Jun 06 2014
Active Schools
17/6/17: Well done to all our footballers who represented the school in the Fr. Burns Shield competition in Killavullen GAA pitch today. Analeentha were successful in both the A grade and B grade competitions.
4TH, 5TH & 6TH CLASS FOOTBALL BLITZ
13/6/17: Well done to all our footballers who represented the school in the Clyda Rovers/Mourneabbey Ladies Football blitz in the Clyda pitch today. We played games against Burnfort NS and Rahan NS.
8/6/17: Well done to all the boys and girls in 1st and 2nd classes who represented the school in the rebel Óg football blitz in Mallow today.
1/6/17: Well done to all our athletes who represented the school in the Cork Primary School Sports in C.I.T. today. 
June 2017: Best of luck to all our athletes who will represent the school in the upcoming Cork Primary School Sports in C.I.T. on Thursday, June 1st.
ZUMBA DANCING
29/5/17: Local Zumba dance instructor, Teresa Napier, joined us today for some Zumba dancing. All the children really enjoyed showing off their moves!!
NORTH CORK SCHOOLS SWIMMING GALA
May 2017: The North Cork Annual Schools Gala took place today in Mallow Swimming Pool. The school was well represented and proved very competitive across all sections. All competitors can be immensely proud of their feats. Well done to all involved!!!!!
SCIATH NA SCOL HURLING
May 2017: Analeentha qualified for the Allianz Sciath na Scol North Cork Hurling Final in Roinn B3 after wins over Dromina, Glanworth and Burfort. We will now play Baltydaniel in the final at 10am on Thursday 8th June in Mallow G.A.A. Complex. Best of luck to Ms. Coakley and all the lads!
MINI SEVENS HURLING
4/5/17: Analeentha took part in the Allianz Sciath na Scol North Cork Hurling Mini Sevens in Mallow G.A.A. Complex today. A win over Kilbrin and a draw with Kilworth in the group stages saw us qualify for the quarter-final where we overcame Ballyhea. In the semi-final we beat Ballyhass, before going down to a very strong Newtownshandrum team in the final. A storming second half brought us back into the game, but we were unable to claw back the lead from the first half. Well done to Mr. Hourigan and all the members of the panel!
ACTIVE SCHOOL WEEK 2017
2-5/5/17: The fourth annual Active School Week took place in Analeentha NS all this week. A great week was had by all.
MINI SEVENS LADIES FOOTBALL
19/10/2016: Analeentha enjoyed a great run in the Allianz Sciath na Scol North Cork Ladies Football Mini Sevens held in Mallow G.A.A. Complex. Wins over Ballygown (5-5 to 1-1) and Burnfort (3-2 to 0-1) in the group stages saw us qualify for the quarter-final where we overcame Gaelscoil Thomáis Dáibhís (Mallow). In the semi-final we met a very strong Kilworth team. Despite a storming second half we were unable to overcome our worthy opponents, who went on to win the tournament. Well done to Mr. Hourigan and all the members of the panel!
MINI SEVENS FOOTBALL
18/10/2016: No joy for Analeentha in the Allianz Sciath na Scol North Cork Football Mini Sevens held in Mallow G.A.A. Complex. A win over Gaelscoil de hÍde (Fermoy) by 5-4 to 2-1 in the group stages set us up for a winner-take-all clash with Shanballymore to decide who would top the group. Unfortunately, a narrow defeat (3-5 to 3-0) saw us exit the tournament. Hard luck to Mr. Hourigan and all the lads!
NORTH CORK LADIES 7 A-SIDE FOOTBALL BLITZ
June 2016: Analeentha made it back-to-back title wins after reclaiming the Bernie Young Memorial Cup again this year. Wins over Liscarroll (1-6 to 0-6), Araglin (5-2 to 0-4) and Burnfort (6-4 to 2-4) saw us qualify for the final against Kilbolane (Milford). A tight, low-scoring first half saw both teams going in at the break all level at 1 point each. Analeentha stepped up their performance in the second half and we pulled away to win by 1-5 to 0-3, allowing us to lift the cup amid great scenes of joy. Well done to Mr. Hourigan and all the girls involved!
FR. BURNS SHIELD
June 2016: It was a case of mixed fortunes for Analeentha as we won B section of the Fr. Burns Shield tournament held in Killavullen GAA Grounds but finished up as runners-up in the A section.
