We would like to sincerely thank Roscommon County Council who provided funding for a visit from Heritage in Schools Expert, David Swift. Dave Swift has been working in Ireland as a field-archaeologist since 1999. As founder of Living History & Re-enactment group ‘Claíomh’ he has been involved in Irish historic recreation work for more than […]
On our return to school we were delighted to see how our school garden had blossemed over the summer months. We hope everybody enjoyed tasting the beetroot, onion and lettuce, and we will soon have carrots, parsnips and turnips to harvest
Last Friday was a very exciting day for pupils from 3rd to 6th class as they travelled to Rathcroghan Heritage Centre to greet Queen Medb and her warriors as they set out on their long walk across the country. Earlier in the week the children took part in a workshop with Heritage Expert Chris, where they […]
The sun shone on us as we walked to school on National WOW Day. What a great way to start the day.
A big congratulations to all our prize winners in the Scríobh Leabhar competition run by the Carrick-on-Shannon Education Centre. The children had to design and write an Irish story book. They are pictured below receiving their certificates of achievement.
There was great excitement before Easter when we learned that the senior room pupils in Ballagh NS had been selected to take part in the Halftime show at the Connacht V Edinburgh Rugby match at the Sportsground in Galway on March 23rd. The 12 children from 3rd to 6th class travelled by bus to Galway […]
Please Remember our Ballagh National School Green Code: “LEAVE THE CAR, COME WITH US. JUMP ABROAD THE WALKING BUS!” Weather permitting we hope to hold a WOW before or directly after the Midterm break from Niamh Hanley’s house..more information will issue via Text a Parent. Recent Walk to School Commendation Award Winners […]
Great success at the recent Community Games Art and Handwriting competitions when 10 of our pupils received awards. Congratulations to Anthony, Lyndsey, David, Emily, Rachel, Jasmine, Anna, Katie, Sophie & Ava.
There was great fun and Christmas cheer at our recent Christmas Carol Serivce
A big thank you to our wonderful pupils who supported the Team Hope Shoebox Appeal so generously again this year.