We'll let the children of Kealkill NS tell their own story about our Field of Dreams Thanks to the children and teachers who put so much work into every aspect of writing and creating this lovely video story about our bid to fundraise for an all-weather AstroTurf at our school! You can help us by buying a ticket to join us on 10th May for the 20k Drop. … [Read more...] about The story behind our Kealkill NS Field of Dreams!
20K Drop Fundraising Event – 10 May 2019!
Kealkill NS is hosting a fundraising evening modelled on the popular 20K Drop TV show in a bid to raise funds for sports facilities its pupils can use year round. The fundraising event - to be held at the Westlodge Hotel on 10 May 2019 - will give guests the chance to compete for a share of a 20 thousand euro prize pot. Randomly selected members of the audience will be able … [Read more...] about 20K Drop Fundraising Event – 10 May 2019!
Kealkill NS Wins ‘Best Overall Project’ in Bantry Port Competition
Bantry Bay Port Company has announced Kealkill National School as the winner of ‘Best Overall Project’ in its 2016 primary schools competition. Local 5th class primary schools were invited to take part and submit a project based on the theme of ‘A Day in the Life of a Cruise Liner Visiting Bantry Bay’. John Mullins, Chairman of Bantry Bay Port Company, said: ‘Kealkill … [Read more...] about Kealkill NS Wins ‘Best Overall Project’ in Bantry Port Competition
Kealkill NS Reaches the Finals of the National ‘Song for ’16’ Competition
The pupils of Kealkill National School have qualified for the final of 'Song for ’16', a national song-writing competition to be held in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, on May 15th. 'Song for ’16' is an all-island schools song competition presented by the National Concert Hall, Disney Music Group and the Department of Education and Skills. It forms part of the National … [Read more...] about Kealkill NS Reaches the Finals of the National ‘Song for ’16’ Competition
The Official Opening of Kealkill’s School Extension
The renovation and extension project at Kealkil National School had its official opening on March 15th in a celebration that coincided with the school’s commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rising. The existing rooms in the school, which first opened in 1909, have been renovated, and three state-of-the-art classrooms have been added to the original building. The extension … [Read more...] about The Official Opening of Kealkill’s School Extension