Welcome to Scoil na bhForbacha
Scoil na bhForbacha is situated on the shores of Galway Bay overlooking the coast of County Clare and behind us the wonderful backdrop of the Connemara Mountains that stretch north to Lough Corrib. The historic City of Galway is within 8 km. This awe inspiring location is inspiration for much of out artistic, linguistic and creative endeavours. We hope that you enjoy your visit.
Scoil na bhForbacha
Na Forbacha
Co. Galway
Phone: 091 592 244
Email:
forbachasc@gmail.com
forbachasc2@gmail.com (Secretary)
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Tar éis lá fada te Samhradh ar pháirc na h-imeartha bhuaileamar isteach chuig Nigel agus a fhoireann agus chuireadar fáilte romhainn.Sláinte agus go mbeirfidh muid beo ag an am seo arís.
Ba mhaith linn comhgháirdeas a dhéanamh le Orla agus Brooke agus an fhoireann uilig Sacair F12- Seaimpíní i gCraobh Chonnachta. D'imir siad in aghaidh Cregmore sa chluiche ceannais amuigh i Moyne Villa an Domhnach sa caite.Maith sibh.
Fós a ceiliúradh inniú tar éis an deireadh seachtaine.Buíochas mór le chuile dhuine a chabhraigh linn ar an lá.
Chomh bródúil as beirt eile dár n-iar scoláirí Casey Todd & Analee Mc Hale ag crochadh bratach na scoile i Florida ag Comórtas Idirnáisiúnta Garthóirí Molta (World Cheerleading Competition)Comhgháirdeas libh beirt agus muid sásta ár gcuid bheag den scoil a bheith libh.Maith sibh.
Chuaigh muid ar cuairt chuig Nigel chun buíochas mór a ghlacadh leis as feisteas nua galanta a cheannacht dúinn.Tá an feisteas galanta agus ag súil le laethanta spóirtiúla den scoth a bheith ag páistí na scoile sna blianta romhainn gan trácht ar chuimhní íontacha le dul leo.Dia go deo leat. Buíochas Vanessa Jordan as na griangraif.![]()
We went to visit Nigel to thank him for purchasing a new sports kit for our school.We are delighted with the new kit and hope to make many wonderful sporting memories wearing it. Buíochas arís a Nigel.![]()
Many thanks to Vanessa Jordan for the photos.![]()
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Comhgháirdeas le Méabh,Ruby agus Ava óna Forbacha atá tar éis éacht a dhéanamh ag Rince na Cruinne i Montreal.Is maith linn go bhfuil píosa beag do Scoil na bhForbacha leo.Maith sibh a chailíní agus gach ádh libh i gcónaí.
Ag téamh suas do cheiliúradh Lá Fhéile Pádraig inniú ag ár gCéilí amuigh faoin spéir.
Ag ceiliúradh Lá Domhanda na Leabhar inniú i Scoil na bhForbacha.![]()
Celebrating World Book Day at Scoil na bhForbacha.
Buíochas mór do Eva,Donna,Joyce agus Niamh as an obair mhór inniú chun trí veain lán a líonadh de éadach agus earraí a thug tuismitheoirí na scoile le seoladh chuig Muintir na Tuirce.Our great appreciation to Eva,Donna Joyce and Niamh who spent the day with us sorting goods to help those affected in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey.After a wonderful response from our parents it will be great to see 3 loads heading to help those hard hit by the disaster.Dia go deo libh.
Thar a bheith buíoch do Dhónal & Charlie ó Chlub Iomána Bhearna Na Forbacha as a bheith linn inniú.Bhain na páistí ann sásamh as an gcuairt agus bhí neart ceisteanna acu dóibh.Gach ádh spóirtiúil libh beirt.
Bhí an cruinniú veidhleadóirí is mó ariamh sna Forbacha inné.Buachaillí agus Cailíní Rang a 3 ag seinm faoi threoir José.We had the greatest number of fiddle players ever gathered here yesterday,the boys and girls from our 3rd Class with the gifted José.Very proud to witness it.Maith sibh.
Lá íontach i gcomhluadar criú Ghárda Cósta Chasla inniú.Bhaineamar fíor shásamh as a gcuairt agus go gcoinnfí Dia slán iad ar muir.
