Friday 16 December 2011

Monday 12th December

My cousin came down from Mayo. We went to see Santa at the childcare center.We got a picture taken with the ten of us. L B

It was my birthday last weekend. I got lots of lovely presents and I ate loads of sweets. It was my best birthday yet. C G

Little Mix won the Xfactor and Marcus came second. I thought Marcus was going to win.
We raised money for the school because we had the annual food fair. There were lots of cakes and lots of activities there on the night. C M

Yesterday I went to Ennis to see Santa and we got our picture taken with Santa and then we got another picture taken in a snowglobe and all the fake snow came down on us. G H

I went to the musicai "All Shook Up" and I went to the food fair. I got a €20 gift voucher in Loughrea on Saturday. I met a man trying to be Santa, he was saying "ha ha ha" instead of "ho ho ho". JC

On Saturday the school had a food fair, people made cakes and sold them.There was a lucky dip, spin the wheel, name the teddy, how many sweets in the jar and loads of other activities. There was a raffle afterwards. The raffle had lots of prizes, it was lots of fun. Anna slept over at our house after the food fair. It was phenomenal. J A

My tooth is loose. I tried to pull it out but it is very painful. D S

I put up my Christmas decorations yesterday. Little Mix won the Xfactor amnd Marcus came second. Amelia Lily came third. The food fair was on Saturday. It was brilliant. I won wine and other things at the bottle stall and the raffle. S M

The European Cross Country was on yesterday, an Irishman came fifth  in it. He was second for a while but then he came fifth. In the womens cross country an Irish woman won it so thats good for Ireland. Her name is Finnoula Britten. A M

On Friday I went to the play called "All Shook Up". It was really good. S W

I had singing on Saturday in the church in Scariff. S W

Marcus Collins came second in the Xfactor. In my opinion Marcus should have won because he was a brilliant singer. C K

We had a food fair, it was very good. There was a very nice atmosphere. T A

My mom has a big spanish exam today and she is very nervous. R K

Little Mix won the Xfactor last night. They are a girl band and they are the first ever group to win the Xfactor. They are brilliant, I wanted them to win. Marcus Collins came second. H N

It's thirteen days 'till christmas. On Friday my mom put up Christmas decorations outside. E O' M

I have hip-hop rehearsal today at half past three in Glór. I am looking forward to it. F H

Little Mix won the 2011 Xfactor. Marcus Collins came second and Amelia Lily came third. It was a fair result. L B

We put up our Christmas tree this morning. Its a really big tree and of magnificent quality. It is a lovely tree. We have lots of decorations. L B

Little Mix won the Xfactor and they are the first band ever to win the competition. I was really happy that they won and Marcus Collins came second. Amelia Lily came third. M O'R

On Saturday I helped at school because we had a food fair. S W

We put up our Christmas decorations yesterday. We will put up our Christmas tree tomorrow. A M

On Saturday I went to the food fair. My dog won a bottle of wine at the food fair raffle. It was magnificent.
G H

We had a school food fair to raise money. We all had an enjoyable evening. There were buns, cakes, stalls where you could win sweets, hot choclate, tea, coffee, biscuits and more. It was absolutely fantastic. C G

Yesterday I was in Ennis and we got our Christmas tree. It is a beautiful tree once it was decorated. We also put the wreaths on our windows yesterday. A N

My kitten licked Robyn in the face this morning. It was really funny. Little Mix won the Xfactor. They are the first group to win. I wanted them to win. We are putting our Christmas decorations up today. We had our bake sale Saturday. A S

I was at the musical on Thursday. It was excellent. There were very talented singers and dancers. It was a great show. L B

The food fair took place on Saturday. There were the usual stalls such as guess the weight of the cake, the bottle stall, etc. There were lots of new stalls ;like buzz and cupcake decorating. It was a fabalous evening.
L B

It is very cold outside. It is only thirteen days to Christmas. It is my dad's birthday today. It is my brothers party today also. L B

On Saturday I got the game "Mario Galaxy" for the Wii. It is really fun. A M

I helped at the bottle stall on Saturday. D S

On Sunday my mom, my sister, my dad and his girlfriend and  myself went to see santa. It was really good, we had hot choclate and pancakes. I got a keyring from santa and Emma got a handbag. It was really good. We did gymnastics on the back of horses. S W

Monday 12 December 2011

Thursday December 8th 2011

My aunt and my cousin are coming down today for the show "All Shoook Up". F H

I got a wheel for my go-cart and I am doing it up. I have to buy spray.

I made a new hat yesterday for the play. It is a top hat. H N

My mum had a big exam yesterday. R K

I went to badminton yesterday. James and John came, they come and help every week. They are very good. L B

The food fair is on Saturday. It starts at 6pm. L B

I might be getting a new pair of rollerskates for Christmas as a present from myself to myself. T A

"All Shook Up" starts today and its on until Sunday. M O'R

We are making another animation. It is a Christmas one.O K

On December 6th in Austria we celebrate St Nicholas and when you wake up he has left a small bag full of chocolate on your door step. However this is not Christmas. We celebrate Christmas on the evening of the 24th December. C G

Yesterday it was my brothers 6th birthday. L B

It is Shannons birthday today, she is eleven. The weather outside is really bad today. C K

Yesterday we put up our Christmas decorations. We still have more to put up. Tonight my mum , sister and I are going to see "All Shook Up". G H

Yesterday my mum was at my aunt and uncles house in Broadford. They asked if my brother, sisters and I would come down on December 18th because they want us to see the decorations. I cannot wait because they always do really good decorations. A M

Today is my birthday. I am turning eleven years old. My mom, my sister and I are going to dinner in Ennis.It is cold outside. S W

Daire is fixing my rollerskates. When he took the wheels off  to clean them, two of the bolts were completely wrecked. T A

It was very bad weather at my house. The wind was very strong and the rain was lashing. D V

