6th class pupils made their confirmation in St. Patrick’s Church, Slane this week. The ceremony was celebrated by Bishop Tom Deenihan. Many thanks to all the pupils, their sponsors, families, the choir, altar servers, teachers and to Fr. Matthews, who all made the special ceremony that it was. qrf
Continue ReadingMini Sevens Gaelic Football
St. Patrick’s National School boys’ and girls’ teams both travelled together for the divisional mini sevens day in Seneschalstown GFC. Both teams performed very well on the day winning two of their games and both being defeated in one. Many thanks to the organisers and to all the teams that participated on the day. .
Continue ReadingSt. Brigid’s Day Cross Making
It was a busy day in St. Patrick’s National School on St. Brigid’s Day. Many children brought rushes to school to make St. Brigid’s crosses. It is believed that St. Brigid used rushes to make a cross to teach an Irish pagan chieftain about Christianity. St. Brigid’s crosses are hung above doors in houses and barns or stables to keep the people and livestock safe from harm. Pupils in 6th and 5th classes made their own crosses before going to…
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