Sports in School!
Hockey Blitz - June 2025
Well done to the girls in 5th and 6th class who took part in an inter school hockey blitz with Knockskeagh N.S.
Great skill and teamwork was on display on the day!
Thank you to the transition year girls for refereeing the games and also to Clonakilty Sports Complex for hosting the competition.
Great skill and teamwork was on display on the day!
Thank you to the transition year girls for refereeing the games and also to Clonakilty Sports Complex for hosting the competition.
Cork City Sports May 2025
A huge well done to the girls who represented our school so well in the Cork Sports 2025.
It was one of our most successful years to date!
2 shields- 1 for relay and 1 for overall in our group.
Individual: Cara 1st u7, Ariana 2nd.
Cara 1st in U7 County final.
Alice 1st u9 and got through to County final.
Martyna u11 1st and 4th in County.
Brenda U13 1st and through to County final.
1st place relay u11 and over 11 relay 2nd place.
Congratulations girls!
It was one of our most successful years to date!
2 shields- 1 for relay and 1 for overall in our group.
Individual: Cara 1st u7, Ariana 2nd.
Cara 1st in U7 County final.
Alice 1st u9 and got through to County final.
Martyna u11 1st and 4th in County.
Brenda U13 1st and through to County final.
1st place relay u11 and over 11 relay 2nd place.
Congratulations girls!
Athletics Training - Cork Sports Partneship
3rd class have completed four weeks of athletics coaching with Sinéad O'Regan, in conjunction with Cork Sports Partnership.
At the end of the sessions, the girls enjoyed a fun athletics event in Rosscarbery with some other local schools. A great day out was had by all!
At the end of the sessions, the girls enjoyed a fun athletics event in Rosscarbery with some other local schools. A great day out was had by all!
Ballet Achievements!
A huge well done to Adamma and Holly in 4th class who completed their ballet exams recently. Well done girls!
Soccer in 3rd and 4th
3rd and 4th class have been very lucky recently. They enjoyed four weeks of soccer training from FAI coach, Shane.
After the sessions, the girls played a tournament versus Castletownbere N.S. and Drinagh N.S.
After the sessions, the girls played a tournament versus Castletownbere N.S. and Drinagh N.S.
Swimming Achievements!
Congratulations to Molly, Maeve (both 4th class) and Shauna (5th class) who competed in the swimming championships in Dublin. Lots of hard training and preparation went into this event.
Well done girls, we are very proud of you!
Well done girls, we are very proud of you!
Orienteering in 4th class!
A big thank you to a group of pupils from our neighbouring secondary school, Sacred Heart, who organised an orienteering event for our 4th class girls.
Tennis!
Congratulations to Jimma Cronin, 5th class, who received a rising star award from the Clonakilty Tennis Club.
Well done Jimma on your great achievement!
Well done Jimma on your great achievement!
Primary Game Camogie Selection
Well done to Éala Pattwell, a pupil in 6th class, who represented the school in the Primary Game Camogie Selection recently.
This took place in Páirc Uí Rinn.
We are very proud of you Éala!
This took place in Páirc Uí Rinn.
We are very proud of you Éala!
FAI 5 a side Soccer Competition
Well done to 16 girls from 5th and 6th class who represented our school in the FAI 5 a side soccer competition.
This was held on the astro turf in Clonakilty Rugby Club.
The girls played Rathmore NS, Laragh NS and Knockskeagh NS in the group games.
Our St Joseph's FC team qualified for the semi final and played Dunmanway NS in a very tight game but came out on the losing side.
Well done to all the girls who took part!
This was held on the astro turf in Clonakilty Rugby Club.
The girls played Rathmore NS, Laragh NS and Knockskeagh NS in the group games.
Our St Joseph's FC team qualified for the semi final and played Dunmanway NS in a very tight game but came out on the losing side.
Well done to all the girls who took part!
Primary Game Selection
Congratulations to Muireann Lyons, our 6th class pupil, who represented St Joseph's in the Primary Game Football Selection.
This was held on the 4G pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Well done Muireann on a fantastic achievement!
This was held on the 4G pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Well done Muireann on a fantastic achievement!
