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Dernakesh National School

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DOIRE NE CEISE

Dernakesh is a national school which is situated about three miles outside of Cootehill, Co. Cavan, Ireland. There are approximately 165 students in Dernakesh aged from four years old up to thirteen years old. There are eight teachers, two of which are resource teachers. Our school principal is Mr. Aogan Farrell. We do many sports including Gaelic football, camogie, hurling, basketball and volleyball. Our school is very close to our local G.A.A club, Drumgoon in which we take part in many activities together. Our school is going to be renovated in the summer 2002. There will be many new things such as a new sports hall, new car park and new classrooms.

GIRL'S MINI 7'S Girl's

The Dernakesh school girls football team played and won four hard working games before qualifying for the final. Their first match was against Cootehill and the score was 3-0 to 1-1. Their second match was against Clifferena ant the score there was 3-4 to 0-3 . Their third match was against Shercock and this time the score was 2-4 to 2-0. Now Dernakesh were through to the semi final to be played against Kill. Dernakesh were by far the better team and the score was 2-1 to 0-1 . While Dernakesh were winning all their games in their section Lisbaduff were winning all in there side so Both teams were to play in the final. The teams were very equal but after Cliona Farrell slotted in a goal Dernakesh took over the game. The finishing score was 4-1 to 2-2. Dernakesh were through to the next round which was the County Finals.

KILLIAN O' CONNELL

The Killian O' Connell Tournament was on the 11th of May 2002. It was the fifth annual tournament. It started with under 10's, under 12's and the girl's school's team. Cootehill, Kill, Shercock and Ballyhaise for the girl's were also there. There was a great turn - out. At 2.00 o' clock, the dernakesh girl's played Ballyhaise. Straight from the throw in Dernakesh had all of possesion of the ball. At half- time Dernakesh was in the lead by a big score. In the second half Dernakesh put up a good fight to stay in the lead . When we heard the final whistle we knew that we won. We got lovely trophies presented to us by Edward Jackson the captain of our senior men's team. The under 10's won the Mary Ann Sherry cup. The under 12's won the Killian O' Connell cup and the girl's won the Killian o' connell shield. It was a great day out/

WHEN WE WORKED WITH TG4.

At the start of the year we Dernakesh N.S filmed a short programme for TG4. In the programme there was parts when Aogan Farrell talked about Drumgoon. There was other parts when he talked about Cohaw. We climbed a very large hill to a ringfort. We went to the Cultural centre and we talked about some of the monuments they hold. We talked about a sword and beautiful stones. We talked about landlords in our area like coote. He was a landlord in Cootehill. The whole day was very educational. We also had fun seeing ourselves on television.

CONFIRMATION

On the 21st of April, St. Michael's Church, Cootehill had four school's received confirmation, Dernakesh, Tunnyduf, St.Michael's, Cootehill and Knockbride West. All received the gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Right judgment, Courage, Knowledge and Wonder and awe in God's presence, and the fruits of Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Trustfulness, Gentleness and Self-control. Bishop Leo O' Relly said Confirmation. The children in my class went two Gallray, The White Horse Hotel and their own homes, everyone had a good day.

A happy group at the Killian O' Connell Memorial Tournament

THE KILLIAN O' CONNELL TOURNAMENT

On the 11th of May the 5th annual Killian O' Connell tournament was held. Killian O' Connell was a pupil in Dernakesh when he died tragically in 1997. The first match was Drumgoon school team v Kill school team. Drumgoon played a brilliant match and beat kill by a big score. Next the Drumgoon boy's U.10 played Shercock U.10 Drumgoon boy's played very well and so did Shercock putting up a good fight but in the end Drumgoon were the best team and they won.!! It was the second semi final Cootehill v Kill. Cootehill won and were in the final against Drumgoon. Drumgoon won it. Next was the Drumgoon school girl's V Ballyhaise school girl's. Drumgoon played very well especially the back's who didn't let ballyhaise put a single point over the bar but Drumgoon scored plenty. And they also won. There was a little break after every match. There was a shop there and a place were adult's could get tea and sandwich's. After the game's were over there was a presentation of trophies and medals. The Drumgoon school boy's won the Killian o Connell cup. The Drumgoon boy's U10's won the Mary Ann Sherry cup and the Drumgoon girl's won the Killian o Connell perpetual shield. And the runner up's got medal's. We had a GREAT day!!! On the 11th of May the 5th annual Killian o Connell tournament .

