€370.53 raised in recent cake sale

A big thank you to the parents and children in Muinteoir Siobháns 2nd and 3rd class who raised €370.53 in their cake sale on 16th January 2015. Also thanks again to Dukes Coffee company for donating another tray of goodies. Thanks also to all parents for sending in those very valuable euros with the kids to buy their bun for the ongoing monthly cake sales!

Parents Association

Strictly come Céilí Mór, Friday January 30th 2015 in Actons Hotel.

Thanks to all the parents who have purchased tickets.

We will be sending the tickets home with your child between now and Thursday (29/1/2015).

For those wondering how to purchase tickets you can either:

- Use the envelope which was sent home last week
or
- Tickets will be on sale outside the school on Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Ceili Poster 2015.pdf

Kinsale GAA

This communication relates to all 4 clubs within Kinsale GAA:  Adult GAA Club, Underage Boys, Ladies Football & Camogie.

First Aid and Child Welfare:
The club is hosting a First Aid & Child Welfare talk on Sunday, February the 1st 2015 in St Multose Hall at 11am. Dr Padraig McGillicuddy and Chris Cronin will deliver the talks respectively. We encourage anyone getting involved at any level in the Clubs to come along and participate. If you have not filled out a Garda Vetting form, please complete on the day and give to the Child Welfare Officer.

Membership for all Clubs:
We will hold a Registration Day in Temperance Hall on Saturday 7th March 2015 between 12 and 3pm. We will be publishing the cost of membership in advance of this meeting. We will be registering adult members also on the day.

Camogie Foundation Course and Coaching Workshops:
Ross Corbett, Munster Regional Development Officer, will be running a Foundation Course to introduce the basic skills of Camogie and how to integrate these basic skills into drills for training sessions. This Foundation Course will be held on Sunday 8th February 2015 in Sáile at 11am and is open to anyone interested in getting involved with coaching in the Camogie Club.

We will be running a Workshop for Football for any coaches getting involved in coaching the Boys and Ladies sections on the Friday 20th February 2015 in St Multose Hall at 8pm. This will be facilitated by Gerry Murphy.

We will also be running an Internal Workshop for Hurling / Camogie which will be run by Donal O’Leary and Edward McCarthy for any coach looking to get involved this year with the Boys or Girls in Hurling and Camogie. This will occur on Friday, February 27th 2015 in St Multose at 8pm.

“Come Hurl with me” - Camogie:
We will be running a “Come Hurl with Me” programme from the Sunday 8th March 2015  at 11.15am to coincide with the girl’s camogie training. This programme will introduce anyone (Parent, relation, volunteer) interested in learning the basic skills of Camogie and the basic coaching skills for any sport. It will run for six weeks.

Training:
Camogie will have their first training session for girls aged 5 to 12 years on Sunday the 8th March 2015 in Sáile at 11.15am. A child will need to be the age of 5 years (i.e. 5th Birthday must occur between 1st Jan and 31st Dec 2015) to begin training with the club, as per the Cork Camogie regulations.

Underage Boys– U7 to U10 will commence training on Sunday the 8th March 2015 in the main pitch on Bandon Road at 11.00am. (Boys U/6 will start training in April – date to be advised).

Ladies Football will commence training on Monday, 23rd February 2015 at 5pm – 6pm at the Main Pitch on Bandon Road.
Please note the change in time.

Family Walk:
The Camogie and Ladies Football Clubs are jointly holding a Free Family ‘Spring into Shape’ Walk on Sunday, 1st February 2015 at 2pm.  Meeting at Charles Fort, walking to Lower Cove and back again.

List of upcoming Courses&Workshops for Kinsale GAA 20.01.15.pdf

Strictly come Céilí Mór, Friday January 30th 2015 in Actons Hotel

Just another gentle reminder to be ready for this Friday night (30th Jan 2015) and the Céilí Mór in Actons hotel. Remember you will need a ticket, dancing shoes and possibly a babysitter!!

Thanks to all the parents who have purchased tickets. We will be sending the tickets home with your child between now and Thursday.

For those wondering how to purchase tickets you can either:

- Use the envelope which was sent home last week
or
- Tickets will be on sale outside the school on Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Spot prizes:
We are also looking for a few more spot prizes for the night for example bottles of wine, boxes of chocolates or perhaps unwanted Christmas presents (eg a coffee machine) etc.

Do you have a cupboard full of boxes of chocolates that are tempting you to break your new years resolutions?
Did you got a bottle of Whiskey for Christmas and you dont drink whiskey?
Did you got a Christmas present that is still in its box and is unlikely to see the light of day?
We would be very pleased to receive these gifts. If you would like to pass them onto Trish Ryan that would be great.

Thanks again for all the support. It is certainly shaping up to be a great night.

Ceili Poster 2015.pdf

Kinsale Scout Group Table Quiz

“Strictly Come Céilí”

Reminder: Have you booked your tickets and your babysitter now? Less than a week to go!

