Mini 7s Camogie

Well done to Mini 7s camogie team who took competed in the Mini 7s camogie competition in Dunganny on Monday, 27th November.

Captained by Emma, they first took on an exceptional Baconstown team. Baconstown proved too strong for Kildalkey, though Kildalkey can take pride in the way they battled throughout.

Next up was Longwood. With the scores level at 0-0 at half time, Kildalkey were to the fore in the second half. Goals from Leah, Anna and Sarah earned them a three goal win.

The last match was against Ballivor. With a wind behind them in the first half, Kildalkey hit the front with scores from Leah putting them into a 2-2 to no score lead. Ballivor battled back in the second half but great defending from Lucy, Grace and Abbie coupled with great goalkeeping from Orla kept Ballivor at bay. A last surge from Ballivor saw them score 2-1 without reply but Kildalkey held out for the win. 

Well done to the Mini 7s camogie team for their great performances today in very cold conditions!

6th Class 2021/22

On Thursday last, we said goodbye to our current 6th class! We would all like to congratulate 6th class who graduated from Kildalkey NS last Thursday. A huge 'THANK YOU' to the Parents Association, who paid towards the students' hoodies and who put on a fabulous spread for students, parents and staff alike to enjoy after the graduation ceremony. 

We said slán to 33 wonderful buachaillí and cailíní, but we also said goodbye to a number of families whose time here at school has come to an end:

• the Dolans 
• the Kealeys 
• the Quinns 
• the Gibbons 
• the Bennetts 
• the Murtaghs 
• the Fagans 
• the Dunnes
• the Curleys 
• the Lyons 
• the Connolly-Deanes 
• the O'Neill Rices
• the McNallys
• the Hands
• the Elbournes
• the Gregans
• the Sheridans 
• the Uyaniks 
• the Diggins 

6th class, we are so proud of you and wish you all the best as you transition to secondary school.

Well Done Sam!!

Sam from 6th class recently played at half time in the All Ireland hurling final between Clare and Cork.

This was on the back of the Kildalkey boys winning the Mini 7s back in November.

Sam was exceptionl on the day, scoring a remarkable 2-1 and was heavily involved in the play.

He even wore the right jersey as Clare won the senior game after an epic match.

Well done Sam!

Mini 7s Football Finalists

Well done to the Mini 7s football team who made the final today in Dunganny.

Having qualified last week from a group that included Ballivor, Cortown and Rath Cairn, Kildalkey took off from where they started last week with a well worked win against Rathfeigh. They then played Bohermeen where some superb football took them past Bohermeen in a tough encounter.

Then, it was Slane in the semi final. At half time, Kildalkey lead by 1-4 to 1-1. However, two quickfire goals for Slane in the second half put them up by two points. It was then the mettle of Kildalkey was to be seen, as the ball was worked down for Jamie to grab the leading goal. When Ben landed a point soon after, Kildalkey were heading for their first ever Mini 7s final!

Kells were next up for Kildalkey and, in truth, were more than a match for them. With superb performances all over the field, they were deserving winners as, try as they might, Kildalkey simply couldn't live with them.

However, Kildalkey can be very happy with their performance over the two days. Reaching a Mini 7s football final is no small feat, as it's the first time a school team from Kildalkey has ever made that far in the football end of things! Well done to Kildalkey on a great day's work!