Indoor Gaelic Football
A group of girls from third class took part in an indoor football blitz in Ballinacarriga in January.
The girls played Barryroe NS and Knockskeagh NS and even played each other in a very even game!
They all displayed great teamwork, skills and determination.
Well done to all involved!
The girls played Barryroe NS and Knockskeagh NS and even played each other in a very even game!
They all displayed great teamwork, skills and determination.
Well done to all involved!
Indoor Camogie!
Well done to a brilliant group of girls from 4th class who took part in a non competitive indoor camogie competition in Ballinacarriga in January.
The girls played Carrigboy NS, Timoleague NS and St Joseph's Skibbereen.
The girls displayed great camogie skills in this fast paced indoor game.
We are very proud of you all!
The girls played Carrigboy NS, Timoleague NS and St Joseph's Skibbereen.
The girls displayed great camogie skills in this fast paced indoor game.
We are very proud of you all!
Football Skills Competition
Congratulations and well done to our 6th class pupil, Méabh McCarthy, who represented St Joseph's in the Mini Sevens football competition recently.
This was held in the 4G pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Well done Méabh!
This was held in the 4G pitch in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Well done Méabh!
Cup and League Winners!
Huge congratulations to Clonakilty AFC U12's team who defeated Lyre in the Cup Final recently.
This is their second trophy of the season after they won the League Title earlier in the year.
We are very proud of Leni Anglin and Jimma Cronin, 5th class, who were part of this great team!
This is their second trophy of the season after they won the League Title earlier in the year.
We are very proud of Leni Anglin and Jimma Cronin, 5th class, who were part of this great team!
Camogie Blitz October 17th 2024
0ur fifth and sixth class took part in a West Cork camogie competition on Thursday 17th October 2024 in Ahamilla. The girls played Enniskeane N.S. and Knockskeagh N.S.
These were two competitive games where the girls displayed great skill and determination. Unfortunately, both results didn't go our way on the day but it was a very enjoyable experience for all involved.
These were two competitive games where the girls displayed great skill and determination. Unfortunately, both results didn't go our way on the day but it was a very enjoyable experience for all involved.
Rugby Blitz September 27th 2024
A tag rugby blitz was held on September 27th in Clonakilty Rugby Club for 1st-6th class.
The girls played Knockskeagh, Gaelscoil Cloch na Coillte, Kilmeen and Lisavaird in small sided games.
Thank you to all the organisers in Clonakilty Rugby Club.
The girls had a very enjoyable day.
The girls played Knockskeagh, Gaelscoil Cloch na Coillte, Kilmeen and Lisavaird in small sided games.
Thank you to all the organisers in Clonakilty Rugby Club.
The girls had a very enjoyable day.
Rugby Training September and October 2024
We are so lucky to have tag rugby training in our school. Finbarr and his team of transition years take each class for a block of sessions.
Camogie Blitz September 2024
A group of 13 girls from 5th and 6th class took part in a camogie blitz on Monday 23rd September.
The girls played St Joseph's GNS, Skibbereen, Barryroe NS and Enniskeane NS.
The girls played excellently in all three games and were unlucky to lose two games by one goal and another by only one point. They showed great heart, determination and skills in the three games.
The girls played St Joseph's GNS, Skibbereen, Barryroe NS and Enniskeane NS.
The girls played excellently in all three games and were unlucky to lose two games by one goal and another by only one point. They showed great heart, determination and skills in the three games.
Athletics September 2024
We are delighted to be part of an Athletics Ireland initiative where 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th practise running, throwing and catching skills.
A big thank you to Janice who does these sessions with the girls.
Swimming September 2024
Our swimming lessons have started back in the Clonakilty Park Leisure Centre. We are very lucky to have a great facility n our town.
Each class from 1st -6th benefit from a 4 week course of swimming lessons.
Pictured below are our wonderful 6th class looking forward to their lesson!
Each class from 1st -6th benefit from a 4 week course of swimming lessons.
Pictured below are our wonderful 6th class looking forward to their lesson!
Clonakilty Parish Sports 2024
28 girls from Senior Infants to 6th class took part in the annual Clonakilty Parish Sports on 12th June in Ahamilla.
