A busy few weeks here in Castlehackett with our pupils taking up chess in our school. Our children are really enjoying it. Chess is also good for problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, planning and improving math skills in a fun way.







A busy few weeks here in Castlehackett with our pupils taking up chess in our school. Our children are really enjoying it. Chess is also good for problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, planning and improving math skills in a fun way.







Due to Covid-19 restrictions, and in the interest of public health and safety, the 2020 Castlehackett 8k is postponed. We look forward to the rescheduling…

Heartiest congratulations to Castlehackett NS who beat a gallant St. Colman’s team in the 7-a-side Raftery Cup match in Belclare this evening and have now…

It has been brilliant too see children from the Middle room out engaging with the new ’Picker Pals’ programme recently! Picker Pals provide the motivation…

Susan O’Shaugnessy of the McDonagh Byrne School of Dancing comes to the school on a weekly basis to teach Irish Dancing.
Junior and senior infants waiting for the school bus at 2:30pm, can avail of our afterschool care at a cost of €3 per day.