many copies of this book sold, with people keenly interested in the publication, which looks great.

Thanks to all who made the night the huge success it was.