Ba mhian linn gach beannacht a ghuí oraibh an Nollaig seo ó Scoil na bhForbacha.
Bhfuair tú cuireadh chuig Cóisir na mBéiríní inniú ar son carthanacht Jack&Jill?![]()
Fuair muidne.
Tá an t-ádh mór linn go bhfuil ceoltóirí ón gCeol Áras Náisiúnta,Ollscoil B.A.C agus Coláiste na Trionóide linn inniú chun dúil sa gceol agus san Eolaíocht a neartú.
Anocht den chéad uair le ós cionn scór bliain tá 40 + páistí cláraithe i gClub Óige Réalt na Mara sna Forbacha.Tonight for the first time in more than 20 years 40+ pupils have registered in Club Óige Réalt na Mara [Youth Club] na Forbacha.Nár laga Dia sibh.
Gléasta suas inniú i ndathanna na hÚcráine.Bailiú ar son Cumann na Croise Deirge.Maith sibh.
Buíochas mór do Jamie agus Rose ó Club iománaíocht Bearna-Na Forbacha as camáin,sliotair agus clogaid a bhronnadh ar Naíonáin Scoil na bhForbacha inniú.![]()
Many thanks to Jamie and Rose from Club iomáíochta Bearna-Na Forbacha for donation of hurleys,sliotair and helmets to Naíonáin Scoil na bhForbacha today.
Buíochas mór do Aifric Keogh a tháinig ar cuairt chuig an scoil inniú,an chéad uair arais ó dfhág sí i Rang 6 cúpla bliain ó shin.Bhí neart ceisteanna ag na páistí di.Rinne sí cuairt bheag a thabhairt ar Naíonra Réalt na Mara freisin .Seo blaiseadh beag den chuairt.![]()
Our appreciation and thanks to Aifric Keogh who came to visit us today.Our pupils had many questions for Aifric on her first visit back since her time here in Rang 6 a few short years ago.She dropped down to see all our friends in Naíonra Réalt na Mara also.![]()
This is a small taste of a fun day.
Is ábhar bróin dúinn anseo i Scoil na bhForbacha a chloisteáil go bhfuil ár gcara Liam Ó Gráinne imithe ar shlí na fírinne.Bhí Liam ina Phríomhoide ar an scoil go dtí gur eirigh as i 2002.Bhí grá agus cion ag pobal na scoile dó agus guíonn muid gach beannacht air agus a mhuintir ag an am deacair seo.Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh agat a Liam i gcomhluadar do shinsear ar do thuras síoraí.
Is ábhar bróin dúinn anseo i Scoil na bhForbacha a chloisteáil go bhfuil ár gcara Liam Ó Gráinne imithe ar shlí na fírinne.Bhí Liam ina Phríomhoide ar an scoil go dtí gur eirigh as i 2002.Bhí grá agus cion ag pobal na scoile dó agus guíonn muid gach beannacht air agus a mhuintir ag an am deacair seo.Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh agat a Liam i gcomhluadar do shinsear ar do thuras síoraí. Buíochas
Bhí Spiorad na bhForbacha go mór le aithint inniú agus muid uilig ag cur fáilte arais roimh Aifric Nic Eochaidh ar a bealach abhaile óna Cluichí Oilimpeacha.Lá speisialta do cheantar Chois Fharraige.Maith sibh as a theacht amach.
Ba mhian linn gach beannacht a ghuí ar ár n-iarscoláire Aifric Nic Eochaidh(Keogh) a bheidh ag rámhaíocht ar son na hÉireann agus an cheantar beag álainn seo Na Forbacha sna Cluichí Oilimpeacha i dTokyo sa tseachtain romhainn.Beidh muid ag smaoineamh ort agus táimíd bródúil go bhfuil tú ansin i measc scoth na lúthchleasaithe ó gach áit ar Domhan.Dia go deo leat.![]()
We wish to send our blessing to our past pupil Aifric Keogh who will represent Ireland and this wonderful area of Na Forbacha in rowing this coming week in the Olympics Games in Tokyo.We will be thinking of you and we are proud that you are there among the best athletes in the world.God bless you.
