Brian and Paul visit with Liam McCarthy - 20/10/2017: Today was a very special day for all of us at Annagh Hill NS. We welcomed back two of our past pupils, Brian and Paul Flaherty, along with the Liam McCarthy, Bob O'Keefe, Allianz League and Irish Press Cups. Brian and Paul are fantastic role models for all the pupils in our school, proving that hard work and dedication will see great results and they thoroughly deserve their All Ireland medals. We are incredibly proud of them. Thanks also to Gerry Flaherty (Chairman of Abbeyknockmoy Hurling Club) and Declan Molloy (Secretary of Abbeyknockmoy Hurling Club) for accompanying the lads on their visit.
Visit from Minor Hurlers - 19/10/2017: A big thank you to Jeffrey Lynskey, Conor Walsh, Daniel Loftus and Seán Walsh who took the time to come and visit our school today. They spent time speaking to the pupils, signing autographs and standing for photographs. We were delighted to welcome them into our school and congratulate them on their success of winning the All Ireland Minor Hurling Championship. Thank you to Susan Tarpey, Juvenile Secretary ofTurloughmore HurlingClub, for organising the visit.
Mini 7s Football (Girls) - 11/10/2017: Our girls were in football action today, October 11th, in Belclare. They were taking part in the Corofin section of the mini 7s competition and while they won't be progressing to the next stage, we are very proud of their performance.
Message of thanks: Sincere thanks to all involved in our 50 year celebration mass on Saturday, September 30th. The large attendance was fantastic with pupils and parents (past and present) as well as members of the local community joining us on the day. Fr. John D. Flannery celebrated the mass with us and we are very grateful for this. We thank all who have made our 50 year celebrations so enjoyable and successful. The support and goodwill from all in our school, local and wider community is very encouraging and we look forward to a bright future for the next half century.
Mini 7s Hurling - 06/10/2017: Well done to our hurlers who took part in the mini 7s competition in Carnmore today, October 6th. Unfortunately they won't progress to the next stage but this young team will gain a lot of experience from today's matches.
Mass to mark 50 Year Anniversary - 30/09/2017: We will celebrate mass in our school hall at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 30th. This mass will mark 50 years in our present school and 140 years of education in the area. The school will be open from 3 p.m. on the day to view photographs, newspaper articles, artwork and artefacts. All associated with Annagh Hill NS over the years and anybody who would like to join us on the day are very welcome.
Cross Country Finals - 26/09/2017: Good luck to Cormac in 4th class who will take part in the County Finals of the Galway Cross Country Championships in Renmore on Tuesday, September 26th.
Family Fun Day - 24/09/2017: Thanks to all who came to our Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 24th. It was a fantastic day and we are very grateful to all those who helped out in any way to make it such an enjoyable occasion. Lots of photos from the day can be viewed in the photos section.
Beginning of Year Mass - 22/09/2017: We had our beginning of year school mass in our hall today, September 22nd. It was a lovely mass and we thank Fr. Paddy Mullins for celebrating it with us.
Cross Country Running - 19/09/2017: The annual Galway Cross Country races will take place in Renmore on Tuesday, September 19th. We have a number of children from 3rd to 6th class participating and we are looking forward to taking part in the competition.
