A Magnificent Day for Ciara McGuane
With very tough underfoot conditions Ciara McGuane stood on the line representing Lurga National School and gave her absolute best. She finished in the top 15 and was awarded her medal. A first in Lurga National School for a female athlete to have gotten as far yet alone to bring a medal back to her school. What an amazing day. A very proud day for Ciara, her family, club and school.
Connacht Rugby National Schools Nations Series
The French Team arrived at Gort RFC on the 3rd of October to partake in the Connacht Rugby National Schools Series. The best of fun was had by all and over 200 students took part on day one in Gort. 5th and 6th class students along with their teacher Mrs Canny designed their t-shirts to represent the country they had been drawn - France and what a job they did.
The Nations Rugby Series is a series of tag/touch rugby blitzes for 5th/6th class students in rugby clubs across the province. This is open to both boys and girls and will take place in Gort.The blitzes are non-competitive, playing 7 a side, ¼ pitch.
The Nations Rugby Series is a series of tag/touch rugby blitzes for 5th/6th class students in rugby clubs across the province. This is open to both boys and girls and will take place in Gort.The blitzes are non-competitive, playing 7 a side, ¼ pitch.
Galway Primary Schools Cross Country Finals 2023 - Super Performance for Ciara McGuane
We are very proud of all the athletes who took part on the day in Renmore on the 3rd of October 2023. We will be cheering on Ciara McGuane when she represents Lurga National School next Wednesday the 11th of October for the Connacht Primary Schools in the Palace Grounds, Tuam.
144 athletes took part in the Galway Primary Schools Cross Country Junior Girls in Renmore where Ciara McGuane had an outstanding performance finishing 3rd in this highly competitive race. Her teammate Holly O'Connor had a bad fall at the start but she continued to pick athletes off and finished 21st, if the race had been longer she would have been right up there with Ciara. Well done to the other teammates Jessica O'Connor 84th, Elena Giblin 109th, Niamh Stanford 136th.
In the Junior Boys our 3 athletes were what we love about Lurga, full of commitment and determination. Despite a fall at the start Cillian Byrne never once gave up, he ran that full race with his head held high. Oran & Kyle Cummins also gave a strong performance. We look forward to watching these boys perform next year.
In the Senior Girls 1200m Roisin Fogarty finished a strong 25th in a field of experienced athletes. She will be back next year.
144 athletes took part in the Galway Primary Schools Cross Country Junior Girls in Renmore where Ciara McGuane had an outstanding performance finishing 3rd in this highly competitive race. Her teammate Holly O'Connor had a bad fall at the start but she continued to pick athletes off and finished 21st, if the race had been longer she would have been right up there with Ciara. Well done to the other teammates Jessica O'Connor 84th, Elena Giblin 109th, Niamh Stanford 136th.
In the Junior Boys our 3 athletes were what we love about Lurga, full of commitment and determination. Despite a fall at the start Cillian Byrne never once gave up, he ran that full race with his head held high. Oran & Kyle Cummins also gave a strong performance. We look forward to watching these boys perform next year.
In the Senior Girls 1200m Roisin Fogarty finished a strong 25th in a field of experienced athletes. She will be back next year.
Cumann na mBunscol Camogie Champions
An Outstanding performance by each and every single player in Loughgeorge in the Cumann na mBunscol Finals today, the 13th of June. It is the first time in the history of Lurga that we got to the finals and now we are CHAMPIONS.
They had a fierce final against Kilbeacanty, where the scores just kept slotting in. The final score was 6 3 to 5 4.
We would like to thank the girls and coaches of Kilbeacanty who gave their all and fought to the end. We would also like to thank all the organisers of this event.
They had a fierce final against Kilbeacanty, where the scores just kept slotting in. The final score was 6 3 to 5 4.
We would like to thank the girls and coaches of Kilbeacanty who gave their all and fought to the end. We would also like to thank all the organisers of this event.
Cumann na mBunscol
Well done to our Lurga girls who represented Lurga in the Cumann na mBunscol Girls football on Wednesday the 26th of April at Beagh GAA pitch. They all played magnificently and we are very proud of them. They won two of their games and lost two of their games. We would like to thank Denise Diviney for organising the event and wish the winners Doorus the best of luck in for the next day.
Clarins College Blitz
Well done to the Lurga girls who reached the quarter finals in the Clarin's College Blitz. The represented Lurga NS very well and we are so proud of them all. Lurga abú
FAI Primary Schools 5s 2023
Lurga Boys have won the County Galway North Qualifers and now proceed to the County Finals in Mervue May 5th. Full match analysis to come. Well done to Eoin Scanlon, Morgan Waterhouse, Cian Loughnane, Fiachra Connolly, Evan Gantley, Donncha Glynn and Iarlaith Veale. Thank you also to their teacher Ms Canny and all the parents who ensured they got to Portumna today.
Mini 7s Winners
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.
