The Dog’s Trust and their furry four legged friend will visit the school on Thursday 19th September 2019, so be ready with any questions you have about dogs and you may even get a chance to have a little cuddle with a very friendly dog.
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Welcome Back to School
Welcome back to all our pupils for this new school year, and a special welcome to our 14 new junior infants.
We hope you all have a great year!
Internet Safety Talk
Following the internet safety talk & information night given by Ger Brick earlier in June, a link for further informmation has been made available to parents/guardians.
Please go to http://www.inetsafetytalk.com/parentinfo
Login details have been forwarded to all parents by text message.
New Jerseys for School Teams
A big thanks to all at Glenmore Juvenile G.A.A. for the new set of jerseys for Glenmore/Ballyfacey school teams.
This striking blue away colours will serve the school for many years to come.
Glenmore/Ballyfacey N.S – Allianz Cumann na mBunscoileanna 7’s Camogie Winners 2018
A big well done to the 6th class girls of Glenmore and Ballyfacey N.S. On Thursday 3rd of May they captured the Allianz Cumann na mBunscoileanna 7’s Camogie Title for 2018. It was a great a achievement for the girls who beat Clara, St. Canices and Gowran along the way. A huge well done for all involved.
2017 – Quiz Wizards!
Congratulations to our u13 quiz team that recently took part in the Credit Union Schools Table Quiz. The team of Patrick O’Connor, Freddie Nathan, Danny Dowling and Caitlin Mullally beat off many schools from South Kilkenny and Wexford to come in 2nd place. Well done to all in doing our school proud.
2017 Trip to the Dáil
On Wednesday 15th of February the pupils of 5th and 6th class visited Dáil Éireann. The pupils were given a guided tour of the house and got to sit in on the important business of the Dáil and Seanad. They also visited the nearby National Library and History Museum.
A great day enjoyed by all and many thanks to Fidelis Doherty for arranging and contributing hugely to the day.
2015 – Allianz Cuman na mBunscoileanna Rionn A Football Final
Glenmore Ballyfacey reached their first ever Rionn A U13 Football Final. The game took place in Mullinavat, Saturday 21st November in ideal sunny conditions. St. Canice’s of Kilkenny were the firm favourites to take the title. St. Canices wasted no time in getting scores on the board and built up a lead by the halfway mark. In the second half Glenmore/Ballyfacey battled bravely to the end and huge credit must be given to them for not giving up. Final Score St. Canices 3-14 Glenmore Ballyfacey 0-3. Well done to all the players involved from both schools.
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Country Cup Champions 2015
Eight days after winning the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B League, Glenmore reached the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Country Cup final, on 5th June 2015. Mooncoin were outstanding opposition and both teams displayed great skills and determination. The game produced eight goals and Glenmore won by a point on a scoreline of 5-03 (Mooncoin) and 3-10 (Glenmore). Congratulations to the boys of Glenmore N.S. and Ballyfacey N.S. and to their trainers Mr. Grant and Mr. O’Gorman on a great win and on a very successful year. ( For more photographs see the photo gallery).
Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn B Hurling Champions 2015
Having achieved great success by winning the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Roinn C Hurling league for 2014, Glenmore were promoted to Roinn B in 2015. The combined schools teams of Glenmore N.S. and Ballyfacey N.S. had a very successful league campaign and reached the final in Nowlan Park on 28th May 2015 against Tullogher Rosbercon. Both teams displayed great skills and Glenmore won out on a scoreline of 5-10 to 1-04. Congratulations to our captain Ian Byrne, all the team members and their trainers Mr. Grant and Mr. Gorman on a great victory. For more pictures see the photo gallery.