Category: Events

A bi Thank You to Ms Caroline Rocks who visited our 6th class boys to bring STEM to life during Engineer’s Week 2020. The boys were tasked with designing packaging for an egg taking into consideration what would be needed to protect the egg if it were to be stacked or dropped. This was a…

World Book Day 2020 was once again celebrated in great style this year. Our 6th Class boys got a taste of mentoring and scaffolding as they read to our 2nd class pupils. The library was a world of adventure with stories of mishaps and mischief were shared in the shape of The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s…

As part of the build-up to UEFA EURO 2020, which will see Dublin host four games in the prestigious tournament, historical memorabilia from Irish football history and the UEFA European Championship is making its way to all corners of the country. And thankfully some of our classes were lucky enough to visit the Euro 2020…

As part of ‘Safer Internet Week 2020‘ we had a visit from our friends in Zeeko to talk to us about the being safe online and the dangers of the World Wide Web. Of course this is very fitting and vital for pupils, teachers and parents so that everyone is working together to help protect…

We were represented in the annual Credit Union Quiz by two 6th class teams, one from Ms Murphy and Ms Rocks class. Well done to both team whom both finished in the Top 10 of all those competing, A big congratulations to our colleagues in the Girls school who won the Quiz. Well done to…

Today marks Safer Internet Day (SID) 2020. This is an EU wide initiative to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. It is promoted in Ireland by the PDST Technology in Education and Webwise. The resources and posters you see in this post can be accessed via Webwise and the PDST. This week…

The first assembly of 2020 took place today with our commitment classes of 2nd and 6th leading us in song and prayer. Assembly opened with the singing of ‘Circle of Friends’. The gathering was lead by our Principal Mr. Farrell and covered a variety of topics including: the presentation of this week’s Green Schools’ Golden…

As we continue celebrating Catholic Schools Week, Ms Ronan’s 4th Class constructed beautiful St Brigid’s crosses to mark St Brigid’s Day this coming Saturday. Check out our before and after pictures of the boys undertaking what is a very difficult task. Well done to Ms Ronan and the boys.

Congratulations to Ms Hennessy and Ms Halpenny’s second classes who took part in their First Holy Communion enrolment ceremony on Sunday. Both classes were excellently prepared and took full part in all aspects of the mass. Fitting too, that the enrolment ceremony took place on Catholics Schools Week which we are celebrating throughout the school…

As part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration, the 5th class boys from Mr Rogan and Mr O’Connell’s class took part in Seinn 2020 today in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Dundalk. Seinn is a fantastic celebration that brings together both primary and secondary schools from around Louth to sing uplifting songs and hymns,…

A very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year for 2020 from all the Boys and Staff of the Friary. The Friary will see a change in 2020 as Mr Farrell takes over as principal from Mr Stanley. Once again we would like to wishg Mr Stanley all the very best in his retirement. We…

This week marks the last week as Principal of St Malachy’s Boys School for Mr Stanley. Mr Stanley has dedicated his life to teaching and the Friary with this being his 38th year in the Boys School. From all the Boys and Staff we would like to wish himself and Jane all the very best…

Any day a trophy arrives into the school is a special one, but to have 4 trophies and arguably the best player in the country Michael Duffy to answer questions and sign autographs, makes it magical. The Dundalk FC winger was joined by community officer Liam Burns and other representatives of Dundalk FC when they…