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  • School Cleaner Kitty Retires

    Pupils, staff and friends of the school gathered in our school hall on Wednesday 25th Junes to show our respect and love for a very special person who has touched all of their lives during her time here in Bellurgan National School. Kitty Ballantine retires at the end of this month after being part of Continue Reading

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  • Water Safety Talk

    The pupils in Bellurgan N.S. were very lucky to get a visit from the local coastguard. James and Kevin called to the school to tell us all about water safety. They told us that we should call 999 or 112 if we are in or witness an emergency in the water. They also rescue people Continue Reading

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  • Slieve Foy Hike

    Parent, Liam McCauley, and experience hiker and local tour guide, organised a trip for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class up Slieve Foy on Thursday 19th June 2014. The pupils, along with their teachers, helpers and Fr Murphy started their climb at 10 am and returned at 3pm. It was an enjoyable day, coupled with Continue Reading

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  • Who’s going to have the tallest sunflower on the Cooley peninsula?

    The children in 1st and 2nd class have been taking part in a sunflower growing competition against other schools in local area. The children have learned so much so far about gardening as they have observed their seeds germinating and sprouting. They’ve learned how to take care of their plant by regular watering and ensuring Continue Reading

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  • Cooley Credit Union Eassy Competition

      Congratulation to our fourth class student, Anna Carroll who recently came 1st in the Jim Savage, Cooley Credit Union Essay Competition.  She received E50 and her school and classmates are extremely proud of her achievement.  Please read her entry below.   On The Right Track The atmosphere was electric as we stood on the starting Continue Reading

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