Pupils from seomra 2 and seomra 3 travelled to Ireland West Airport on Friday evening last 27th May to perform at the airports 30th anniversary celebrations. The school's band has a long association with the airport going back 35 years to the sod-turning ceremony and later to the official opening ceremony.

At the entrance to the departures area, the pupils performed their strongly rhythmical samba band set followed afterwards by a traditional Irish and folk music selection.

The  music was the subject of much positive comment from the invited guests, many of whom paused to listen and applaud the musicians. For older adults present the guest list included many non political figures associated with the development of the Airport such as Aine Mahon, James and Mary O Donohue, Frank Harrington and former RTE reporter Jim Fahy as well as current staff members  who have been with the airport from its beginning.

Jim Fahy kindly gave  an interview to the school's 'film crew' shortly after his arrival and was fulsome in his praise of the leadership of Monsignor Horan in the airport project. Thanks to all the parents who brought the children to and from the school as well as the school staff who came along to support the band. 

​The Ireland West Airport 30th Anniversary Live Concert can be viewed by clicking here.

The Infants classes in Cloonlyon were very busy today making beards in the style of Connacht hero John Muldoon! Wishing the team all the best in the big game on Saturday. We will be watching and cheering!

On Friday 20th May the senior pupils from Cloonlyon NS paid a visit to St Attracta's Nursing Home. There  was a very positive response from their audience as they played a range of traditional and classical tunes, sang some well known songs and performed some Irish dances.

It is always a pleasure to visit St Attracta's and this visit was no different as children met some old friends and made some new ones. Thanks to staff of  St Attracta's staff for their .warm welcome and hospitality afterwards.

Well done to all the children who raised money for autism awareness by buying a blue nose and wearing blue on Friday last.  An impressive amount of money was raised for a very worthy cause. 

Yesterday boys and girls from 3rd to 6th class took part in the local area  Cumann na mBunscol competition held in Fr O'Hara Park, Charlestown. The schools involved in the competition were Cloonlyon NS, Carracastle NS, Brusna NS and Kilmovee NS. 

In the boys competition we played Kilmovee in the semi-final but were very unlucky hitting the crossbar twice and missing some key scores. It was a fast paced game with Kilmovee coming out the eventual winners and progressing through to the finals.

Again in the girls competition we faced off against a very strong Kilmovee team. The girls put in a great effort but were unable to progress through to the final.

Both teams took part in the 3rd and 4th place playoff games before the finals were played with both boys and girls facing off against Brusna NS. Thankfully the weather held up and everyone got to participate and enjoyed the day.