St. Joseph's Primary School, Crumlin

22/08/2026

06/07/2026

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05/05/2026

🌟 A Massive Congratulations to Team St. Joseph’s! 🌟
What an incredible day we had on Sunday at the Belfast City Marathon. Every single one of our runners did us proud — they showed determination, teamwork and true St. Joseph’s spirit from start to finish. 💛🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The support along the route was fantastic and really lifted our runners. It was a brilliant day for our whole school community.

Thanks to your generosity, donations are still coming in, and with cash contributions included, we’ve already raised over £2,000 for school funds. Our JustGiving page will remain open for anyone who would still like to donate, or contributions can be left into the school office.

We really are some team — well done and thank you to everyone involved! 🙌✨

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stjosephscrumlin?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=WA

03/05/2026

Good luck and a huge thank you to our incredible team of 18 runners taking in the Belfast Marathon today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
Whether they are tackling the full 26.2 miles or joining forces in the relay, their dedication, determination, and community spirit are truly inspiring. The funds they raise will go directly towards vital educational resources for our school.

Runners, we’re so proud of each and every one of you—go out there, enjoy the experience, and know that we’re all cheering you on every mile of the way! 💙👏

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stjosephscrumlin?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=WA

29/04/2026

🌟 Our Final Runner 🌟
We’re rounding off our relay team with someone truly special — Eimear Jones! 🏃‍♀️💛

Eimear is a past pupil of St. Joseph’s and a proud member of the Aldergrove Senior Ladies team. When we needed someone to step in at the last minute, Eimear didn’t hesitate. Her willingness to jump in and support the school shows exactly the kind of spirit that makes this community shine.

She’ll be taking on the final leg of the Belfast City Marathon Relay — the stretch from Duncairn Gardens into the City Centre and back to Ormeau Park. It’s a brilliant, bustling leg to finish on, and we know Eimear will bring all the determination and energy needed to carry the team home.

Let’s give a huge cheer to Eimear for stepping up and finishing the relay with heart, pride and St. Joseph’s spirit 🙌💛

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stjosephscrumlin?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=WA

28/04/2026

🌟 Meet More of Our Belfast Marathon Relay Stars! 🌟
🌟Mrs Dean🌟
Mrs Dean is a keen gym‑goer who loves staying active and taking her fitness outdoors with regular road runs. 🏃‍♀️💪

Her discipline is second to none — whether she’s training at the gym or using her home equipment, she always finds a way to keep moving. This year, she’s bringing that determination to the Belfast Marathon Relay, proudly supporting our school’s fundraising efforts. 💛

She’s really looking forward to completing her leg of the race… and who knows — this might just be the spark that inspires her to take on the full Belfast Marathon next year. After all, she’s no stranger to big challenges — she even tackled the Dublin Marathon twenty years ago!

🌟Mrs McCann 🌟
Mrs McCann's running journey began in 2012 with simple laps of a local football pitch, quickly growing into a passion with her local running club. Since then, she has completed several half marathons, including Belfast, Omagh and the Great North Run, proudly supporting the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. Now a regular at Portglenone Forest Parkrun, Mrs McCann is delighted to be part of Team St. Joseph’s — and as long as there’s running and chatting involved, she’ll keep doing both for a great cause!

🌟Mr Traynor🌟
Mr Traynor took up running 10 years ago through a Couch to 5K programme with the former Moneyglass and District Running Club and hasn’t stopped since. With a focus on getting the miles done rather than the time, he has progressed from 5K to 10K and a number of half marathons. To mark a decade of running, he’ll be taking on the Belfast Half Marathon again this September. Pictured at one of his favourite races, the Derry City 10 Mile — where the medal is always worth the effort!

Go on you three — we’re all behind you! 🙌✨

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stjosephscrumlin?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=WA

27/04/2026

Sending all our love and prayers to our Year 7 children as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
May the gifts of the Holy Spirit—be with them as they take this beautiful step in their faith. 🕯️✨
Congratulations to all our pupils and their families!

27/04/2026

🌟Meet Stevie Magee🌟

Proud dad to two former pupils, Jacob and Emily.
When he’s not cheering from the sidelines, he’s giving back as a dedicated volunteer coach with Crumlin United 2011s ⚽

Fresh off an impressive finish at the SPAR Craic 10K in Belfast 🏅, Stevie has clearly been putting in the hard miles, rain or shine! His commitment doesn’t stop there, with sights now firmly set on a half marathon this September.

We’re delighted to have Stevie stepping in at the last minute to complete the St Joseph’s PS Crumlin team for the Belfast Marathon Relay 🙌

A man who models himself on his idol Mr. Kelly… and if this form continues, he might just be giving him a run for his money!

Best of luck, Stevie, we’re all behind you! 💙

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stjosephscrumlin?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=WA&fbclid=IwdGRzaARb7wRjbGNrBFSpBGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHueqQEdqh7iCb6aHGh6LGMDPYjsMDbskrZdLsjVtVLnmNCBQooqmuBaGjEj7_aem_zBtMG39JyynBwet5JGnqzg

24/04/2026

🌟 Meet our next relay duo — Mr Kelly & his Daughter, Aine! 🌟
We’re delighted to introduce another fantastic pair taking on the Belfast City Marathon Relay for St. Joseph’s — Mr Kelly and his daughter Aine! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💛

Aine is a past pupil of St. Joseph’s and a brilliant athlete. She plays for both the Aldergrove Senior Ladies and the Antrim Senior Ladies teams, following in her dad’s footsteps when it comes to keeping fit and staying active.

And speaking of staying active — Mr Kelly never stops. If he’s not refereeing a match or in the gym, he’s climbing mountains. From Ben Nevis to our own Binnian and Bernagh, he’s always chasing the next challenge.

Both father and daughter are taking on Leg 2 of the relay, which means there’s a bit of healthy competition brewing in the Kelly household. One thing’s for sure — they’ll push each other all the way.

Let’s cheer on this brilliant family duo as they take on the miles with determination, teamwork and St. Joseph’s spirit 🙌✨

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stjosephscrumlin?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=WA&fbclid=IwdGRzaARYFgtjbGNrBFSpBGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHueqQEdqh7iCb6aHGh6LGMDPYjsMDbskrZdLsjVtVLnmNCBQooqmuBaGjEj7_aem_zBtMG39JyynBwet5JGnqzg