June 2016: Well done to all our athletes who represented the school in the Cork Primary School Sports in C.I.T.
NORTH CORK SCHOOLS SWIMMING GALA
June 2016: The North Cork Annual Schools Gala took place today in Mallow Swimming Pool. The school was well represented and proved very competitive across all sections. All competitors can be immensely proud of their feats. Well done to all involved!!!!!
SCIATH NA SCOL HURLING
May 2016: Analeentha failed to qualify for the Allianz Sciath na Scol North Cork Hurling Final in Roinn B3 following their games against Ballyhooly and Ballyclough. Hard luck to Mr. O’Sullivan and all the lads!
4TH CLASS INDOOR HURLING COUNTY FINALS
7/3/16: Well done to the 3rd and 4th class boys who represented the school in the Indoor Hurling County Final held in Na Piarsaigh Hall, Cork. The boys overcame Kilbonane, St.Catherines (Ballynoe) and Coppeen to secure a first ever county title. Congratulations to Mr. O’Sullivan and all the members of the panel.
4TH CLASS INDOOR HURLING BLITZ
February 2016: Well done to the 3rd and 4th class boys who helped the school qualify for the Indoor Hurling County Final next month. Best of luck to Mr. O’Sullivan and all the members of the panel.
SCIATH NA SCOL FOOTBALL
October 2015: Analeentha won the Allianz Sciath na Scol North Cork Football Roinn B3 after defeating Shanballymore in the final in Mallow G.A.A. Complex. Congratulations to Mr. O’Sullivan and all the lads!
SCIATH NA SCOL FOOTBALL
October 2015: Analeentha qualified for the Allianz Sciath na Scol North Cork Football Final in Roinn B3 after wins over Bweeng and Glenahulla. They will now play Shanballymore in the final on Tuesday 20th October in Mallow G.A.A. Complex. Best of luck to Mr. O’Sullivan and all the lads!
PRIMARY GO GAMES 2015
June 2015: Well done to 6th class student Aisling Cronin who represented Cork in the half-time exhibition game at the Cork v Clare Munster Senior Football Championship semi-final in Pairc Ui Rinn.
NORTH CORK LADIES 7 A-SIDE FOOTBALL BLITZ
June 2015: Analeentha made up for the disappointment of losing last year’s final by taking the title this time around. This year the tournament was split up into two sections depending on the size of the schools involved. Analeentha claimed the inaugural Bernie Young Memorial Cup following wins over Araglin, Liscarroll and Ballygown in the group stages and Killavullen in the final. Well done to Mr. Hourigan and all the girls involved!
FR. BURNS SHIELD
June 2015: It was a case of mixed fortunes for Analeentha as we won B section of the Fr. Burns Shield tournament held in Killavullen GAA Grounds but finished up as runners-up in the A section.
ORIENTEERING, FOTA HOUSE AND GARDENS
10/2/2015: The boys and girls of 5th and 6th classes enjoyed a great day out at an orienteering event in Fota today. Well done to everyone involved!
4TH CLASS INDOOR HURLING BLITZ
Well done to the 3rd and 4th class boys who represented the school in the Indoor Hurling Blitz. The boys played 3 games in their group, drawing against Shandrum NS 1-1, losing (by 2 late goals) 2-0 to Liscarroll NS and 3-0 to Ballygiblin NS.
4TH CLASS INDOOR HURLING BLITZ
Best of luck to the 3rd and 4th class boys who will represent the school in the upcoming indoor hurling blitz to be held in Nagle Rice School, Doneraile on Wednesday 4th February.
ACTIVESCHOOLS FLAG ACCREDITATION VISIT
23/6/2014: Following the review of our application form by the Active Schools Flag (ASF) screening committee, Sinéad Luttrell, ASF accreditor, paid a visit to the school today to view the improvements made since our decision to attempt to earn an ASF flag. Sinéad met with Ms. O’Keeffe (principal), Mr. Hourigan (ASF coordinator) and the ASF committee members. A visit to the PE storage area, Well Done Wall and ASF notice board was followed by viewings of activity demonstrations by the pupils of 1st/2nd classes and 5th/6th classes. Sinéad then acknowledged the efforts of the school and all those who contributed to the ASF process, and awarded the school the ASF flag. Great credit is due to everyone who helped out, especially all the hardworking members of the ASF committee. To have earned the flag in such a short space of time is testament to all your hard work. Well done!!!!