Gliondar an tsamhradh linn a bhuíochas do Nigel Slemon agus an fhoireann a thug uachtar reoite saor in aisce do gach páiste i Scoil na bhForbacha.Maith sibh.![]()
The Happy Summer Feeling compliments of Nigel Slemon and his team who joyfully presented each child in our school with an ice cream to get the summer started.
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“#SchoolsFolkloreCompetition2020 WINNER, Amy Cannon Doran, SN na bhForbacha with her class holding the prize. Also in the photo: Brendan McGowan, Education Officer, Galway City Museum, Seán Breathn...
Amach libh an Satharn seo agus glan suas an ceantar.Miotóga & Málaí le fáil ón scoil ó 10.30am-12.30pm.![]()
Get out this Saturday and clean up the area.Bags & gloves available at school from 10.30-12.30.Maith sibh.
Buíochas ó chroí do Cháirde Scoil na bhForbacha a tháinig chun Soilse na Nollag a chrochadh dúinn inniú.Nár laga Dia sibh.
Oíche Spóirtiúil Samhna daoibh uilig ó Scoil na bhForbacha.Coinnigí slán sábháilte.
Lá speisialta inniú.Comhgháirdeas leis na buachaillí agus cailíní a rinne a gCéad Chomaoineach inniú.
Comhgháirdeas le ógánaigh na bhForbacha a rinne cheiliúradh ar a gCoineartú inné.Buíochas don Athair Ó Braonáin a rinne ócáid an- speisialta dóibh agus Múinteoir Niamh Nic Cárthaigh a réitigh iad don lá mór.
Dfhágamar slán le Rang 6 na bliana 2020 inniú.Fad saoil ‘s sláinte daoibh.![]()
We had our final farewell for the 2020 6th class today and we wish them every health and happiness in their future adventures.Slán ó fhoireann uilig Scoil na bhForbacha.
Is le brón a chloiseann muid gur éalaigh ár gcara John Hesnan ar shlí na fírinne an tseachtain seo.Ba cara mór linn é anseo agus ba mhinic a thugadh a chuid ama dúinn agus an t-ábhar fiú chun an clár Musican a sheachadadh don ghlúin óg.Ba fear uasal gealgháireach é i gcónaí agus aireoidh muid uainn é.Leaba i measc na Naomh duit John.![]()
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It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of our dear friend John Hesnan.He was a great friend of the school and on many occasions came to help us in person with some software in hand to share Musican with us.He was always jovial and fun loving.We hope he is at peace.Buíochas mór John.
Maith sibh Cáirde Scoil na bhForbacha.Bhain muid uilig sásamh as na pancóga inniú.![]()
Many thanks to Cáirde Scoil na bhForbacha for serving up some very tasty pancakes today.
Árd mholadh do dhaltaí Scoil na bhForbacha a ghlac páirt i gceolchoirm Peace Proms 2020 inniú.![]()
Great praise for our pupils who sang their hearts out today at the Peace Proms 2020 Concert.It was a wonderful experience for all.
Buíochas mór Connacht Rugby as an gcuireadh dúinn a bheith libh inniú.![]()
Many thanks Connacht Rugby for inviting us to join you on a wonderful day at the Sportsground.We promise a win on our next visit.Maith sibh.
Comhgháirdeas le Áine Ní Chonghaile a chríochnaigh suas linn tar éis 39 bliain saothair.Buíochas mór duit a Áine.![]()
Congratulations Ann Conneely for devoting 39 years helping us.Hope you enjoy the many years of health and happiness ahead.
Ádh mór ar Chian Ó hIarnáin agus na leaids ar Fhoireann Mionúir na Gaillimhe sa gCluiche Ceannais an Domhnach seo.
Ádh mór an deireadh seachtaine seo leis na h-imreoirí ar fad ag glacadh páirt i bhFéile agus go mór mór iar scoláirí Scoil na bhForbacha.Bainigí árd sásamh as.
Ag baint taitneamh as an lá álainn ag Suíochán Rónáin inniú.Cúpla balúin san aer freisin.![]()
Enjoying the glorious day at Suíochán Rónáin (Ronan’s Seat) with a few balloons floating around.
