St. Patrick's GNS News
29th May 2026
School Closures
Don't forget the school will be closed on Monday 1st June for the Bank Holiday and also on Friday 5th June for the Curriculum Day
School Uniform Discount
Last day of Swimming today
Sessions will run from 12:00 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Summer Programme in the school
Ms Finn will be running the summer programme in school this year, the first two weeks of the summer holidays up to 3rd July. She is in the process of handing out information. Make sure you fill in the forms and return them to her.
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The children will travel by train and enjoy a guided educational tour, as well as a spin around the park on the Fota train. It promises to be a wonderful and exciting day out. Details: What to bring: Ms Coughlan, Ms O’Neill, and Ms Finn are really looking forward to a wonderful day out with the children.
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School Tour Reminder – 4th Class and 5th Classes Dear Parents/Guardians, Details: · Date: 12th June 2026 · Destination: Spike Island · Departure: Pupils must be at the train station by 8:50 a.m. · Return: Pupils will return to the train station at approximately 3:00 p.m., where they can be collected · Cost: €22.50 What to bring: · A small bag with lunch, one small treat only and water · Sunscreen applied before leaving home (and a small bottle if needed) · A light raincoat
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Local News and Events
Cruinniu na n-óg Events-All Free 6th June 2026
Origami Workshop with Sachinko Kobayashi (Blackpool)
Host: Cork City Libraries - Blackpool Library
Age Range: 7 - 12 years
Location: Blackpool Library T23 AP11
Time: 10:30 -11:30am on Saturday 6th June 2026
Learn to create paper artwork using the traditional Japanese craft of origami. This workshop is facilitated by Sachiko Kobayashi.
Limited numbers, booking essential.
Take the 203 bus to Dublin Street (2 mins walk from library). Parking available in shopping centre.
Booking:
Email blackpoolkids_library@corkcity.ie or ring 021-4924944.
Make Your Own Puppet
Host: Cork Opera House
Age Range: 4+ years
Location: Cork Opera House Foyer
Eircode: T12 DW6P
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
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Explore the fascinating world of puppets in this hands-on puppet-making workshop. Guided by doll and puppet artist Camille Pagniez, you will create a spoon puppet that can be transformed into any character you like, using all materials provided. It’s a beginner-friendly workshop, so no experience is needed to create something you’ll be proud of! All children aged 4 and up are welcome.
Booking:
For booking information contact 021 4270022 or boxoffice@corkcoperahouse.ie.
Art Explorers - Discovering the UCC Art Collection
Join us at The Glucksman this Cruinniú na nÓg for a fun hands-on art class that brings children on a creative adventure across UCC.
Discover the UCC Art Collection, learn fun art techniques, and be part of our creative walk this Cruinniú na nÓg. The Glucksman team invite young artists aged 7-10 years to try their hand at printmaking, drawing, collage, and crafting. We will be taking inspiration from artworks in the UCC Art Collection starting at The Glucksman and walking through campus to learn about the sculptures in the President's Garden, photography in The Hub, and paintings in The Quad. Led by an experienced facilitator, this walk will run for one hour and all materials are provided.
Fully accessible.
Booking:
Advance booking at Cruinniú na nÓg: Art Explorers - Discovering the UCC Art Collection Tickets, Saturday, June 6 • 11 AM - 12 PM | Eventbrite
Contact 021 4901844 / education@glucksman.org for more information.
Feathered Friends
Host: Cork City Libraries - Mayfield Library
Age Range: 9-12 years old
Location: Mayfield Library
Eircode: T23 E651
Times: 11am to 12pm
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Ann Lambe is a visual artist working in painting, illustration, drawing/mixed media and murals. Her art practice focuses on nature and wildlife to inspire an appreciation in all ages of the natural world. For the conservation of endangered species, habitats and biodiversity.
Ann will lead "Feathered Friends", a fun workshop at Mayfield Library for children aged 9 to 12 to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg. Spaces are limited, so please book in advance!
Booking:
Email or ring to book - 021 4924935 / mayfield_library@corkcity.ie
Shape it, Build it, Say it!
Host: Foróige Glen UBU Project
Age Range: 9 - 18
Location: Foróige,The Glen
Eircode: T23 NO41
Times: 11am to 1pm on Saturday 6th June
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Join us for a lively exhibition celebrating the creative voices of young people who took part in a Cruinniú na nÓg programme in the Glen with Foróige UBU Glen Project. This exhibition brings together a diverse range of artworks and creative experiments developed through a two-part programme focused on making, self-expression, and trying new things.
The work on display reflects the ideas, stories, and individuality of participants aged 10–18, created through hands-on visual art and making activities in a relaxed, supportive environment. From bold first attempts to more exploratory pieces, the exhibition captures the freedom to experiment, learn new skills, and build confidence through creativity.
Made in and around the Glen Community Services Building, the project was led by experienced artists and youth workers who encouraged participants to follow their curiosity and create work that feels truly their own.
Everyone is welcome to come along, see what was made, and celebrate the imagination and energy of young people in the community.
Wheelchair Accessible
Music Production with Stevie G
Host: Triskel Arts Centre & Sample Studios
Age Range: 8-12 years old
Location: Triskel Christchurch
Time: 12pm - 1:30pm on Saturday 6th June 2026
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Dive into music creation using digital tools and production techniques. Students will experiment with beats, loops, and sound design, and learn how music producers shape their ideas into finished tracks.
Sample-Studios and Triskel have joined forces to bring you a full day of hands-on creative workshops for children and their families exploring filmmaking, music production, illustration, and printmaking. Each session is led by a professional artist and is designed to inspire young people to develop new skills, express themselves creatively, and explore the possibilities of a career in the arts.
All materials are provided for the sessions that take place in either Triskel Sample Project Space or Triskel Christchurch. Sessions can be booked individually or all together. Contact info@sample-studios.com for more information.
Workshops are suitable for 8-12 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the workshop.
Booking:
Places are free but booking is required at triskelarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873663181
See more events on https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cruinniu-na-nog/event-details/
Cork Carnival of Science 6th and 7th June
You've never experienced an outdoor carnival like this one! Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald Park features more than 50 exhibitors offering non-stop, family-friendly experiments, interactive activities, games, street cuisine and a packed line-up of live entertainment.
Cork Carnival of Science features 22 science shows each day. Join Scientific Sue and Mark the Science Guy on the stretch tent stage while Thunderbolts and Lightening, Simply Science, Inspirational Science and Science Made Simple take over the Circus Top stages. Discover how Analog Devices and Merck use science in real life applications, join in the fun with Strong Women Science and make your own flashing LED’s badges to take home.
Enjoy making your own batteries, LEGO building with Learn it Ireland, meet exotic creatures, check out the inner workings of robots, extract DNA from a banana and create a bang with Chemists from UCC. Add in the finest of street cuisine, a beautiful location and a fun filled day out awaits all the family.
https://www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-carnival-of-science/what-on/