Salesian College, Pallaskenry Active Week

SALESIAN COLLEGE, PALLASKENRY ACTIVE WEEK : Salesian College are hosting a 5km run on Thursday, May 5.  All pupils from all years are taking part in the event.  Pupils have been following a Couch to 5k programme in physical education (PE) classes for the past 8 weeks.  They have also completed part of their training programme outside of school.  The run will take place around Pallaskenry and is being organised and run by our transition year students in conjunction with the PE Department. This is the culmination of a two-week active week initiative, running from Monday, April 25  to Friday, May 6, which also includes a first year outdoor education trip to Connemara and a 5^th and 6^th year PE trip to the University of Limerick Gym and Swimming Pool.

This is one of a number of events being held as part of our Health Promoting Schools Initiative.  Healthy Eating will be focused on with the Healthy Eating Guidelines being highlighted. Each day during the week, one of the guidelines will be promoted. Extra healthy foods will be offered in the tuck shop and school canteen.  There will also be a dietitian coming to the school to talk to pupils about diet, nutrition and healthy eating.  The theme of health will also be discussed and promoted in all classes in all subject areas throughout the week.

ALPHONSUS “LAMB” POWER

ALPHONSUS “LAMB” POWER : It was with deep regret and sadness that we learned of the passing of Phonsie “Lamb” Power on April 8 last in Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the age of eighty one. He was born on the Pound Road on January 24 1935. He was a very popular person around the parish. He worked at Hayes’s shop in Tervoe driving the truck. He was also a very staunch member of the Ballybrown GAA Club and was a member of the 1959 Junior Hurling team that won the City Championship. He was also Sacristan in Ballybrown Church during his time living in Ballybrown. He immigrated to Canada in 1963 with his wife Margaret and they raised their family there and he worked in the Island Paper Mills on Annacis Island until his retirement in 1996. His brother William RIP also worked with this company. He came home on many trips on holidays over the past fifty three years and he delighted in meeting up with his old friends and team mates in Ballybrown. To his wife Margaret and his sons Vincent, Aidan and Kevin, and all his family connections we extend our sincere sympathy on their sad loss. His funeral service was held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Langley on Wednesday April 13 last.
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PATRICKSWELL NATIONAL SCHOOL CAKE SALE

PATRICKSWELL NATIONAL SCHOOL CAKE SALE will take place in Cu Chulainn Lounge  on Sunday April 24 after 11.30am Mass to raise much needed funds for the school. Your support is greatly appreciated.

SPRING LECTURE SERIES IN MUNGRET COLLEGE

SPRING LECTURE SERIES IN MUNGRET COLLEGE : Mungret Natural Heritage, Tuesday April 26 at 8pm – How the Shannon and Ballynaclough rivers have given Mungret such a rich natural heritage.