On Monday evening I was in Nenagh, I went to my cousins house. When I went there I got to see their two new puppies. They are beagles and they are seventeen weeks old. They have floppy ears and one is black and white and the other brown, black and white. A N

On Wednesday we cut down the trees in our garden because they were too big and they blocked the sunlight a lot, about four hours or more. We will cut down the rest of them next week. J A

My dad came yesterday. D S

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Tuesday December 6th 2011

A new planet was found. It's similar to earth in many ways. It is called Kepler 22-B. The planet Kepler 22-B lies about 600 light years away and is about 2.4 times the size of earth and has a temperture of 22 degrees. C M

On Saturday I went up to Cavan for my cousins first birthday and we broke the bed. G H

On December 4th it was the Dutch Christmas. It was a great day. My sister Femke came. My other sister could not make it because she is in Germany. D V

Tuesday 6 December 2011

Monday December 5th 2011

The Late Late Toy Show was on Friday and repeated Sunday. D S

It snowed in Galway yesterday. But sadly it didnt stay. E O' M

Dougie won 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here', M O' R

Misha B is gone in the xfactor. M O' R

Last Sunday I had a grading in Tao Kwon Do. I was grading for my red belt. On Friday last I went to my class and was awarded my red belt. My next belt will be my black belt. A N

Whitegate beat Newmarket-On-Fergus. We had to give them players for under 13.

Munster lost to Ospreas 19-13.

My sister went to the VEC in Ennis. It was a great night. She got an award.  JC

My sister was in a dancing feis in the hotel. A M

Thursday 1 December 2011

Wednesday 30th December 2011

I built a shed at home. The shed is seven feet tall and made out of pallets. J C

My cat bit my hand this morning. D S

In two days it will be Friday and on that day the Late Late toy show will be on at 9.35 on RTE 1. A M

I am making a grind box. It is for aggressive skating. It is about two metres long and fifty centimetres wide. The longer sides have a metal bar on the edge. D V

I got a new guitar for my birthday. A S

Emily Scott is gone in "Im a Celebrity, get me out of here". M O' R

I made scones yesterday. They were really nice. T A

Wednesday 30 November 2011

Tuesday November 29th 2011

Jessica-Jane left the "Im a Celeberity Jungle". L B

Today when I woke up our lane was full of water. We had to drive very slowly through it. Last year our field was filled with a huge puddle in it. There were ducks in it to. C G

A child bit my head for no reason. It wasn't sore. It was in the park in Mountshannon yesterday. P L

On Saturday I was in Castleconnell and I was reciting a poem in competition. I came third and I got a medal. M O' R

I went to see 'Breaking Down Part 1' in the cinema on Saturday. It was great. R K

On Sunday I went to see 'Arthurs Christmas' in the cinema in Ennis. I didnt like it that much. S W

The stream at the end of our garden over flowed because of all the rain. A S

On Saturday for Fiona's birthday Ciara, Maeve, Leah and I went to see the movie "Monte Carlo". It was a great movie and after that we went bowling. It was a great day. A N

I went to a skate park in Cork. It is called "Touchwood." It is small but very good. D V

Last night there was a storm.When I went to school today lots of rivers were flooded and there were huge puddles everywhere E O' M

Monday 28 November 2011

Thursday 24th November 2011

Today is Thanksgiving.

Its Thanksgiving today. This is how Thanksgiving started;
The pilgrims had come to America and could not have survived the winter without the American Indians help. The pilgrims did not know what food to grow, so the American Indians taught them how to grow food and survive . The pilgrims invited the American Indians to a feast and thats how Thanksgiving happened. E O' M

Thursday 24 November 2011

Tuesday November 22nd 2011

They are putting up Christmas decorations at Galvins Top shop. E O'M

Whitegate beat Clooney-Quin in hurling. It was on in Whitegate. J C

Jedward Samsung Europa is a new phone. It was released by Jedward. It has a picture of them on the back of it with a speech bubble saying " 'Sup". O K

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Monday 21st November 2011

Craig Cotton was eliminated from the Xfactor on Sunday the 20-11-11. C M

Yesterday my cousins came down from Laois and they took one of our puppies back home. They named him Oscar. L B

I got a new stove. Its a Stanley  Tara. It's very warm. O K

I went to a wedding in Spanish Point. The reception was in the Armada hotel. The food was so nice. It was the best. A M

In the Heineken Cup Munster beat Castre 27-24. They won with a drop goal. Leinster beat Glasgow 31-13. J C

On Thursday 24th November there will be an open night in Scariff Community College. M O' R

Scariff Rugby Club lost 15-18 to Thurles.It was a tough match. P L

Yesterday my dog ran into a tree. I was going on a walk in the forest when I saw two deer leap across the road. My dog ran off and wasnt looking where he was running and ran into a tree. When he came back he was limping and covered in moss. E O' M

Yesterday I went to a feis. It was in the Clare Inn and I came 3rd, 2nd and 3rd. I got a trophy with a sash and two medals. M O' R

I was walking my dog down to the harbour and he was dirty so I got the  lead and said "come here" and I threw the lead off into the lake and I had to get it. It was freezing cold. G H

My sister and I made a little house out of wood on Sunday. We made the four walls on Sunday as well. We made one smaller wooden house a few years ago but mum said we had to take it down because she cut down all the bushes that were around it, so we built it again under a tree. This one is better. J A

Thursday 17 November 2011

Thursday 17th November 2011

My granny was robbed on Monday last. Her bag was taken from her. Then on Tuesday my granny's bag was found by the side of the road in Coolderry. AN

Last week I got a stove in my playroom. GH

I got a new stove, its a Stanley Tara. We are going to put it in our sitting room. OK

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Wednesday 16th November 2011

I am getting my hair cut because I am going to a wedding. A M

On Thursday 24th November it will be Thanksgiving.

This year we are doing a christmas play called "Merry Christmas Mr Scrooge". C K

Ireland have qualified for the Euro 2012 finals. J C

On Facebook loads of accounts have been hacked the past few weeks, so people are investigating.

