Blackberries!

Blackberries!

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...
The Lake Isle of Inishfree

The Lake Isle of Inishfree

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...
Heritage in Schools

Heritage in Schools

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...