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New Hearing Impairment class for Knockanes NS

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SPECIAL CLASS: A new Special Class for Pupils with Hearing Impairment has been sanctioned for Knockanes National School in Headford. Pictured are: Joan O'Leary (grandmother), Diane O'Leary (mother), Jack and Paudie O'Leary (pupils of Knockanes NS), Marie Cronin (Deputy Principal), Isabelle and Darragh Carey (pupils of Knockanes NS), Lucy O'Sullivan (Principal).

By Michelle Crean

A Special Class for Pupils with Hearing Impairment has been sanctioned for Knockanes National School in Headford.

The news comes following communication with the Department of Education and NCSE (National Council for Special Education) over recent months.

Currently the school has four pupils enrolled for the class for this coming September.

Brothers Jack O'Leary in Fourth Class and Paudie O'Leary in Second Class, as well as Isabelle Carey in Second Class, who are already pupils within the school, will avail of the supports of the special class from September.

Recently the school had a meeting with their visiting teacher for the Deaf, Annette O'Neill, and her colleague Orlaith Kelleher (National Council for Special Education), along with Eda Walsh of Beaumont Hospital.

"They provided invaluable support and advice with the set-up of our new class and we look forward to working with them into the future," Principal, Lucy O'Sullivan, said.

"This is a wonderful development and opportunity for our school, our current staff and pupils and also our prospective pupils and their families. Pupils enrolled in this class will receive more targeted and focused teaching and learning support whilst still integrating with their mainstream classes and peers during the school day," she said.

"We have been allocated additional support staff also who will work specifically with the pupils in this class. These staff will receive specific training to further enhance the learning opportunities for the pupils with hearing impairment that will enrol in the class. We look forward to beginning the process of setting up this class over the coming weeks and months and welcoming new staff and pupils to our school in September."

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Maggie’s Montessori supports National Pyjama Day

The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day. The local event […]

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The usual morning routine was swapped for slippers and dressing gowns at Maggie’s Montessori last Friday as the children took part in the annual National Pyjama Day.

The local event was held in support of LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, and Early Childhood Ireland’s Eco-Emotions project.
The theme for the day was “children helping children and having fun,” with the Killarney toddlers joining over 65,000 children nationwide in the massive fundraising drive. Since its inception in 2003, National Pyjama Day has raised more than €4.5 million to support developmental and wellbeing projects for young people across the country.
Funds raised during the day at Maggie’s will go directly toward LauraLynn’s Family Support Services. These services provide essential emotional, therapeutic, and practical care for children with palliative and complex needs, as well as their families.
Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, noted that the day is a celebration of kindness and community. This sentiment was echoed by LauraLynn CEO Kerry McLaverty, who stated that the spirit of children helping their peers aligns perfectly with the mission of the hospice.

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Incredible value at Paco warehouse clearance

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Paco Clothing is to open a second shop at the Killarney Outlet Centre for March and April – and the fantastic news for customers is that there will be some astonishing bargains to be availed of.



Paco will have a massive warehouse stock clearance in the temporary shop with ladies and men’s fashion tops, trousers, fleeces, jackets and so much more clearing from as little as €9.99.

They will also be selling stylish and popular Regatta outdoor tops at 70% off the recommended retail price.

The temporary pop-up store opens this Thursday, March 5th, at 10.00am and it will remain open until the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Paco has established a great reputation for being a one-stop-shop for really classy fashion with some of the major brands in stock to ensure customers can avail of great quality as well as great prices.

Now is the ideal time to stock up your wardrobe for spring and summer and the team at Paco can advise you on the best options to ensure you look and feel your best in the weeks and months ahead.

True style is about choosing what you love and you’re sure to find that at Paco and, better still, there are massive discounts to be availed of.

Hugely popular brands stocked include Paco, Paco Active, Just Elegance, Regatta, Mudflower and Paco Man and the prices really will have to be seen to be believed

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