Miss Hogan is teaching us today.

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Tuesday 15th November 2011

I cut the gap between my thumb and index finger when I was washing a cup. It is really sore. DV

Crusheen beat Carrigtoohil of Cork in the Munster Club Hurling semi final on Sunday. They play Na Piarsaigh of Limerick in the final. JC

Comedian, Freddie Starr was taken away in an ambulance to hospital in "I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of here". CMc

Irish dancing with Joanne Dunphy is on in the hall tonight at 6 oclock. I think it's fun. AS

I got a new puppy. Its name is Rose and it is a Cocker Spaniel mix. PL

Ireland play Estonia in the second leg of the Euro 2012 qualifier tonight in the Aviva stadium. JC

Monday 14 November 2011

Monday 14th November 2011

I went to a banquet in Bunratty and we had to eat with our hands. All we got was a knife, it was really fun. We had soup, ribs, chicken, vegetables, potatoes and strawberries with sponge at the end. G H

Munster beat Northampton 23-21 in Thomond Park on Saturday in the Heineken Cup. J C

Ireland beat Estonia 4-0. They are almost through to the Euro finals 2012. The match was played on Friday in Estonia. J C

Yesterday I was at a bake sale in Whitegate for the camogie team. There were lots of cakes, buns, tea and coffee. M O' R

On Sunday"I'm a celeberity, get me out of here" started again on TV 3. Today at 9pm two of the contestants will compete in the bush tucket trails to see who's going home. A M

On Saturday 12 th November the Whitegate minor camogie team lost against Eire Og in Ogonnelloe by two points. It was the final, but you win some and you lose some. C G

Yesterday I went to try and sell our puppies in the mart in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Some people liked them but said they were to big. Claire was there and she helped. If you would like a puppy for €40  please call Mountshannon school. L B

It's been a year yesterday, since I arrived in Ireland. On Wednesday next it will be a year since I started school here. R K

On Sunday Kitty went in the Xfactor, but, because Frankie Cocozza got kicked out Amelia got voted back in . C K

Yesterday I was taking part in a tournament in Ennis where I do Tao kwon do. I came in first place in my pattern and second place in sparring. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. A N

We had choir on Saturday. There were thirty three people there. It was at Scariff Community College. We were practicing for the christmas concert. A S

I got a new electric guitar. Its a c giant and its full size. Its very heavy. Its black and I really like it. T A

Scariff u13 rugby team  won against Bruff 32-0 in Bruff yesterday. It was our second league match. P L

I got a new baby cousin yesterday. It was a girl. S W

Mountshannon Celtic u14 team took part in a blitz on Saturday. We won two matches and drew one match. Then we got in to the final against an A team. The score was 2-1, the two goals we scored were penalties.

Friday 11 November 2011

Friday 11 November 2011

Today is 11/11/11 and it is also rememberance day for all those who died in wars.
On the way to school it was raining very heavily. It was worrying. T A

This morning when we were coming to school the rain was so heavy, it looked like bullets coming down on top of us. A N

The path outside my house was flooded and it was like a river.D V

Today is a very bad day.It is very, very, very wet and windy today. I woke up this morning and when I heard the heavy rain and wind I did not want to go to school. C G

Micheal D. Higgins is becoming the ninth president today. M O' R

One of our puppies died yesterday because he was sick. We had named him Einstien. We still have three more, they will be seven weeks old on Sunday. L B

Thursday November 10th 2011

The England team will be allowed wear poppies on an armband in their soccer game this weekend. The poppy is worn by people in Britian to remember those who have died in wars. PL

Yesterday one of our puppies heads got stuck in a can of beans. L B

Ireland are playing Estonia on Friday and Tuesday in the Euro 2012 qualifier. J C

Yesterday I started badminton in the hall. I had a lot of fun. It was from 6.30 to 7.30pm. A N

Yesterday at horseriding I fell off my horse. I was about to go over a jump when my horse turned right before the jump and I flew off. E O' M

Yesterday the 9th November there was a childrens show in the hall and after it was over we had a raffle and I won a box of choclates. C M

Yesterday I won a trip to Dublin zoo for the whole class room. I had to colour adult and baby gorillas.        G H

Thursday 10 November 2011

Wednesday 9th November 2011

Frankie Cocozza got kicked out of xfactor. A S

Yesterday I fell in the kitchen and banged my head off the tiles and now I have a big lump in on my head.        A M

On Monday 7th November Dr Conrad Murray was found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. C M

There is new chewing gum being made in Cork. It is unstickable. You can chew it for forty five minutes then you can swallow it. F H

I got to break my mum's wardrobe because it was already broken. A M

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Tuesday November 8th 2011

On Friday my aunt and uncle and my aunt's daughter came over from America and we are having a great time. G H

I went to under 13 hurling training last night and we have a match on Saturday in Parteen. J C

The series Downton Abbey is over. R K
Yesterday there was a station in my granny's house.My uncle and my aunt came from America and I was serving with Fr Jones and we had tea and sandwiches. G H

Monday 7 November 2011

Monday November 7th 2011

Last Friday I went riding for the full day. You get lunch and then ride horses for the day. My friend and I got stuck in the field trying to catch the horses.
Last Saturday my riding club had an inter-dressage test and there were three catagories, lead rein walk, trot, walk, trot, walk and canter. I did walk, trot and I had to do it three times because the camera wasn't working. C G

I am going to Ballinasloe on Sunday with my dad because we are looking at Connemara ponies. C D

It is eleven days until Ava's birthday, twenty three days until my birthday, seventeen days until Fiona's, and thirty three days until Ciara's. A S

The Scariff under 13 rugby team won against Ennis. The score was Scariff 42 and Ennis 21. P L

I went to Lapland four years ago. I am getting a new cousin. C K

Yesterday my sister had a birthday party. She is now five. D S

Whitegate beat Ruan 4-6 to 4 points. Everyone on the team and subs got a plaque, it was on in Bodyke pitch.  J C

