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Scoil Mhuire
Clarinbridge, Co. Galway
Activities & Initiatives
Saol na Scoile
Learning at Scoil Mhuire reaches far beyond the classroom- robotics and business, music and marine science, cycling and concerts.
County Champions Visit
We were delighted to welcome the Clarinbridge U20 Hurlers, newly crowned County Champions, to our school on Friday, 23rd October. The players brought the trophy along, giving pupils a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their fantastic achievement.
The visit was a great inspiration for our young hurlers and camogie players. Congratulations to the entire panel and management team on this brilliant success — Up the Bridge!
Halloween
Our pupils had a wonderful day celebrating Halloween, arriving in a fantastic array of colourful, creative and spooky costumes!
Baboró
As part of the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, pupils in Senior Infants, 1st Class and 4th Class enjoyed a special visiting performance of "The Dig" in our school hall on Friday, 9th October.
The show gave the children a wonderful opportunity to experience live theatre in school, using performance, storytelling and imagination to bring the arts to life.
Aquaculture Remote Classroom
We were delighted to welcome the Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC) to Scoil Mhuire recently, giving 5th and 6th Class pupils a fantastic opportunity to learn more about aquaculture and Ireland’s marine environment.
Through a range of interactive and hands-on activities, the children explored how fish and shellfish are farmed, learned about our oceans and discovered more about the importance of sustainability and caring for our marine environment.
The visit was a wonderful way to bring learning to life and sparked plenty of curiosity and interesting questions from our pupils.
A big thank you to the ARC team for providing such an enjoyable and informative experience for our children!
A Very Special 100th Birthday Celebration
Our school choir was delighted to take part in a very special 100th Birthday Celebration Mass for Pat Lynott in Clarinbridge Church on Tuesday, 22nd September.
It was a wonderful occasion for the local community to come together and mark such a remarkable milestone. We were very proud of our pupils, who helped to make the celebration even more special through their beautiful singing.
We wish Pat a very happy 100th birthday and every good wish from all of us here at Scoil Mhuire!
Athletics
Mr. Glavey and Mr. Lane have been busy preparing our Cross Country Athletics Team throughout the month. The children have shown great enthusiasm and commitment during their training sessions. We wish all involved the very best of luck as they represent Scoil Mhuire Clarinbridge at the Cross Country Athletics events in Ballybrit Racecourse on Tuesday 22nd September.
1st Class bucket fillers
First Class along with their teachers Ms. Kennedy and Ms. McDermott, have been enjoying the story Bucket Fillers. The children have been learning how small acts of kindness, caring words and helpful choices can help to “fill” one another’s buckets.
They have been busy noticing and celebrating kind behaviour in the classroom, helping to create a happy and caring place for everyone.
Dot Day
On September 15th, Senior Infants celebrated International Dot Day. They listened to the story The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and then created their very own dot-inspired masterpieces!
Junior Infants
We were delighted to welcome our new Junior Infants to Scoil Mhuire Clarinbridge on Thursday, 27th August. Starting school is a big milestone, and we are so proud of how confidently and enthusiastically they have embraced this new chapter.
Junior Sports Day
Children from Junior Infants to 2nd Class enjoyed an action-packed Sports Day on Friday, 29th May. The children took part in a variety of exciting activities throughout the day, including the sack race, egg and spoon race, and the popular teddy race. There was great fun, enthusiasm, and teamwork on display, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the event in the lovely weather.
A special thank you to the children in 6th Class and class teachers for all their help in assisting and coordinating the activities throughout the day. Their support and encouragement helped make the day such a success for the younger classes.
Cumann na mBunscol Camogie
Our girls’ camogie team travelled to Maree on Monday, 25th May, to take part in the Cumann na mBunscol competition. The girls represented the school brilliantly, showing great teamwork, skill, and enthusiasm throughout the day. A big thank you to Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Niland, and Aisling, our Club Development Officer, for their support and encouragement.
Library Visits
Junior Infants to 3rd Class enjoyed a wonderful visit to Oranmore Library on Thursday, 28th May. The children had a fantastic opportunity to explore the library, browse books, and learn more about the services and activities the library provides. It was a very enjoyable and engaging experience for all involved.
A sincere thank you to Ms. Byrne, Ms. Dowling, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Sylver, Ms. Kilroy, Ms. Mogan, Ms. Rushe, Deirdre, Monica, Karen, and Mary for accompanying and supporting the children throughout the day.
Cumann na mBunscol Hurling
Our boys’ hurling team played in Clarinbridge on Wednesday, 27th May, taking part in the Cumann na mBunscol competition. The boys showed great determination, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day and were a credit to the school. A sincere thank you to Mr. Glavey and Mr. Conroy for their guidance, support, and commitment to the team.
First Holy Communion
Congratulations and well done to the children in 2nd Class who celebrated their Communion recently. A sincere thank you to their teachers, Mrs. Coolahan and Ms. Mogan, for all the work and care that went into preparing the children for this important occasion. We would like to also thank Fr. Barry for his guidance and support in making the ceremony such a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone involved.
Lá Glas Celebrations
In March we marked the end of our Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations organised by Mr. Glavey with a whole school "Lá Glas". Children and staff came to school dressed in green, creating a wonderful sea of colour throughout the school.
Cycle Right Safety Programme
Every year the children in 4th Class take part in a cycle safety course, developing their cycling skills and learning the rules and signals of the road. In September 2020 our school featured on the RTÉ national news when they visited to record our Cycling to School initiative.
School Music Group
Children from 2nd to 6th Class play with Mrs. Coolahan and Mr. Glavey on harp, tin whistle, concertina, flute, violin and even the ukulele. Our music group performs at assemblies, special visits and Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Christmas Concert
Each year our school holds a Christmas Concert in the school hall. Parents and families are invited to watch the children perform on stage- always an exciting and joyful evening.
Marine Education
Clarinbridge is the Home of the Oyster, so ocean awareness matters to us. From 2002 to 2006 our pupils are ran their own oyster farm at Cave with Bord Iascaigh Mhara and the Clarinbridge Co-Op, the project was relaunched in 2025. Each year 3rd and 4th Class take part in the Explorers Education Programme, visiting the seashore and caring for a class aquarium.
Bratacha agus Tionscnaimh
Flags & Initiatives
National programmes we take part in, from Green- Schools and the Active Flag to The First Lego League and The Amber Flag.
Green-Schools
Ireland's leading environmental management and award programme, run by An Taisce. Scoil Mhuire won its first Green Flag in 2005 and has built on that work ever since.
Active Flag
Awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community, as part of the National Physical Activity Plan.
Discovery Primary Science
& Maths
Part of Science Foundation Ireland's education programme, introducing pupils to STEM in a practical, hands-on and enjoyable way.
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First Lego League
Guides pupils through STEM learning and exploration from Discover to Explore to Challenge, building confidence and teamwork along the way.
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Junior Achievement Ireland
Encourages young people to remain in education and teaches them the skills they need to succeed in a changing world.
The Amber Flag
