TAG RUGBY BLITZ (October 2017)
On Tuesday 24thof October 5th and 6th took part in a tag rugby tournament organised by rugby coach Paul Brady from Leinster Rugby. Ballyfin had four teams from both 5th and 6th class. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day, where we practiced all our tag rugby skills learned since September…topped off at the end with a delicious hotdog. Huge thanks to Paul and all at Leinster Rugby for such a great day out!!!
Yoga as Gaeilge 2020
Blue for Laois (March 2020)
On Friday the 6th of March, all the boys and girls in Ballyfin NS gave a big blue welcome to some of the well-known Laois Hurlers following their success over the last season. We were delighted that they brought in the Joe McDonagh cup.
The hurlers that came to visit us were Paddy Purcell, Mark Kavanagh and Ross King. They told us all about playing for their county and the commitment that is needed to play at such a high level. They really did inspire the boys and girls and hopefully in years to come some of our current pupils will be able to bring the Joe McDonagh cup back to Ballyfin again. Congratulations to all involved.
The hurlers that came to visit us were Paddy Purcell, Mark Kavanagh and Ross King. They told us all about playing for their county and the commitment that is needed to play at such a high level. They really did inspire the boys and girls and hopefully in years to come some of our current pupils will be able to bring the Joe McDonagh cup back to Ballyfin again. Congratulations to all involved.
Laois training day (June 2017)
6th class were so lucky when Eoin Bell picked out the golden ticket at the Laois Vs Offaly match....and won a training session with members of the Laois senior hurling team. We had a super day improving our hurling and camogie skills. Huge thanks to the Laois senior coach Eammon Kelly and the Laois captain Ross King for giving up their day to promote hurling and camogie in Ballyfin N.S.