Tugadh aitheantas do Shuíochán Rónáin ag teacht le chéile ag Scoil na bhForbacha inniú.![]()
Scoil na bhForbacha staff,pupils and friends gathered today at Suíochán Rónáin in memory of our friend Ronan Gaynor.Ar dheas Dé go raibh d’anam álainn.
Thar a buíoch do cheoltóirí agus eolaithe ó Quavers 2 Quadratics a tháinig chugainn chun grá don cheol agus eolaíocht a roinnt linn inniú.![]()
Our great thanks to Quavers 2 Quadratics Team that came to visit us today to share their love of science and music.Dia go deo libh.
Cé chreidfeadh go bhfuil Dún na Síog anseo.![]()
Who would believe you would find a Fairy Fort here.
Ar an gcladach tráthnóna inniú buachaillí agus cailiní ag bailiú plaisteach.Getting a headstart with the coastal clean-up.See you all out and about this weekend.
Tá Scoil na bhForbacha agus Óstán Chois Fharraige ag déanamh urraíocht ar Glan suas na Forbacha an Deire Seachtaine seo chugainn.Aoine,Satharn nó Domhnach is féidir dul amach agus an ceantar agus an cósta a ghlanadh ó bhrúscar.Miotóga/málaí agus sóláistí ar fáil ag an scoil ar an Satharn 11ú Bealtaine ón 11am-2pm.Duine fásta i gcuideachta gasúir.![]()
Scoil na bhForbacha and The Connemara Coast Hotel are teaming up to encourage everyone to get out and clean-up our area this coming Friday,Saturday and Sunday.Gloves/bags and refreshments available at the school on Saturday 11th May 11am-2pm.Fáilte roimh chách.![]()
All children participating must have an adult with them.![]()
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Do cheantar,do áit coinnigh glan é.
Ba mhaith le Scoil na bhForbacha buíochas ó chroí a ghlacadh le Óstán Chois Fharraige,Tí Phádraicín,Tí Dhonghaile,An 12,Nourish,Maisie Gourmet, Mc Cambridge’s agus Colm ár dtreoraí sa gcathair as an bhfreastal agus an fháilte mhór do ghrúpa Erasmus a bhí ar cuairt againn ón nGearmáin,An Iodáil,An Phortaingéil agus an Spáinn an tseachtain seo.![]()
We wish to sincerely thank the staff at the Connemara Coast Hotel,Tí Pharaicín’s Donnelly’s,the 12,Nourish,Maisie Gourmet,Mc Cambridge’s and Colm our city guide for helping us cater for our visiting Erasmus partners from Germany,Italy,Portugal and Spain.They are returning with fond memories of their visit to Cois Fharraige.
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Thar a bheith sásta go bhfuil muid in ann an deis a thabhairt do óige an cheantair.Manglam eolaíochta,teicneolaíochta,innealltóireachta agus ealaín ar fáil ar an Satharn sna Forbacha.![]()
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Scoil na bhForbacha STEAM Workshop for Kids: The Sweet Factory
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‘STEAM’ - Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, Math.Join us for a fun, hands-on introduction to the engineering, architecture & design involved in building a sweet factory. Using a variety of si...
Meabhrú é seo le cur sa Dialann maidir leis an Lá Sláinte 9ú Meán Fómhair.Is ócáid lae ag rith ón 12 meánlae go dtí 4pm agus an clárú ag tosnú ag 11.30am.![]()
Beidh taitneamh le baint as cainteanna,taispeántais agus ceardlainn le béim ar an tsláinte/maitheas.![]()
Chun gur féidir in oiread topaicí agus is féidir,tá muid ag impí ar phobal na scoile a theacht I dteangmháil má tá in ann scileanna/ceardlainn a thabhairt sna réimsí sainspéise a bhaineann leis an tsláinte.Ba bhreá linn cloisteáil go luath i Mí Lúnasa más féidir ag cairdesnf1@gmail.com nó téacs a chur chuig Rose ag 0857248994.![]()
Beidh i gceist ROTHATHON,Caisleáin Spraoi,Láithreacha Eolais agus spraoi don chlann ar fad a bheith ar siúl ar an lá.![]()
Tá súil go mbeidh Comhairle Contae na Gaillimhe ag cur cabhair agus tacaíocht ar fáil freisin.![]()
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Reminder of date for your diaries Lá sláinte na mara 9/9 ![]()
This will be a day event, running from 12-4 with registration starting 11:30 ![]()
You can enjoy talks, demonstrations and workshops with the core focus being health and wellness. ![]()
To ensure we cover a wide range of topics we are looking to our own community for expertise in any area so please if you have anything to offer coaching skills for the local clubs, talks in any areas of health in Irish/English, demonstrations or workshops please contact us on cairdesnf1@gmail.com or text Rose 0857248994 we are also looking for volunteers on the day to help out so if you can contact us that would be much appreciated, by Tues 7th August.![]()
There will also be rothar-athon, bouncy castles, games, information stands etc on the day so a fun family day for all. We are getting support from the Galway County council on this so once more details have been confirmed we will provide you with an update![]()
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Oscailt Oifigiúil Scoil na bhForbacha![]()
Scoil na bhForbacha Official Opening by Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh,President of NUIG.