I am getting a new baby cousin any day now.  S W

On Sunday Johnny Robinson and the Risk were eliminated from the xfactor. C M N

I won a trip to Lapland and I was on "Mooney goes wild". G H

I went to the cinema to see Tower Heist. F H

On Sunday there was a fishing competition. The time was from 11am to 4pm. My friend and I did it. I did it with my stepdad in a boat and my friend did it with her grandad in another boat. It was cold and wet but fun. J A

On Tuesday during the Halloween holidays we went to Limerick. We went shopping and we went to see "Tin Tin" at the cinema. On the way home we noticed that the petrol was €146.9 which isnt fair because its €150.9 here. A M

Last Monday 31st October my mam ran the Dublin city marathon. She did it in 4 hours and six minutes. It was her second marathon. She did her first in four hours and seventeen minutes. She did it eleven minutes faster this time. A N

I went on a haunted forest walk in Dublin. D S

Friday 28 October 2011

Thursday 28th October 2011

The Presidential Election is on today.

Yesterday in badminton we had two experts training us because we might be taking part in tournaments this year.

We have a substitute teacher today.

On Monday it is Halloween. Tomorrow Friday we get our holidays.

We have an under 13 final in hurling on Saturday.

Tomorrow we are raising money for Temple Street Childrens Hospital. We are dressing up in our Halloween  costumes and bringing in a little donation to help them. A N

In Bangkok 480,000 olympic swimming pools full of water is expected to hit the city and all the residents in the low lying areas have been evacuated.

Wednesday 26 October 2011

Wednesday 26th October 2011

Mountshannon is out of water. Due to the county council fixing some pipes the water is gone temporarily.        E O' M

I had my first flute lesson yesterday . R K

Today the water is gone in most of Mountshannon village. G H

Shamrock Rovers beat UCD in the league of Ireland. The score was 2-1. Rovers are the champions. J C

I am taking part in a Feile in Speech and Drama. I am doing a poem called "The Flamingo" and my drama is called "Tomboy". I am looking forward to it a lot. It is on January 19th to 22nd 2012.  A N

Tuesday 25 October 2011

Tuesday 25th October 2011

There was a Presidential TV debate on Monday. Its the last one , voting is on Thursday. J C

Yesterday 4th, 5th and  6th class went to Scariff library to see the author Judi Curtin. She told us about herself and showed us her books. L B

Im starting flute lessons on Tuesday. R K

I got attacked by my cat Mimi. She scratched my arm and it really hurts. E O' M

There is huge flooding in parts of Dublin. O K

We are going to a fishing competition on Sunday October 30th with the Mountshannon angling club.We are fishing for pike. The biggest pike wins. There will be prizes given out in Keanes Bar and  Lounge. J A

I went to my grandfathers months mind mass. D S

Monday 24th October 2011

The last few days its been raining so bad that in Woodpark the rivers have got so big. Even the little streams have got big. I think we deserve some good weather now, A M

New Zeland won agasinst France in the Rugby World Cup final. The score was 8-7. P L

Crusheen beat Sixmilebridge in the Clare senior hurling final. J C

In Libya, they put Colonel Gaddafi in a big fridge. R K

Yesterday I was going to Galvins in Mountshannon and it was closed. It was very wet and I had to run home and there were floods on the road and a car came over the puddle and splashed the puddle all over me and I was soaking. G H

I went to a party on Sunday and I met the cutest chihauhau puppy. R K

There was an earthquake in Turkey yesterday. It measured 7.2 on the richter scale. More than two hundred people have died E O' M

There is a flood on the way out of Scariff. My mum drove through it and then this morning the handbrake would not work. S W

Katie Taylor won the European Womens  Boxing for five years in a row yesterday. F H

Tommy Walsh of Kilkenny got his ninth  hurling all star in a row.J C

In the Xfactor last night Sammy and Kitty were in the bottom two but Sammy is gone. M O' R

In China, a two year old girl wandered out on the street and got run over by a truck. They just kept going and then another car ran over her and just kept going and then a bike swerved out of the way and loads of people walked down the street. But then a woman cleaning the street picked her up. She had got severe brain damage and unfortunately died as a result. C G

On Saturday I went to Galway with Jessica, Tania and Shannon for my birthday. We went to Salthill leisure centre. We went down a 65 metre slide and there was a bouncy castle and an  obstacle course there. It was fun C K

Friday 21st October 2011

Yesterday the rebels in Libya shot down Colonel Gaddafi and then dragged his dead body around the streets. C G

Since Colonel Gadiffi was shot dead the rebels will most likely fight each other for the power of the government. There will be more life lost if there is no fair voting put forward, so Colonel Gaddafi is only the beginning of a civil war. T A

Sunday 23 October 2011

Thursday 20th October 2011

We got a new tissue dispenser for the school. You have to wave your hand at a scanner and a piece of tissue comes out. M O' R

Westlife- the band- are breaking up after fourteen years together. L B
Yesterday I was so cold when I woke up, I had to take out my gloves, hat and scarf for the first time in seven months.When I got outside I was nice and warm. A N
Badminton is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Mountshannon hall. On Wednesdays it starts at half six and finishes at half seven. F H

I went to a station which is a mass in a house. It was on in Ballinakill. It was on at quarter to nine and all the neighbours were at it and family as well. J C

Monday 17 October 2011

Monday 17th September 2011

Whitegate beat Killaloe in an u13 D competition in hurling. It took place in Killaloe on Sunday. JC

I know the date of my grading in Tao-kwon-do. I am grading  for my red belt and hope that I pass my test on November 27th. AN

I went horse riding last Saturday.One of the people there baked delicious choclate chip buns. They were still warm from the oven and they were lovely and crispy and chewy. I was riring a horse called Robin. She is a beautiful chestnut with a blaze on her face. I had a great time. CG

