Scoil na Buachaillí Clonakilty

Our Junior Infants had a fantastic school tour to Top of the Rock in Drimoleague, where they enjoyed meeting animals, exploring the farm and taking part in fun outdoor activities. It was a wonderful day of learning, friendship and happy memories.

Many thanks to the team at Top of the Rock, to Mary Horgan for organising the trip, and to Samantha Aerts, Eilish McSweeney, Karen O’Regan and Niamh O’Donovan for accompanying the class. 🌿🐑🚜😊

Junior Infants Enjoy a Wonderful Day at Top of the Rock Our Junior Infants recently had a fantastic school tour to Top of the Rock in Drimoleague, where they enjoyed a day full of discovery, fun and outdoor learning. The children loved meeting the animals, exploring the farm and taking part in a range of engaging activities. There was great excitement as...

🌊🏄‍♂️ 6th Class Surfing Adventure – Day 3 of 4! 🏄‍♀️🌊

Our 6th Class pupils enjoyed their third surfing session with Inchydoney Surf School today, and what a fantastic experience it has been so far!

Over the past three sessions, the children have grown in confidence, developed their surfing skills, and had great fun out on the waves. It has been wonderful to see their determination, resilience, and enthusiasm as they embrace this exciting challenge.

We are so lucky to have Inchydoney Beach and Inchydoney Surf School right on our doorstep. Opportunities like this allow our pupils to enjoy the natural beauty of West Cork while learning new skills and creating lasting memories with their classmates.

There is still one more session to go! The pupils will return for their fourth and final surf lesson on their very last day in SNB – a perfect way to celebrate the end of their primary school journey.

A huge thank you to the team at Inchydoney Surf School for making this such a positive and memorable experience for our pupils.

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Congratulations to St. Joseph's Girls NS Clonakilty - our beautiful town creating the perfect inspiration 🥰📸

🏛️📚 3rd Class Trip to Clonakilty Museum 📚🏛️

Our 3rd class boys enjoyed a fantastic trip to Clonakilty Museum, where they stepped back in time and explored the rich history of West Cork.

The boys learned about local life in times gone by, viewed fascinating artefacts and exhibits, and discovered stories about the people and events that have shaped our area. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring history to life and to deepen their understanding of their local heritage.

We are very fortunate to have such an excellent educational resource so close to us and the boys thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

A sincere thank you to Marie Forristal for organising this visit. We would also like to thank the staff and volunteers at Clonakilty Museum for their warm welcome and for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with the boys.

🌿🌊 4th & 4th/5th Class Trip to Castlefreke 🌊🌿

Our 4th and 4th/5th Class boys had a fantastic day exploring one of West Cork's most beautiful locations. The trip began with a hike through the stunning Castlefreke Woods before the boys made their way to the beach, where they enjoyed games, sandcastle building and plenty of fun with friends.

The weather was perfect for a day of outdoor activity, and the boys thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to explore, play and make lasting memories together. We are incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful natural amenity right on our doorstep.

A special thank you to Breeda in Rathbarry for treating the boys during the day, and to Marie Hayes, Carol Ann O'Donovan and Orla O'Keeffe for their help and support in making this wonderful trip possible.

A great day was had by all! 😊🌳🏖️

🎉 Senior Infants School Tour to Skibbereen Sports Centre 🎉

Our Senior Infants had a fantastic day on their school tour to the Skibbereen Sports & Fitness Centre!

From the moment they boarded the bus, excitement was in the air. The boys enjoyed a wide range of activities including inflatable obstacle courses, giant slides, agility challenges, football games, space hoppers, hula hoops and lots of outdoor fun. There were smiles, laughter and plenty of energy throughout the day as the children challenged themselves, worked together and made wonderful memories with their friends.

It was a fun-filled day of adventure, activity and teamwork, and everyone returned to school tired but happy after a brilliant experience.

A special thank you to Michelle O'Neill for organising the tour and to Niamh Whelton and Eileen Breen O'Riordan for their help and support throughout the day.

We would also like to thank the staff at Skibbereen Sports & Fitness Centre for providing such an enjoyable and action-packed day for our pupils.

⭐ A wonderful day enjoyed by all! ⭐

🎶 A Great Day of Music for Scoil na mBuachaillí at Clonakilty Street Carnival 🎶

Our boys were delighted to perform at today's Clonakilty Street Carnival, providing entertainment with performances from five of our school bands.

The pupils showcased their hard work, enthusiasm, and musical talent, creating a fantastic atmosphere and receiving wonderful support from the crowds.