PRIMARY GO GAMES 2014
21/6/2014: Well done to 6th class student Ciara Lawlee who represented Cork in the half-time exhibition game at the Cork v Tipperary Munster Senior Football Championship fixture this evening in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Earlier in the day Ciara played a tremendous match in the Fr. Burns Shield tournament.
FR. BURNS SHIELD
21/6/2014: It was a case of double-joy for Analeentha as we won both the A and B sections of the Fr. Burns Shield tournament held in Killavullen GAA Grounds today.
FR. BURNS SHIELD ‘A’ FINAL
Analeentha made amends for last year’s final defeat to Ballygown by defeating the same opposition in a pulsating game. With no quarter taken or given by either side, it was always going to come down to the team that wanted it the most. Analeentha started the brighter in the first half but some late scores from a couple of 45s and a free for Ballygown meant that only the bare minimum separated the teams at the short whistle (3-2 to 2-4). If the first half was exciting, the second half was even better. Eoin Walsh continued where he left off in the first half with a string of fine saves; Sarah Barrett and Ciara Lawlee completely blotted out the Ballygown attack; Conor Corbett ran himself into the ground and Luke Brophy continued to be a menace to the Ballygown rearguard. Second half substitute Cian O’Connell thundered into the game and Aidan Walsh threw his body on the line on a couple of occasions late on when Ballygown had thrown everything into attack. Two unbelievable shoulders in the space of 10 seconds left opposition players on the ground both times when scores looked inevitable. ‘Captain Fantastic’ Ciara O’Callaghan played a leader’s role and led by example all the way. The full-time whistle was followed by great scenes of excitement as worthy winners Analeentha joined Ballygown at the top of the roll of honour with 7 wins each. Final score Analeentha 7-7, Ballygown 4-4.
Analeentha lined out as follows: Eoin Walsh; Rory Holland, Aidan Walsh, Ciara O’Callaghan (captain); Conor Corbett (2-3 (0-1 free, 0-1 45), Ciara Lawlee; Luke Brophy (4-2 (0-2 frees), Ben Buckley (0-1), Barry Walsh (1-0). Subs: Sarah Barrett for Rory Holland; Cian O’Connell (0-1) for Barry Walsh; Niamh Creedon for Ben Buckley.
Great credit is due to the players for the tremendous character shown, especially in the second half. For six of this team it was their last outing in an Analeentha jersey, and they can all hold their heads up high after this wonderful performance! Well done to all involved for ending the school year on such a high note!!!!!!!
FR. BURNS SHIELD ‘B’ FINAL
Analeentha overcame a dogged Ballygown team in the final of the Fr. Burns Shield ‘B’ Section. Trailing by 1-1 to 1-0 at half-time in a tight low-scoring game, Analeentha stepped up a couple of gears in the second half, and outscored their opponents by 3 goals to no score. Niamh Cronin, Michael Buckley, Darragh Lawlee, Cian Walsh and Rory Walsh all excelled for the winners. The following players took part: Louise O’Riordan, Michael Buckley, Evan O’Flynn (1-0), Ciara Tanner, Niamh Cronin, Darragh Lawlee (1-0), Cian Walsh (1-0), Rory Walsh, Holly Garvey, Adam Rodgers (captain), Ellen Burke, Ben Cronin, Darragh Walsh (1-0), Michael Murphy and Mark Doolan. Well done to all involved!!!!!
NORTH CORK LADIES 7 A-SIDE FOOTBALL BLITZ
19/6/2014: A brave performance by Analeentha in the final of this blitz held in Kilshannig GAA Grounds, Glantane saw us fall short of taking the title. We had topped our group after wins over Ballygown (5-4 to 1-1), Baltydaniel (5-3 to 2-1) and Convent Primary, Mallow (6-3 to 0-0). We qualified for the final against Bweeng and led twice in the first half before a late free saw us behind by a point (1-2 to 1-1) at the short whistle. An Ashling Cronin point levelled matters early in the second half, and a Niamh Creedon goal put us in the lead, but Bweeng replied with a goal of their own immediately. A fresher Bweeng team pulled away late on, and try as we could, we could not close the gap. Final score: Analeentha 2-3, Bweeng 3-7.
