Our boys hurling team represented our school in the new West Cork Sciath na Scol hurling competition at Ahamilla today.

After the grading competition a few weeks ago, we were placed in Division 2 which included two groups of three schools. The top side in each group would play in the cup final and the 2nd placed teams in each group would play in the shield final.

Our first game against Ballinacarriga NS was a very tough game. Our opposition getting a great start but our lads fought back and showed great spirit to win by a few points in the end.

Our 2nd game in the group was effectively a cup semi-final against Barryroe as they managed to win against Ballinacarriga NS in their first game too.

The Barryroe game was a closely fought game all the way through. After being level for much of the game, Barryroe NS struck a few decisive scores in the 2nd half to eventually win by two points. This titanic battle took a lot out of our boys as they left everything out on the field. However, they can hold their heads high as all onlookers commented on the attitude and skills on display from both sides. The Barryroe NS team went on to win the cup final against Coppeen NS after a fine display, so very well done to them.

As a result of our loss to Barryroe NS, the Knockskeagh boys entered the Shield Final against Ardfield NS which pitted the two 2nd placed teams in each group against each other. Ardfield with the wind in the 1st half took a commanding lead that they never relinquished. In fairness to our lads, they never stopped going but Ardfield NS defended gallantly and ran out deserving winners in the shield final in the end. Congrats to them

Well done to all Knockskeagh NS panel members on the day, they represented our school with great spirit, attitude, and determination. We are very proud of them.

Sciath na Scoil Hurling Panel members as follows; Daire O Neill, Donncha Straight, Jack O’Donovan, Tim Crowley, Matthew Kelleher, Michael Collins, Patrick O’Leary, Jason O’Connell, Daniel Walsh, Colin Moloney, Liam Campbell, Ben Egan and Vincent Beechinor.

Next Friday it’s the girl’s turn in the Sciath na Scoil Camogie Blitz. We wish them all the very best of luck. Knockskeagh Abú

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As part of European Week of Sport, we set up a table tennis area in our playground today. 

Our 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th classes got to enjoy the area at different parts of the day.

The pupils in each of the classes had great fun playing in the sun and displayed some amazing skills too.

Well done to all involved!!

To celebrate European Week of Sport, our classes learned about a sport, dance, or game from a different country.

There was great fun had by all through this activity, well done to all students for being good sports, and huge thanks to all teachers for their creativity in this initiative.

Junior Infants had great fun playing a game called ‘Agalmata’ which is Greek for statues. One player stands in the middle with their eyes closed and counts to 10. They can open their eyes at any time and shout Agalmata! Any statues that are caught moving are out. 

Senior Infants played a game that is played in Italy called “Guardie a Lardi”. It’s a fun version of cops and robbers and there was great excitement during the game. 

1st Class took a closer look at Olympic handball known as European handball originated in Northern Europe. 1st class played a few mini games on our newly developed astroturf. 

2nd Class played a very fun game that originated in Denmark called “Danish Longball” which is a fun mix of rounders, football and dodgeball. 

4th Class celebrated this week with Finnish Molkky, French petanque, and Danish Longball! 

5th Class learned the words and dance of the New Zealand ‘Haka’.

6th Class played an Indian game called ‘Throwball’, which is a very simple but enjoyable game. Catch and throw, if the ball hits the ground on the other side, it’s a point. 

Well done to all involved during this fun initiative. 

Our 1st to 6th class pupils took part in a rugby blitz today in Clonakilty RFC.

The event was fantastically organised and huge credit must go to all involved on the day.

Thankfully the weather was very good too.

All our classes had a really enjoyable day and well done to all our representatives. You did us proud!!

Please see a snapshot below of some of our classes in action today.

Our 5th and 6th class girls and boys teams took part in the recent Sciath na Scoil camogie/hurling blitz held in Clonakilty GAA club this morning.

This was a historic day for our school as it was the first time that we had entered into this hurling and camogie competition.

Well done to all involved in the organisation of this competition and it is great to see it happening here locally.

Today was a grading blitz to see what school teams would be suited to play against in the future.

Our boys and girls teams played Gaelscoil Clonakilty, Laragh NS, Newcestown NS, and Timoleague NS.

They showed great skill, endeavor, and attitude in all their games.

Well done everybody for giving your all this morning