On Friday the 9th December Carrick-on-Suir Library celebrated their final 1916 centenary event. We’ve had a very busy year marking this special occasion and we were delighted to take part and contribute to a full programme of events in the Local Library. The students and teachers of Ballyneale, CBS Greenschool, Gaelscoil Carraig na Suire, Newtown UpperContinue reading “Carrick-on-Suir Library: Time Capsule 2016 – 2066”
Category Archives: Easter 1916
1916 School Tour
Pupils from third to sixth very much enjoyed the visits to both Kilmainham Gaol and Glasnevin cemetery. This tour took place on Friday November 11th. Even though it was an early start in the morning with a long round trip, spirits remained high all day. We first went to Kilmainham Gaol where we were given a tourContinue reading “1916 School Tour”
History Tour
We are very much looking forward to our 1916 history tour, where pupils from third to sixth will visit both Kilmainham Gaol and Glasnevin cemetery. This tour will take place on Friday November 11th, we will be leaving the school at 8am sharp. Information leaflets have been sent home.
Clonmel Museum
Pupils from 3rd to 6th class will visit Clonmel Museum on Monday the 16th of May to view the Easter 1916 exhibition.
Irish Flag Presentation
The students are studying all about the Rising of 1916 and the proclamation. They are also learning Amhrán na bhFiann ahead of the presentation of the Irish flag by the Defence Forces next Wednesday at 10.45 a.m.
Ballyneale National School 