The following players took part: Ashling Cronin, Ciara Lawlee, Ciara O’Callaghan, Ciara Tanner, Doireann Buckley, Ellen Burke, Holly Garvey, Louise O’Riordan, Niamh Creedon, Niamh Cronin and Sarah Barrett.
Scorers: v Ballygown – Ashling Cronin (3-1), Niamh Creedon (1-1), Sarah Barrett (1-0), Ciara Lawlee (0-1), Ciara O’Callaghan (0-1, free).
v Baltydaniel – Ashling Cronin (4-0), Niamh Creedon (1-1), Ciara O’Callaghan (0-1), Sarah Barrett (0-1).
v Convent Primary – Ciara O’Callaghan (3-1; 0-1 (free)), Ciara Lawlee (1-1), Holly Garvey (1-1), Niamh Creedon (1-0).
v Bweeng – Ashling Cronin (1-2; 0-1 (45), 0-1 (free)), Niamh Creedon (1-1).
Well done to all involved!!!!!
CORK v CLARE, MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
15/6/2014: Well done to the Cork hurlers on defeating Clare in the semi-final of the Munster SHC. They now face Limerick in the Munster final on the 13th of July. Well done, lads. Corcaigh abú!!
FR. BURNS SHIELD PANEL
13/6/2014: 40 players from 3rd-6th classes went for trials on Friday for the Fr. Burns Shield teams. The standard was very high and the following players have been selected:
A Team: Aidan Walsh, Barry Walsh, Ben Buckley, Cian O’Connell, Ciara Lawlee, Ciara O’Callaghan (captain), Conor Corbett, Eoin Walsh, Luke Brophy, Niamh Creedon, Rory Holland and Sarah Barrett.
B Team: Adam Rodgers (captain), Ben Cronin, Cian Walsh, Ciara Tanner, Darragh Lawlee, Darragh Walsh, Ellen Burke, Evan O’Flynn, Holly Garvey, Louise O’Riordan, Mark Doolan, Michael Buckley, Michael Murphy, Niamh Cronin and Rory Walsh.
Well done to all who have made the panels. To those who were unlucky to miss out – keep practising, there’s always next year.
G.A.A. CAMP
13/6/2014: 150 children from Junior Infants to 2nd class in Analeentha NS, Burnfort NS and Rahan NS attended a GAA camp today in Clyda Rovers GAA grounds. Local coach Karyn Graham was the course coordinator, and she was ably assisted by a number of other junior coaches, all of whom were past pupils of the schools. Both pitches were in use as the coaches conducted a series of Gaelic Football drills at each station. Great fun was had by all at the camp which lasted for over two hours. All the participants received a certificate of attendance at the end of the course. Many thanks to Karyn and all of her assistants.
FR. BURNS SHIELD
12/6/2014: GAA Grounds will host the annual Fr. Burns Shield Gaelic Football Tournament on Saturday 21st June. Ballygown NS won the shield last year after a long string of victories for Analeentha, so we’ll be doing our best to regain it this year. Good luck to all involved!!
NORTH CORK SCHOOLS LADIES FOOTBALL BLITZ
12/6/2014: The North Cork Schools Ladies Football blitz takes place in Kilshannig GAA Grounds, Glantane on Thursday 19th June. Best of luck to the girls!
SCIATH NA SCOL HURLING
11/6/2014: Analeentha took on Rahan NS in our final group game of the Sciath na Scol hurling competition today in Clyda Rovers GAA Grounds. Analeentha got off to a flying start, and led by 2-2 to 0-0 after 6 minutes, all the scores coming from Conor Corbett. Further goals by Rory Holland, Darragh Lawlee (2) and Cian Walsh, along with a Barry Walsh point saw Analeentha lead by 6-3 to 0-0 at half-time. A solid rearguard and a hard-working midfield supplied plenty of opportunities for the forwards in the second half, and they obliged with Luke Brophy (1-2) and Darragh Lawlee (2-0) completing the rout. A brave Rahan team battled to the end but could not break down a very determined Analeentha side. Final score: Analeentha 9-5, Rahan 0-0. The following players took part: Adam Rodgers, Aidan Walsh, Barry Walsh, Cian O’Connell, Cian Walsh, Conor Corbett, Darragh Lawlee, Darragh Pratt, Eoin Walsh, Luke Brophy, Rory Holland and Rory Walsh. Well done to all the boys!!
