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12 Feb

Start-Box in 5th Class

Start-Box is a non-contact introduction to boxing in schools. The 4 week programme focuses on fun, participation and movement , as opposed to the skills of boxing. The aim is to improve movement and fitness levels through the sport of boxing. The sessions begin with a warm up, hitting the focus pads, circuit training and […]

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9 Nov

Camogie: Mercy Abú

After two years, we have Camogie back in the senior school. Every week, girls in 5th and 6th train after school with Ms Deegan and Ms Falconer. At the moment, there are almost 50 girls attending training. Today, a panel of players represented our school in the first Camogie game of the Cumann na mBunscoil […]

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9 Nov

Céilí Mór as halla (Rang 3-Rang6)

Ms Mannion and her family played some traditional Irish music for us. The girls listened to some music and danced the Siege of Ennis. It was wonderful to have such talent and live music in the hall and the atmosphere was fantastic.  

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9 Nov

Minister Mary Butler visits the Senior School

We were delighted to welcome Minister Mary Butler to our school today. The girls on the Student Council welcomed Minister Butler when she arrived. She listened to the 5th and 6th Class Student Council members as they spoke about their school experience in the Mercy and Minister Butler had a look at some of our […]

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4 Nov

Excitement is building for Active Week

Active week will take place next week in the Senior School. Ms Deegan and Ms Falconer have been very busy putting together a fantastic week of activities.  This week, the girls in Ms Falconer’s class designed an obstacle course. The top three courses were tested out today by girls in 5th and 6th and the […]

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3 Oct

Basketball Blitz – 6th Class

Basketball Blitz – 6th Class A team of 12 6th class girls took part in the inaugural Holy Cross Invitational Basketball Blitz. The Mercy travelled to Tramore CBS hall with Ms Deegan and Ms Holohan. The girls had a great day and even managed a stroll to the local playground between games. 

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15 Aug

MarathonKids Ireland: Senior School

MarathonKids Ireland is an 8 week programme targeting 5th and 6th class students. Students learn about the health benefits of sport and perform four running sessions each week inching them closer to completing their first marathon as well as learning about the benefits of physical activity.    MarathonKids was introduced to our school through Waterford […]

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