The girls compted against pupils from Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, Knockskeagh NS, Darrara NS and Kilgarriffe NS.
Scoil na mBuachaillí also competed in the boys section.
The girls competed in straight sprints and relays.
They all ran so well on the day and we are very proud of them!
A huge thank you to Aidan McCarthy, Knockskeagh N.S. who coordianted the event.
Thank you to the members of Clonakilty Road Runners Club who officiated and also to Clonakilty Credit Union and Sinéad McCarthy who sponsored the trophies.
The girls compted against pupils from Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, Knockskeagh NS, Darrara NS and Kilgarriffe NS.
Scoil na mBuachaillí also competed in the boys section.
The girls competed in straight sprints and relays.
They all ran so well on the day and we are very proud of them!
A huge thank you to Aidan McCarthy, Knockskeagh N.S. who coordianted the event.
Thank you to the members of Clonakilty Road Runners Club who officiated and also to Clonakilty Credit Union and Sinéad McCarthy who sponsored the trophies.
Sports Day 2024
We had a fantastic Sports Day on June 4th.
We began with sprint heats for each class and then ran off the finals. Everyone ran their best and showed great determination!
Everyone enjoyed the station activities which included sponge races, tunnel relays, an obstacle course, parachute games, dress up relay, egg and spoon races, sack races and fun relay races.
To finish up, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th took part in a mixed relay competition.
A big thank you to our Parent's Association who organised ice creams to be delivered to the school.
Also, we are so lucky to have the use of Clonakilty Sports Complex on days like Sports Day.
We began with sprint heats for each class and then ran off the finals. Everyone ran their best and showed great determination!
Everyone enjoyed the station activities which included sponge races, tunnel relays, an obstacle course, parachute games, dress up relay, egg and spoon races, sack races and fun relay races.
To finish up, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th took part in a mixed relay competition.
A big thank you to our Parent's Association who organised ice creams to be delivered to the school.
Also, we are so lucky to have the use of Clonakilty Sports Complex on days like Sports Day.
Cork City Sports 2024
Well done to the girls who participated in the Cork City Sports 2024 which was held on 30th May in M.T.U.
The girls all ran so well.
Congratulations to Alice in 1st Class who placed second in her sprint race.
Very well done to our relay team who came fourth in their race.
The girls all ran so well.
Congratulations to Alice in 1st Class who placed second in her sprint race.
Very well done to our relay team who came fourth in their race.
Bike Week 2024
A big thank you to Ulick, a cycling instructor, who visited the school and did some cycling sessions with Juniors, Seniors and 1st Class.
The girls loved all the fun activities and improved their cycling skills.
We hope that they practice their cycling during their free time.
The girls loved all the fun activities and improved their cycling skills.
We hope that they practice their cycling during their free time.
Sciath na Scol 2024
5th and 6th class took part in the Sciath na Scol gaelic football qualifiers in Ahamilla on 17th May.
The girls had a great win over Presentation Primary, Bandon by just two points in their first game.
Unfortunately, they had to give way to a better Scoil Naomh Abán side and also to Newcestown N.S. in a close game.
Great skills, teamwork and determination were on show on the day.
The girls had a great win over Presentation Primary, Bandon by just two points in their first game.
Unfortunately, they had to give way to a better Scoil Naomh Abán side and also to Newcestown N.S. in a close game.
Great skills, teamwork and determination were on show on the day.
Schools Rowing Regatta
Well done to the girls from 5th and 6th class who took part in The Southern Star Primary Schools Rowing Regatta on 12th May in Rosscarbery.
The girls rowed against teams from other West Cork primary schools.
The girls rowed against teams from other West Cork primary schools.
Rugby Blitz
5th Class were hosted to a fantastic day out in Bandon Grammar for a Tag Rugby Blitz on 23rd April.
This was a hugely enjoyable and very well run day.
They played teams from Bandon, Bantry and Skibbereen.
This was a hugely enjoyable and very well run day.
They played teams from Bandon, Bantry and Skibbereen.
5th and 6th Class Sciath na Scol Training
5th and 6th class are taking part in a block of gaelic football training for the upcoming Sciath na Scol matches which will be held in mid May.
