Donoughmore hosted the children’s Festival 2019, which was a huge success thanks to all the hard work from both current and past pupils, parents and some other members from the community.

Over 400 children enjoyed a church service, lots of food and of course the races. Donoughmore won the girls championship again this year and many, many medals. Blessington no1 won the boys championship and the overall schools’ cup. While Athy Model school won the relay cup.

Thanks again to everyone and well done to our wonderful children.

The children enjoyed a pottery session. The pupils in the Junior Room made pencil holders while the older children made mugs. Great success! Dishwasher safe.

All pupils came to school dressed in their Halloween costumes. They enjoyed a party later in the day where they played various Halloween games. Our rector, Ven. N. O’Raw picked his favourite costumes from each classroom and awarded them with a little treat.

We harvested some potatoes, leeks, onions, cucumbers and courgettes. The children also worked hard to tidy up the raised beds after the summer growth and we then made a tasty potato and leek soup.