There was a Feile on yesterday in St Annes Community College in Killaloe. Jessica, Anna and I went and did Irish Dancing. Preformances also included ballet, orchestra and a short play. HN

I went to see the Russian ballet on Friday. It was called "The Nutcracker" and it was at Limerick University. It was brilliant. RK

"Nu Vibe" got knocked out of the x-factor last Friday night. AS

In an u13 rugby match  Scariff played Newcastlewest. The final score was 12-12. After the first half Scariff were winning 12-0 but in the second half Newcastlewest caught up. PL

I went to Limerick yesterday. I got new lego. TB

Friday 14 October 2011

Thursday October 13th 2011

On Tuesday night my mam and dad were in the living room watching television. My dad saw this little black figure by the fire. He thought it was a piece of turf. So he picked it up and it was a dead bat!  A N

Yesterday we got a new box for the tv and it works perfectly now. A N

Wednesday October 12th 2011

Ireland beat Armenia 2-1 in the Euro 2012 qualifier. They are in the play-offs. The draw is on Thursday. Both teams got red cards. The game was in the Aviva stadium in Dublin. J C

Yesterday I went to Portumna with my dad and on the way back we came upon a crash, but luckily there was no one hurt. C D

Tuesday 11 October 2011

Tuesday October 11th 2011

Yesterday I got a package from my Aunt in the post. There were two boxes of trading cards in the parcel.      D S

The Lybian rebels took over Colonel Gaddafis home town of  Sirte.

My dad bought me a pony at the Ballinasloe fair. I havent seen it yey but I know it is white. C D

Tonight we have Speech and Drama and tomorrow we have badminton between 7 and 8pm .G H

We are doing the shoebox collection. We get shoeboxes and put little toys and other stuff in them. like teddies, hats, scarves, colours, toy cars etc.This year its going to Eastern Europe and South Africa.         MO' R       

Monday October 10th 2011

On Saturday I was watching tv, my sister had a drink and she went up to turn down the tv and by accident she spilled it on the tv. It was working fine for a while until my other sister went to turn up the volume but there was a big spark and the tv turned off. Now it dosen't work. We should have turned off the tv when my sister spilled a drink on it. A M

Last Friday our school gaelic team played New Quay. We played in Gort but we lost by a good bit. They are probably more experienced and maybe play with a club as well as the school. L B

In the Xfactor James ,  John-Joe and Amelia and Two Shoes are left. M O' R

Ireland beat Andorra 2-0. It was a good match. Munster lost to the Ospreys also on Saturday.

Last Saturday I went horseriding in Loughrea. It used to be from 12 noon to 2pm, but now it's from 10am to 2pm. You learn about the horse and you learn about how to tack up and of course to ride. C G

Yesterday I had a sweet and sour chinese meal from Killaloe and it was yummy. G H

Bodyke beat Whitegate 3-3 to 2-4, it was our first match in the  u 13's. It was on Saturday morning in Bodyke. DV

Ireland sadly lost to Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2011. The score was 22-10. It was a good match but a little disapointing. They did well to get to the quarter finals. Hopefully the 2015 World Cup will be a success.        L B

Australia and South Africa were playing yesterday in rugby. Australia won, the score was  11 - 9. I wish Australia the best of luck in the rest of the world cup. A N

On Wednesday 12th October 2011 there will be badminton in the hall. It will be for 8 to 18 year olds and the time is from 7 to 8.30pm. C M N

Last night I made my first apple crumble and it was a success. The apple was soft and the bit on top was very crunchy. I was very happy with it. My mom thought it was very nice too. T A

I watched Johnny English, the movie and it was very funny. I would give it five out of five. P L

A pony came into my garden today and he was very pretty. R K

Badminton is starting up. Aaron came to my house. Ireland lost to Wales in Rugby World cup.S W

I went to a party yesterday and I had great fun. E D

I went to Liam's on Sunday. Liam got really wet. Aaron and I got wet as well.

The Springbox lost to Australia in the quarter final of the World cup.

I put up my halloween decorations on Sunday. I lost my tooth and I got €5. On Friday I went to hip-hop. Allanah is going to a wedding. Halloween is in three weeks. Caitrionas brother was thirteen on Saturday.
C B

I bumped my head off the fridge. It will be halloween in three weeks. R B

On Sunday evening we got a new puppy. He is a King Charles, his name is Buster and he is cute. E O' G

On Friday Mountshannon school played New Quay in a  football match in Gort. We lost 6-4 to 2-2. B G

On Saturday it was Conor's birthday. He was thirteen. He had a match, sadly they lost. C A

I'm going to start hip-hop in Whitegate on Friday and I cant wait. It is going to be so much fun. D O'B

Cheelo Green was on the Xfactor. Matt Carley was on the Xfactor. We were meant to go swimming yesterday. T B

My mam is doing the Dublin city marathon in three weeks. I watched the four Rugby world cup matches at the weekend. I went to my aunt's birthday party. A N

Sunday morning Wales beat Ireland in the Rugby world cup. A M

I got a fish tank and I bought some fish on Saturday.

I had a sleep over party and four people came. We ate a lot of sweets. We went into the forest. L M

Last night my dad caught a mouse in a mouse trap. L O' M

It is rainy but the winds are warm. E K

My friends sheep dog had a pup and he is very cute. He is brown ,white and fluffy. It can fit in my hand, it is so cute. A B

My dog Dixie always jumps up on mum. He sometimes goes to sleep on my mum's lap. A H

I saw my baby cousin on Saturday morning. They came down from Laois. Their names are Jack and Grace. They stayed in Whitegate for the night. N B

Monday 10 October 2011

Friday October 7th 2011

In the Rugby World Cup Ireland Are playing against Wales on Saturday at 6am in New Zeland. A S

We have a school gaelic football match today. We are playing against New Quay.

