We are busily preparing for Christmas in our school. We are singing and practising our lines for our Christmas plays and doing a variety of art activities. Tá sceitimíní orainn. We are really looking forward to performing for our families. Feicfimid sibh ar an Aoine!

Bhí na hardranganna ag foghlaim an dán ‘Blackberries’ le Seamus Heaney, another very famous Irish and Ulster poet. They have been learning about a range of literary devices that poets use to make their poetry more meaningful. The children enjoyed illustrating their...

During our literacy stations, the ranganna ceatheair, cúig agus sé have been studying the poetry of some famous Irish poets. The poem ‘The Lake Isle of Innishfree’ by W.B. Yeats was really enjoyed by the children and it provided samples of strong literary devices like...

We were very fortunate to be able to avail of the Heritage in Schools Scheme when a Heritage Specialist comes to our school enables children have a greater appreciation of their own heritage and environment. On this occasion, Ross Cochrane visited Deravoy and explored...

We thank Euan Treanor from the FAI Schools Coaching Programme for our soccer coaching. We have really enjoyed it.

Some of our wonderful pumpkins on display before Halloween.

Our weekly tíonól (assembly). All the children and staff assemble in the community centre. Prayers from Ms Mc Kenna's class. An Nuacht from Ethan Infants entertain us with songs and gaeilge. Some interesting facts from Emma. Cómhra from Shona agus Shane. Cómhra from...

We had a wonderful response for Team Hope's Annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Thank you to all families who supported this campaign either bringing in the shoe box or completing it online. Our infants helped Mark load them up when he collected them yesterday.

Congratulations to Jessica & Ryan who came 2nd and 3rd in the County Cross Country Championships in Kilmore last weekend. Well done to you both

We had a Truagh, Red and Black day today in support of Truagh Ladies Gaelic Football Team. We wish the very best of luck this evening as they take on Corduff in the Championship final in Aughnamullen, especially our past pupils Sara, Kaila, Seanna, Keva, Maria and...

Some of our pupils were dancing in the World Irish Dancing Champions in Dublin recently. Táimid íontach bródúil as na cailíní seo. Comhghairdeachas le Leah agus Niamh agus Jane. It’s fantastic to have World Champions in our school. Maith thú! Dea-scéal gan...

Bhí ranganna ceathair, cúig agus a sé ag péinteáil. They used brushes and potatoes for their prints. They mixed colours to create their own colour palette. They added tree silhouettes to create a wonderfully relaxing autumn scene. Bhain siad taitneamh as an rang...