The Lurga boys headed off with Mrs Moroney and Mrs Lundon-Scanlon to Annaghdown to play in the Finals of the Cumann na mBunscol. They played with determination, skill, and focus and without a doubt earned the title of CHAMPIONS. Congratulations to The Champions - Mark Fahey, Cian Loughnane, Evan Gantley, Theo Gantley, Donncha Glynn, Eoin Scanlon, Morgan Waterhouse, Iarlaith Veale, Fiachra Connolly, Eoghan Kirrane, subs Danny Gantley, Luke Foster and Ciarán Connolly. We are all so proud of them and their coaches.
2022 Primary Schools Cross Country
Renmore once again saw the budding athletic talent that springs from Lurga National School. The Junior Girls, Boys and Senior Girls and Boys all had to do qualifying races in Lurga in order to secure their place representing Lurga at the hugely popular annual primary schools cross country. Well done to everyone in 3rd and 4th who all took part in the qualifying rounds.
On the day the Junior Girls we the first off the line, 150 girls lined up and when the gun fired, they took off like bolts of lighting. Roisín Fogarty finished an outstanding 5th in the West Division, with Ciara McGuane close behind her in 9th. Holly O'Connor just recovering from a foot injury finished an amazing 16th with the fourth member of the team Elena Giblin finishing 62nd to secure a bronze for the Junior Girls Team. These 4 girls along with their two fantastic other team mates Jessica Loughnane (93rd) and Aisling Stanford (105th) will now represent Lurga again next Tuesday in Renmore for the Primary Schools Galway Final. Massive congratulations to all the girls and to their teacher Mr Nolan who helped get these athletes ready.
To add some excitement to the day Dean and Dylan Casey former Lurga students turned up to be part of this great event. The Casey's started their running in Renmore representing Lurga a few years ago.
The Junior Boys consisted of Kevin Souza first to finish in 55th, followed by Alex Lee 66th, Luke Foster 83rd, Jack Keaveney 91st, and Cillian Byrne 103rd gave a great performance. It was a first time event for these boys and in a field of 180 boys they did Lurga proud. Roll on next year where they will only have learned from their experience.
On the day the Junior Girls we the first off the line, 150 girls lined up and when the gun fired, they took off like bolts of lighting. Roisín Fogarty finished an outstanding 5th in the West Division, with Ciara McGuane close behind her in 9th. Holly O'Connor just recovering from a foot injury finished an amazing 16th with the fourth member of the team Elena Giblin finishing 62nd to secure a bronze for the Junior Girls Team. These 4 girls along with their two fantastic other team mates Jessica Loughnane (93rd) and Aisling Stanford (105th) will now represent Lurga again next Tuesday in Renmore for the Primary Schools Galway Final. Massive congratulations to all the girls and to their teacher Mr Nolan who helped get these athletes ready.
To add some excitement to the day Dean and Dylan Casey former Lurga students turned up to be part of this great event. The Casey's started their running in Renmore representing Lurga a few years ago.
The Junior Boys consisted of Kevin Souza first to finish in 55th, followed by Alex Lee 66th, Luke Foster 83rd, Jack Keaveney 91st, and Cillian Byrne 103rd gave a great performance. It was a first time event for these boys and in a field of 180 boys they did Lurga proud. Roll on next year where they will only have learned from their experience.
Camogie Blitz - Cappataggle
Ms Lynch joined our 4th, 5th and 6th class girls at the camogie blitz on Wednesday, May 25th in Cappataggle GAA pitch. Well done to every single one of them on their great performances.
Kilrickle National School hosted an excellent camogie blitz on Wednesday, May 25th in Cappataggle GAA pitch. Well done to everyone involved in organising this event and to all who took part, especially Éadaoin, Rebecca, Molly, Zoe, Mya, Andrea, Éabha, Sophie, Nora and Eimear. Thank you to Ms Lynch and the two parents Louise Keehan and Ray Fogarty for their support.
2022 Lurga's Sports Day
What a magical day, the first sports day in over 2 years where the whole school could mix with each other and there was no mention of bubbles or pods. It was wonderful to see the older students interact with the younger students. Laughter filled the air. Thank you to all the staff who organised such a great day.
Even teachers wanted to join in the fun
The icing on the cake was the yummy well needed cones so very kindly sponsored by Ronnie & Diane Giblin. Every single child and adult in Lurga wish to thank them so much for their generous perfect gift.
Clarin College Athenry National Schools
Hurling & Camogie Invitational Tournaments 2022
24th & 25th March 2022
Kenny Park, Athenry.
The inaugural Camogie & Hurling Tournaments were held in Clarin's College Athenry for over 600 school children, which was played over two days.
The Boys were 8 a-side, with the Girls being 7 a-side, and the event for the two days was organised to the highest of standards. As Rory Gantley said "To see more than 600 school children playing over the two days was a thrill for all of us, especially after what they have endured over the past two years. Their enthusiasm, energy and joy was wonderful to witness and certainly gave all of us a special feeling here in the school."
The Boys were 8 a-side, with the Girls being 7 a-side, and the event for the two days was organised to the highest of standards. As Rory Gantley said "To see more than 600 school children playing over the two days was a thrill for all of us, especially after what they have endured over the past two years. Their enthusiasm, energy and joy was wonderful to witness and certainly gave all of us a special feeling here in the school."
Congratulations to the 2022 winners, Lackagh NS and Craughwell NS. The standard of hurling and camogie from all of the schools was extremely high. Our Lurga girls fought with determination, skill and team spirit, winning 2 out of the 4 games. Our Boys were heartbreakingly beaten in the final by 1 point, in the dying seconds of the game by a goal. We cannot have been more proud of all our students who partook over the two days.
Thank you to Rory Gantley and all involved in organising this very successful event, the children got to see the new school campus and facilities in Athenry and loved their chicken rolls.
Thank you to Rory Gantley and all involved in organising this very successful event, the children got to see the new school campus and facilities in Athenry and loved their chicken rolls.
