Our Sympathies to Mr. Fox

Kildalkey N.S. would like to pass on its sympathies to Mr. Fox on the death of his mother, Eileen.

MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 3 o’clock to 7 o’clock and house private thereafter. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10 o’clock in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar followed by burial in Kilronan Cemetery.

Our fourth and sixth classes will represent the school by forming a guard of honour at her funeral.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Christmas Performances

Christmas has arrived in Kildalkey N.S. and with it, the Christmas concerts.

This year, we have put all our concerts on Tuesday 20th December to facilitate parents.

The times and details of the concerts are as follows:

Junior Infants and Senior Infants - 10.30 - 11.15 - GP Room in School One

1st Class, 1st Class and 2nd Class - 11.30 - 12.30  -School Two

3rd and 6th Class - 2.00 - 3.00 - School Two

4th and 5th Class - 3.30 - 4.30 - School Two

Winter League Runners Up

Hard luck to our fourth and fifth class team who lost the Winter League final on a scoreline of 3-3 to 1-4.

In what was a superb game between two well matched teams, Dunderry's goalkeeper proved to be the difference between the teams, denying Kildalkey's forwards time and time again.

The first half saw the Dunderry goalkeeper pull off point blank saves from Ciarán in the very first minute. Afterwards, Dunderry availed of a strong wind to post 1-3 without reply. At half time, things looked bleak, particularly when Dunderry grabbed a goal straight after the resumption.

However, Kildalkey rallied in the second half. Cian, captain for the day, posted 4 points from frees and when Aaron goaled with five minutes left to play, the comeback was on. Dunderry can have their goalkeeper to thank for coming between Kildalkey's forwards and his goal on numerous occasions in this period.

However, it wasn't to be and a late goal from Dunderry put a gloss on the final score. Kildalkey can be very proud of their performance, particularly in the second half. Cian, captain for the day, was imperious at midfield. Thomas, Jamie K, Conor B fought manfully at the back, whilst James C, Ciarán and Aaron were always a threat going forward.

Well done to Dunderry and hard luck to Kildalkey!

Ethan's Papal Letter

This week, one of our Senior Infant students got a lovely surprise in the post when a letter arrived from none other than Pope Francis!

Ethan in Senior Infants has been fascinated by Pope Francis since he started this year. Pauline decided to post a letter from Ethan to the Vatican in November.

This week, he got a reply!

The letter, by assessor monsignor Paolo Borgia in the Holy See, says: “The holy father was happy to receive your letter and asked me to reply to you.

“He is glad to hear that you turn to the lord in your needs.

“His holiness sends warm wishes to you, your family, and your teachers and prays that you will grow in friendship with Jesus Christ our lord and be filled with the gifts of joy and peace.

“I am sending a medal blessed by the holy father for you.”

Well done to Ethan! The story appeared on the front page of the Meath Chronicle, as well as the Irish Times this week!