Great enthusiasm, skills and determination are on show at each training session.
Well done girls!
Great enthusiasm, skills and determination are on show at each training session.
Well done girls!
5th and 6th Class Soccer Tournament
5th and 6th class took part in a soccer tournament on 2nd May in the Clonakilty Astro Turf. We are so lucky to have the use of this wonderful facility right on our doorstep.
A huge thank you to Alan Bennett, FAI, who helped to organise this tournament.
Thank you to 5th years from Sacred Heart Secondary School who helped to referee and keep track of the scores on the day.
Everyone had great fun on the day!
A huge thank you to Alan Bennett, FAI, who helped to organise this tournament.
Thank you to 5th years from Sacred Heart Secondary School who helped to referee and keep track of the scores on the day.
Everyone had great fun on the day!
4th Class Gaelic Football Blitz
Well done to our 4th class girls who took part in a gaelic football blitz which was held in Super Valu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on April 11th.
The girls played Ballingeary, St Joseph's Girls, Skibbereen, Ardfield and Glanmire.
Great determination, skills and teamwork were on show.
It was a great opportunity for girls who don't play with a club to try out the game.
A huge thank you Laura and Rebecca from 6th class who reffed excellently on the day.
It was the first day out for our wonderful new school jerseys which have been sponsored kindly by Global Shares!
The girls played Ballingeary, St Joseph's Girls, Skibbereen, Ardfield and Glanmire.
Great determination, skills and teamwork were on show.
It was a great opportunity for girls who don't play with a club to try out the game.
A huge thank you Laura and Rebecca from 6th class who reffed excellently on the day.
It was the first day out for our wonderful new school jerseys which have been sponsored kindly by Global Shares!
Camogie Skills and Primary Game
Congratulations to our sixth class pupil, Ella Forristal who recently represented the school at a camogie skills competition and also competed in the Primary Game camogie trials.
Well done Ella. We are very proud of you!
Well done Ella. We are very proud of you!
Indoor Gaelic Football
Our 4th class girls enjoyed an indoor Gaelic football blitz on the 23rd January in Ballinacarriga GAA hall.
This was a non competitive blitz which gave many girls an opportunity to try out football in an indoor setting.
Great skills and teamwork were on view.
Well done to all involved!
This was a non competitive blitz which gave many girls an opportunity to try out football in an indoor setting.
Great skills and teamwork were on view.
Well done to all involved!
Soccer Shield Winner!
Huge congratulations to our 6th class pupil Katelyn Ponton who won the West Cork Schoolgirls Shield with her club, Lyre Rovers.
They beat Castlelack 1-0 in the final.
Well done Katelyn. We are very proud of you here in St Joseph's!
They beat Castlelack 1-0 in the final.
Well done Katelyn. We are very proud of you here in St Joseph's!
Indoor Camogie Competition
15 girls from 4th class took part in a non competitive indoor camogie competition in Ballinacarriga in January 2024.
They played teams from Kilbrittain N.S., Timoleauge N.S., Knockskeagh N.S. and Ahiohill N.S.
Great skills and determination were on show during all the games.
Well done girls!
They played teams from Kilbrittain N.S., Timoleauge N.S., Knockskeagh N.S. and Ahiohill N.S.
Great skills and determination were on show during all the games.
Well done girls!
Orienteering
5th class had a great day out in Tramore Valley Park, Cork for an introductory orienteering event. The girls got a taste for the skills of orienteering and will definitely be seeking out another event in the not too distant future!
Camogie Blitz
A group of girls from 4th, 5th and 6th class took part in a camogie blitz in Ardfield on October 23rd 2023.
They played Ardfield N.S. in the first game in terrible weather conditions.
After a great perfomance, the girls were unlucky to come out on the losing side by a single point.
The girls played Ballinacarriga N.S. in a shield final. This was a very exciting game which ended up going to extra time.
Unfortunately, Ballinacarriga ended up winning after a very sporting game.
Thank you to Ardfield for hosting the blitz.
Well done to all our girls for putting in a great performance.