CORK v WATERFORD, MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
8/6/2014: Well done to the Cork hurlers on defeating Waterford in the replay of the quarter-final of the Munster SHC. Tension was high in Ms. Allen’s room leading up to the game as two students had close relatives taking part. Mark Kelleher’s uncle, Shane O’Neill, lined out for Cork, while Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh, an uncle of Seán O’Sullivan, togged out for Waterford.
NORTH CORK SCHOOLS SWIMMING GALA
6/6/2014: The North Cork Annual Schools Gala took place today in Mallow Swimming Pool. Analeentha competed in the First Division for both boys and girls. The school was well represented and proved very competitive across all sections. In the Freestyle section Éanna Garvey and Ciara Lawlee won gold medals, Conor Corbett came second and Emma Buckley took home a bronze medal. In the Backstroke section Luke Brophy and Ashling Cronin came first, while Katie O’Toole and Rory Walsh both finished in third place. Holly Garvey won a gold medal and Darragh Walsh claimed a bronze medal in the Breaststroke section.
The relay teams were also quite successful. The boys and girls both came first in the 5th/6th class section, and the girls also won gold in the 3rd/4th class race. The boys won silver in their 3rd/4th class race. The girls claimed the prize for Best Overall School in Division 1, while the boys finished as runners-up in the same category. A tremendous achievement all round! All competitors can be immensely proud of their feats. Well done to all involved!!!!!
PRIMARY GO GAMES 2014
4/6/2014: Congratulations to 6th class students Ciara Lawlee and Conor Corbett on being selected by Sciath na Scol Chorcaí to represent their county in the half-time exhibition game in an upcoming Munster Senior Football Championship fixture. This is both a tremendous achievement and a great honour. Well done to both of our upcoming stars! GO CIARA! GO CONOR!
2ND/3RD CLASS 7 A-SIDE MIXED GROUND HURLING BLITZ
4/6/2014: 20 teams took part in this blitz which took place in Mallow GAA grounds today. Analeentha were well represented with two teams from the school taking part. Both teams played exceedingly well. Team A played against Gaelscoil Thomais Daibhis and two different teams from Kilworth, while Team B played another team from Kilworth and two separate Newtownshandrum teams. Analeentha recorded victories in all of their six games. A special mention must go to Sean O’Sullivan who managed to break a goalpost with one of his shots. His uncle, Waterford hurler Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh, would be proud of that one! Well done to all the boys and girls who took part: Aisling Creedon, Cathal O’Riordan, Clodagh Walsh, Darragh Walsh, Eanna Garvey, Isabelle Lee, Kate O’Connell, Katie O’Toole, Lauryn O’Flynn, Michael Corbett, Michael Murphy, Niall Burke, Peter Holland, Sean O’Sullivan, Sophia Breen and Tom Barrett.
LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL BLITZ
29/5/2014: Despite all the numerical odds, a gallant Analeentha team performed heroically, but sadly went out at the semi-final stage of this 10 a-side competition organized by Mallow Ladies Football Club. Analeentha progressed to the semi-final of the cup competition after victories over Killavullen (7-2 to 1-0) and Ballyclough (13-3 to 5-4). Having already qualified at this stage, we rested some of our senior players for our last game of the group. As both we and our opponents, Convent Primary School, Mallow, were guaranteed a placed in the semis, the result was immaterial. Despite this, we still gave it our all before losing to a well-balanced Convent team. In the semi-final we faced more stiff Mallow opposition in the form of Gaelscoil Thomais Daibhis. Trailing by 2-2 to 1-2 at half time, with Ashling Cronin providing all our scores, we threw everything at our opponents in the second half. A Ciara O’Callaghan goal levelled matters, but it was not to be, as we went down by 3-3 to 2-2 in the end. Our conquerors, Gaelscoil, led the subsequent final for most of the match before tiring and conceding a late goal to the Convent team, and going down by two points. The girls can hold their heads up high after their brave performances. Well done, girls! The following players took part: Ashling Cronin, Ciara Lawlee, Ciara O’Callaghan, Ciara Tanner, Doireann Buckley, Ellen Burke, Holly Garvey, Katie O’Callaghan, Louise O’Riordan, Meadhbh Sexton, Niamh Creedon, Niamh Cronin and Sarah Barrett.
