Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix

Lovely to celebrate Grandparents yesterday in school with a prayer service led by Fr Paddy & Fr Pietor. A special day filled with memories, songs & love. All those unable to attend were remembered on our tree.

Huge congratulations to our green schools committee, staff & pupils for all the work they do in our school! Well done everyone! 👏 👏👏

Special thanks to our SNAs for all you do for the children in your care. They are in good hands! Thank you! 💕 #snaappreciationday

Congratulations to the 26 children & 7 children from the South School who received the sacrament of Confirmation in a lovely ceremony led by Bishop Denis. Huge thanks to everyone involved in making the day so special for this amazing group of young people. @frpaddybyrne @KANDLEi

Junior Infants listened to the cautionary tale 'Old McDonald had a phone' as part of Safer Internet Day this week. Working together to promote a safer Internet. #SID2025 @Webwise_Ireland

Huge turnout at our recent Grandparents prayer service to celebrate those that are so dear to us. A celebration of prayer, music, memories & even a rap! Thanks to Fr Paddy for a lovely ceremony & all who helped in making the day so special. @KANDLEi @frpaddybyrne

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Hope shoebox appeal! We collected 89 boxes which will be distributed to needy children around the world. Thanks to everyone for your generosity! 👏 #giving @TeamHopeIreland

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent non-uniform day for Debra Ireland. An amazing amount of €884 was raised & presented to Emma Fogarty's mam Pat. 👏👏👏 @debraireland

It was a pleasure to welcome back past pupil Emma Fogarty this week. This remarkable young lady is an ambassador for Debra Ireland. She spoke to the senior classes about EB & the daily struggles people living with this disease endure. #inspirational @debraireland

Happy Friendship Week to all in Scoil Mhuire. A great week of activities & being grateful for all our friends. #friendship #gratitude #care

Delighted to welcome all our pupils back after the holidays! A special welcome to the 34 Junior Infants & the 10 new pupils who joined our school from Canada, Guatemala & different parts of Ireland! #NewBeginnings

Congratulations to the 26 children who made their 1st Holy Communion today! You were brilliant! Special thanks to Ms O'Doherty, the choir led by Ms Thompson, John Hosey & Fr Paddy for making the day so special. @frpaddybyrne @KANDLEi

Huge congratulations to the 37 students who received the sacrament of Confirmation on Friday! You were superb! We are very proud of you! Thank you to the teachers, SNAs, Fr Paddy & Fr Pietor for all your work in preparing for this special day. @frpaddybyrne @KANDLEi

Rang 1 singing Buddy the dog's song on using your tablet safely! Maith sibh! 👏 @Webwise_Ireland #SID2024

Lots of great work going on throughout the school for Safer Internet Day. It's never too early to talk about online safety! @Webwise_Ireland #SID2024

Great first day back hurling in @SAbbeyleix. We worked on soloing and breaking the tackle. @GamesLaois

Celebrating Lá Fhéile Bríde today in lots of different ways. Mass, assemblies, zoom workshop on making a St Brigid's cross, songs, stories, prayers & 'Pause for Peace' at noon. #StBrigidsDay #pauseforpeace #Spring

Lovely to celebrate Grandparents' Day today with Fr Paddy. Remembering & being grateful for all the special people in our lives. @frpaddybyrne @KANDLEi

A table prayer for Christmas Day. As we sit around the festive table we remember the reason for our gathering. Christmas blessings and peace to all. @CatholicBishops @BishopDNulty

Just brilliant! Well done everyone!