We are incredibly proud of all the boys who took part and would like to thank our teachers and families for their continued support.

A special thank you to Michael Dempsey for helping us transport our equipment and ensuring everything was in place for the performances.

Well done to everyone involved in a memorable day for our school and community! 👏🎺🥁🎶

🏃‍♂️🏅 Clonakilty Parish Primary Schools Athletics Day 2026 🏅🏃‍♂️

What a day we had!!

Firstly, a huge congratulations to all the boys who earned their place on the SNB Athletics Team 2026. Making the school athletics team is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm shown throughout the year. Every member of the team represented SNB with tremendous pride throughout the day.

💙 Our SNB Athletics Team 2026 💙

Aaron Nash, Adam Kingston, Andrew McCarthy, Cameron Gallwey, Charlie Flinter, Cian O'Donovan, Cillian O'Mahony, Conor Moloney, Cormac Taylor, Daniel Malone, David Marszalkowski, Evan White, Filip Kingston, Hans Constabel Herriott, Harry Lyons, Jacob Gallwey, Jonathan Bednarz, Joseph O'Donovan, Josh O'Regan, Noah Dowling, Odhrán O'Riordan, Paidí Lynch, Sam Nash, Seamus Quirke, Seán Kennedy, Sonny Cookson, Tadhg McCarthy and Théo Antoine.

A sincere thank you to Clonakilty & Dunmanway Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of this wonderful event.

Thank you also to Clonakilty GAA Sports & Leisure Complex for the use of their excellent facilities, and to Clonakilty Mayoral Council Conan O'Donovan for presenting the trophies at his final official event as Mayor. A proud past pupil of SNB, Conan has been a fantastic ambassador for our town and a great friend to our school. We are incredibly proud of all he has achieved and congratulate him on a wonderful term as Mayor. 👏🏅💙💛

🏅 Rang 7 and Rang 8 set the standard early in the day, taking part in the athletics events on the Astro Turf and bringing home a fantastic collection of medals. The boys got SNB off to the perfect start and showed tremendous determination and skill throughout the opening session! 🥳🎉

🏆 Trophy Winners 🏆

🥇 Seamus Quirke
🥇 Jacob Gallwey

🥈 Tadhg McCarthy
🥈 David Marszalkowski
🥈 Adam Kingston
🥈 Cillian O'Mahony

🥉 Paidí Lynch
🥉 Josh O'Regan
🥉 Daniel Malone
🥉 Jonathan Bednarz
🥉 Cormac Taylor
🥉 Seán Kennedy

👏👏👏 Superb effort, boys! 👏👏👏

The success continued in the relay races, with our teams producing fantastic performances and adding more silverware to an already memorable day!

🥈 Under 11 Relay Team
Théo Antoine, Jonathan Bednarz, Evan White & Jacob Gallwey

🥈 Over 11 Relay Team
Cillian O'Mahony, Seán Kennedy, Adam Kingston & Aaron Nash

💙💛 A massive congratulations to every member of our athletics team. From the first race to the final relay, the boys showed determination, resilience, teamwork and sportsmanship in abundance. Their performances throughout the day were exceptional, and they did SNB proud every step of the way.

Under the leadership of Ms Mary Horgan, SNB continued its proud athletics tradition and once again demonstrated the strength of athletics within our school.

We are incredibly proud of all the boys who took part and the way they represented themselves, their families and our school community throughout the day.

🎉🏅 Well done, boys — you did us all proud! 🏅🎉

Today, our 2nd Class pupils enjoyed a lovely visit to Clonakilty Library to launch their participation in the Cork County Council Library & Arts Service Summer Stars Reading Programme 2026. 📖☀️

The boys learned all about this fantastic national reading initiative, which encourages children to keep reading and enjoying books throughout the summer months. 📚✨

📚 During the visit, boys who already had library cards were able to sign up for the Summer Stars Reading Programme, while those who didn't have a card were helped to register and join the library. It was wonderful to see so many boys eager to get involved and ready to enjoy a summer full of reading, discovery and adventure through books. 🌟📖☀️

A huge thank you to the wonderful staff at Clonakilty Library for welcoming us and for promoting a lifelong love of reading among our pupils. ❤️📚

We would encourage all of our pupils to take part in the Summer Stars programme over the holidays. Reading for pleasure is one of the best ways to keep young minds active, build vocabulary and spark imagination. 🚀📖✨

Happy reading, boys, and best of luck collecting your Summer Stars throughout the summer! 🌟📚☀️t