Well done to the Green Schools Committee who took part in the National Spring Clean last Friday. Our committee worked very hard to clean up our community. We cleaned up our school yard, the road down to the church and the church grounds. The weather was fantastic and we all had a fantastic day. 

6th Class pupils:                6th Class had their confirmation on Saturday the 16th of April. The weather
 Jack Flynn                           was excellent for the occasion and they had a great  weekend! Thanks     
 KieranFlynn                         to Mr.Hogan for helping them prepare for their Confirmation. The             
Sam Burke                           Confirmation took place in Tullamore Church along with a few other
Colm o' Brien                       Schools.
Michael Adebawale
Finian Cullen
Seán Clavin
Scott Sheeran
Luke Condron
Nathan Briggs
Mikey Thornton
Micháel Coffey
Sinéad o' Carra
Aimée Gleeson
Katie Daly
Megan Quinn
Ellen Rélly
Lara Henshaw
Ciara Lydon
Annabelle Scott Quinn
Karen Bracken
Aoibhe Cusack
Naomi Doyle
Grace McNally
Alex Drea
Cara Martin
Ciara Gavagan

Today our boys were playing in the Mid Leinster FAI 5 aside finals. After winning out the Offaly competition before Easter we were feeling optimistic but knew we would be playing the winners of Kilkenny, Laois and Kildare.

In our first game we played against Heath N.S, the winners of the Laois competition. We got off to a great start and Michael got an early goal. BJ made some great saves early in the game which kept us in the game. Dan and Jack also scored in the first half and we were 3-0 up at half time. In the second half the defense stayed strong and we managed to win the game 4 - 0 thanks to another goal from Michael.

In the second game we had to play Kildare. It started off with goals flying in at both ends. We went 2-1 up when Sam scored his first goal of the day. Jack and Michael got one each in quick succession. Jack finished off the scoring to make it 4-1 at half time. In the second half Sam scored another goal and the game finished 6-1 to Durrow.

We needed at least a draw in the last game to ensure we qualify for the Leinster finals. The game started off and Michael continued his scoring form with a hat-trick early in the first half! Dan then scored the fourth and Jack got the fifth. Sam came up from the defense to join in the scoring and grabbed a brace of goals. We were 6-0 up at half time. Ten mins away from the Leinster finals and the nerves crept in. Kilkenny started to play better and managed to get a few goals. BJ made some great saves again and the defense was tested. The game finished 6-4 to Durrow and there were huge celebrations as we had booked a place in the Leinster finals on the 28th of April. 

Last month Mr. Kelly entered the school in a competition called 'A Song For '16'. 6th class and Mr. Kelly had been working on a song to commemorate the 1916 rising. They did an amazing job putting the song along with a video together for their entry. The end product was incredible and was even performed at the official Offaly commemorations. Unfortunately the song was not shortlisted for the finals in Dublin but we are still incredibly proud! Check out the video below!!

Wednesday 9th March - Durrow v Edenderry

Wednesday 6th April - Durrow v St. Cynoc's

Wednesday 13th April - Rhode School v Durrow

Wednesday 20th April - Mucklagh v Durrow

Wednesday 27th April - Bye: Durrow

Tuesday 8th March - Killoughey Schools v Durrow: Loss

Tuesday 5th April - Durrow v Ballinamere: Win

Tuesday 12th April - Scoil Eoin Phoil v Durrow

Tuesday 19th April - Durrow v Killeigh

Tuesday 26th April - Clara v Durrow

Fifth class children in Durrow NS are busy as bees this week as they take part in the “Bizworld” initiative of Bank of Ireland to foster entrepreneurs into the future.
Bizworld is a “ Dragon’s Den – type” project that encourages the children to devise a service or project, pitch it to a group of greedy investors – in this case 4th class students – and try to get to the top of the pile by using their wits, charm and perseverance in presenting their idea to the panel.Bank of Ireland’s Bronagh Foley is working with the children throughout Monday and Mr. Joe Fennell, Branch Manager at Bank of Ireland ,Tullamore and a “mystery business person” will come on Tuesday to view the presentations and give the would-be entrepreneurs tips for the future.  This is a very enjoyable and educational experience for the children, exposing them to real-world situations and people who will judge them critically for their inventiveness and presentation skills. Who knows, the experiences may generate another Michael O’Leary or Michelle O’Leary of the midlands!