They played Ardfield N.S. in the first game in terrible weather conditions.
After a great perfomance, the girls were unlucky to come out on the losing side by a single point.
The girls played Ballinacarriga N.S. in a shield final. This was a very exciting game which ended up going to extra time.
Unfortunately, Ballinacarriga ended up winning after a very sporting game.
Thank you to Ardfield for hosting the blitz.
Well done to all our girls for putting in a great performance.
European Week of Sport 2023
European Week of Sport was held on September 25th-29th.
Table Tennis Take Over Day was one of the highlights along with 6th Class Take on the Staff in Tug of War!
Other enjoyable activities took place including Clothes Peg Relays and Wacky Waiter Relays.
Many thanks to our Active School Committee and Sixth Class who helped to organise all the activities.
Table Tennis Take Over Day was one of the highlights along with 6th Class Take on the Staff in Tug of War!
Other enjoyable activities took place including Clothes Peg Relays and Wacky Waiter Relays.
Many thanks to our Active School Committee and Sixth Class who helped to organise all the activities.
Rugby Blitz
On Thursday 26th September, girls from second to sixth class participated in an Inter-Schools Blitz in Clonakilty Rugby Club. The girls got to enjoy tip rugby and tag rugby.
The girls played Kilmeen, Knockskeagh, Clogagh and Gaelscoil Cloch na Coillte.
The girls got to walk on the extended greenway so had a very active day overall!
The girls played Kilmeen, Knockskeagh, Clogagh and Gaelscoil Cloch na Coillte.
The girls got to walk on the extended greenway so had a very active day overall!
Camogie Blitz
A Sciath na Scol hurling/camogie blitz took place in Ahamilla on September 21st. This was a fun, non competitive blitz which was organised by Diarmuid Duggan, Enniskeane NS and Alan Foley, Skibbereen Boys NS.
A group of 4th, 5th and 6th classes represented our school very well. The girls played Knockskeagh, Coppeen, Enniskeane and Gaelscoil Cloch na Coillte.
A group of 4th, 5th and 6th classes represented our school very well. The girls played Knockskeagh, Coppeen, Enniskeane and Gaelscoil Cloch na Coillte.
Hockey Team Visit
Members from Clonakilty Hockey Club visited St. Joseph's along with trophies that they won during the year.
Some of the players are past pupils of the school.
Lisa Kemp explained the game of hockey to the girls and told the girls all about their successes over the last few months.
I think we have some budding hockey players amongst our pupils after this visit!
Some of the players are past pupils of the school.
Lisa Kemp explained the game of hockey to the girls and told the girls all about their successes over the last few months.
I think we have some budding hockey players amongst our pupils after this visit!
Hockey Blitz June 2023
Girls from 4th, 5th and 6th took part in a very enjoyable hockey blitz on the 15th June in the Clonakilty Sports Complex.
Girls and boys from Knockskeagh N.S. joined up with our girls and put on a wonderful show of hockey skills.
Well done to everyone involved!
Girls and boys from Knockskeagh N.S. joined up with our girls and put on a wonderful show of hockey skills.
Well done to everyone involved!
Clonakilty Parish Athletics Day 2023
The Clonakilty Parish Athletics Day 2023 was held in Ahamilla on June 13th.
St Joseph's attended along with Knockskeagh N.S., Scoil na mBuachaillí, Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, Darrarra N.S. and Kilgarriffe N.S.
There were sprint races for Seniors through to 6th class. There were also Junior and Senior Relay races.
Huge congratulations to Martyna Mielczareks (2nd Class) who came first in her sprint final and to Aoife White (6th class) who came second in her sprint final.
Everyone had a very enjoyable day and it was lovely to see the Clonakilty Parish schools all together.
A big thank you to Aidan McCarthy, Knockskeagh N.S. and to the Clonakilty Road Runners who organised the day so well.
Thank you also to Clona for sponsoring the trophies.
We are looking forward to next year already!
St Joseph's attended along with Knockskeagh N.S., Scoil na mBuachaillí, Gaelscoil Mhichíl Uí Choileáin, Darrarra N.S. and Kilgarriffe N.S.
