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.








On 31 January 2015 we held a retirement function for former principal Mrs Mary Hernon, where we celebrated her 32 years service as colleague, friend,…

We are having some glorious weather on our first week back in school. It’s brilliant to see so many smiles on childrens faces. We would…

Castlehackett enjoyed some fun activities for World Book Day. Our Junior and Senior Infants enjoyed some interactive storytelling through the book “My Teachers a Monster”…

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…

A big thank you to Annaghdown GAA, Diarmuid Kilcommins, Stephen Curley and John McVann who brought the All-Ireland Minor and Connacht Senior football trophies to…

Places are filling up quickly for our Preschool and Afterschool next September. To avoid disappointment please take note of the following; If your child turns…