MAUDABAWN

Our locality is hidden away in northeast Cavan surrounded on all sides by the Drumlins. Here in Maudabawn we have wonderful school with one hundred and sixty two pupils and seven teachers. We also have a cultural centre, which regularly hosts history talks and has excellent computer facilities. Other community enterprises include Gallonray house. The facilities here include a lounge, playgroup, ballroom and a meeting room. Our local football pitch Boyle park is the place where many locals spend there spare time. Here they play and watch many football games. During break-times at school pupils take full advantage of the school football pitch. The GAA is a main part of most peoples lives in this area. Thanks to the GAA this community has been brought closer together. In our school all of the teachers encourage Gaelic football. Our local GAA teams have won many cups and awards but it would be lovely if the collection were to be doubled in size.

SCHOOL LEAGUES

Towards the end of our school year we hold school leagues. Pupils from 3rd -6th class get involved in the fun. There is usually four teams in girls and boys leagues. We play rounders with Mrs. Maguire, Basketball with Ms. Mc Eneaney, Football with Mr Mc Caffery and athletics with Master Farrell. The boy,s and girls swap each week so one week we are playing football and the next week you play basketball, etc. We pick names for each team, such as The Unbelievables, Mc Cools Warriors, Breifne Blues, Mighty Bunch, etc. In the year 2001 the Mighty Bunch won.

Under 14's

The U14 have won 2 games and lost two matches. Full back Pauric Mc Gorry also plays with the under 14's. He is a great player. Eamon Mc Cluskey is also a great player, he can run forever. Tommy O' Brien can score when we need them and so can Killian Moynagh. The Hughes brothers, Martin, Patrick and Eugene are all very strong. Killian Kelly can block a ball from any player.

ALL-IRELAND FINAL

DRUMGOON 1 - 14 BELMULLET 0 - 12

It all started on the 30^th of September 2001 when Drumgoon reached the County Junior Football Final. They were to play Kildallan. Drumgoon reached the final in 2000 but were beaten by Cornafean . The Drumgoon v Kildallan match was very exciting, especially for Drumgoon who had never won a Junior final in Gaelic football history. Drumgoon beat Kildallan with a score of:1-10 to 0-7. The captain on the day was Martin Clerkin.

The next round was to play in a tournament. The tournament was the Paul Kerr tournament. Drumgoon were to represent Cavan. The next game they had to play was against a team from Newry, Co.Down in the quarter final, but that match was cancelled which then meant that Drumgoon were through to the Ulster Final. They played a team called Doohamlet from Co.Monaghan on Monday 18^th March 2002. It was another exciting match but Drumgoon won again with a score of: 1-13

Now Drumgoon were through to the All-Ireland Semi-Final. They played An-Tochar from Co. Wicklow on Monday 1^st April. An-Tochar were a very strong team but Drumgoon came through in the end.

Drumgoon were now through to an All-Ireland Junior Final.The day eventually came, 18^th May 2002. The team and the team managers were both nervous and excited but mostly looking forward to the big game. At 5.30pm on the 18^th of May 2002 in Shamrock Park Cremartin the match began between Drumgoon, {Cavan} and Belmullet,{Mayo}. Belmullet had a good start with three points to no score but Drumgoon came back and at half-time were leading 0-8/0-6. After half-time the two teams were battling it out with some great scores. Drumgoons centre half-back, Micheal Andrew Hannon, ran up the field to take his point but the goalkeeper knocked it out. Drumgoons captain Edward Jackson was the quickest to react and put in the back of the net. We knew we had it then. The final score was 1-14 to 0-12. Edward Jackson proudly lifted the cup.

Teams in the All-Ireland Match:

Drumgoon

John O Reilly, Martin Clerkin, Colm Hannon, Jimmy O Reilly, Paul Mc Enroe, Micheal A. Hannon, Keith Fannin, Edward Jackson Capt., Jim Mc Nally, Philip Mc Dermott, Ian O Reilly, Adrian Crossan, Bryan Bates, Paddy Mc Cabe, Seamus Morris.

Belmullet:

David Padden, Ian Mc Cafferkey, Cathal Healey, Eamonn Dixon, Pauric Keane, Derek Mc Donnell, Kieran Lavelle, Paddy Barrett, Johnny Sweeney, Andy Howard, Billy Joe Padden, Stephen Carolan Capt., Brian Lynch, Micheal Gaynard, Tony Geraghty.