Ireland are playing Andorra. I predict a 2-1 win for Ireland in soccer tonight in Andorra. JC

There was a big storm last night. There was supposed to be another one today. C K

Tomorrow is the first day of the live show on the Xfactor. M O' R

When I was younger my brother and I had a goldfish each. One day when I went home from school mine was dead, the other one died soon after. D S

Friday 7 October 2011

Wednesday 5th October 2011

There will be pike a  fishing competition taking place soon. It is organised by Mountshannon Angling Club. Children will have to be supervised by an adult .T A

Some of the Christmas decorations have been put up already in Limerick. E O' M

The Lion King is back in cinemas. Its been five years since its been out and I am going to see it on Sunday.
A M

For the past few days we have been preparing for our movie animations. Sir, for the first time this summer, made one with his friend.
We made two figures out of plasticine and a backround. Yesterday we successfully finished and filmed two movies, there is a group filming now and three more to be filmed. We can edit them and put credits on them. We may put them on the website. L B

Monday 3 October 2011

Monday October 3rd 2011

Yesterday I went to the fair in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. I saw lots of horses, rabbits, pups, ducks and chickens and I saw ferrets.There were loads of people but I've often seen more. The weather wasn't too bad and luckly it didn't rain. LB

Mountshannon Celtic beat Newmarket-on -Fergus in the final of the under 12 cup. The score was 1-0 at half time. In the second half, Newmarket- on -Fergus came back and fought well but we were the better team. The second goal was a header. The final score was 5-0 and we were overjoyed.  TA

The Whitegate u15 hurling team was playing in their final yesterday and they won the match. Reuben Noyes, a past pupil was the captain.He had to make a speech and was presented with a shield. Lot's of other past pupils were playing including Joe Sugrue, Paul Burke, Conor Apsel, Caimin Doyle and Jonah Gaine. HN

I went to the cinema beside the crescent in Limerick. I saw Spy Kid's in 4D, it is like 3D but you get a card when you go in and 3D glasses. When the movie starts , whenever a smell comes into the film, a number flashes on the screen.You rub over the number on the card and smell it, it smells the same as whats on the screen. Sometimes it doesn't smell so good. SW

Friday 30th September 2011

I am going to the Ballinasloe fair this Saturday. C D

I am going horseriding tomorrow, and I am going to a children's bootcamp to get fit because I am not fit.
C G

I had fiddle class last night. We are learning notes now. They are a bit hard. A N

Under 13 rugby is definitely on Thursday's. There has been a mix up. P L

Thursday 29 September 2011

Thursday September 29th 2011

Yesterday was the warmest day ever in September. It was 27 degrees. G H

Yesterday I flipped over the handlebars of my friends bike and banged my head. P L

In Kerry they have released eagles and two of them have settled down on an island near Mountshannon.
C G

In Woodpark Mountshannon they have cut down loads of trees to make room. They have also made a new entrance to the car park and blocked off the old entrance. A M

In Woodpark the rivers are being dammed by some people. Nobody knows who they are but we think they do it for the beauty of a little waterfall. T A

Wednesday 28 September 2011

Wednesday September 28th 2011

It was very sunny  and warm yesterday. It was nice to play in the sun for once. P L

Today is my birthday and I am eleven years old. It is also my auntie's birthday. C D

Yesterday I went to speech and drama for the first time this year. We did poems, dramas and improvisatons. C G

Tony Moloney, the magician, came to Scariff library on Tuesday evening. He did some very good magic tricks. Lots of people enjoyed the show. D S

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Tuesday 27th September 2011

My sister and I are starting keyboard lessons today with our music teacher. SW

An English ship, torpedoed in the second world war, has been discovered 4.5km down in the Atlantic 300km off the coast of Ireland. It was carrying 20 tons of silver which a salvage firm hope to get up next summer. D S

My dog had puppies. She had four pups. They are terriers, two girls and two boys.There are two black and two tanned pups. We might be keeping one. L B

I am going to Killarney with my family whenever we want, because that was the prize my parents won on the Late Late Show. F H

Monday 26 September 2011

Monday 26th September 2011

My brother Darren was playing in an under 15 match in Scariff. They were playing  Bodyke on Saturday and they won. The score was five goals and six points to no score. Darren was man of the match.
C D

Munster beat Cardiff on Friday in the Pro 12 rugby league. The score was 18-13. J C

This morning I watched the sunrise. The colours in it were bright pinks, yellow's and oranges.

I am grading in a month for my red belt . I do Tao Kwon Do in Ennis every Friday evening. A N

I got a new flute on Sunday. R K

I went to the Trad weekend in Cois Na Habhna and I was playing my banjo. G H

The Solhiem cup was on in Ceilin castle. It was USA against Europe. The score was 14-12, Europe won.
D V

I went to Portugal for ten day's and it was lovely. It was about 20 to 40 degrees which was very hot for Portugal for September.My uncle got married as well. I had a great time. C G

Yesterday Ireland beat Russia 62-12 in the Rugby World Cup. It was a good  win and at half time they were leading 36-0. Next they play Italy and if they win it's the quarter finals. L B

Friday September 23rd 2011

My mam has organised a Trad weekend and there is a junior session on at Spuds that I am taking part in . CD


Fiddle class started yesterday evening.  My class  was from 4.40pm to  5:30pm,  it was  a  lot  of fun and very nice to be back.   AN


There is a Trad festival on this weekend  Anna, Claire and I will be playing in the junior session  as will  many others.  H.N

The Nasa satellite is  due  to crash land over Ireland  tomorrow  morning.
R.K

Scientists estimate there is a 1 in 3,200 chance of the satellite hitting a building  or person. A.H


My Auntie got four tickets to the Late Late Show and my Mam, Dad, Auntie and Uncle are going for their 25th Anniversary.  FH

Thursday 22 September 2011

Thursday September 22nd 2011

South Africa beat Namibia 87-0 in the Rugby World Cup today. J C

I am starting fiddle class today in Mountshannon at a quarter past five. C K

My cousin is starting Irish dancing next week in Cavan. G H

Wednesday 21 September 2011

Wednesday September 21 2011

I went to the ploughing championship. It was held in Athy Co. Kildare. There was massive machinery on display and there were many bulls also. J C

