Community Engagement
At Lough Gur NS, we learn from and with our community — visiting local places, building connections, and celebrating all that our area has to offer.
Light Up Christmas – Family Fun Day in Lough Gur
Everyone is warmly invited to join us for a special festive afternoon at Lough Gur National School and St Patrick’s Church on Saturday, 13 December from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Bring the children along for our Christmas Tractor Run, where pedal tractors, bikes and ride-ons will be all lit up and decorated for the season. Enjoy the Blessing of the Crib, Christmas carols, and children’s entertainment, while keeping cosy with hot chocolate, tea, coffee and buns.
It’s a free event for all ages, with spot prizes for the best-decorated tractor, bike or push car. Come celebrate the start of Christmas together and share in the light, music and joy of our wonderful community!
Milford Hospice Coffee Morning
We were delighted to take part in the Coffee Morning Fundraiser organised by Mr Finch in the Honey Fitz Theatre in September, in aid of Milford Hospice. Our pupils picked blackberries from the bramble bushes on our school grounds and used them to bake delicious apple and blackberry crumbles and muffins to donate to the bake sale. They thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Honey Fitz to lend a hand , and, of course, to enjoy a well-earned baked treat
Visiting the Houses of the Oireachtas
In June, our pupils enjoyed a private tour of the Dáil and Seanad, kindly hosted by Minister Niall Collins. They saw both Houses in session, learned about the history of the Oireachtas, and met several politicians who shared insights into how our government works. Our small size allows us to make meaningful connections and take part in unique learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Farm Visit to the McNamara Family Farm
Our pupils recently enjoyed an unforgettable visit to John McNamara’s farm, organised with support from the Kerry Group. They learned about modern dairy farming, from milking cows and feeding calves to grassland management and machinery use, even getting the chance to sit in a tractor!
A special thank you to Jack McNamara, who shared stories of farming in days gone by, including how cows were hand-milked. Experiences like this show how our strong community connections and small school size allow us to take part in rich, hands-on learning that connects classroom learning to real life.
