20/03/2026
Caragh National School ❤️
Ben & Ava both went to Caragh National School, but they didn’t get to attend at the same time - except for just ONE DAY - Ava’s induction day for Jr Infants in June, when Ben was just finishing 6th class. They were so delighted to be wearing the same uniform and walking to school together on that one special day. And what a wonderful happy place it turned out to be for them both….
I was there myself a week or so ago to chat to 5th class about Barretstown in advance of their annual bake sale for Ben & Barretstown ❤️, and what a lovely time I had. At the end of our chat I asked if they had any questions for me - expecting general questions about the bake sale. Instead hand after lovely hand was raised with -
When is Bens birthday?
What music did Ben like?
What was Ben’s favourite sport?
Did Ben win any trophies?
They totally caught me off guard with their kindness and empathy and it filled me with such joy to chat about Ben in a place that holds so many great memories for our family.
5th classes, we applaud you - what a wonderful group of young people you are. Thank you for your amazing energy and hard work. Today is Ben’s Birthday and what a fantastic birthday present you have given him from all your efforts - €3,017 for in his name!
Thanks to Alan, Emer, Aisling, the pupils , their families and the wider community of Caragh.
Thank you Caragh National School PCA for celebrating your students long after they have left the building ❤️
Happy Birthday Ben 🎈