There were sprint races for Seniors through to 6th class. There were also Junior and Senior Relay races.
Huge congratulations to Martyna Mielczareks (2nd Class) who came first in her sprint final and to Aoife White (6th class) who came second in her sprint final.
Everyone had a very enjoyable day and it was lovely to see the Clonakilty Parish schools all together.
A big thank you to Aidan McCarthy, Knockskeagh N.S. and to the Clonakilty Road Runners who organised the day so well.
Thank you also to Clona for sponsoring the trophies.
We are looking forward to next year already!
Sciath na Scol Football Final 2023
A huge well done to our 5th and 6th class football team who took part in the Sciath na Scol Final.
The girls came up against St. Joseph's, Skibbereen.
The game was played in Ahamilla.
Unfortunately, it was not our day and we had to give way to a stronger Skibb side.
Our girls put on a great display of football, full of skill and determination.
Well done girls, we are very proud of you all!
The girls came up against St. Joseph's, Skibbereen.
The game was played in Ahamilla.
Unfortunately, it was not our day and we had to give way to a stronger Skibb side.
Our girls put on a great display of football, full of skill and determination.
Well done girls, we are very proud of you all!
Hockey Training!
Girls from 4th, 5th and 6th have had the opportunity to practise their hockey skills with thanks to Múinteoir Orlaith and Múinteoir Anna.
They will play a fun blitz against Knockskeagh N.S. in June.
A huge thank you to Clonakilty Sports Complex for use of their wonderful astro turf.
They will play a fun blitz against Knockskeagh N.S. in June.
A huge thank you to Clonakilty Sports Complex for use of their wonderful astro turf.
Sports Day 2023
We held our annual Sports Day on Tuesday 6th June in the astro turf. Our thanks to Clonakilty Sports Complex for their continued support to us in St. Joseph's...it is such a great facility to have on our doorstep.
We began the day with sprints, followed by fun circuits and finished off with very competitive relays.
Refreshments in the form of ice cream were well needed as it was so hot! Thank you to our wonderful Parent's Association for funding these.
A big thank you to Múinteoir Eileen for organising this wonderful day for the school.
We began the day with sprints, followed by fun circuits and finished off with very competitive relays.
Refreshments in the form of ice cream were well needed as it was so hot! Thank you to our wonderful Parent's Association for funding these.
A big thank you to Múinteoir Eileen for organising this wonderful day for the school.
Active School Week 2023
Sciath na Scol Football
Congratulations to our 5th and 6th Sciath na Scol Football team. They have qualified for the final which will take place in Ahamilla on June 8th 2023.
They defeated Presentation Primary School, Bandon and Newcestown N.S. in the qualifier section.
Best of luck to everyone in the final!
They defeated Presentation Primary School, Bandon and Newcestown N.S. in the qualifier section.
Best of luck to everyone in the final!
Gymnastics
Aoife McAuley from Clonakilty Gymnastics Club is an excellent addition to sports in our school.
She is doing a four week block of gymnastics for each pupil in the school in May 2023. We love this!
She is doing a four week block of gymnastics for each pupil in the school in May 2023. We love this!
Cycling Skills
The Cycling Games booklet attached gives parents tips and games for cycling with children. |
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Sports Day |
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A great day was had by all the girls at our annual Sports Day which takes place in the All Weather pitch. A big thank you to Ms Eileen O Mahony for organising this great day. Also thank you to the Parents Association who provided much needed ice creams on the day!
SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN ST. JOSEPH'S G.N.S.Congrats to the girls from 5th and 6th class and 2 past pupils (1st years) who were part of the team that won the West Cork U12 Camogie final yesterday v Newcestown.
Sara O' Sullivan (6th), Laura Daly (6th), Ella O' Sullivan (5th) and Amy McCarthy (past pupil) who were part of the team that beat Newcestown in the West Cork U12 Camogie final yesterday
Results of Orienteering competition...The 5th and 6th Class orienteering teams competed in the Cork School's Orienteering Association league event in Farran Forest Park on the 17th of October. A sincere thank you to the parents who provided transportation to and from the event. A big thank you to Ms Gaynor who organises and traines our orienteering teams. Well done girls!
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