Castlerahan NS Parents Association

04/06/2026

OurKidsCode FREE Family Workshops

OurKidsCode is coming to Cavan this summer!

Gallonray House 24th June 3.15 - 5.15

Virginia Library 1st July 10.30 -12.30

Gallonray House 1st July 2.30 - 4.30

Castlerahan Community Centre 15th July 2.30 - 4.30

Join us for their FREE 2‑hour coding & craft workshop for families.

Who is it for? Primary-age children (8–12 recommended, but younger siblings welcome) with their parent.

Please note: this is not a drop‑off activity—grown‑ups participate too!

What to expect:

Hands-on creative coding

Craft activities

Coding fun

A relaxed, beginner‑friendly workshop—no experience needed!

Booking essential – places limited!

Register your family using the QR code on the poster or via this link:

[www.ourkidscode.ie/bcp-registration](http://www.ourkidscode.ie/bcp-registration?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwRTVOWUlPVFRWYzJUTkhkUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4flBdwkKS6q1qTiN1Br2SvXPEhNadIM9_drwZqde4YMzjokgdz_gS20g0bpw_aem_G4FuGfiKirv-jl4S05cVHA)

Let’s learn, create, and have fun together!

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[Gallonray House](https://www.facebook.com/gallonray.house?__cft__[0]=AZY1Zp7wnJkfpea6W23kn33dmQTp-5Q8569tdRCm5zzDRMeupbmwthko1frgN7BnZEqCZEg2E9Sp0dkhrCLli7gnvtcJo1Pzr_BWtUVl9qN2ePkSCGHQR8kXJS7dy6hpZ2qFKWaZnjkbI4dZEozzkwobuFwjFbfag4uDwm_pn1CFpg&__tn__=-]K-R)

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03/06/2026

Best of luck to all starting the junior and leaving cert exams today! 🍀📝📖

29/05/2026

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The Breffní High Nelly Club - each year do a cycle from Munterconnaught to and through the towns of Virginia, Ballyjamesduff and Oldcastle.Over 40 people will t...

27/05/2026

The Castlerahan Denn annual cake sale will take place this saturday 30th May beside the fruit and veg stall in BJD. We would really appreciate if as many families can bake or donate baked goods for this. No shop bought please. You can drop baked goods off friday night between 8.30-9.30pm to BJD clubrooms or Saturday morning 8.30-9.30am at fruit and veg stall. There will be a raffle on the day also. Please support and happy baking everyone!👩‍🍳☺️

26/05/2026

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Hello all

we hate asking but the Foodbank is almost empty
we've some cereals and a few tins of vegs
i know things are heard for everyone but if people could donate
pasta
rice
noodles
tea bags
pasta sauces
tinned food

anything really if people can

thank you

22/05/2026

🚲 Breffni High Nelly Run 2026 🚲

Dust off the High Nelly bikes and vintage gear for this year’s Breffni High Nelly Run 🚴‍♂️

📅 Saturday 30th May 2026
📍 Registration from 10:30am at Ramor Inn, Munterconnaught
🚲 29km spin departing at 11:15am

The route will travel through Virginia and Ballyjamesduff before finishing at The Square in Oldcastle.

💛 Funds raised will support:
• Munterconnaught Heritage Society
• Knocktemple NS Cairde Playground
• Castlerahan National School
• Oldcastle Alzheimers Society

🎩 Vintage dress encouraged!

A great day of community spirit, nostalgia and fun on two wheels 🚲

21/05/2026

14/05/2026

The popular summer sports camp is back running from 4th of August until 7th August in Fay Park Ballyjamesduff.
Sign up soon for a week of fun filled activities for your kids this Summer.
To register contact Enda Flanagan on 0863025853 or email [email protected]

09/05/2026

Anybody who books before the 31st of May will be entered into a competition to win a €200 prize 🥳

09/05/2026

Very special day today !!

💒👰🤵‍♂💍

Wishing Ruth and her fiancé all the best on their wedding day today.
We hope your day is filled with love and laughter 💗

From the all of the school staff and Parents Association.