Newsletter, April 2023
The latest school newsletter (April 2023) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email).
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The latest school newsletter (March 2023) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email).
Read moreNewsletter, February 2023
The latest school newsletter (February 2023) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email).
Read moreGaelscoil Philib Barún presents Liam Ó Maonlaí
As part of it’s celebration of language and culture during the upcoming Seachtain na Gaeilge (March 2023), Gaelscoil Philib Barún presents Liam Ó Maonlaí, musician and singer, in concert in the school hall on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. Support will be provided by Cór Fear na nDéise and by our own Múinteoir Dara Blount. Tickets are available via Eventbrite only and will cost €15 + fees. Tickets will be available to the general public from Saturday, 11 February 2023 onwards.
Read moreSchool Open Evening
Gaelscoil Philib Barún is accepting enrolment applications for Junior Infants (for the 2023-2024 school year) during the month of February 2023. An open night for prospective parents will be help at the school on Tuesday, 7 February 2023 from 7pm – 8pm, with directions to the school available on the Contact Us page of the school website. This will allow parents to view the school and its facilities, with the option to discuss immersion education in an all-Irish primary school
Read moreCelebrating our Christmas Concerts
The entire school community enjoyed our recent Christmas concert series that were held in-person at the school hall once again, after a 2 year absence due to Covid-19. For many parents, this was their first time to ever see their child perform on stage, a precious part of family life and memory creation that should not be underestimated. Here is a selection of photographs taken on the night.
Read moreNewsletter, January 2023
The latest school newsletter (January 2023) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email).
Read moreChristmas Concerts 2022
We are beyond thrilled to welcome the families and friends of our pupils back to the school in person, to enjoy our series of Christmas concerts for 2022. These will be held in the school hall on Monday-Tuesday, 19-20 December 2022 as follows: Time Monday, 19 December 2022 Tuesday, 20 December 2022 6:00pm Junior Infants (Naíonáin Bheaga) Senior Infants (Naíonáin Mhóra) 6:30pm First Class (Rang 1) Second Class (Rang 2) 7:00pm Third Class (Rang 3) Fourth Class (Rang 4) 7:30pm
Read moreNewsletter, November 2022 (and Christmas Concerts)
The latest school newsletter (November 2022) is now available on the Newsletters page (and will also be distributed to parents via email). Also, we are delighted to share that Christmas concerts will once again be held in the school this year, and will be taking place on Monday-Tuesday, 19-20 December 2022 at the times indicated in the November newsletter.
Read moreRetirement of Caitlín and Mary Dunphy
The school gathered on Friday, 30 September 2022, to mark the retirement of Múinteoir Caitlín and to pay tribute to Múinteoir Máire Uí Dhonncha. Both teachers have given long and loyal service, over many decades, to the school and its pupils. All of the children held both teachers in the highest esteem and this was reflected in the song that Dara, our fifth-class teacher, composed for the occasion. The song was sung with great enthusiasm by all in the hall.
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