INTO/GAA RESPECT EXHIBITION GO GAMES 2014
Congratulations to Ciara O’Callaghan (6th class) on being chosen by Cumann na mBunscol to play in the Go Games exhibition match at half-time in the All-Ireland Football Semi-Final in Croke Park on Sunday 24th August. Ciara was selected on the strength of her performances for Analeentha when helping us to win the INTO Mini Sevens girls football competition back in December. Playing in Croke Park on such an important day is a dream come true for any sportsperson, and we wish Ciara all the best. GO CIARA!!
SCIATH NA SCOL HURLING
26/5/2014: Analeentha went down to a very strong St. Josephs CBS, Doneraile team today. Forced to line out with every available member of the panel, and left without any substitute in a 12 a-side competition, we were always going to be up against it. However, we battled gamely, and played our hearts out. Alas, it was not to be, and the Doneraile boys proved worthy winners on the day on a score line of 3-13 to 0-2. Well done to all the boys who took part: Adam Rodgers, Aidan Walsh, Barry Walsh, Cian O’Connell, Cian Walsh, Conor Corbett, Darragh Lawlee, Darragh Pratt, Eoin Walsh, Luke Brophy, Rory Holland and Rory Walsh.
14/5/2014: The annual Cork Primary School Sports were held today at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The weather was nice for the event. A large number of Analeentha athletes took part with the boys taking part in the morning session and the girls in the afternoon session. The other schools in the boys division were Milford NS, Rusheen NS (Coachford), Lissavaird NS (Clonakilty), Holy Family NS (Shanagarry), Glanworth NS and Scoil Mhairtin (Kilworth). The girls lined out against the following schools: Derryclough NS (Drinagh), Ringaskiddy NS, Ballintotis NS (Castlemartyr), Lisgriffin NS and Educate Together (Midleton).
In the boys section the following competitors represented the school: Rory Holland & Aidan Walsh (12-13 years old category), Conor Corbett (1st) & Eoin Walsh (11-12 years), Darragh Lawlee (1st) & Cian Walsh (10-11), Darragh Walsh & Michael Corbett (9-10), Seán O’Sullivan & Cathal O’Riordan (8-9), Éanna Garvey (3rd) & Mark Kelleher (7-8) and Cian O’Flynn (1st) & Donagh Sexton (under 7). In the girls section the following competitors represented the school: Ciara Lawlee (1st) & Ciara O’Callaghan (12 years), Meadhbh Sexton & 8) and Hannah O’Connell & Rachel Breen (under 7).
The girls relay team consisting of Ciara O’Callaghan, Holly Garvey, Ashling Cronin & Ciara Lawlee won their event, while the boys relay team of Darragh Lawlee, Rory Holland, Eoin Walsh & Conor Corbett came third in their race. The girls also won best overall school in their division. We also got to meet Rob Heffernan who won the 2013 World Championships 50km walk in Moscow. Rob was full of praise for us and stood in for a few photos with our relay teams. Well done to all who took part!
CLYDA ROVERS
11/5/2014: Well done to all our past pupils who contributed to Clyda Rovers’ win in the 1st round of the Co. SFC today against O’Donovan Rossa, Skibbereen.
ACTIVE SCHOOL WEEK
12-16/5/2014: As part of the Active Schools Flag initiative, Analeentha school recently hosted its inaugural Active Schools Week. The week commenced with the entire student body taking part in a version as Gaeilge of the Maori Haka – ‘An Haka Gaelach’. The activities continued throughout the week with traditional events such as Gaelic football, hurling and Irish dancing, contemporary sports like basketball, soccer and gymnastics, and the less familiar sport of unihoc. Zumba dancing, parachute games and a scavenger hunt also proved to be immensely popular with the children, as did freestyles skills demonstrations by 1st – 6th class students.
The week finished with a 2.5km walk to the local Clyda Rovers GAA pitch – undertaken by all the pupils, staff and some parents – followed up by a sports day including activities such as hurling, soccer, rounders, running races, spud and spoon races, sack races, hurdles races, quoits and parachute games. While the brilliant sunshine contributed to a wonderful week, the enthusiasm of the pupils and staff ensured that Analeentha’s first ever Active Schools Week was made a truly memorable occasion.
