Rusheen Bay
Rusheen Bay is a lagoon and leisure area in the west of Galway City. Ms Staunton's and Ms Farragher's fifth classes visit this special amenity area to learn about sailboarding and kayaking.
Rusheen Bay is a lagoon and leisure area in the west of Galway City. Ms Staunton's and Ms Farragher's fifth classes visit this special amenity area to learn about sailboarding and kayaking.
Ballyloughane Beach
Ballyloughane Beach is a well-known landmark within walking distance of our school. Ms Staunton's fifth class and Ms Day's fourth class use the beach as an educational resource. In the classroom pupils learn about aquatic creatures that live on the sea shore and now they have then to locate these creatures.
Ballyloughane Beach is a well-known landmark within walking distance of our school. Ms Staunton's fifth class and Ms Day's fourth class use the beach as an educational resource. In the classroom pupils learn about aquatic creatures that live on the sea shore and now they have then to locate these creatures.
A Local Tour of Mervue
Ms Day's fourth class are given a guided tour of local monuments within walking distance of our school by Galway historian, William Henry.
Ms Day's fourth class are given a guided tour of local monuments within walking distance of our school by Galway historian, William Henry.
Mass Rocks
In Ireland during the 18th century many churches had fallen into disrepair. There were not many priests in the country because it was not permissible for them to be ordained in Ireland. The remaining priests sometimes celebrated Mass in isolated areas where there might have been a rock that would serve as an altar. These rocks were known as "Mass Rocks". This Mass Rock is in Cappabane near Scariff. Here a priest is celebrating Mass as a reminder of the Mass Rocks of the past.
In Ireland during the 18th century many churches had fallen into disrepair. There were not many priests in the country because it was not permissible for them to be ordained in Ireland. The remaining priests sometimes celebrated Mass in isolated areas where there might have been a rock that would serve as an altar. These rocks were known as "Mass Rocks". This Mass Rock is in Cappabane near Scariff. Here a priest is celebrating Mass as a reminder of the Mass Rocks of the past.
Younger pupils learn the Safe Cross Code from Richard (sixth class mentor) before going on a walk
A Visit to Fire Station
Ms Fallon's third class had a great visit to the fire station in Galway. Many thanks to Mark Flannery who was our guide.
A Visit to a Global Company
There are many large global companies near our school, and it is part of their policy to link with local communities. One such company is Avaya – an international communications company. They are involved in Junior Achievement , an outreach programme connecting with schools.
Joe Flaherty, a past pupil of St. Michael’s and now a senior engineer with Avaya, delivered a five week programme, Our World, to the pupils of Ms Farragher’s fifth class. As a follow-up to the programme the class was invited to the company to visit its training facility and to be introduced to Makey Makey (invention kit) and Scratch (programming toolkit). The pupils really enjoyed the visit.
There are many large global companies near our school, and it is part of their policy to link with local communities. One such company is Avaya – an international communications company. They are involved in Junior Achievement , an outreach programme connecting with schools.
Joe Flaherty, a past pupil of St. Michael’s and now a senior engineer with Avaya, delivered a five week programme, Our World, to the pupils of Ms Farragher’s fifth class. As a follow-up to the programme the class was invited to the company to visit its training facility and to be introduced to Makey Makey (invention kit) and Scratch (programming toolkit). The pupils really enjoyed the visit.
A Visit to Dáil Éireann
Pupils from sixth classes visit the Dáil. It is a proud day for our school as two members of the national parliament, Brian Walsh and Derek Nolan, are past pupils.
Pupils from sixth classes visit the Dáil. It is a proud day for our school as two members of the national parliament, Brian Walsh and Derek Nolan, are past pupils.
Some Pupils Play in Croke Park
A Visit to Croke Park
Croke Park is the largest sporting stadium in Ireland. It holds 82,300 supporters making it the fourth largest stadium in Europe. It is owned by an amateur association, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
It is regarded as a cultural monument as well as a sporting monument. It was acquired by the GAA in 1913. In 1920 after British agents had been assassinated in Dublin, British troops entered Croke Park and shot 14 people including a player, Michael Hogan. The Hogan Stand is named after him. Every September the All-Ireland hurling and football finals are played in Croke Park.
One end of the stadium looks incomplete. This area is known as Hill 16, reputedly first built as a terrace using the rubble remaining from the 1916 Rising (Easter Rebellion) in Dublin. Because of its history, its association with Dublin supporters, and the lack of space to the rear it was decided to leave Hill 16 as a terraced area.
It is regarded as a cultural monument as well as a sporting monument. It was acquired by the GAA in 1913. In 1920 after British agents had been assassinated in Dublin, British troops entered Croke Park and shot 14 people including a player, Michael Hogan. The Hogan Stand is named after him. Every September the All-Ireland hurling and football finals are played in Croke Park.
One end of the stadium looks incomplete. This area is known as Hill 16, reputedly first built as a terrace using the rubble remaining from the 1916 Rising (Easter Rebellion) in Dublin. Because of its history, its association with Dublin supporters, and the lack of space to the rear it was decided to leave Hill 16 as a terraced area.
A Visit to City Hall
Mayor of Galway, Terry Flaherty, welcomed pupils to City Hall and answered their questions in the council chamber.
Mayor of Galway, Terry Flaherty, welcomed pupils to City Hall and answered their questions in the council chamber.