Teacher Mary Frances Retires from School She Attended as a Child

Teacher Mary Frances Retires from School She Attended as a Child

In her almost life-long association with Muire Gan Smál Presentation Primary School in Castleisland, a just retired teacher has gone through three transformations. As a pupil she was Mary Frances Woulfe. In 1982, as a newly qualified teacher, she became Miss Woulfe and later changed her name to Mrs. O’Shea. “My retirement marks the end…

Muire Gan Smál U-11 Girls to Represent Kerry in Dublin

Muire Gan Smál U-11 Girls to Represent Kerry in Dublin

 Would you know which famous writer used the pseudonym ‘Boz’ or which country the NIKKEI Stock Market Index is associated with? You probably would when asked in a casual manner. However, in the white heat of competition, against the clock and another team of quiz specialists in a hall full of spectators. Would you? And…

All Green and Exciting for Bishop Ray’s Visit

All Green and Exciting for Bishop Ray’s Visit

There was great excitement amongst the children at Muire Gan Smál Presentation Primary School, Castleisland on Thursday, June 5th ahead of the arrival of our new Bishop of Kerry to the school. The school was an absolute hub of activity all week with everyone eager to assist the dedicated Green School Committee with their ‘Spring…