Ceili Poster 2015.pdf

“Strictly Come Céilí”

An Envelope is in your child's bag today (21st Jan 2015) with information about the Ceili Mor.

If you want tickets for the Céilí, please complete the following steps:

1) Fill in the information requested, place money in the envelope and seal.

2) Return the envelope to the school with your child for the attention of the teacher or to the white post box mounted on the wall outside the office.

3) Your tickets will be sent home with your children within a few days.

Please note that this is a joint event with St Multose school. All monies raised directly by each school stays with that school, however any monies raised on the night of the céilí will be split, including tickets purchased on the door. We are therefore requesting that you purchase your tickets directly from the school and/or Parents Association before the event if possible. 

Ceili Poster 2015.pdf

“Strictly Come Céilí”

How are your new year resolutions going!
Having a quiet January after a hectic Christmas?
Why not plan to come to the Ceili Mor and have a good night out with friends and burn off some serious calories.

An envelope will be in your child's school bag on Wednesday (21st Jan 2015) with additional info.

Ceili Poster 2015.pdf

“Strictly Come Céilí”

Come join Dr Padraig McGillicuddys Harbour Céilí band and "Fear an Tí"  Fionán Cogan, of Céilí fit and dance the night away.

Fionán will talk thru each of the dances, so this night is suitable for everyone from Céilí beginners to the more experienced dancers. The most important thing is to be ready to try it out and have a good time.

Dont forget to bring your dancing legs!

Spot Prizes on the night including the best Michael Flatley and Jean Butler impersonations!!!

Friday 30th January 2015 8pm til late
Actons Hotel, Kinsale
Finger Food, Spot Prizes, Raffle, Loads of Craic and Lots of Laughs

This is a Fundraising Event in aid of Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile and St. Multose School
Tickets €15 per person are available from Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile (021-4773731), St Multose School (021-4774106) and Actons Hotel.

Ceili Poster 2015.pdf

KYSS: Reliance Strength for Families 2015

KYSS would like to invite you to attend our free talk on 

Wednesday 21 January @ 08:00 pm,2015 at the Carlton Hotel, Kinsale.

Kinsale Youth Support Services (KYSS) are organizing a talk on 'Reliance Strength for Families' aimed at parents, teachers, youth facilitators, sporting clubs and the general public on how to deal with anxiety depression, suicide  and grief.

We have invited an expert speaker, Dr Fergus Hefferman Phd Psychology, MSc Counselling Psychology & Family Therapies, who has worked with families in 5 continents around the world teaching them how to survive in difficult situations. Anxiety has taken over our world and Dr Hefferman will present and teach us differently ways to deal with this.

Dr Hefferman has spent much of the past 33 years working with the Irish Defence Forces, the United Nations and NATO. He has worked with soldiers and their families in many of the world's conflict areas such as Afghanistan, Iraq, East Africa and The Balkans

Please help us to spread the word by circulating the attached poster to your school/club/association by mailing and/or text list, or simply send it to any concerned persons who may be dealing with anxiety.

Thank you for your help and continued support,

Kinsale Youth Support Services

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7jlQoqIpffTZlgyUDNUOWtKbG1aMDJOVEx2US1rbm8tNVo0/view?usp=sharing

Cake Sale Friday! (16th January 2015)

This coming Friday, 16th January 2015, Muinteoir Siobhans class (half of 2nd and half of 3rd) will be hosting the monthly cake sale. We would ask that each child would be given at least €1 going to school on Friday to buy a bun/cake. So far the school cake sales have raised over €1000 for the school fundraising and the kids have really enjoyed being shopkeepers for a morning! As usual there will be a tray of gluten/wheat/dairy free buns and as always a strict nut free policy will be adhered to.

Caroline Broderick (class rep)
Carol O'Callaghan 0876966121

Half Price Calenders!

Half price 2015 Gealscoil Calendars available from Hilda - €5! 

FREE admission to Charles Fort!

Tomorrow, 7th Jan 2015 is the 1st Wednesday of the month so like all 1st Wednesdays this means FREE admission to Charles Fort!  More information is available here.

Céilí Practice

Céilí practice  - tomorrow night Tuesday 6th Jan 2015 'Nollag na mBan' at Actons at 8.30pm with Fionan Cogan from Ceili Fit.  €3 cover charge. Bring your girl friends and  practice your steps for our Ceili night (join fundraising evening with St Multose school ) on the 30th Jan 2015.

More details - see Strictly Come Céilí

Parents Association (PA) meeting

The Gaelscoil Parents Association ware having their monthly meting tomorrow (Tuesday) 6th Jan 2015 at Actons Hotel at 8pm. Please note change from the normal venue to accommodate those who wish to attend the Céilí practice in Actons as well.

New parents are always welcome to attend.

Happy New Year to all from the Parents Association.

Krafty Kids New Term

Krafty Kids New Term begins on Monday, January 12th 2015 at 4.15pm.