Camogie and Hurling Tournaments 2022

Our school recently held internal camogie and hurling tournaments for pupils in 2nd and 3rd classes, as well as in 5th and 6th classes.

Dick Barrett Cup

Our 5th and 6th class pupils played for the Dick Barrett Cup.

Some fantastic hurling and camogie was on display all day!

Thank you to The Weir Family Health Clinic for their kind sponsorship of the tournament.

Little ‘Flyer Nyhan’ Cup

2nd and 3rd-class pupils played a camogie/hurling tournament recently in beautiful sunshine. The pupils played for the inaugural Little Flyer Nyhan Cup which is named after the famed Flyer Nyhan who is a past pupil of our school.

There was fantastic skill, endeavor and teamwork on display. In a very close final, Cork gained victory over Kilkenny.

Well done to all participants for their efforts today.

Rugby

We were delighted to welcome Finny O’Regan from Clonakilty Rugby Club to Knockskeagh recently. Finny is currently coaching tag rugby to all children from Senior Infants to 6th class. All classes are being coached individually every Wednesday on our new courts, as well...

Virtual Sports Day Memories 2020

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Sports Day 2020

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FAI Soccer 2020

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Ficheall.ie Regional Chess Tournament

Our 5th and 6th class pupils represented the school in the Ficheall.ie Regional Chess Tournament held in The Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway on Thursday the 30th of January. It proved to be a very enjoyable day. Well done to all who participated in the...

Knockskeagh in Hurling and Camogie Blitz

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Knockskeagh – GAA 5 Star Centre

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Cork Minor Footballers Visit Knockskeagh

Wednesday the 18th of September 2019 was an exciting day in our school when we welcomed members of the victorious Cork Minor Footballers to Knockskeagh. Three Members of the Minor All Ireland winning team, Dan Peet, Jack Lawton, and Ryan O'Donovan along with coach...