Knockmay go the extra mile to see off Ratheniska after extra time Ratheniska 2-11 Knockmay 5-10 AET Roinn 2 Boys Shield Extra time was required as Knockmay got the better of Ratheniska in a thrilling Division 2 Shield match this afternoon. Rio Lacumber was Knockmay’s standout player while substitute David Nevin made a huge contribution…
Today the 6th classes had a lovely visit from a local historian and author, Mr. Teddy Fennelly, and a member of the Irish Air Corps, Lieutenant Aidan Higgins to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first east to west transatlantic flight. Lieut. Higgins spoke to us all about his time in the Air Corps. He…
Today we had a visit from members of the victorious Portlaoise senior football team who won the county final yesterday. They beat O’Dempsey’s 2-16 to 1-13 in a sunny O’Moore Park. Scott Lawless, one of the visiting players, is a past pupil of Scoil Bhride. We are very proud of him and all…
Pupils in Sn. Infants, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th are now using “Mathletics” in school and at home. Pupils all over the world are using “Mathletics.” Watch the video below to see “Why?”
The green team, along with some of the Infant children helped brighten up the Junior and Senior Infant courtyard today. The green team had previously painted the new flower pots and friendship bench. So all that was needed were some colourful flowers to fill the pots. Portlaoise Tidy Towns committee kindly offered to sponsor some…
On Wednesday June 13th the 6th class boys’ Rounders team travelled to Emo to compete in the boys Rounders blitz for a highly coveted place in the finals. The team played 4 matches against Raheen, Killeen, Mountrath and Durrow. The boys were fantastic on the day and won every match. Their teamwork, focus and determination…