There is a new waterplane service in Mountshannon. It connects Mountshannon to Galway and Dublin and the Aran Islands. M O' R

Yesterday there was a car crash near my house. It involved a jeep and a horse box. Thankfully there was no one hurt. A N

Tuesday September 20th 2011

My uncle's house went on fire yesterday evening. Everybody was ok. A lot of things were smoke damaged. C K

I am going to get a new music teacher today. She is going to be teaching me the concertina. O K

The ploughing championships are on today in Kildare. Lot's of farmers from around the country go to it. H N

Tonight is the first night of speech and drama classes. It is in Scariff Community College. It begins at 7pm and ends at 8pm. A N

Monday 19 September 2011

Monday September 19 2011

Munster beat the Scarlets 35-12 in the Pro 12 rugby. It was played in Musgrave Park in Cork on Saturday.

Tipperary beat Dublin in the All Ireland minor football final on Sunday. The score was 3-9 to 1-14.

I went to a threshing yesterday. I got to see my grandad's threshing machine in action. It was a lovely day. It was held in Woodford. A N

In the Rugby World Cup Ireland beat Australia 15-6. It was a good match and it was an unexpected win.    L B

Whitegate, Ogonnelloe, Scariff U16 had their shield final yesterday. It was against Inagh-Kilnamona and they won. Two past - pupils were playing, Reuben Noyes and Colin Burke. They played very well and the score was 3-13 to 1-11. H N

Dublin beat Kerry in the All Ireland football final. The score was 1-12 to 1-11. Dublin scored a point in  the last thirty seconds to win. A S

Dublin beat Kerry 1-12 to 1-11. Man United beat Chelsea 3-1 R D

I got the two champion's league balls and I got the final ball and the season ball. L S

There was a kid's day at the farmers market at Killaloe yesterday. I was selling at the market. L O' M

On Sunday I was walking to the shop and I saw a lost cat, then it ran off. A M

I went to see my baby cousin in Laois. I came back on Sunday with my Uncle and my cousin. N B

My little cousin has a kidney infection. He is very sick. He is staying at home today. A B

I watched the All Ireland minor football final between Dublin and Tipperary and Tipperary won the All Ireland D H

I went to the Threshing on Sunday morning, then I watched the All Ireland minor and senior final. I am glad Dublin won ! The score was 1-12 to 1-11. A N

We went for a walk to Woodford. We were building a toy boat. O B

On Saturday my sister had her 21st. We got home around 5am. It was great fun. A M

My cousin and I and my brother were at my house and we watched a movie called Hop and it was so funny. D O' B

My uncle came over from England on Sunday. C B

Liam, my best friend came over Saturday and we made a real big lego castle.I went to my Granny's on Sunday and my cousin came over. A D

I went to Broadford to see my Granny and Grandad and my uncle and aunt and my aunt was sick. A H

Dublin beat Kerry in the All Ireland gaelic football final 1-12 to 1-11. Tottenham beat Liverpool 4-0. B G

I have gaelic tomorrow. E D

I went to the threshing and I met my cousin and we played on the bouncy castle. We heard music and we saw people playing a guitar and an accordion. A H

There is gaelic football after school on Tuesday and Thursday's. R H

Today my mam is coming home from Portugal. On the road in Portugal she found a lost puppy, it was really cute. A O' G

I am going to football tomorrow. R B

On Friday I went to Aideen's house.It was great fun. C A

My cousin left today to go to go to Australia. His name is Henry and he is two and a half and is leaving for four years.My sister was three weeks old on Saturday. A C L

My uncle came over from England, he has a great gadget. We are going to England in October. It is nice in England. We will go to Haven. T B

Friday September 16th 2011

Mountshannon Celtic football played Connolly Celtic in the semi-final yesterday at 6.45. The ref was fifty minutes late so we played the match in the dark. Mountshannon won the match by four goals. We are now playing Newmarket-On-Fergus in the final. This is our fourth final in a row against Newmarket-On-Fergus in the under twelve's girls cup.

Ireland are playing Australia tomorrow morning at half nine in the Rugby World cup. J C

My sister Aideen has a camogie blitz tomorrow in Clooney-Quin. G H

Thursday 15 September 2011

Thursday September 15th 2011

I was watching a movie last night. It was called 'Marley and Me' and it was so sad I was crying. G H

This day three weeks ago I went to see 'Phantom of the Opera'. It was very enjoyable. It was a bit scary but I enjoyed it very much and the singing was brilliant. A N

I went horse riding yesterday in Ballina. I go horse riding every Wednesday. E.O'M.

Wednesday 14 September 2011

Wednesday September 14th 2011

My dog Bongo got a big white collar on him because he cut his paw on something although we dont know what. The collar is so that so he doesn't rip his stitches. JA

I got stuck in an elevator yesterday. I was by myself and it was scary. I was in T.K. Maxx and I was on the second floor. I was going down to the ground floor. The elevator went down and stopped. A person's voice came on but I could not understand it. I heard voices outside but could not understand them. I pressed the second floor button and it went up again and the doors opened. E O' M.

Tuesday 13th September 2011

There is a bug going around the hospital in Limerick, no visitors are allowed.   There is a quarantine today. PL

My power went on and off in my house for long periods of time yesterday because of the weather. D V

Music lesson are starting tonight at 8-45pm in the Community College. Michael Grogan is teaching me the accordion.

Irish Dancing is starting up again today with Joanne Dunphy Allen at the hall at 5pm.  A.S.

