Liscarroll’s Memorable Weekend!

Liscarroll National School had a memorable weekend filled with festivities. The school community came together to mark two significant events.

The highlight of the weekend was the official opening of the “Ball Wall” – a brand-new addition to the school’s facilities. The Ball Wall, located near the school’s playground, provides an exciting space for handball and hurling. Students, teachers, and parents gathered to witness the ribboncutting ceremony, and the cheers echoed as the first ball rebounded off the wall.

Simultaneously, the school’s 5th Class celebrated the launch of their Heritage Keepers Book. Over the past year, these young historians delved into local history, interviewed community members, and researched Liscarroll’s heritage. Their book is a compilation of stories, photographs, and fascinating facts about the area –from ancient ruins to folklore and traditions. Many local historians and landowners were invited in to the school to speak on all the places and events mentioned in the book. Fifth class then visited all these sites. The class worked tirelessly in conjunction with ‘The Burren Trust’ to produce this wonderful publication.

Congratulations to Liscarroll National School on a successful weekend of celebrations!

5th class joined by Cllr John Paul O’Shea, Liam Madden, Gearóid Murphy, Michael O’Shea and Michael Moynihan TD

2nd left to right-Willie Stokes, Dónal Ó Cáinte, John O’ Connor, Pat O’ Brien (These all came and spoke with 5th class about various historical sites around the parish and also met us at the locations when out on our trips.)

Bosco Herlihy, Michael Hedigan, Gearóid Healy, Derval Vaughan (Principal), Colin O’ Brien, Colin Healy, Daniel Relihan, Seán Dee, Jack Hennessy, Tim Brosnan(Chairperson of BOM) and Penny O’ Halloran

Margaret Mullane, Gearóid Murphy, Tony O’ Shea, Liam Madden, Michael O’ Shea, John Paul O’ Shea front row left to right- Siobhán Madden, Willie Stokes, Sr Bernadette, Dónal Ó Cáinte, John O’ Connor, Pat O’ Brien, Raymond O’ Sullivan, Veronica Egan, Derval Vaughan, Colin O’ Brien.