Back:- Colm Smith, Adam Bates, John Fitzpatrick, Cathal Smith, Conor Bates

Front, James Mc Donald, Killian Moynagh, Eamon Mc Cluskey, Pauric Mc Gorry, Eugene Hughes

Drumgoon U12

GIRLS SCHOOL CAMOGIE

The girls camogie started in May Mrs Connolly trains us at lunch break and on a Saturday morning along with Maria Clarke , who plays with the Drumgoon camogie club. We did very well last year, we got to the final in Breifne Park, and we hope to do well again this year. Girls from 5th class up are on the team. We've played two matches already. Our first match was against Baillinagh. We knew it would be a tough match and we'd try our very best. It was a very tight match the backs did brilliant and stopped the Ballinagh team getting a score. The midfielders provided the ball to the forwards. After a very tight match the sides level 1-1. Our next match was against Bruskey. It was tough game but Bruskey came out the better team. Our next match is against Aughadreena. We hope to do very well.

DERNAKESH GIRLS SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

The first match that the school girls football played was against St. Michaels national school Cootehill. It was played at 3.30pm in the O'Reilly Park . Our captain was Doireann Farrell . The Dernakesh girls were to good for the Cootehill Team and the score was 31 points to 2 points. Dernakesh had won their first match . Our next game was against the Kilinkere girls school football team. This time our captain was Cora Mc Bride . We Started of well with with good scores from our fast Forwards, brilliant defence from our strong backs and two good hard working mid fielders feeding the forwards With plenty of ball. In the end the score was 3-6 to 0-3. Once again Dernakesh had beat their opponent. Then The next match was the crucial one that decided who will go on and play in the quarter -final. It was played in Terry Coyle Park Cavan town against Farham. Both teams were skilful and good at working together but Dernakesh had most of the play and had trouble scoring in the forwards . The finishing score was Farham 2-1 Dernakesh 1-4. It was a draw so both teams go through. Another match which has not yet been played is against St. Clare's national school Cavan town. If we beat St Clare's we will qualify for the semi -final. Lets hope we win and go through to play in another semi-final.

North / South Pupils

NORTH SOUTH SCHOOLS LINK

On Friday 29th November, a group of students from Warrenpoint, Co. Down and a goup from Flowerfiled, Navan, Co. Meath cane to Dernakesh School for the day. We met them at the cultural centre and we were divided into two groups a+b. Group A, went into the centre and did some art. There were art teachers helping us with the art, and group B went for a walk around the chapel and grotto. Then we went to gallonray and had something to eat. After that we went over to the school to show them around it. We came back to the cultural centre and group B did some art, and group A went for a walk. Then it was time to go. we said goodbye to them and they headed for home. The visitors were very nice and we had a very good day.

U12'S CAMPAIGN

Our U12 team started their first game against Lavey.Drumgoon started well with Tommie O Brien and Pauric Mc Gorry feeding the forwards, with scores from Paul Smith, Aogan Farrell, Dillion Bates, Dean Hand and Gary Lavery. The final score was Lavey 0-01 Drumgoon 2-13. Referee Tommy Lyons. Drumgoons next game was against Shercock at O' Hagon Park in Shercock. Drumgoon started well with scores from Pauric Mc Gorry , Paul Smith and Aogan Farrell,Shercock was slow to start but when got going they put pressure on our backs but Eamonn Mc Cluskey cleared anything that came in our fullback line. Just before halftime Lee Clarke for Shercock got a goal which could pressure Drumgoon in the second half kept Shercock quiet and the final scores was Shercock 1-03 Drumgoon 1-13. Refree D.Kelly.] This was Drumgoon's first game at home and it was against Drung. Drumgoon started well with three goals from Paul Smith, points from Pauric Mc Gorry , Aogan Farrell and Tommie O Brien ,Drumgoon were on top of their game. In the second half Drumgoon's backs were under pressure but Eamonn Mc Cluskey ,Conor Monagh and Brendon Mc Cabe led Drumgoon to a comfortable win. Drumgoon 9-12 Drung 2-2. Referee Eugune Tourmey. Drumgoon played yet again at home and it was to Cuchullains in very wet conditions Drumgoon started well but Chchullains were always ready to come back , Drumgoons half backs were on top with Peter Mc Gorry and Mark Harnett playing well. In the second half teams agreed to Only play ten minutes because of the weather . Drumgoon midfield got on top with scores from Pauric Mc Gorry and Paul Smith . The final score was Drumgoon 4-09 Cuchullains. Referee Poppy Woods. Drumgoon now in the quarter final against Killygarry. Drumgoon started well with points from Pauric Mc Gorry , Aogan Farrell and Gary Lavery, Drumgoon were on top in the second half. Scores from Dylan Bates, Ashley Boylan and Tommie O Brien the game was over Drumgoon 5-25 Killygarry 0-02. Drumgoon are now in the seni-final against Gowna on the 4th of June.

