Quiz Winners!

Well done to James, Tadhg, Mackenzie and Jack who won the St. Abban’s Table Quiz. They were best of 32 teams from 11 schools.

Baile UĂ­ LaigheanĂ¡in abĂº!

Newsletter 20th March 2018

Quiz Season
Well done to all those competing in the St. Abban’s quiz recently; some very good performances and Ballylinan had three teams that finished in the top 7. Congratulations to our winning team who brought home the Fr. Kennedy Cup; Tadgh McGrath, Mackenzie McIvor, Jack Dunne and James Hovenden.

Internet Safety
An Garda SĂ­ochĂ¡na recently gave a talk on safe use of the internet to 5th and 6th Classes.

Blitzes
6th Class will be providing the teams for the (postponed) FAI blitz this Wednesday 21st in Portlaoise. Ms. Hogan’s and Ms. Buggy’s classes will be providing the teams for a fun football blitz in Killeshin on the same day.

 Zim Day (Friday 16th March)
Our Annual Fr. O’Shea appeal was held last Friday and was a great success. A grand total of €1,800 was collected and is winging its way to Zimbabwe to help those in need. Míle buíochas díbh go léir.

Tin Whistle
Classes for both groups this Thursday 22nd March.

Thank You
A big thanks to Tadhg Kelleher, Peter Barry, Liam Brennan and Frank Shanahan for providing our ongoing rugby, hurling and football coaching. We really appreciate it!

Recent Activities on Website
As always, please check out recent activities and photos on the school website (address below).

Easter Holidays
Remember school closes this Friday, 23rd March for the Easter holidays (12:20 for Infants and 12:30 for all others). We reopen on Monday, 9th April.

Happy Easter to all and thank you for your support as always.Â