3RD & 4TH CLASS SOCCER TOURNAMENT FINAL
14/5/2014: The eagerly-anticipated final of the 3rd & 4th class soccer tournament was played today. Two Darragh Lawlee goals for Team Yellow were cancelled out by Team Orange’s Cian Wlash by half-time. A Mark Doolan goal put the underdogs ahead but amazingly , with a minute to go, Team Yellow hit back to strike three more goals, all courtesy of Darragh Lawlee. The game finished on a scoreline of Team Yellow 5 – 3 Team Orange.
3RD & 4TH CLASS SOCCER TOURNAMENT
2/5/2014: The two semi-finals were played today. Team Yellow defeated Team Red 5 -4, while the other game finished level on a 0 – 0 score-line. The match was decided on a penalty shootout with Team Orange coming out on top by 2 – 0 over Team Green. The final will be played during Active School Week (May 12th-16th).
ACROSTIC POEMS
Aidan, Tim and Rory from 6th class came up with the following acrostic poem:
ANALEENTHA
CAN
TRAIN EVERY
INDIVIDUAL IN BEING
VERY ACTIVE AND TO
ENCOURAGE EVERY
SCHOLAR
COS
HEALTH
OF
ONE ANOTHER IS
LITERALLY
SIGNIFICANT
Well done, lads!
3RD & 4TH CLASS SOCCER TOURNAMENT
11/4/2014: The remaining games in the league section of the 3rd & 4th class soccer tournament have been played. The results are as follows: Team Green 5 – 4 Team Blue Team Yellow 2 – 1 Team Green Team Blue 1 – 6 Team Yellow Team Orange 2 – 0 Team Green Team Yellow will now face Team Red, while Team Orange will play Team Green in the semi-finals. These games will be played after the Easter break.
3RD & 4TH CLASS SOCCER TOURNAMENT
4/4/2014: The 3rd & 4th class soccer tournament is taking place every Friday in the yard. The final will be played during Active Schools Week (May 12th -16th). Results so far: Team Red 0 – 1 Team Green Team Yellow 4 – 1 Team Orange Team Blue 1 – 2 Team Red Team Orange 2 – 2 Team Blue Team Red 0 – 5 Team Yellow Team Orange 7 – 0 Team Red
ACTIVE SCHOOL WEEK
18/3/2014: Analeentha will host its inaugural Active School Week from May 12th-16th, 2014. Keep an eye on this website for further details. 
COMMITTEE
4/2/2014: Analeentha NS is taking part in the Active School Flag initiative in order to promote more physical activity. An Active School Committee has recently been selected consisting of one student from each class from 1st to 6th classes. The following students have been chosen as members of the committee: Conor Corbett (6th class), Niamh Cronin (5th class), Katie O’Callaghan (4th class), Sinéad Tanner (3rd class), Niall Burke (2nd class), Emma Walsh (1st class). Over the next few months this energetic and enthusiastic bunch will ensure that Analeentha gets ACTIVE!
ACTIVE SCHOOLS FLAG
13/1/2014: Analeentha NS is working towards receiving an ‘Active Schools Flag’. The Active School Flag is a non-competitive initiative which highlights the importance of physical activity and sport in schools and communities in which they are based. This programme is organised and overseen by Mayo Education Centre. The programme encourages all schools to evaluate their current position regarding the provision of P.E. and after-school sports. Another area that requires attention is investigating community based activities for the children and increasing parents’ awareness of facilities, teams and clubs in the community. The school will soon be selecting representatives from different Classes to form an ‘Active Schools Committee’ and these pupils will work co-operatively with school Staff and parents. The committee will meet and discuss activity-based topics within the school and community. The committee will also encourage classmates to ‘Be Active’ after school. It is our overall aim to provide a wide and varied physical health programme in Analeentha NS, both during allocated P.E. times and after-schools activities. We want to raise the awareness of the importance of being active, how fun it can be, how you can make friends and enjoy the benefits of a happy, healthy lifestyle. Watch this space as we endeavour to achieve Active School Flag status over the next few months.
LADIES FOOTBALL MINI SEVENS WINNERS
