Balla Secondary School

21/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our LC and LCA students! 🎉

Today marks an important milestone as our students received their results. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and of the positive contribution they have made to our school community during their time with us.

We wish each and every one of them every success, happiness and fulfilment as they take their next steps into the future.

Well done, and best wishes for the journey ahead!

20/06/2026

Congratulations to student, Lexi, on her international debut.

We are incredibly proud of your achievement and wish you every success in the future. 🇮🇪⚽👏

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

A reminder that our exam mass is taking place in the basilica tomorrow evening at 7:30pm.

Come along and receive a special blessing before your exams!
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27/05/2026

As we approach the end of another successful school year, we are delighted to present this year’s Summer Newsletter. We hope you enjoy this snapshot of the many activities, achievements, and memorable moments that have taken place at Balla Secondary School throughout the year.

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23/05/2026

The Junior Base students and staff enjoyed a wonderful trip to Athlone on 20th May. We travelled by train and had a fantastic boat trip on the River Shannon and Lough Ree. Even the weather was on our side!

22/05/2026

Yesterday, we had our TY Graduation. Students were presented on the various workshops, events, and trips they completed over the year. Afterwards, there were a number of awards handed out to students, which are as follows:

1. Creative Engagement Award: Charlie Heffernan (absent)
2. Male Sportsperson of the Year: Adam Jennings
3. Female Sportsperson of the Year: Maria Keane
4. School Spirit Award: Rebecca Gormley
5. Student of the Year: Cian O'Malley

Pictured here with TY Coordinator Mr. Morrin

21/05/2026

Some members of our Student Council enjoyed an end-of-year trip to go bowling and play laser tag as a thank you for all their hard work throughout the year!

20/05/2026

A huge congrats to our Green Schools Committee, who were awarded our second consecutive Green Flag at the awards ceremony in Claremorris today.
The committee completed a two year project on the water theme.

16/05/2026

Summer Giveaway Competition!

Make sure to buy your ticket to be in with a chance of winning!