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