Shrone NS News: January 2026

Friday, 30 January 2026

St.Brigid’s Cross

🟩 St.Brigid’s Cross

Crosses are made each year to celebrate St.Brigid’s Day.The St.Brigid’s Cross is one of Ireland’s most enduring household traditions.

Traditionally, the cross was woven from fresh rushes. It was made to mark the turning of the year.

The cross was placed above the door, near the hearth, or in a byre.

It offered protection and blessings to the household and the stock on the farm.

Treasure Island

This is the final weekend of the Panto in Rathmore.

Best of luck to Mr.Coakley,Mr.Mc Kenna and Emma who all star in the show.

Please support this worthy cause if you can.

Congratulations Grace.

Huge congratulations to Grace, who received a Merit Award in the 8–10 age category at the Credit Union Art Competition National Finals 2025 in Dublin at the weekend.

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Rathmore LGFA

All the girls with Rathmore LGFA received their medals at their awards night on Sunday night.

Congratulations to 6th class pupil Aoibhinn who represented our school at the Munster Minor Schools Swimming Championships at the University of Limerick recently. Aoibhinn competed in the 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly competitions. As a result, Aoibhinn has qualified for the National finals of the Irish Minor Schools Championships that will take place in the Sport Ireland Aquatic Centre in Dublin in March. What a fantastic achievement Aoibhinn and best of luck in the finals. 🎉