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D’oscail Uachtarán Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh an tOllamh Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh Scoil na bhForbacha, Conamara, go hoifigiúil. Le linn an searmannais tugadh aitheantas agus ómós do shaothar n...
The schools participating in the Erasmus + Developing the use of ICT in the classroom are this week visiting Rome this week.This visit comes after visits to Lisbon,Murcia,and Werl in Germany.The next working visit will be to Galway in Ireland.
Míle buíochas do scoláirí agus foireann teagaisc Choláiste Chroí Mhuire,An Spidéal as an bhfáilte inné ag an Lá Bróid a reachtáileadh sa scoil.Bhain muid an-tairbhe agus sult as.
Buachaillí agus cailíní ag fáil réidh chun dhá bhratach nua a chrochadh ag Scoil na bhForbacha.Bratach Erasmus agus Brat Ealaíona.![]()
The boys and girls getting ready to fly two new flags at Scoil na bhForbacha.One is a European Erasmus Flag and the other an Arts Flag for their great artistic efforts in the last year.Maith sibh.
Páistí sona sásta le Cuairt Liam ar Scoil na bhForbacha inné.![]()
Happy faces at Scoil na bhForbacha with Liam’s visit yesterday.
Bhí sé go deas go raibh deis ag imreoirí cruógacha sacair Ghaillimh Aontaithe bheith linn an tseachtain seo i Scoil na bhForbacha.Gach ádh don chuid eile den tséasúr.![]()
It was great to have the hardworking Galway United Soccer Team with us at Scoil na bhForbacha this week.Good-luck with the rest of the season.
Ceant ar an Oíche Satharn seo chugainn i Tí Phádraicín chun mianliosta na scoile a mhaoiniú.Tabhair tacaíocht dúinn más féidir.![]()
Auction next Saturday night in Padraicíns for signed Connacht Jersey, Signed Galway hurling jersey and night away B&B with dinner for 2 on Inish Boffin to help Scoil na bhForbacha make its wishlist a reality.
Coimisiún Céatadán don Ealaín/Percent for Art ![]()
Scoil na bhForbacha.![]()
Iarrtar ar ealaíontóirí a spéis a léiriú i dtionscadal ealaíne Céatadán don Ealaín ag Scoil na ![]()
bhForbacha,Na Forbacha,Gaillimh.Gach eolas le fáil ón suíomh www.scoilnabhforbacha.ie.Spriocdháta d’ iarratais ná an Mháirt 21ú Feabhra 2017 ag meanlae.![]()
Artists are invited to express their interest in being considered for a Percent for Arts Scheme at Scoil na bhForbacha,Na Forbacha,Gaillimh.All information available from our website www.scoil nabhforbacha.ie The closing date for applications is 12 noon Tuesday 21st February 2017.
Beannachtaí na Nollag ar chuile dhuine a smaoinigh orainn agus a thug cabhair dúinn anseo i Scoil na bhForbacha an bhliain stairiúil seo.A Christmas blessing to all who thought of us or who came to help us here at Scoil na bhForbacha during this historic year.
An chéad bhloc an tseachtain seo.Breá sásta go bhfuil tús déanta a bhuíochas ![]()
do na leaids ar an suíomh.![]()
First block in place this week and very pleased to see it grow thanks to the hardworking lads on site.