Speach & Drama  is starting tonight.
The enrolment is tonight and the class begins next week in Scariff Community College from 6 to7 o'clock . AN

Monday 12 September 2011

Monday September 12 2011

We are getting the tail end of hurricane Katia, it is due to last for the rest of the day. I saw a blown down tree on the way to school. E O' M

The Tulla Trad Festival was on this weekend. It was good. I took part in the workshop. O K

Ireland beat USA in the Rugby world cup 22-10. We should have won by more. J C

Yesterday was the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Around three thousand people died. They had a memorial service and built two new waterfalls in memory of all those who died. Around the edge are  the names of all those who died. H N

I did a 10k walk yesterday. It took me one hour and twenty three minutes. It was somewhat hard but I enjoyed it ! A N

I got a new fiddle on Saturday. C K

I was on a boat. It was very windy. The boat would not start. It was very very boring. L S

I won a holiday to America. I am very happy, my sisters and brother are very happy, my mam and dad are very happy too. G H

On Saturday I had a hurling blitz. We won a match and lost one. It was the 9/11 anniversary yesterday.

I got a scab on my arm from scratching it against a branch of a tree. I also fell over and got a bruise on my foot. A M

My dad got a new cowbox yesterday. L O' M

I went to Portumna and I went foodshopping. I saw the dreadful remains of the Shannonoaks L S

I watched the camogie match between Wexford and Antrim. Wexford won !. N B

I went to see my baby sister Molly. She is two weeks old and I brought photos. She is really cute. A C L

I got new toys in Limerick. We are getting new puppies. I watched the Rugby world cup. T B

I went to Laoise's house . At that moment it was showery and sunny at the same time. E K

I saw my new puppies, they are really cute. They cant see. Their mom protects them. They are really light, one is black, another is brown and white and two are brown.

Scariff beat Whitegate in Cusack park. The final score was 1-12 to 0-9 . R H

I went to Limerick on Saturday and I got a new toy. C B

I went to pony camp. At the end there were two people and they dressed up as sumo wrestlers and they fought. A B

My brothers had a blitz. They were split in half, on two teams.One of my brothers won a match, the other lost. A H

I went to the cinema to see Mr Popper's Penguins on Sunday. D H

Tomorrow after school my sister is coming home from America. She has been there for six months. I'm really excited. A M

Ireland beat USA in the Rugby world cup 22-10 and I went to soccer training in Tulla. I also did a 10k yesterday. A N

Abbie has a little sister, her name is Molly. Today she brought photos of Molly. Molly is very cute.
C A

Ireland beat USA in the Rugby World Cup. Hurricane Katia hit Ireland. Man city beat Wigin 3-0. We had a blitz on Saturday. R D

My uncle came on Sunday with his dog. R B

It is very windy today because hurricane Katia is hitting Ireland. E D

On SaturdayWhitegate were playing a match in Ennis. They were playing Scariff. Sadly Whitegate lost. E O' G

It is the end of hurricane Katia and the 9/11 anniversary was yesterday. O B

Thursday 8 September 2011

Thursday September 8th 2011

The body of a diver who has been missing in a cave outside Gort has been found.  J.C.

On Sunday it will be the tenth anniversary of the attack on the twin towers in New York, when the planes hit them.  D.V.

The Shannon Oaks hotel in Portumna got badly damaged yesterday after a fire started around lunchtime. L.B.

My dog Smeigles had pups, they are a mix of Labrador and Beagle. She had eight. P.L.

Wednesday September 7th 2011

Ireland and Russia drew 0-0 in the soccor match yesterday in Moscow. M O' R

Rugby training is on every Thursday at 7.30pm in Scariff rugby pitch.  P. L.

It's my sister's birthday today. HN

My sister has a soccer match this evening. AN

It's my mom's birthday today. E O' M

Tuesday 6 September 2011

Tuesday September 6th 2011

I cut my finger when I was in a hamster wheel in a swimming pool at Lahinch on Sunday. DV

It was raining very hard yesterday. JC

My sister Bridget is studying for the junior cert. She has to stay at the school until six o clock studying. AM

It was my cousins christening on Saturday. We had a barbeque . I had a hot dog. SW

I have to make rice crispy buns and a cake this evening for my sister Sasha's birthday. HN

Today is Sarah's birthday. CD

There's a little bird that keeps landing on our doorhandle and its really cute. E O' M

On Monday I go horse riding. DS

I have a new cousin. She lives in England. She is a girl. LB

My dog Dixie escaped from his cage. We found him at the front door. GH

Monday 5 September 2011

Monday September 5th 2011

I went to Scariff show on Saturday. It was wet in the morning but the weather got better as the day went on. CK

My sister Emma is in hospital to get five teeth extracted.SW

Kilkenny beat Tipperary yesterday in the All-Ireland hurling final.2-17 to 1-16. LB

I got a new phone after my old one broke. Its a Nokia C3, the same as Robyn's. HN

My mum is starting college today. RK

Last Saturday I ate wild goose for the first time. CG

Last Friday I came home from New York, I was there for two and a half months.I was there for  an earthquake and a hurricane !.While I was there we took a trip to Washington D.C. I had a great time. AN

Galway beat Dublin in the All-Ireland minor hurling final. M O' R

At the Scariff show I entered my Knex into a competition. I got first place and the prize was €7. AM

My mother is starting college today. DS

I went to my cousin's house in Ennis, I had a great day. SM

Daphne and Liam were in the Scariff show in the Best Dog handled by an under twelve year old. They won a special award. DS

My puppy Charlie came fourth at a dog show. He is ten weeks old and he is a yorkshire terrier. CD

I went to the Scariff show on Saturday. I entered my dog in the dogshow. My dog's name is Rosy and she came fourth. E O' M

Friday 2 September 2011


News 2nd September 2011.


Cieara is going to the bog next week to bag the turf.

The electric picnic is on this weekend.

Hannah is getting a new phone because her old one is broken.

Emer is entering her dog, Rosy in the Scariff Show tomorrow.

It's Robyn's sister Hilary's birthday today.

Daire went to one of the biggest skate parks in Holland. He now has loads of bruises from
falling over.

Dualta's dog Daphne has made a new friend – the cat next door.