Kilcorney N.S. Celebrates 160 years

Photos and Words by TADHG CURTIN

A lovely celebration of Kilcorney National School was held on June 6th, 2025. The school acknowledged its 160th year.

The school’s current pupils were joined by some of its past pupils for a lovely mass, celebrated by Fr. Paul Bennett. The pupils sang their hearts out, providing lovely music and song throughout the ceremony.

Afterwards there were some lovely words and refreshments in the school. Pictures adorned the walls inside of years gone by so those who attended were able to see themselves at a younger age. In fact, Discover Duhallow’s Tadhg Curtin found himself on the wall from his days attending the school.

It was a wonderful day, inside and out. A big thanks to everyone who helped set up the day and to those who attended. Well done to Kilcorney N.S on a monumental anniversary, here’s to many more years!

You can keep up with all the activities the school is up to on their facebook page; Kilcorney N.S.

The current day pupils of Kilcorney National School with their principal, Roisin Roche, Mairead Murphy, Marie Wallace, Pam Brophy and Amiee O’Connell

A unique day, school chairman - Pat Sheehan (2nd from left) spoke on behalf of all past pupils and people involved with the school. The oldest past pupil present on the dayPeter O’Sullivan (Far right) was joined by the youngest pupil currently attending Kilcorney N.S. Robin O’Driscoll (3rd from left) to cut the commemorative cake along with principal Roisin Roche and Mary Cotter.