Archive for May, 2014

Confirmation 2014

Sixth Class made a beautiful display for their Confirmation Day. Look how beautiful it is.  Go raibh míle maith agat  to Mrs Murray for organising and helping the 6th class make this beautiful piece of art.

6th Class Clay with Finn

Sixth Class had three fantastic sessions with Fin O’ Hara. During these lessons 6th class got to experiment with many different tecniques  and were involved in individual work and a group project. Take a look at some of our work.         

The Mercy Primary Poem

We’re in the final now today, So let’s get this match under way, We’ll show them what we’re made of, And let them know we won’t lay off. Today’s the day we bring, The title back to sing, Our school’s pride is brimming, For the camogie team is winning. Come on Mercy, Swing those hurls, […]

Cumann na mBunscol Final

On Wednesday 14th May, our school camogie team took part in the Cumann na mBunscoil camogie final against Ballyboy.   The girls played their hearts out but were beaten by a stronger team. It was a tough game but we were very proud of them as they fought to the end and never gave up. […]

Baking Class

Parents, Our final baking class for this term will take place Friday, May 23rd at Chesterfield Community Centre. Our baking group meets at 10 am and we finish by 11.30pm. It is always great fun and Grainne always serves up a treat, we get lots of great ideas too! Please let me know if you […]

Parent’s Walk to Knockbarron Wood

Parents, you are invited to join us for a lovely walk in Knockbarron Wood, Kinnitty. The forecast is quite good for this Friday(May 16th) so let’s make the most of it! The bluebells are in full flower and would bring a smile to your face and put you in good form for the weekend ahead! We […]

May Procession

We held our annual May Procession on Wednesday 7th of May. As it was wet we held it in the school halla for the first time. We started by singing Alleluia as we gathered and moved on to Let There Be Peace. After that the Junior and Senior Infants brought flowers to Mary’s Altar as […]

More Concert Photos

Here are some more photos from our choir concert.                                

What a Concert!

On Saturday 26th April, Mercy Primary School Choir held a concert in St. Brendan’s Church. We were honoured and thrilled to welcome Anima Chamber Choir from Dublin. What an afternoon! The concert was a huge success and we were delighted with the crowd that came to support us. Anima Chamber Choir, Dublin, under the guidance […]

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