SCHOOL TOUR 2002

In the middle of March this year we were told about our school trip to Tralee. 5th class came into our room puzzled and excited because we all had a suspicion of why they were here. We all started whispering school tour, school tour.!! Everyone was really excited. When we quite down Mrs.Connolly, the 5th class teacher, told us with a big smile that we were going to Tralee on our school tour and staying two nights. We were so excited!!! Later on in the year we were given sheets that told us were we were staying and what we were doing. This is what it said: On Thursday. We were leaving the community centre at 8 o'clock and heading for Heuston station were we are taking the train to Tralee and then heading for Brandon Court Hotel were we would relax! and get ready for our trip to the Aqua Dome!. On Friday. We would be going to the Kerry county museum shopping The Theatre Siamsa Tire and then we are playing a friendly Challenge match against Austin Stack Gaa club Boys and girls. We just cannot get away from football!!!!!! On Saturday ,our last day. We are going to the Antartica museum were we are going to see an expedition on the Irish North Pole explorer and then we are heading home. That is are fun packed school tour to Tralee. I just cannot wait!!!!!

CAMOGIE

We have a very good record of comogie in our school. Only last year we got to the county finals and got to play in Breffni Park. It was a very good experience for us all. We have a very good team and hope to do well this year. We train at least twice a week either on our school pitch or on Boyle Park our local GAA pitch. Mrs Connally trains us along with Maria Clarke on Boyle Park on Saturdays and sometimes Caroline Shalvey as well. Maria Clarke and Caroline Shalvey plays with our local club Drumgoon. Some day most of us might go on to play for our club Drumgoon too.

OUR RADIO PROGRAME

On the 31st. of January 2002, Oliver Clarke from Northern Sound came to record a radio program. Our class were preparing for a Sunday show. Our radio program was based on the Beatitudes and the Holy Spirit. Every pupil had a part to play. Some said poems while others read the Beatides some explained what they meant and others sung songs and we even had our priest Fr.Dessie O'Dowd saying the concluding pray. It was an enjoyable day and with no doubt I would love to do it again!!!!!!

Conor Mc Gorry wins Gold

VALENTINES RACES.

The fifth annual Valentines road races were held on Saturday 16th of February at Dernakesh N.S. In the senior relay Doireann Farrell ran strongly to pass over to Eamonn mc Cluskey in 1st position closely followed by Tommie O' Brien, Cliona Farrell and Darren O' Connell. Killian Moynagh ran well to take gold closely followed by Siobhan Mc Gorry who rallied strongly towards the finish to earn silver and Siobhán Smith who narrowly beat Pauric Mc Gorry and Micheal o' Brien took bronze. In the U.10 2x300m Gráinne Smith opened an early lead and held an advantage of 10m at the changeover. Peter Mc Gorry and Deirdre Mahon changed over soon after Conor Moynagh ran strongly in the 2nd leg and took 2nd place but he couldn't challenge Ryan Harkin who held an advantage over the other teams to take gold with Conor Moynagh 2nd place and Caitriona Carragher in 3rd.

Killian Moynagh

Athletics

Athletics is a big part of Drumgoon's sport activities. With Graine Boyle, Brendan Mc Cabe, Connor Bates and Killian Moynagh qualifying for The Community Games finals in Mosney Co. Meath. With a strong performance From all Cavan athletes, Killian Manage brought the Cavan team home in a Considerable fourth place and a place in the final. In the final of the under 13 1200m a well run race by Killian Moynagh earned himself a bronze medal Whom did the talented Brendan Mc Cabe and Grainne Boyle closely follow? In the under 12 boys mixed distance relay Connor Moynagh ran a good first leg Passing the baton over in a comfortable eighth position.

In the west Ulster Sport shall finals Karen Kelly came second in the Vertical Jump. Also competing on the day was Ryan Harkin who was representing Cavan In the shot putt and came fourth overall.

In the Ulster indoor championships a number of Drumgoon athletes took part. One of which was Ryan Harkin who featured strongly in the ball throw and came fifth Overall. Also taking part on the day was Brian Crossan and Brendan Mc Cabe in the Boys under 13 600m. Brian ran well and finished inside the top twenty. Brendan ran Strongly and finished inside the top ten, just missing out on qualification. In the under 13 girls 800m Siobhan Mc Gorry, Doireann Farrell and Grainne Boyle took to the line. In a fast, furious and very competitive race the girls featured strongly and all finished inside the top twenty. Also in action today was Killian Moynagh who took an early lead and increased bit by bit to win by a margin of twenty metres?

Maudabawn Chapel

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